Why It Works: Alien

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**** Low budget sci-fi movies and generic monster-in-the-house fare… the 70's...

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Why It Works: The Social Network

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**** A Facebook movie? No. No way. Get out. A Facebook...

Why It Works: The Matrix

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**** “Follow the white rabbit.” THE MATRIX makes no bones about...

Why It Works: Fight Club

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**** Mischief. Mayhem. Soap. Like many of the most celebrated films...

Why It Works: Pulp Fiction

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**** Dancing hitmen! Bible verses! Ball gags! PULP FICTION is what happens when an absolute maniac throws...