Meg Shields, Author at Film School Rejects

Based in the Pacific North West, Meg enjoys long scrambles on cliff faces and cozying up with a good piece of 1960s eurotrash. As a senior contributor at FSR, Meg's objective is to spread the good word about the best of sleaze, genre, and practical effects.

‘Return to Oz’ is Nightmare Fuel, But That’s Kind of the Point

By Meg Shields

Disney’s sequel to ‘The Wizard of Oz’ traumatized a lot of children. But that’s exactly what makes it such a remarkable adaptation.

All the Horror You Need to Stream in February 2021

By Meg Shields

Wondering what’s good, gory, and gothic in streaming this month? We’ve got you covered.

Jackie Chan and the Fine Art of Taking a Hit

By Meg Shields

Most action stars are worried about taking a hit and appearing weak. But most action stars aren’t Jackie Chan.

How Animators Created the Elaborate “Ave Maria” Sequence for ‘Fantasia’

By Meg Shields

You know what doesn’t help an already challenging multiplane camera set up? An earthquake.

Pulp Fiction Quentin Tarantino Car Scenes

How Quentin Tarantino Shoots a Car Scene

By Meg Shields

Buckle up. Here’s a video essay on a type of scene that’s easily taken for granted.

How the Special Effect of Slow Motion Works

By Meg Shields

Here’s a breakdown of how slow motion went from a technological hurdle to an aesthetic choice.

In The Mood For Love World of Wong Kar Wai

How Camera Lenses Affect How We Identify with Characters

By Meg Shields

Here’s a video essay that looks at the suggestive, subtle psychological qualities of camera lenses.

Patience and Perspective: The Gentle Editing of ‘First Cow’

By Meg Shields

Here’s a video essay that breaks down why the genre-defying softness of ‘First Cow’ permeates its edit.

Why Most Movies are Shot with Two Dominant Colors

By Meg Shields

Remember the orange and teal plague of the 2010s? Good times.

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