How David Fincher Seamlessly Merges Motion with Emotion
The director’s camerawork is so precise that it can commandeer your perception. Read More
March 20, 2018
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Hitchcock’s Portrayals of Women, Intimacy, and Sexual Violence
Alfred Hitchcock's iconic heroines still haunt our perceptions of modern female fear and desire. Read More
March 19, 2018
The Mythic Magnificence of ‘Pacific Rim’
The Guillermo del Toro-directed monster movie is packed with giant mech battles and nuclear explosions, but it also offers a… Read More
March 13, 2018
How ‘Black Panther’ Fixed the Marvel Formula
Watch a video about how Ryan Coogler tackles the MCU's biggest problems. Read More
March 8, 2018
The Tense Terror of the Oscar-Winning ‘Get Out’ Screenplay
This video investigates how Jordan Peele's Oscar-winning screenplay puts a uniquely unnerving spin on classic horror tropes. Read More
March 6, 2018
Why Billy Wilder is Deemed the Greatest Screenwriter of All Time
Contemporary writers love his iconic dialogue and hysterically human characters. Read More
March 1, 2018
Why We Love the Old, Grainy Face of Film
This video essay uses Stagecoach to explore the everchanging face of film. Read More
March 1, 2018
5 Must Watch Video Essays for Hitchcock Fans
If you love Alfred Hitchcock, you'll love these video essays about his work. Read More
February 27, 2018
Why We Can’t Get Enough of Steven Spielberg’s Action Scenes
This new video essay shows the legendary director knows that the best action moments are attention-grabbing and character-driven. Read More
February 27, 2018