Contemporary writers are fond of exposing their characters' brains–to examine fundamental mysteries about life: consciousness, memory, emotion, empathy. In other words, what does it feel like to be ...

The elevator scene in The Silence of the Lambs is a standout moment of true horror and suspense, unnerving audiences like never before. Director Jonathan Demme's crafty camera work and exceptional ...

How does a character with less screen time than a sitcom cold open become the most unforgettable part of a Best Picture winner? That’s the question The Silence of the Lambs (1991) forces us to ask ...