2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (11+ words) No Film School...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (382+ words) It made the MPAA decide that the gap between PG and R was too wide. Plus, the crew behind the movie was largely known for family-friendly fare, or would soon become known for it. This includes executive producer Steven Spielberg…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (675+ words) Seven films that show why Mel Brooks remains one of the sharpest comic minds in American cinema. Mel Brooks is one of the most notable auteurs in American cinema, known for doing whatever it takes to entertain and make his…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (596+ words) A quietly philosophical quote. Men in Black (1997) In the 1997 sci-fi comedy classic, Men in Black, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, seasoned Agent K, played by Tommy Lee Jones, sits on a park bench with the recruit Agent J, played by Will…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (539+ words) A breakdown of the absurdly brilliant three-question test in the "Bridge of Death" scene of Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) and why it's comedy gold. "Monty Python and the Holy Grail' (1975) You expect heroes to prove their worth through…...

2+ mon, 9+ hour ago  (1199+ words) How silence, distractions, and even bombing can teach you more about your work than applause ever will. Steve Martin is one of modern film and TV's most prolific comedians and performers. Most recently, he helped create and star in the…...

2+ mon, 23+ hour ago  (1096+ words) This scene is a classic example of the "40s actors sparking heart-throbbing chemistry on screen. 'To Have and Have Not' Is it me, or do Casablanca and Howard Hawks" To Have and Have Not have identical premises? (Except for the love-triangle…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (260+ words) These moments proved the power of cinematic presence. Some of the greatest moments in film history relied purely on their filmmaking fundamentals and visual storytelling to such an extent that even without any dialogue, a lead character conveyed everything they…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (462+ words) A closer look at these films can reveal profound meanings. Some of the greatest movies ever made are secretly packed with hidden meanings and symbolism that masterfully affect audiences on a subconscious level or on repeat viewings. While we are…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (836+ words) Scarlett O'Hara's oath in a devastated land marks the birth of a survivor willing to defy fate, pride, and morality. "Gone With the Wind' (1939) In this sweeping historical epic of love, survival, and devastating loss, taking place while the American…...