Edward O.

What are the major factors that lead to different release dates worldwide for a movie? E.g. the release dates of Quentin Tarantino's *Django Unchained*:* 25th Dec, 2012 in the US, * 18th Jan, 2013... more

I generally know how to use a hyphen, but when should I use an en-dash instead of an em-dash, or when should I use a hyphen instead of an em-dash?

Every time I hear someone trot out the phrase "I personally" it grates against my ears.I wouldn't mind so much, but it very commonly used by a wide variety of people.I grates most because I'm not... more

Is using "and/or" allowed in formal writing? If not, is there general way to represent the OR binary operator with as little space as possible in written English?

When writing is it correct to use numerals (e.g. 1,2,3,) or spell out the number (e.g. one,two,three)?

1) What is the significance of the "girl in red"? What does she represent or symbolize? Why is most of the movie in black and white, but this one person in color?