Alex Vitti

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Why Billy Wilder is Deemed the Greatest Screenwriter of All Time

By Alex Vitti 

Contemporary writers love his iconic dialogue and hysterically human characters.

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Why We Can’t Get Enough of Steven Spielberg’s Action Scenes

By Alex Vitti 

This new video essay shows the legendary director knows that the best action moments are attention-grabbing and character-driven.

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What ‘Star Wars’ Can Teach Us about Character Arcs

By Alex Vitti 

Watch this video essay and learn one more thing from George Lucas’s iconic trilogy.

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The Battle Between Chaos and Order in ‘The Dark Knight Trilogy’

By Alex Vitti 

Both Bruce Wayne and Gotham struggle to find a stasis between the two ideas throughout the films.

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How the Dangers of Memory Affect Characters

By Alex Vitti 

Unsurprisingly, there is a downside to clinging to manipulated and distorted memories.

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The Humanizing Power of Immigrant Filmmakers

By Alex Vitti 

When foreign filmmakers come to Hollywood, they bring a unique, potent perspective to their work.

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Get Trapped in a Room with ‘The Only People Who Have Seen Rob’s Penis’

By Alex Vitti 

Experience your most specific stress dream in this tender, funny short!

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How to Write and Revitalize the Meet-Cute

By Alex Vitti 

This go-to romantic comedy cliche can relay a tremendous amount of story quickly when done properly and with a unique perspective.

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A Michael Stuhlbarg Monologue Unites the 2018 Oscar Nominees

By Alex Vitti 

It’s time to brush up on this year’s Academy Awards nominees!