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Is it True That Disney Watered Down “Into the Woods”?

Many of the film's changes remain controversial.

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What Does “Gone Girl” Say About Media? How Does That Tie in With its Themes on Marriage?

While the film does remain faithful, it’s notable that one aspect of Flynn’s novel gets special emphasis: the media.

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Does “Gone Girl” Present a Negative View Against Women?

There have been conflicting reactions to what the film has to say about women.

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How Faithful is “Gone Girl” to the Book?

David Fincher agreed to work with the book’s original author, Gillian Flynn, after reading her initial draft.

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What Does “Foxcatcher” Have to Say About Social Class in America?

Rather than explore du Pont’s real life mental illness, the film ties much of the story more to heritage, namely familial heritage.

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Did Mark Schultz and John du Pont Have a Gay Relationship in “Foxcatcher”?

"I (Mark Schultz) could not tolerate a false interpretation of that scene concerning a sexual relationship between myself and the man who murdered my brother and caused so much anguish in my…

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How Much of “Foxcatcher” is Accurate?

The film leaves out any mention of du Pont’s eventual diagnosis as a paranoid schizophrenic.

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Who is John du Pont on Which “Foxcatcher” is Based?

John du Pont was known as a wealthy eccentric who was the heir to the du Pont family fortune.

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How Did “Under the Skin” Find Adam Pearson, the Character with Facial Deformities?

Director Jonathan Glazer never wanted to use prosthetics for Pearson’s role. Instead, they reached out to numerous people and eventually found Adam Pearson to play the character of a man…

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Did the Driving Sequences in “Under the Skin” Actually Involve Real, Unknowing People?

Director Jonathan Glazer wanted to experiment and incorporate some documentary-like details into the film. Scarlett Johansson, playing an alien prowling the nighttime streets of Glasgow, Scotland,…

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Why Was “Ida” Shot With an Antiquated Look?

The film was shot in black & white with a standard Academy aspect ratio (1.37:1).

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