See Films Differently · Nº 01
Why Rebecca (1940) Turns Murder into an Accident
Why did Hitchcock’s Rebecca change murder into an accident? Follow the Production Code dispute and the questions left after Maxim explains the death.
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Film Analysis
Essays connecting film analysis with cinema and the act of looking.
See Films Differently · Nº 02
The Real Film Behind Norma’s Past in Sunset Boulevard
The film Norma watches is Queen Kelly. See how Gloria Swanson’s real performance becomes a fictional star’s past, with a modern Minions comparison.
See Films Differently · Nº 03
After No Longer Human, Watch The Face of Another
Read No Longer Human? Watch The Face of Another next, and compare Yōzō’s account of clowning with the way Teshigahara shows one man under two appearances.
See Films Differently · Nº 04
Why Is Casablanca So Great?
Why is Casablanca so great? Its romance, wit and music all drive Rick to one ending: he proves his love for Ilsa by helping her leave with Laszlo.
See Films Differently · Nº 05
Why Is Tokyo Story So Moving?
Tokyo Story moves us without villains or grand speeches. Its ordinary delays, quiet rooms and imperfect kindness turn family love into irreversible regret.
See Films Differently · Nº 06
What Happened to Juror 3's Son in 12 Angry Men?
Juror 3 says his son hit him in the face and that they have not seen each other for two years. See why that history drives his final vote.