Bride Wars (2009), gender and feminism – explained
Bride Wars isn’t so much a feminist film as a fail compilation.
Inception (2010) explained: not a heist but an intervention
The question isn’t whether Cobb is still dreaming at the end of Inception, but who is dreaming Cobb
Why Indian soap operas are like Shakespeare’s plays
Indian TV soap operas, like Shakespeare’s plays, are cheap, quick and populist. Here’s why that works.
Knowing (2009) explained: sci-fi, sin and damnation
Nic Cage, old-time religion and a boldly awful ending
S-Town: a story of our times
A true-life tale from the makers of This American Life and Series, S-Town is devastating, heart-breaking and troubling. Spoilers.
Die Hard 2 explained: why does John McClane smoke?
From pacing to symbolism, Die Hard 2 depends on John McClane being a smoker – and them’s the fax. Spoilers. Obviously.