So you want to understand Better Man a little better? You’ve come to the right place. While the title tells you most of what you need to know, there’s this whole visual motif through the movie that I absolutely adore…

Nickel Boys is a tragic story that’s ultimately about perseverance and inspiration. If you want to understand the movie on a deeper level, you’ve come to the right place. Nickel Boys Explained Think of what happens at the Nickel Academy…

To understand A Ghost Story, let’s start by comparing the first scene to the last scene.  Everything you need to know is right there.  The Metaphor of A Ghost Story Explained C, as a ghost, spends years trying to unearth…

If you want a quick explanation of A Complete Unknown, here it is. A Complete Unknown has two levels. The first is Bob Dylan’s journey into and out of the folk scene. Initially, it’s something he wants to be part…

If you just want a quick explanation of Nosferatu, here it is. Nosferatu is about liberation from the burdens and judgments of society, especially around the idea of sex.  Remember, storytelling in mainstream cinema often relies on the relationship between…

If you just want a quick explanation of Babygirl, here it is. Babygirl is a mid-life coming-of-age movie. At the beginning, Romy’s sense of disconnect from her husband reaches a boiling point. Everything that happens between her and Samuel helps…

Everyone wants to know what happens in Primer. I’ll tell you. But let’s start with a quote from Shane Carruth himself. The Village Voice asked, “Does everything add up, or did you deliberately leave a few loose ends?” And he…

Here we are, almost 50 years after the release of All the President’s Men, and America’s political climate feels like it’s on the brink of disaster. We’re a nation steeped in misinformation, conspiracy theories, and ideological warfare. Toxicity and acidity…

As easy as it might be to overlook Wicked as catnip for theater kids and Ariana Grande fans, to see nothing more than the songs and fancy…don’t do that. Within, there’s a lightning bolt of a political statement that’s relevant…

If you want to understand Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that much of the story boils down to a simple theme: connection. And that explains essentially 95% of the movie. The bad…

What is Babylon about? Babylon is the latest addition to a genre of movies about the highs and lows of Hollywood. It joins the likes of Sunset Boulevard, Mulholland Drive, and Chazelle’s own La La Land. Babylon extends its scope…