Why is Léon: The Professional Rated R?
"Léon: The Professional" is a 1994 French thriller set in New York City and directed by Luc Besson. It tells the story of Léon, an assassin (who calls himself "the cleaner"),…
Phil’s Taunting of Rose: The Power of the Dog
In The Power of the Dog, the Netflix film directed by Jane Campion that took home the Oscar for Best Director, Phil Burbank (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) is a cruel yet charismatic rancher who…
The Power of the Rope
In The Power of the Dog --- a Netflix film directed by Jane Campion and adapted from the Western novel by Thomas Savage --- Phil Burbank (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) is a charismatic but cruel…
Swiss Army Man: How the Daniels Came Up With One of the Weirdest Movies Ever
"Swiss Army Man," a 2016 film written and directed by the Daniels (Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan), is a unique exploration of life, death, friendship, and societal norms. This offbeat,…
Mental Illness in EEAAO
Everything Everywhere All At Once (EEAAO) is a sci-fi action-comedy multiverse film directed by the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert). The movie explores themes related to…
The Philosophies of EEAAO Explained
When Everything Everywhere All At Once came out, people were blown away. It felt like the biggest theatrical experience to hit the scene in a while. Audiences loved it, and they left the theater…
Lessons Lost: What We Can Learn from Sofia Coppola’s “Lost in Translation”
"Lost in Translation," a 2003 comedy/drama film written and directed by Sofia Coppola (which won her the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay), is a deep exploration of alienation, cultural…
Léon: the Professional’s Lack of Accolades
Luc Besson's Léon: The Professional (1994) is a cinematic classic that has had a profound impact on viewers worldwide that consistently resonate with its raw emotions and unorthodox…
The Real Villain of Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad, the critically acclaimed television series created by Vince Gilligan and set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is renowned for its complex characters and moral ambiguities. While there are…
Where does Breaking Bad take place?
Breaking Bad, the critically acclaimed television series, captivated audiences with its gripping storyline, compelling characters, and intense portrayal of the drug trade. While the show's…
Was Mathilda Really in Love With Léon the Professional?
In the thriller movie Léon: The Professional, the unusual relationship between Mathilda (played by Natalie Portman) and Léon (played by Jean Reno) is complex and often uncomfortable. Over the…
Why did Friends end? Will Friends ever come back?
Friends is one of the most iconic sitcoms in history that aired on NBC from 1994 to 2004. The show was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman and starred Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa…