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Video essays.

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How ‘Breaking Bad’ Turns the Camera into a Character

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An ode to the show’s brilliant POV shots.

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How David Lynch Manipulates Language

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The famously cryptic creator is known for his weird way with words, but does his work reveal any deeper truths about the way we perceive language?

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The Reflections Between Disney and Studio Ghibli

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Placing the legendary Japanese studio in conversation with beloved American films reveals some fascinating parallels — but also highlights the crucial differences in their respective approaches to storytelling.

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The Cinematographic References of ‘Annihilation’

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The creepy, captivating sci-fi film has strands of Andrei Tarkovsky and the ‘Alien’ franchise in its DNA, but here are some influences you might have missed.

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The Visual Effects Secrets of ‘Paddington 2’

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Get an inside look at how the VFX crew of ‘Paddington 2’ simulated the presence of its lovably lifelike ursine lead.

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Why Location Typography Matters On Screen

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What’s in a location title font? A lot, actually.

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What the ‘Before’ Trilogy Gets Right About Relationships

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Richard Linklater has a lot to teach us about falling and staying in love.

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The Subconscious Reflections of ‘Columbus’

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Kogonada’s quietly sublime debut finally gets the video essay treatment.

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Why Pop Culture Is Obsessed With The 1980s Right Now

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Are we approaching ’80s nostalgia fatigue?