Movies Explained
BRAVEHEART. Mel Gibson's Historical Epic Demystified
The story of William Wallace as told in “Braveheart” is essentially just a pretext for a tale of bravery and self-sacrifice for a higher...
NATURAL BORN KILLERS. Stone's Controversial Opus Explained
Natural Born Killers (1994) by Oliver Stone is a film that usually encounters either fierce criticism or complete disregard.
WHAT? The World in Chaos: Polanski's Risqué Comedy Decrypted
The grotesque feeling of the world, meaning one where reason has lost control, makes the universe appear to humanity as absurd chaos.
BREAKING THE WAVES. Von Trier's Touching Masterpiece Explained
Almost thirty years after its premiere, I still know one thing—it’s Lars von Trier’s best film, one of the best films of the 90s.
FARGO. Film Noir Upside Down: Coens' Masterpiece Explained
It’s hard not to notice that this tragicomic, real-life story encapsulates the essence of dark humor and irony that has always characterized the...
THERE WILL BE BLOOD. P.T. Anderson's Masterpiece Explained
I’m glad that there are still creators like Paul Thomas Anderson who make films like “There Will Be Blood.”