Symbols and Tropes
John McClane's Gun
Ever heard of Chekhov's gun? It's a those-in-the-know literary term for the idea that, if you see a gun in the first act of a story, it's gonna go off in the third. We've got a bit of a Chekhov's g...
Holly's Watch
"It's a Rolex."… Just in case you were wondering. Holly is so good at her fancy job that she receives a swanky gold Rolex from Nakatomi's resident cad, Harry Ellis. The watch first appears in a b...
John McClane's Tank Top
Congratulations. You're about to read an in-depth discussion of the world's dirtiest undergarment: John McClane's tank top. Y'all, this tank top goes through the ringer. For reference, check out th...
Twinkies
They're everything a growing boy needs. Twinkies make their first appearance when we meet Sergeant Al Powell. He's at a convenience story, buying so many Twinkies you'd think they're being disconti...
The Nakatomi Vault
Let's flip the script for a moment. Die Hard is obviously John McClane's movie. He's the hero of the story. He vanquishes the villain and lands the girl. But we can't forget that while he's running...