Understanding the Popularity of “Downton Abbey”
Downton Abbey's popularity in America may be due to the British culture industry's manufacture of the myth of England itself.
The Problematic Influence of Disney’s “Bambi”
Bambi has had a pervasive influence on how Americans view nature, and that might not be such a good thing.
Understanding Andy Warhol’s “Screen Tests”
The "screen tests" can be viewed as an exploration of glamor and the gaze.
Aggression, Ethics, and War in ‘The Big Lebowski’
It's more than just entertainment. It reflects the feelings of an era.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 May Be Coming Back
The smartest dumbest show ever created for television.
![The many faces of James Bond. From the top left: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, David Niven, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig.
Sean Connery - By Mieremet, Rob / Anefo [CC BY-SA 3.0 nl], via <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/nl/deed.en" target="_blank">Wikimedia Commons</a>
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Did James Bond Invent Globalization?
Ian Fleming may have understood international relations better than academics.
How Mary Poppins Softened the Image of the Suffragette
We examine the portrayal of the British suffragettes in the iconic film, Mary Poppins.
In Praise of the Messenger: Janus Films & The Criterion Collection
William J. Becker, co-owner of Janus Films, was instrumental in bringing art house and foreign cinema to American audiences. We reflect on his influence.