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Analyzing ‘Star Wars’ Lore: The Jedi

Posted on October 22, 2019June 22, 2020 by Jacob Davis

The history, development and contradictions in Jedi lore in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise. Article by Jacob Davis.

An Artist’s Contributions: David Wark Griffith

Posted on May 3, 2018February 29, 2020 by Francesca Amalie Militello

Highly influential ‘Broken Blossoms’ and ‘The Birth of a Nation’ director David Wark Griffith is the topic of Francesca Militello’s latest piece in her “An Artist’s Contributions” series. Just how did Griffith influence modern cinema? Find out here.

What Does the Crystal Mean in Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Mother!’?

Posted on February 8, 2018February 29, 2020 by Elizabeth Howlett

What does the crystal represent in ‘Mother!’ (2017)? Elizabeth Howlett takes you through her theory about this vital aspect of the controversial Darren Aronofsky film starring Jennifer Lawrence, here.