Auteur theory is debatable, but it’s a prominent feature of film theory with a cache of connotations. In the opening scenes […]
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Darkest Hour is about a controversial leader’s steadfast refusal to engage in peace talks in favor of going to war. Not […]
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Everyone knows that Santa Claus sees who’s been naughty and who’s been nice, and while that’s creepy enough, there’s some comfort […]
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Lapsed Catholic though he is, Martin McDonagh, the Irish (by way of London) playwright-turned-filmmaker loves to explore the interconnected themes of […]
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Like many fairy tales, The Shape of Water is a fantastical story about a lonely person who finds fulfillment through interaction […]
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Movie theater loyalty programs certainly aren’t new, but the larger chains have split in terms of how to keep you coming. […]
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(As far as you know, this is a transcript of a secret audio recording at the Pixar offices in Emeryville, Calif.) […]
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For as long as I can remember, the holiday season means more than just family, friends, and goodwill toward men; it […]
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The opening sequence of Die Another Day is a litmus test for James Bond fans. After surfing into a North Korean […]
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There are plenty of cartoons about holidays like Christmas and Halloween, but the genius-nerds at Pixar saw an unfilled need and […]
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Cinema is all about reflecting the human experience, and whether we think about it or not, eating is a large part […]
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Confession time: Despite coming of age in the ’80s and landing in the heart of the target audience for John Hughes’ […]
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