The Last Picture Show
As the screens we watch our movies on get smaller and smaller, we're losing a unique, communal experience.
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The End of the 555 Phone Number
What began as a creation of Ma Bell and then became a Hollywood staple is now quickly disappearing—as it should.
Masochism at the Movies: Historical Horrors With Alfred Hitchcock and Steve McQueen
Brutalism on screen—and its moral repercussions.
There’s Nothing Subversive or Anti-Business About ‘The Lego Movie’
More than just a set of plastic bricks, Lego has positioned itself as the perfect toy brand by working to inspire nostalgia, creativity, and wonder. And the hottest film of the year to-date is a celebration of that.
Is Watching ‘Gone With the Wind’ Just as Good as Real Marriage Therapy?
A recent study reveals that watching relationship-themed movies and discussing them with your partner can be just as effective as visiting a marriage counselor.
How to Win an Oscar Nomination
Sociologists at the University of California-Los Angeles have come up with statistical predictors for getting the nod.
Why ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ Exists
If a movie walks you through hell, that doesn't mean it actually wants you to go there.
6 Events Happening in January and February That You Should Be Aware Of
From the trial of Aurora Batman shooter James Holmes to the opening of the Sundance Film Festival, dates you might want to watch.
Why the Oscars Should Be Segregated by Gender
Awards shows are great for women in Hollywood, but they can still do much more.