Why is Sion Sono one of the world’s most exciting and unusual living filmmakers?
The director's two new films and documentary prompt a look at his incredible career.
Is “Huey Long” a cautionary tale for the potential Trump presidency?
Both Donald Trump and Huey Long exhibit the transfixing charisma of businessmen in politics.
How did the production team of “Captain Fantastic” create a realistic home in the wilderness?
The production team of "Captain Fantastic" put as much attention into creating the world of the film as the film's lead character did into creating that world for his family.
Was Lisa from “Anomalisa” actually the Japanese sex doll?
Though the theory is not confirmed by Kaufman, it is plausible that the quirky female love interest in "Anomalisa" was actually the Japanese sex doll that Michael buys prior to his one…
How does “Road to Perdition” use Catholic references to create irony?
Sam Mendes' film is filled with moments that juxtapose the façade of faith with the underbelly of sin and violence.
Lights, Camera, Play Dead: The Top 10 Movies That Star a Corpse
There's a lot of buzz surrounding the corpse-related humor in the surprise hit "Swiss Army Man," but the off-beat indie is not the first movie to use a dead body as a central character.
What message does “Swiss Army Man” send on social norms and self-delusion?
The heart behind the farts and the lies we tell ourselves: a look inside the themes of this summer's hottest corpse-centric comedy.
What makes “Central Park Five” unique in the Ken Burns filmography?
While Ken Burns has made plenty of documentaries about the more distant past, "The Central Park Five" is Burns' first documentary focusing on a major event in modern American…
Why do viewers empathize with Piper from “Orange Is the New Black”?
Piper transformed from bumbling newbie to the power-hungry leader of a profiteering empire. So why do fans still like her?
The Filmmaker’s Handbook: What was the New Hollywood movement?
New Hollywood was a movement in the late 1960s and 1970s, starting with "The Graduate" and "Bonnie and Clyde," when studios allowed auteur directors to take creative control.
What makes “Café Society” visually distinct from Woody Allen’s other films?
As Woody Allen's first film to be shot digitally with cinematographer Vittorio Storaro, "Café Society" is a stylized visual success.
Why is the gender-swapped “Ghostbusters” receiving backlash?
Although gender-swapping is not a new trend, the new Ghostbusters remake is receiving backlash from the male fanbase who wants their favorite childhood movie to remain unchanged.