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Chris Lambert

Chris Lambert

Chris Lambert is the co-founder and lead writer of Film Colossus. He specializes in film interpretation, narrative structure, and explaining how movies use story, imagery, and technique to create meaning. His work on Film Colossus has reached millions of readers, with more than 500 articles covering films ranging from Fight Club and Black Swan to Perfect Blue and The Odyssey.

Air explained (2023)

Someone holds an Air Jordan 1 in their hands.

Welcome to our Colossus Movie Guide for Air. This guide contains everything you need to understand the film. Dive into our detailed library of content, covering key aspects of the movie. We encourage your comments to help us create the…

Hypnotic explained (2023)

A man holds up a lighter and stares into the flame.

What is Hypnotic about? Hypnotic has motifs that relate to grief, perception, government overreach, self-control, and wholeness through family. It plays into ideas of simulation, waking up to the simulation, and breaking free of the simulation. Mixing elements of The…

Hereditary explained

Annie Graham looks at something in terror in Hereditary

What is Hereditary about? Hereditary is a film that explores family trauma, grief, faith, and mental health. Its limited perspective allows for a tremendous surprise as we catch up on the depth of backstory that’s led to current events. A…

Bones and All explained

Lee and Maren sit on the back of a truck looking at each other

What is Bones and All about? Bones and All is a twist on the typical coming of age story. While Maren has a unique problem in her vampiric and cannibalistic need for human blood and meat, she’s like a lot…

Inception explained

Cobb's top spins on a table

What is Inception about? Inception is a heist movie that’s actually exploring ideas of psychological closure and catharsis. The heist is simply an entertaining way to get at the deeper conversation of mental health. Inception’s actual story is about Dom…

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