Why Billy Wilder is Deemed the Greatest Screenwriter of All Time
Contemporary writers love his iconic dialogue and hysterically human characters. Read More
March 1, 2018
Alex Vitti
Why We Can’t Get Enough of Steven Spielberg’s Action Scenes
This new video essay shows the legendary director knows that the best action moments are attention-grabbing and character-driven. Read More
February 27, 2018
What ‘Star Wars’ Can Teach Us about Character Arcs
Watch this video essay and learn one more thing from George Lucas's iconic trilogy. Read More
February 22, 2018
The Battle Between Chaos and Order in ‘The Dark Knight Trilogy’
Both Bruce Wayne and Gotham struggle to find a stasis between the two ideas throughout the films. Read More
February 20, 2018
How the Dangers of Memory Affect Characters
Unsurprisingly, there is a downside to clinging to manipulated and distorted memories. Read More
February 16, 2018
The Humanizing Power of Immigrant Filmmakers
When foreign filmmakers come to Hollywood, they bring a unique, potent perspective to their work. Read More
February 14, 2018
Get Trapped in a Room with ‘The Only People Who Have Seen Rob’s Penis’
Experience your most specific stress dream in this tender, funny short! Read More
February 9, 2018
How to Write and Revitalize the Meet-Cute
This go-to romantic comedy cliche can relay a tremendous amount of story quickly when done properly and with a unique… Read More
February 6, 2018
A Michael Stuhlbarg Monologue Unites the 2018 Oscar Nominees
It’s time to brush up on this year’s Academy Awards nominees! Read More
January 28, 2018