The Queue

Choreographed Chaos: The Realistic Fighting Style of Donnie Yen

By  Meg Shields 

Here’s a video essay on why Donnie Yen’s fight choreography kicks ass. Literally.

How ‘Whisper of the Heart’ Captures the Rhythms of Being an Artist

By  Meg Shields 

Here’s a video essay about how Yoshifumi Kondō’s ‘Whisper of the Heart’ resonates with the experience of many artists.

Re-Imaging Classic Film Scenes Through the Apps of Social Distancing

By  Meg Shields 

Here’s a short film that re-frames classic movie scenes in the context of the apps that have become popular in the age of social distancing.

The Beginner’s Guide to the Split Diopter Lens

By  Meg Shields 

A video essay for everyone curious about the split diopter but too afraid to ask.

Lessons Under Lockdown: Martin Scorsese’s Quarantine Short

By  Meg Shields 

Shot on a smartphone while sheltering in place in his home office, here’s the short film Martin Scorsese made under quarantine lockdown.

How ‘A Clockwork Orange’ Captured the Feel of the Future On-Location

By  Meg Shields 

Here’s a video about the real futuristic locations and artwork that Stanley Kubrick used for the production design of ‘A Clockwork Orange.’

How Criterion Restores a Warped Film

By  Meg Shields 

No two restoration projects are exactly the same. Here’s how the Criterion Collection restored a warped print of ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much.’

How Lisa Hanawalt’s Animals Teach Us About What it Means to Be Human

By  Meg Shields 

Lisa Hanawalt’s characters make animals out of people. Or is it the other way around? Here’s a video essay about how her animals bring us closer to what it means to be human.

A Cautionary Tale About the COVID-19 Booty Call

By  Meg Shields 

Laughing at scary things is important, so here’s an animated short film about COVID-19 that ends with a cautionary country ballad.