How to Write and Revitalize the Meet-Cute
This go-to romantic comedy cliche can relay a tremendous amount of story quickly when done properly and with a unique… Read More
February 6, 2018
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Paul Thomas Anderson Really Loves Frames
Exploring the visual style of the Academy Award-nominated director's films. Read More
February 5, 2018
A Michael Stuhlbarg Monologue Unites the 2018 Oscar Nominees
It’s time to brush up on this year’s Academy Awards nominees! Read More
January 28, 2018
How Walter White Became A Weapon
Tracing Heisenberg's violent arc ten years after it began. Read More
January 27, 2018
How Editing Shapes Story in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’
Watch a video essay about the importance of editing in Michel Gondry's masterwork. Read More
January 25, 2018
Roger Deakins and the Construction of Moving Imagery
The cinematographer's precise control of the moving image heightens the way a story is told in film. Read More
January 23, 2018
When François Truffaut’s Life Imitated His Art
A filmmaker becomes his own character. Read More
January 23, 2018
The Influence of ‘Rebecca,’ ‘Rear Window,’ and ‘The Passionate Friends’ on ‘Phantom Thread’
Watch a video essay comparing 'Phantom Thread' to three classic films. Read More
January 23, 2018
Steven Spielberg Makes Us See With Our Ears
A new video essay looks at how the legendary director uses sound design to tell a story. Read More
January 18, 2018