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.
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…
How Much of “Foxcatcher” is Accurate?
The film leaves out any mention of du Pont’s eventual diagnosis as a paranoid schizophrenic.
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.
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…
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,…
Why Was “Ida” Shot With an Antiquated Look?
The film was shot in black & white with a standard Academy aspect ratio (1.37:1).
Is “Inherent Vice” a Stoner Film? Or Better Yet, What Is a Stoner Film?
Cheech & Chong were Anderson’s admitted inspirations behind this adaptation.
What Were the Biggest Influences on “Inherent Vice”?
Many critics have drawn comparisons to "The Big Lebowski"’s shaggy dog narrative, but many more argue that it found most of its inspiration in another drug-hazed film, "The Long…
What Were the Challenges of Translating Pynchon’s ‘Inherent Vice’ to the Screen?
“You can't make a movie like this and assume everyone's read the book."
How Did “Inherent Vice” Achieve its Unique Look?
The film has a period appropriate look, resembling a film that could’ve been shot in 1970.
Are There Any Important Details Left Out of “Citizenfour”?
After Snowden takes his leave of Poitras and Greenwald, the film covers the rest of his story in less detail.