What qualifies as a nerd nowadays? It seems the term went from a derogatory description to a near compliment, yet not everyone ‘nerds out’ about everything they like. To actually have a moment of, let’s say, nerditude, you need to not only be knowledgeable about a topic, but so much

Some movies are designed to be experienced twice. The first time, you follow the story as it unfolds. The second time, you start noticing everything that was hiding in plain sight. From subtle dialogue choices to background details and character behavior, certain films quietly lay the groundwork for their biggest

There is no such thing as a “perfect movie,” since the people that make films are just as human as you and I, and we are all prone to mistakes. We are also prone to like things more than others, so while there might not be an objectively perfect movie,

Movies often begin production with a firm ending in mind, yet things can change depending on a variety of factors. Behind the scenes, endings can change due to test screenings, studio pressure, or a shift in creative direction late in production. Making these sorts of changes gets quite costly. These

Rewatching a movie can often give us details that enrich the experience, although sometimes, those same details end up bringing the experience down. Beneath familiar stories and iconic scenes lie details, implications, and logical gaps that can make a film feel far more unsettling in hindsight. These aren’t always intentional