When a Shot is So Perfect It Can’t Be Remade
We look at why one particular moment works in the 1994 animated version of 'The Lion King' but not in… Read More
February 24, 2020
Margaret Pereira
Film studies student by day and usually by night. Would buy that for a dollar.
The Shot That Made ‘Mission: Impossible’
We take a deep dive into the first of many memorable ‘Mission: Impossible’ shots. Read More
February 12, 2020
From ‘Moneyball’ to ‘Ford v Ferrari’: In Praise of the Thoughtful Sports Movie
Math doesn't have to be boring. Read More
February 6, 2020
The Perfection of the Date Scene in ‘Punch-Drunk Love’
Paul Thomas Anderson's masterpiece is both romantic and rageful. Read More
January 22, 2020
Analyzing How Timothée Chalamet is a Good Actor
Trust me, Timmy knows what he's doing. Read More
January 3, 2020
How First Assistant Directors Hold the Industry Together
Behind the scenes with Hollywood's unsung heroes. Read More
December 19, 2019
Which Whoosh is Witch: Sound Overlap in Cinematic Magic
So much magic starts in the sound booth. Read More
December 12, 2019
‘Infernal Affairs’ and ‘The Departed’: How to Do a Remake Right
Why pick one awesome movie when you can have both? Read More
November 28, 2019