Why It Works

Why It Works: Aliens

Posted 9 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** With ALIEN: COVENANT less than a month away, the fact...

Why It Works: Moonlight

Posted 9 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** "And the Academy Award… for Best Picture…" Cue fancy shitshow....

Why It Works: Straight Outta Compton

Posted 9 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** When I first heard an N.W.A. biopic was in the...

Why It Works: In Bruges

Posted 9 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** While it isn't exactly the most Irish of movies, IN...

Why It Works: American History X

Posted 9 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** Buckle up, kids; this one could get a little bumpy....

Why It Works: Taken

Posted 9 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** Okay, I know what you're thinking. Why would a column...

Why It Works: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Posted 9 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** When it comes to playing by the rules of conventional...

Why It Works: Children Of Men

Posted 9 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** The year is 2027, humans have lost the ability to...

Why It Works: Annie Hall

Posted 9 years ago

Why It Works is an ongoing column which breaks down some of the most acclaimed films in history and explores what makes them so iconic, groundbreaking, and memorable. ****SPOILERS AHEAD**** After writing about HIGH FIDELITY in a recent Why It Works,...

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