You would think that after nearly 100 years of movies sounding the alarm, we might have taken the hint. Instead, we live with remakes and sequels that shift the messaging to match the times.
The claustrophobia of the car is a perfect fit for the movies. Cars can take you wherever you want to go, sure, but for the duration of that trip you are confined in a small space with no escape.
Ever since "E.T." phoned home in 1982, filmmakers have used alien encounters as metaphors for the outsider experience, crafting some of the most heartfelt coming-of-age stories in movie history.
We make something new when we shout at the screen next to a hundred other fans and throw confetti in the air: a powerful movie moment that exists beyond the confines of the silver screen.
When we laugh in the dark, side by side, we find something bigger than ourselves. We find relief. We find connection. And sometimes, we find that the things that scare us the most are easier to face with a little laughter—and a full house.
Think of navigating events like the Berkshire International Film Festival, which returns to The Triplex for its 19th year this Friday, like setting out on a road trip.
The dogs in these movies take an element of control away from their human costars, giving the films an air of unpredictability whenever they are on screen.
This mix of ancient myth and modern instability gives Greece a unique place in the storytelling world—where every narrative feels layered with history, memory, and reinvention.
Join us for this rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the best in the business about what it takes to build a great soundtrack—and how the right song in the right moment can change the way you see a scene forever.
The beautiful, idiosyncratic rhythm of baseball makes it a rich setting for storytelling, especially within one of our country’s other great pastimes: the movies.
At first, rock music signaled teenage rebellion in films like "Blackboard Jungle," but it didn’t take long for studios to recognize its commercial potential.
As we move forward into a world that feels increasingly scary and unpredictable, let’s embrace disparate parts of ourselves—both the serious and the silly.
We are all affected by mental disorders, directly or indirectly, and developing the ability to discuss them without judgement helps us grow stronger as a community.
