The Difference Between Marilyn Monroe’s Public and Private Personas
Watch a video essay that explores Monroe's private writings and what she really thought. Read More
February 22, 2018
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What ‘Star Wars’ Can Teach Us about Character Arcs
Watch this video essay and learn one more thing from George Lucas's iconic trilogy. Read More
February 22, 2018
Exploring the Relationship Between ‘Citizen Kane’ and ‘Rebecca’
What can we learn by juxtaposing these two classic movies? Read More
February 22, 2018
The Battle Between Chaos and Order in ‘The Dark Knight Trilogy’
Both Bruce Wayne and Gotham struggle to find a stasis between the two ideas throughout the films. Read More
February 20, 2018
How the Dangers of Memory Affect Characters
Unsurprisingly, there is a downside to clinging to manipulated and distorted memories. Read More
February 16, 2018
How Guillermo del Toro Uses Color to Create New Worlds
Watch a video essay about 'The Shape of Water' director's striking color palette. Read More
February 16, 2018
Why Hitchcock Altered the Opening Sequence of ‘Notorious’
Watch a video essay examining how Alfred Hitchcock set up a motif. Read More
February 15, 2018
The Humanizing Power of Immigrant Filmmakers
When foreign filmmakers come to Hollywood, they bring a unique, potent perspective to their work. Read More
February 14, 2018
A Connection Between Characters in the Saoirse Ronan Universe
Does Lady Bird have a younger sister? Read More
February 9, 2018