Bride Wars (2009), gender and feminism – explained
Bride Wars isn’t so much a feminist film as a fail compilation.
Was Inception really an ‘intervention’?
Making the argument that Inception isn’t a heist – it’s an intervention staged for the main character’s benefit.
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
Sci-fi/horror film Knowing features Nic Cage, old-time religion and a boldly awful ending. Contains spoilers. And damnation.
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.
Why Die Hard 2 is littered with smoking references
From pacing to symbolism, Die Hard 2 depends on John McClane being a smoker – and them’s the fax. Spoilers. Obviously.