The season 2 finale of HBO’s House of the Dragon did a cool thing. The show’s two main protagonists are Rhaenyra and Alicent. Season 1, they start as childhood best friends. So, of course, by the end, they’re at war…

What is Kneecap about? Kneecap is a politically-charged movie that transforms the hip hop band’s mission of promoting Irish identity into a full-blown narrative. It’s not just a traditional biopic that tells the story of Kneecap’s origins. It’s a pointed…

What is Trap about? Through Trap, M. Night touches on a variety of topics. The biggest has to do with the contrast between someone’s public persona and their private life. Cooper is not who he pretends to be. While Lady…

What is The Natural about? The Natural is a story about decision making. Roy could be the greatest baseball player ever. He wants to be the best ever. But he keeps making decisions that compromise his ability to play the…

What is Deadpool & Wolverine about? Deadpool & Wolverine operates on two levels. The personal level is about how Deadpool and Wolverine deal with feelings of shame. Their journey causes them to confront their flaws and come away with a…

You just finished Baby Reindeer and now you’re wondering “Why did it end like that?” You’re in luck, because I have the answer.  Throughout the last episode, Donny (Richard Gadd) talks about how he’s trying to understand Martha (Jessica Gunning).…

What is Cure about? Cure explores the role of repression in day to day life, specifically the burden and cost of being part of society, community, or a relationship. How much do you become what others need and want you…

What is Twisters about? Twisters doesn’t repeat the original’s focus on grief. Rather, it positions Kate as someone coming to terms with failure and living with the fear of failure. The film champions a growth mindset as opposed to a…

What is Twister about? In Twister, the tornado primarily represents Jo’s trauma over the loss of her dad. She has to come to terms with the fact that “things go wrong. You can’t explain it. You can’t predict it.” Almost…

What is Despicable Me 4 about? Despicable Me 4 cobbles together a few ideas. Like dealing with a new identity, confronting your past, karma, and, maybe most importantly, toddler favoritism. It also has Minion-focused subplot that touches on superhero stories. …

What is Batman v Superman about? Snyder uses two of the most iconic superheroes to explore how individuals and nations respond to trauma. He parallels Bruce Wayne to the United States, and the death of parents to an event like…