What are Deadpool’s powers? How do they impact him?
Deadpool has the power of extreme healing, rendering him a nearly invincible superhero assassin. The healing power also makes him crazy.
In “45 Years,” how do references to photography illustrate the couple’s marital problems?
The long-married couple of "45 Years" have no photographs of themselves. Through references to photos and the lack of photos in the film, we gain a better understanding of what's…
How much of the “The Bachelor” is manipulated by producers?
The outcomes and edits of "The Bachelor" are often manipulated by producers.
Is ‘Spotlight’ a love letter to a fading form of journalism?
Could the long investigation at the center of "Spotlight" be supported in the current media environment?
Why Was Otto Preminger a Revolutionary Director of the Classic Hollywood Era?
Throughout his career, Otto Preminger pioneered new genres, challenged social mores, pushed for diversity in casting and challenged the Hays code and the blacklist.
In “Jessica Jones,” how important is gender to the story?
"Jessica Jones" is a powerful example of complex female-led storytelling, but gender is by no means the exclusive focus of the show.
Is V in “V For Vendetta” a terrorist or a freedom fighter?
Do V's actions in "V For Vendetta" make him a terrorist or a freedom fighter -- and can it be both?
A Film for Every Holiday: Int’l Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, “Moolaadé”
"Mooladé" is the most important film to watch on February 6, as we draw awareness to the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.
How Did “Plan 9 From Outer Space” Become a Classic as Opposed to a Forgotten Failure?
"Plan 9 From Outer Space" may be a horribly-constructed film, but the passion and imagination of Ed Wood instills it with something to admire beyond the schlock.
Is James Dean’s character in “Rebel Without a Cause” an angel of death?
In "Rebel Without a Cause," James Dean's Jim Stark is frequently aligned with death. If he can be interpreted as the angel of death, then what kind of "death" is he…
In “Hannibal,” what’s the show’s secret to making “human” meat look so good?
The secret to Hannibal Lecter's delectable-looking dishes with seemingly “human” meat was Janice Poon, an artist who specializes in food styling.
In “The Wild One,” how is Marlon Brando’s Johnny torn between civilization and chaos?
In "The Wild One," Marlon Brando's Johnny both rebels against society and craves its acceptance.