Why can’t the bears of “BoJack Horseman” talk normally?
According to show creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg, there are still some bears that only speak "bear."
How does the new “Ghostbusters” compare to the original?
The 2016 remake of "Ghostbusters" shares the basic narrative structure with the original.
How does “Mr. Robot” capture the hacking community onscreen?
As one of the most accurate representations of hacker culture, "Mr. Robot" follows and upholds the hacker ethic and maintains authenticity with the help of consultants and hackers.
Queering Classic Hollywood: James Whale and the Queer Delights of “The Old Dark House”
James Whale's "The Dark Old House" is a horror film inflected with queer camp that certainly inspired "The Bride of Frankenstein" and perhaps "The Rocky Horror Picture…
In “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” why does Khan so strongly dislike Kirk?
Khan's hatred of Spock stems from an episode of The Original Series entitled "Space Seed," where Kirk maroons Khan on a remote planet as punishment for a failed takeover of the…
How can cinema differentiate between likeable and loathsome villains?
In films, we traditionally have characters that progress the narrative and help viewers analyse their features. Heroes are introduced as individuals who become part of a goal-orientated quest where…
In Season Four of “Orange is the New Black,” how has racial conflict grown and changed?
With Season Four, the series has at last opened to the question of white privilege through its shift to the discourse of gangs. But does this new development result in assuaging white guilt?
What is the strange story behind the creation of “Alien 3”?
Vincent Ward's rejected "Alien 3" script has been called, "original," "arresting," and among "the greatest sci-fi movies never made."
In “Captain Fantastic,” what exactly is the central philosophy?
Although Ben (Viggo Mortensen) has a complex belief system, its most defining feature is its absolute rigidity.
Scene Breakdown: How “Peaky Blinders” creates a world of danger
In the Season 3 finale of "Peaky Blinders," one scene in particular is a prime example of immersive television storytelling.
In “The Lobster,” how does Yorgos Lanthimos demonstrate the theme of emotional detachment?
Lanthimos injects his film with a sort of loneliness and dehumanized interaction that borders on robotic.
Queering Classic Hollywood: Gay Hitmen - Fante and Mingo in “The Big Combo”
For those in pursuit of queerness, the best characters in "The Big Combo" by far are its pair of merciless hitmen, Lee Van Cleef's Fante and Earl Holliman's Mingo.