Revisiting the Police Presence in ‘West Side Story’
Almost sixty years later, 'West Side Story' is as vital and relevant as the day it was released. Read More
June 23, 2020
The Queue
“An Improv for Cameras”: How Robert Elswit Shot ‘The King of Staten Island’
Here's an interview with cinematographer Robert Elswit on the joys and challenges of blending comedy and naturalism in 'The King… Read More
June 22, 2020
How ‘Possum’ Uses the Uncanny as a Metaphor for Trauma
What's worse than doppelgangers, puppets, and spiders? A combination of all three of course. Read More
June 19, 2020
The Philosophy of Terrence Malick
Here's a video essay that explains what Terrence Malick's filmography can teach us about the work of Martin Heidegger. Read More
June 18, 2020
How to Read ‘Honey Boy’ as an Act of Forgiveness
Here's a video essay on why 'Honey Boy' operates on empathy. Read More
June 18, 2020
Animating a Manic Episode: The Bold, Beautiful Sundance Short ‘Eli’
What we're watching: a true story that draws from the realms of high strangeness, magical thinking, and manic delusion. Read More
June 17, 2020
On Blaxploitation and Breaking Barriers: The Radical Impact of Nichelle Nichols
Representation matters. Just ask Nichelle Nichols. Read More
June 15, 2020
Choreographed Chaos: The Realistic Fighting Style of Donnie Yen
Here's a video essay on why Donnie Yen's fight choreography kicks ass. Literally. Read More
June 14, 2020
How ‘Whisper of the Heart’ Captures the Rhythms of Being an Artist
Here's a video essay about how Yoshifumi Kondō's 'Whisper of the Heart' resonates with the experience of many artists. Read More
June 12, 2020