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Nov 28, 2021 · 'The Humans' is a dark, psychological drama Kelsey Snell speaks with writer-director Stephen Karam and actor Jayne Houdyshell about their new movie, "The Humans." It's an exploration of dread and ...
- Kelsey Snell
Sep 12, 2021 · This exceptionally well-cast (and -acted) indie proves refreshingly quiet and observant compared to your typical dysfunctional-family Thanksgiving drama. Playwright Stephen Karam hasn’t just ...
Nov 24, 2021 · And it’s clear from the start that Erik, a former Scranton school janitor, is sitting on a shameful secret. After the first few minutes, audiences might be forgiven for thinking, “this is a lot like other stories of its type, only slower and artier.”. But give it time and try to lean into the style. “The Humans” feels strikingly ...
Nov 24, 2021 · The Humans, in theaters today and also airing tonight on Showtime, is an observant study of the things we share and suppress among family, and what we sacrifice when life jump-scares us with the ...
- Jen Chaney
- TV Critic
- When Art Meets Science
- The Case of Life Imitating Art
- Film Censorship Regulations
Films and TV shows are the most powerful and influential visual media. Because of its remarkable effect on human development, psychologists and scientists have studied how stories evoke and stimulate our sensory systems, cognition, behavior, and emotions. Arthur P. Shimamura (Ph.D.) coined the term “psychocinematics” to breakdown and examine the wa...
Films and TV series have a unique way of making a huge impact throughout our lives. It’s entertaining, informative, and addictive to the point of using it as a compass to make sense of what we feel and the reality we create. Universal Pictures recently released a controversial satirical social thriller entitled The Hunt(2020) last March, which tell...
If violence in films is a pressing issue, then why don’t we just ban it entirely? It’s more complicated than you think. Back in the 1930s, politician William Hays implemented the Motion Picture Production Code or the Hays Code, which is the first attempt in establishing a form of self-censorshipin films that outlined a set of rules that prohibit vu...
- Francesca Escarraga
Oct 11, 2018 · Despite a beautiful connection filled with love, warmth, and understanding of each other, both characters learn that a human being with touch, feeling, and movement must be present. 3. Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) Robert Bresson explores the essence of a human being, the human condition, and humanity all through one creature: a donkey.
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Mar 29, 2020 · Storytelling is a fundamental part of being human. Stories let us share information in a way that creates an emotional connection. They help us to understand that information and each other, and ...
