When is a Long Take Just a Gimmick?
We know that a Long Take is always a treat, but if it doesn't serve the story, it can feel… Read More
May 28, 2020
Short Films
How ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ Changed Hollywood
What we’re watching: a video essay about how ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ changed the makeup of American cinema forever. Read More
May 27, 2020
The Power of Sound: Why a Hayao Miyazaki Film Feels Alive
Here's a video essay explaining how Miyazaki films use sound to bring animation to life. Read More
May 26, 2020
How ‘Parasite’ and ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Script Disillusionment
What we’re watching: a video essay comparing the disillusionment arcs of ‘Parasite’ and ‘Sunset Boulevard.’ Read More
May 24, 2020
Substance with Style: The Incomparable Career of Saul Bass
Saul Bass may very well be one of the most influential film artists to only have directed a single film… Read More
May 21, 2020
How To Read ‘RoboCop’ as an Exploitation Film
What we’re watching: a video essay that suggests an alternative reading of ‘RoboCop’ as an exploitation revenge film Read More
May 20, 2020
The History of Humanity Condensed: The Manic Montage of ‘In A Nutshell’
Here's a short animated film that presents the history of the world...in a nutshell. Read More
May 19, 2020
The Spiritual Significance of the Exploding Head
This video essay is...mind-blowing. Read More
May 15, 2020
A Delicate Bravado: The Duality of Al Pacino
A video celebrating the legendary career of Al Pacino? Don't mind if we do. Read More
May 14, 2020