What are Telltale games? How are they like interactive TV shows?
From Batman to "Game of Thrones," Telltale Games gives fans the chance to play as characters from their favorite television shows and comic books through episodic and interactive games.
What’s the role of the narrator in “Stranger than Fiction” and the video game “The Stanley Parable”?
In both "The Stanley Parable" and "Stranger than Fiction," the protagonists begin to hear a disembodied voice narrating their every move. As a result, each work is a clever…
What went wrong behind the scenes of “Suicide Squad”?
Tone has been a big issue in franchise filmmaking recently, elevating irreverent hits like "Deadpool" and sinking duds like the dour "Fantastic Four." We take a look at…
What inspired “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and Freddy Krueger?
"A Nightmare on Elm Street" was inspired by a real-world medical phenomenon and some of Wes Craven's childhood fears.
Is Zack Snyder’s Superman a Christ figure?
In "Man of Steel" and "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," Zach Snyder uses overt religious imagery to explore the similarities between Superman and Jesus.
How does “The Truman Show” relate to the works of Jean Baudrillard?
"The Truman Show" is a perfect example of a hyperreality, a concept made famous by Jean Baudrillard's philosophical treatise "Simulacra and Simulation."
How are Matilda’s powers a manifestation of her relationship to authority?
Matilda's telekinetic abilities give her power in situations where she is powerless.
What is the “Suicide Squad,” and who are they?
The Suicide Squad is a DC comics group of supervillains who perform dangerous top-secret missions on behalf of the US Government.
Is “Game of Thrones” still willing to kill off key characters?
Fans are terrified of their favourite characters being killed off, but could they be completely safe? Is "Game of Thrones" losing its edge?
Queering Classic Hollywood: Lesbianism and the Western - The Case of “Johnny Guitar”
In "Johnny Guitar," the obsessive rivalry between the female leads is rife with lesbian overtones.
Filmmaker’s Handbook: What was the Motion Picture Production Code (or Hays Code)?
The Motion Picture Production Code of 1930, also known as the Hays Code, was a set of moral and ethical guidelines that for over three decades censored American films, in order to uphold…
What does “Bad Moms” have to say about dads?
Despite its overt focus on mothers, "Bad Moms" has a lot to say about bad dads.