Movies Explained
FREAKS Explained: Sadly Misunderstood Fairy Tale
In the 1930s, the darkest corners of the human soul found their voice in American cinemas, embodied by creatures designed to instill fear.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: Phenomenon Explained
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is not merely a cult film; it is considered by critics and film scholars—and even noted in film encyclopedias—as...
DJANGO Explained: Who’s the Guy Dragging a Coffin?
A mysterious wanderer’s silhouette emerges slowly into the frame.
DEAD POETS SOCIETY Explained: Oh Captain, my Captain!
When Robin Williams passed away prematurely in 2014, social media often featured a short excerpt from Walt Whitman’s poem: Oh Captain, my Captain!
THE TRUMAN SHOW Explained: Funny, Tragic, and Moving
The Truman Show by Peter Weir premiered on June 5, 1998.
THE LAST WAVE Explained: A Time of Dreaming
Many centuries ago, the spirits of the East and the West, the South and the North lived in harmony and unity.
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Explained: 11 Facts You Didn't Know
Escape from New York is one of my favorite films, taking second place on the podium, only behind Blade Runner, and just ahead of Akira.
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN: A Hilariously Twisted Take on the Icon
It was only natural that Brooks couldn’t pass by the material for a parody as naive as the classic Frankenstein films. This led to the creation of...