Jacob Oller

Jacob Oller writes everywhere (Vanity Fair, The Guardian, Playboy, FSR, Paste, etc.) about everything that matters (film, TV, video games, memes, life).
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Prepare for the New Year With The Origin of Mickey Mouse

By Jacob Oller 

2017 Films Through Dance

By Jacob Oller 

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The Noir Sound Design of ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’

By Jacob Oller 

Being silly often means taking things very seriously.

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The 17 Best Video Essays of 2017

By Jacob Oller 

A tour of our favorite video content of the year from a number of brilliant creators.

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Analyzing the synthisizers of ‘Stranger Things’

By Jacob Oller 

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Why We Identify With Everyone In ‘Moonlight’

By Jacob Oller 

Film theory tackles why the film’s story speaks to those of us that could never have lived it.

Stargazing: The Most Beautiful Shots of ‘Star Wars’

By Jacob Oller 

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‘Dunkirk’s Stunning Basis In Archival Footage

By Jacob Oller 

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As Life Flies By: Sofia Coppola Through Windows

By Jacob Oller