Tom Hanks Can't Stop UrinatingAired January 30, 2013
Understanding a David Lynch Film
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Understanding a David Lynch FilmFour simple guidelines to watching films made by director David Lynch.
Lost Innocence
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Lost InnocenceAired February 28, 2013
Black and White
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Black and WhiteWhat modern films would look better in black and white? What are the advantages of this style in general?
Solaris & Solaris
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Solaris & SolarisAired March 31, 2013
Willy Wonka: Child Murderer
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Willy Wonka: Child MurdererAired April 11, 2013
The Endor Holocaust
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The Endor HolocaustAired April 22, 2013
Iron Sky and Not Bad Movies
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Iron Sky and Not Bad MoviesIron Sky is not a bad movie. It is not a so-bad-it's-good movie. It's a genuinely good movie.
Killing the Dog
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Killing the DogIn a movie, when is it appropriate to kill the dog? Warning: Contains spoilers and graphic images.
That One Movie
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That One MovieAired May 14, 2013
What is that one movie you feel compelled to watch if it happens to come on television? Starring Brad Jones, Mat Williams, Dan Olson, Patrick Brogan, Jack Shen and Leon Thomas.
12 Monkeys & La Jetée
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12 Monkeys & La JetéeA comparison between the 1995 and 1962 science fiction films.
The 10 Most Insane Direction Decisions by Werner Herzog
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The 10 Most Insane Direction Decisions by Werner HerzogCast and crew nearly killed? Animal abused? Must be Werner Herzog.
Superheroes and Orson Welles
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Superheroes and Orson WellesHow would superhero movies be different if Orson Welles decided to adapt The Shadow?
The Shifting Universe
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The Shifting UniverseJune 25, 2013
Manifest Destiny in Ravenous
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Manifest Destiny in RavenousWhat does Ravenous say about America in the 19th century? What does the film say about America today?
The Changing Face of Heroes
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The Changing Face of HeroesWhy do audiences accept new actors for Batman, Superman and James Bond but not certain other characters like Indiana Jones?
It's Time to Blow Up the White House
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It's Time to Blow Up the White HouseWhat does the recent release of three big budget films featuring an invasion of the White House say about today's Hollywood?
World War II Allegory in Casablanca
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World War II Allegory in CasablancaCasablanca is more than a love story.
Starship Theseus
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Starship TheseusThoughts about identity in the Star Trek universe
Clue: The One True Ending
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Clue: The One True EndingOf the three endings to Clue, which makes the most sense?
Skepticism in Exorcism Films
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Skepticism in Exorcism FilmsWhy is it nearly impossible to find a horror film in which an allegedly possessed person is proven to be mentally ill?
Cameron's Day Off
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Cameron's Day OffAired August 20, 2013
Sad Robot Making Blocks
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Sad Robot Making BlocksA defense of Wall-E from the surprising backlash against the film.
Individuality in American Psycho
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Individuality in American PsychoAn examination of individuality, conformity and loss of identity as it pertains to American Psycho.
The Layers of Lebowski
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The Layers of LebowskiAired September 10, 2013
Are Droids Slaves?
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Are Droids Slaves?The uncomfortable truth about C3PO and R2-D2. Droids are captured, bought, sold and given no rights. Is this what it looks like?
Iron Man and Post-9/11 America
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Iron Man and Post-9/11 AmericaModern American politics, terrorism, war and how they relate to the Iron Man films.
Theorizing Aladdin
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Theorizing AladdinAired October 7, 2013
Killing Gandalf
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Killing GandalfDeath, resurrection and consequences in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and beyond.
Star Trek, 2001 and Space Intercourse
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Star Trek, 2001 and Space IntercourseAired October 21, 2013
Shakespeare in the Lion King
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Shakespeare in the Lion KingHow do all three Lion King films relate to William Shakespeare?
Wizard of Oz Myths
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Wizard of Oz MythsAired November 4, 2013
What if this show debunked movie theories instead of propagated them? That's what happens in this episode about The Wizard of Oz.
The Trouble with Man of Steel
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The Trouble with Man of SteelWhat went wrong with Man of Steel?
The Devil in Only God Forgives
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The Devil in Only God ForgivesAired November 19, 2013
No Happy Endings
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No Happy EndingsDoes the premise of found footage horror spoil the ending to almost every film in its genre? Is there any suspense left?
The 8 Most Insane Direction Decisions by Fritz Lang
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The 8 Most Insane Direction Decisions by Fritz LangThe strangest behind the scenes stories about Metropolis, M and other films by Fritz Lang.
Morality and Modern Politics in the Dark Knight Trilogy
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Morality and Modern Politics in the Dark Knight Trilogy
Inevitability in No Country for Old Men
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Inevitability in No Country for Old MenLuck, chance, fate, age and death.
The Progression of Disney Gender Roles
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The Progression of Disney Gender RolesHow have the roles of men and women in films made by Walt Disney Animation Studios changed over time?
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