S2015 E1 • Film Theory: Can a Doctor Who Doctor ACTUALLY EXIST? (pt 1, Biology)

Grab your Sonic Screwdriver and be on the lookout for Daleks because we're out to see whether a time-hopping Doctor a la Doctor Who would be a physical possibility...or at the very least, whether a human could fit the bill and become a Timelord. There's A LOT to cover, from biology to technology to, you know, TIME HOPPING, so it'll have to be done in chunks. This time, we're taking a crack at Doctor Who's BIOLOGY. The Doctor has an interesting set of characteristics, but could a human match those? The answers will surprise you!

Première diffusion : 2 juin 2015

S2015 E2 • Film Theory: Jon Snow is THE KEY to Game of Thrones

Jon Snow may know nothing, but WE certainly know a lot about him. Eddard Stark's bastard son is clearly one of the main heroes of Game of Thrones, but much of his backstory is shrouded in mystery. Popular fan theories about Game of Thrones have postulated that R + L = J, but what does that mean exactly? Is there the evidence to support it? And most importantly of all, what does that mean to the OVERALL STORY of the Game of Thrones series? How is Jon Snow the KEY to the Song of Ice and Fire?

Première diffusion : 2 juin 2015

S2015 E3 • Film Theory: Harry Potter ISN'T The Chosen One?

For years, we all believed that Harry Potter was the Chosen One, the one destined to save the wizarding world from Lord Voldemort, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. BUT, have we been duped? Is it possible that our lightning-bolted boy wonder isn't as special as we thought? What is there was ANOTHER Chosen One? What if it all boiled down to a coin flip? Then Harry Potter would just be an average kid. Maybe there's a universe out there where Harry should be THANKING Lord Voldemort...but I'll leave that to you to judge!

Première diffusion : 2 juin 2015

S2015 E4 • Film Theory: Are Video Games the FUTURE of Movies?

So, as we saw on Game Theory (presumably), videos games may be better off just staying video games. No need to transition to the big screen of films. BUT is the reverse true? Is the future of movies in becoming more like video games? And more importantly, where does the distinction exist? When does a movie end and a game begin? Well get ready, because the future of entertainment is unlike ANYTHING we've yet experienced!

Première diffusion : 2 juin 2015

S2015 E5 • Film Theory: Oscars Hacking pt. 1, How to Win an Academy Award for Best Picture

So you want to win an Oscar, huh? An Academy Award. The BIG prize. And you want to be BEHIND the camera. You like being the boss, directing people around? OK. Well, here's what you're going to need to know...We're breaking down the stats behind what it takes to win an Academy Award for Best Picture, the most coveted award of the night, even going so far as to tell you the EXACT STORY you need to make! You have everything you need to win...now don't screw it up!

Première diffusion : 2 juin 2015

S2015 E6 • Film Theory: Oscar Hacking pt. 2, How to Win Academy Awards for Best Actor and Actress

So you want to win an Oscar, huh? An Academy Award. The BIG prize. But you want to be IN FRONT of the camera. You're a STAR! OK. Well, here's what you're going to need to know...We're breaking down the stats behind what it takes to be an Academy Award Best Actor and Best Actress winner, from trends in age, role, to even salary bump. So take heed...and Leo, this one's for you :)

Première diffusion : 2 juin 2015

S2015 E7 • Did You Know Movies: Quentin Tarantino and the Making of Reservoir Dogs

Reservoir Dogs is considered Quentin Tarentino's seminal work, but it was no easy film to get out of the gate! This episode of DYK Movies explores the sometimes hilarious and sometimes totally bizarre backstory behind some of the movie's most famous people and places, including Madonna's present for Quentin Tarantino, and character research that included a real-life hostage situation.

Première diffusion : 2 juin 2015

S2015 E8 • Frame By Frame: Why Movies are Two Hours and Early Editing Techniques

Movies...we take them for granted now, but what are their origins? Where do they come from? And what was the FIRST ONE? Who are the people responsible for shaping this art form into what it is today? Kyle, host of Frame by Frame, is tackling all those questions today, from the men who created the first commercially viable projection camera to the man who defined some of the cinema's most basic, yet widely-used techniques.

Première diffusion : 9 juin 2015

S2015 E9 • Film Theory: The Game of Thrones Jorah Theory

The world of Westeros has a problem...and that problem is ice zombies. Whitewalkers! The dead have risen again, creating an army that threatens the safety of the realm. So who will be the hero to save them? Game of Thrones lore has a prophesy of the Prince that was Promised, but who will that Prince be? There are a few good candidates, but today we're looking at the evidence to conclude who the TRUE hero of Westeros will be!

Première diffusion : 11 juin 2015

S2015 E10 • Film Theory: Fifty Shades of Grey Cult Theory

Millions of women fell in love with Christian Grey, including the young Anastasia Steele. But was it his charisma that won her over, or deliberate psychological manipulation? Was it his rock hard abs she was attracted to or his cold, calculating psychological abuse? Throughout 50 Shades of Grey, Christian uses a very specific set of steps to brainwash Anastasia into loving him…the same steps that cults use to indoctrinate new members. Film Theory uncovers the dark side of 50 Shades of Grey…

Première diffusion : 16 juin 2015