Can an Action Heroine Be Too Masculine?
Mad Max: Fury Road has taken heat for its female characters' macho behavior. But research shows the real danger may be those heroines who are both masculine and feminine at the same time.
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‘San Andreas’ Will Offer California a Much-Needed Reminder
Disaster movies provide audiences more than just entertainment.
Is Investigative Journalism a Joke?
As print profits continue to plummet and some of the more traditional media outlets turn away from ambitious investigative journalism, documentary filmmakers are picking up the slack.
When Hollywood Pats Itself on the Beak
Birdman was a deserving Oscar winner, sure. But it also plays into Academy voters' favorite subject: themselves.
Is the Kink in ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Making Sex Better or Worse?
The book-turned-movie might lead to better sex communication and more BDSM experimentation—but also a misunderstanding of healthy sex lives.
The Beethoven Effect: Movies Drive Our Preference for Different Dog Breeds
Recent research compared American Kennel Club registrations with the release date of 100 movies that have prominent dog characters.
On War and Fiction
Movies like American Sniper have the ability to shape Americans’ real-world understanding of conflict with enemy groups. Is that a good thing?
Untouched by the Movies
What effect does a film's trailer—and the expectations it sets up—have on our experience in the theater?
How to Properly Rank Movies
Researchers use allusions—akin to academic citations—to identify the most culturally significant movies.
‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ Makes a Great Argument for Sex
We could all learn a thing or two from our close cousin, the bonobo.