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[watch] In the Mood for Greatness: Understanding the Cinematography of Christopher Doyle

If there’s such a thing as a rock star in the world of cinematography, that rock star is Christopher Doyle.… Read More

Double Take: ‘RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK’ Side-by-Side with the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made

In 2008 Michel Gondry’s wonderfully underrated comedy BE KIND REWIND hit theaters. If you’re familiar with that film you’ll know… Read More

[must-watch] Werner Herzog Dismantles the “Brainless” Three-Act Structure

There are many ways in which the art of filmmaking is dictated by the industry of filmmaking, but none perhaps… Read More

Under a Yellow Moon: Shades of Color in Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom

Every Wes Anderson film is a panoply of color, a rich mixture of various tints within various hues that when… Read More

[watch] Essential Elements: The Career of Brian De Palma in 6 Minutes

If I’m honest, I think Brian De Palma is one of the most polarized, hit-or-miss directors out there. When he’s… Read More

[watch] The Sounds of Ridley Scott’s BLADE RUNNER

Nothing else looks like BLADE RUNNER. Even now, nearly 40 years removed from its release, it still retains a unique,… Read More

[watch] The Art of Immersion: Emmanuel Lubezki’s Plan for THE REVENANT

Much has been made of Emmanuel Lubezki’s cinematography in Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s THE REVENANT, and rightfully so: it’s a feat… Read More

Understanding the Cinematography of Robert Yeoman

If you’re in love with the particular style of Wes Anderson, then you’re in love with the work of cinematographer… Read More

[watch] Bearded Brilliance: The Evolution of Steven Spielberg

If you think about it, summers belong to Steven Spielberg. He all but invented the summertime blockbuster with JAWS nearly… Read More