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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.

Troll (2022) | Title Explanation

A giant troll stands in the hills between two mountains.

In this section of the Colossus Movie Guide for Troll, we will discuss the meaning behind the movie’s title.  Why is the movie called Troll? Monster films have a long history of the creature itself being the title. Godzilla, King…

The Menu | Movie Guide

Chef Julien Slowik stands ready to address the diners at his restaurant.

Welcome to our Colossus Movie Guide for The Menu. This guide contains everything you need to understand Mark Mylod’s 2022 dark comedy. You’ll find a quick explanation of The Menu, as well as our library of material covering key aspects…

The Menu | Questions and Answers

Chef Julien Slowik stands ready to address the diners at his restaurant.

In this section of the Colossus Movie Guide for The Menu, 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…

The Menu | Ending Explained

Chef Julien Slowik stands ready to address the diners at his restaurant.

In this section of the Colossus Movie Guide for The Menu, we will explain the film’s ending. Cast The end of explained Recap Margot challenges Slowik, and challenges him to cook her a cheeseburger. He does and she agrees to…

The Menu | Themes and Meaning

Chef Julien Slowik stands ready to address the diners at his restaurant.

In this section of the Colossus Movie Guide for The Menu, we talk about themes that help us understand the film.  The themes and meaning of The Menu  Classism There are several key dichotomies in The Menu. The most important…

The Menu | Important Motifs

Chef Julien Slowik stands ready to address the diners at his restaurant.

In this section of the Colossus Movie Guide for The Menu, we look at important motifs that help us understand the film.  Important motifs in The Menu Food The Menu’s most obvious motif is, of course, food. Julian Slowik uses…

The Menu | Title Explanation

Chef Julien Slowik stands ready to address the diners at his restaurant.

In this section of the Colossus Movie Guide for The Menu, we will discuss the meaning behind the movie’s title.  Why is the movie called The Menu? This is an interesting one. On the most superficial level, the title refers…

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Movie Guide

The cast of Glass Onion pose in character

Welcome to our Colossus Movie Guide for Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. This guide contains everything you need to understand Rian Johnson’s 2022 mystery. You’ll find a quick explanation of Glass Onion, as well as our library of material…

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