Landon Palmer

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The Speculative Power of the Non-Existent Movie: ‘Jodorowsky’s Dune’ Dances with Reality

By Landon Palmer 

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6 Filmmaking Tips from William Friedkin

By Landon Palmer 

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7 Great Scenes Shot By Gordon Willis

By Landon Palmer 

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The Weird and Wonderful Soundtrack to 1998’s ‘Godzilla’

By Landon Palmer 

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In Praise of Unoriginality

By Landon Palmer 

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‘Ida’ is Almost Too Stunning For Its Own Good

By Landon Palmer 

From 2014, we review Pawel Pawlikowski’s Oscar-winning film about a novice nun.

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‘Star Wars’ Didn’t Change the Business of Hollywood; ‘Empire’ Did

By Landon Palmer 

In this essay published in 2014, film scholar Landon Palmer examines the lasting business impact of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back.

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Why Exploitation Films Can Do What “Serious” Cinema Can’t

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6 Filmmaking Tips from Abbas Kiarostami

By Landon Palmer