Why Michael Mann’s ‘The Keep’ (Accidentally) Nails Dream Logic
Watch an interview with the director on how his 1983 film taps into the logic and frustration of dreams. Read More
September 24, 2020
The Queue
The First Feature-Length Mashup is Here to Pit All Your Favorite Action Stars Against Dinosaurs
"What if every Hollywood action star were in one movie?" is the eternal question. 'Dinosaur Hunters,' the first feature-length mashup,… Read More
September 23, 2020
The Beginner’s Guide to Camera Aperture
Here's a look at how filmmakers weaponize camera apertures and what makes them such an essential storytelling tool. Read More
September 22, 2020
How Christopher Nolan Uses Crosscutting to Build Momentum
One of Christopher Nolan's trademark techniques is the crosscut. Here's a look at why, via 'The Dark Knight,' 'Inception,' and… Read More
September 21, 2020
‘The Bay’ and the Horror of Inaction During a Public Health Crisis
Anyone else feel itchy? Read More
September 18, 2020
The Brutal Story Behind the Re-Casting of Gunnery Sergeant Hartman
Tim Colceri losing the role of the foul-mouthed Gunnery Sergeant classifies him as one of the most tortured Kubrick actors… Read More
September 17, 2020
Lessons in Editing: When Not to Cut
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand...wait for it....cut! Read More
September 16, 2020
What ‘Get Out’ Can Teach Us About the Banality of Evil
Hannah Arendt tells us evil comes from a failure to think. So here's a video essay on how the philosophical… Read More
September 15, 2020
How Wes Anderson’s Nod to Hitchcock Exemplifies What an Homage Should Be
What is the difference between a lazy rip-off and an artful homage? Read More
September 14, 2020