A Film for Every Holiday: Talk like a Grizzled Prospector Day, “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre”
For Talk Like a Grizzled Prospector Day, watch "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" for Walter Huston’s performance as the stereotypical grizzled prospector and the film's depiction…
Did “Goldfinger” establish the James Bond formula?
The style, narrative structure, cars, gadgets, girls, charismatic villains, and all the other components perfected in "Goldfinger" contribute to the formula we still treasure today.
A Film for Every Holiday: National Handwriting Day, “The Silent Partner”
"The Silent Partner" is an ideal viewing choice for National Handwriting Day, as the handwriting of one of the characters that betrays him to the film’s protagonist.
Ask the Composer: Christopher Drake on scoring Kevin Smith’s horror comedy “Yoga Hosers”
"Yoga Hosers" composer Christopher Drake talks about working with Kevin Smith, how to score superheroes, and finding leitmotifs for Johnny Deep.
Ask the Director: Marjorie Conrad talks about life after “Top Model” and her debut “Chemical Cut”
Conrad talks about life after "America's Next Top Model," making her first film, and what she really thinks of the modeling industry.
How does “Fargo” explore masculinity?
"Fargo" cleverly sends up each of it's male characters' masculinities in humorous and exploratory ways.
A Film for Every Holiday: Celebration of Life Day, “Children of Men”
On Celebration of Life Day, watch Alfonso Cuaron's dystopian vision of the future, "Children of Men," to understand the importance of dealing humanely with immigration.
What do “Bringing Up Baby” and “His Girl Friday” have in common?
Both films are anti-domesticity tales that don't resolve with traditionally gendered romantic endings.
The 5 Most Analyzable Films & TV Shows to Watch on Netflix Right Now
If you are stuck inside during the snowstorm of 2016, here are some can't miss movies to explore on Netflix to keep yourself entertained.
Is Leonardo DiCaprio’s role in “The Revenant” different from his usual characters?
Leonardo DiCaprio is known for bold, dialogue-heavy roles. His character in "The Revenant" spends the majority of the film not talking, which was a new experience for the actor.
What is the point of Mike Yanagita in “Fargo”?
Marge's meeting with Mike in "Fargo" doesn't obviously service the plot but reminds Marge that people's outward projections aren't always the truth.
In “Fargo,” what is the attitude towards midwestern values?
The Midwestern characters in "Fargo" serve as the basis for most of its comedy but also for its emotional depth and its authenticity.