Sad JoelJust about the first thing we learn about Joel Barish is that he is—in his own words—"in a funk." He impulsively calls in sick to work and takes a lonely train out to a cold, windy beac...

Ain't No MPDG The term "manic pixie dream girl" has really taken off since it was coined by Nathan Rabin, a film critic who was responding to Kirsten Dunst's character in Elizabethtown. Here's how...

The Man Behind the MadnessWhether you think of Dr. Howard Mierzwiak as a savior who can rid the world of all its problems or as a greedy man who's just causing more, there's no doubt that he is the...

"A Stupid Girl with a Stupid Crush"It's not until Mary Svevo comes over to Joel's house that we realize she's going to become more than just the Lacuna receptionist. But, you know, then she and Sta...

"Yeah, of Course... I Mean, Yes"This interview with actor Mark Ruffalo will give you basically everything you need to know about Stan. He's a throwback, retro guy with a fauxhawk and glasses who ju...

He's Got Eyes for the JobWe don't really get to know a whole lot about Patrick, aside from the fact that he doesn't seem to have much luck with the ladies. He's convinced that Mary hates him, but M...

Couple TroubleRob and Carrie don't get a whole lot of screen time, but that doesn't mean they aren't important. While they serve as minor catalysts that help forward the plot, they more importantly...