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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.

Inception (2010) | Key Shots

Inception title screen

In this section of the Colossus Movie Guide for Inception, we look at the key shots that help us understand the film.  Key shots of Inception The Team This is perhaps the only time in Inception when we see the entire group…

Inception | Ending Explained

Inception title screen

In this section of the Colossus Movie Guide for Inception, we will explain the film’s ending. Cast The end of Inception explained Recap During the dream heist, Cobb has to go to the lowest realm of mental Limbo. For three…

Inception | Movie Guide

Inception Limbo house

Welcome to the Colossus Movie Guide for Inception. This guide contains everything you need to understand Christopher Nolan’s 2010 film. You’ll find a quick explanation of Inception, as well as our library of material covering key aspects of the movie.…

Inception | Important Motifs

Inception title screen

In this section of the Colossus Movie Guide for Inception, we look at important motifs that help us understand the film.  Important motifs in Inception Subconscious intrusions There are a handful of examples of someone’s subconscious interfering with the dream-share.…

Inception | Themes and Meaning

Inception title screen

In this section of the Colossus Movie Guide for Inception, we talk about the themes that help us understand the film and what we take away from that.  Important themes of Inception Grief, Guilt, and Catharsis Inception is superficially a…

Inception | Title Explanation

Inception title screen

In this section of the Colossus Movie Guide for Inception, we will discuss the meaning behind the movie’s title. Why is the movie called Inception? To understand the title Inception we should start with the definition of the word. It’s…

Inception | Questions and Answers

A top spins on a table

In this section of the Colossus Movie Guide for Inception, 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 to answer.  …

Her | Questions and Answers

Theodore wears glasses as he sits in a chair and smiles

In this section of our Colossus Movie Guide for Her, 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…

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