The Future of the Telephone Hotline
A new documentary looks at the history of anonymous hotlines, what place they occupy in America today, and where they might fit in going forward.
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‘Godzilla’ Might Be This Year’s Most Realistic Movie
Sixteen years after a failed American iteration, Godzilla is back, and it's one of the most anticipated movies of the year. There's no superhero, it's not a sequel, and it's not part of a franchise, so what makes a movie about a monster destroying a city so resonant in 2014?
The Horrible Philosophy Behind the Star of ‘Alien,’ H.R. Giger’s Xenomorph
The famed Swiss artist passed away earlier this week, but he leaves behind an alien creature more terrifying than any other.
How Becoming an Adult Makes It Hard to Be a Sibling
The new documentary from Tim Beringer, kid brother of Matt Beringer of The National, highlights the difficulties faced by all siblings as they get older.
Finally, a Martial Arts Movie That’s More Than 1 Invincible Asian Guy
How a Welsh director made the next great Eastern action film.
How the No-Kids Paparazzi Policy Could Change Celebrity Gossip
New rules at People and other leading gossip outlets could be the first step back to a classic Hollywood system, where celebrities have complete control over their image. The problem? Tabloids, by mapping our anxieties onto celebrity bodies and making the unspeakable speakable, serve an important purpose.
The Last Picture Show
As the screens we watch our movies on get smaller and smaller, we're losing a unique, communal experience.
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.