‘Phantom Thread’: Love and Compromise
This video essay examines the central relationship in 'Phantom Thread,' offering an insight into what makes Reynolds and Alma so… Read More
September 10, 2018
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What ‘The Last Jedi’ Does to Subvert Genre Conventions
This video essay examines the roles of men and women in 'The Last Jedi' and how the three male protagonists… Read More
September 3, 2018
Pulling Off the Perfect Heist With ‘Mission: Impossible’
This video essay takes a look at the different applications of the heist genre in the 'Mission: Impossible' series. Read More
August 14, 2018
A Video Essay Guide to Kogonada
Kogonada is a master visual storyteller. Check out six video essays that show that. Read More
August 7, 2018
Understanding Quentin Tarantino
This selection of video essays provides some insight into the mind, habits, and techniques of the filmmaker. Read More
August 2, 2018
A Video Essay Guide to Pixar
From Toy Story to Inside Out and The Incredibles, here are five video essays on Pixar you should watch. Read More
August 1, 2018
Before Wes Anderson Was Wes Anderson
This video essay looks at how Wes Anderson's style has evolved from 'Bottle Rocket.' Read More
July 31, 2018
Unlocking The Real Evil Within ‘Jaws’
We all know Mayor Vaughn is the real reason behind the people of Amity Island being served up as smörgåsbord. Read More
July 24, 2018
A Look at the “Abduction As Romance” Trope
This video essay examines a particularly troubling movie trope. Problematic movies have become a significant point of discussion recently, whether… Read More
July 11, 2018