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Why the Ending to "Swimming with Sharks" Was Actually Perfect
"Swimming with Sharks" is a 1994 black comedy that received mostly positive reviews upon its release. However, according to Internet forums, many viewers remain divided about the film's ending.
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A Look at Steve Martin's Short Yet Sweet Novel, The Pleasure of My Company
While critics may have raved about Steve Martin's bestselling novella, Shopgirl, his true literary achievement lies with the short yet absurd novel, The Pleasure of my Company.
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6 Reasons Why "The Sims 4" Was a Major Disappointment
The much-anticipated fourth installment in "The Sims" series was released in September 2014. It received lukewarm reviews from critics and primarily negative reviews from players.
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Existentialism in American Beauty
The Oscar-winning film, American Beauty (1999), brought the philosophical idea of existentialism to mainstream audiences. The film explores key components such as death and isolation.
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Female Archetypes in The Bad Seed
William March's final novel, The Bad Seed, is rich in psychological suspense but relies heavily on flipping the roles of male and female archetypal characters that stem from Freudian concepts.
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"Ma Mère" Is a Sexually Charged Film That Fails to Deliver
The 2004 French film "Ma Mère" is a floundering attempt at an edgy coming-of-age story. Even Isabelle Huppert's portrayal of Hélène, the best aspect of the film, is disappointing.
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Robert the Doll: The Most Haunted Doll in America
Robert the Haunted Doll was given to Eugene Robert Otto in 1904. The doll is believed to be enchanted due to strange reports from witnesses spanning over more than a century.
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Peter Pan: A Prime Example of Dark Children's Literature
"Peter Pan," or "Peter and Wendy," published in 1911, is an iconic example of surprisingly dark turn-of-the-century children’s literature. This novelization was published several years after the play.