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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.

Infinity Pool | Movie Guide

Infinity Pool poster

Welcome to our Colossus Movie Guide for Infinity Pool. This guide contains everything you need to understand the movie. You’ll find a quick explanation of Infinity Pool, as well as our library of material covering key aspects of the movie.…

Babylon | Themes and Meaning

Nellie LaRoy at a lavish party, crowd surfing

In this section of our Colossus Movie Guide for Babylon, we talk about themes that help us understand the film.  Cast The themes and meaning of Babylon Hollywood and its cycle of promise and heartbreak Hollywood is one of Hollywood’s…

Tár | Questions and Answers

A conductor in the midst of a dramatic performance.

In this section of our Colossus Movie Guide for Tár, we answer questions you have about the movie. If you’re curious about plot explanations, meanings, themes, lessons, motifs, symbols, or just confused by something, ask and we’ll do our best…

Tár | Important Motifs

A conductor in the midst of a dramatic performance.

In this section of our Colossus Movie Guide for Tár, we look at important motifs that help us understand the film.  Cast Important motifs in Tár The surreal and supernatural Tár begins with the shot of a phone that’s live…

Tár | Ending Explained

A conductor in the midst of a dramatic performance.

In this section of our Colossus Movie Guide for Tár, we will explain the film’s ending. Cast The end of Tár explained Recap Tár’s final sequence begins with Lydia’s retreat to her childhood home in Staten Island. There, she descends…

Tár | Movie Guide

A conductor in the midst of a dramatic performance.

Welcome to our Colossus Movie Guide for Tár. This guide contains everything you need to understand the movie. You’ll find a quick explanation of Tár, as well as our library of material covering key aspects of the movie. We encourage…

Tár | Themes and Meaning

A conductor in the midst of a dramatic performance.

In this section of our Colossus Movie Guide for Tár, we talk about themes that help us understand the film.  Cast The themes and meaning of Tár Public persona vs. private persona and the separation of the art from the…

Tár | Title Explanation

A conductor in the midst of a dramatic performance.

In this section of our Colossus Movie Guide for Tár, we will discuss the meaning behind the movie’s title.  Cast Why is the movie called Tár? Of course the main character of Tár is Lydia Tár. And the film is…

Babylon | Title Explanation

Nellie LaRoy at a lavish party, crowd surfing

In this section of our Colossus Movie Guide for Babylon, we will discuss the meaning behind the movie’s title.  Cast: Why is the movie called Babylon? Background For such an epic movie, the use of the word “Babylon” feels appropriate.…

Parasite | Questions and Answers

Parasite movie poster

In this section of our Colossus Movie Guide for Parasite, we answer questions you have about the movie. If you’re curious about plot explanations, meanings, themes, lessons, motifs, symbols, or just confused by something, ask and we’ll do our best…

Parasite | Important Motifs

Parasite movie poster

In this section of our Colossus Movie Guide for Parasite, we look at important motifs that help us understand the film.  Cast Important motifs in Parasite Stairs Stairs serve as a major visual motif in Parasite. They symbolize someone’s ability…

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