Low Stakes, High Reward: The Appeal of a Seth Rogen Comedy
They say it's much easier to make people cry than to make them laugh. Here's a video essay on why Seth Rogen's goofiness is worth some serious praise.
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What to Read Alongside ‘The Old Guard’ Comic Series
With the release of Netflix's latest comic book adaptation The Old Guard, we suggest a few other graphic storylines to pursue while itching for that sequel.
You Can Always Tell When Green Screen is Bad
If you're looking for a technical breakdown of why some green screens are better than others, this is the video for you.
All 55 Bond Girls Ranked
While we wait for the eventual release of 'No Time To Die,' we decided to rank every single one of the Bond Girls (including the married ones, too).
What’s New to Stream on Amazon Prime for July 2020
Where else can you find Roy Scheider, Jessica Alba, and some killer ants?
How Filmmakers Use the Binary of Black-And-White
What we're watching: a pair of video essays that highlight the strengths and limitations of black-and-white's narrative power.
Introduction to Film History Can Start at an Early Age
With help from PBS, the internet, and Martin Scorsese, getting your children started on Film History 101 at an early age can be easy and fun.
Want to Break Your Brain? Watch ‘A Mind Sang’
An experiment in perspective and parallel storytelling, 'A Mind Sang' is a hypnotic visual journey that blurs the boundaries between life and death.
What A Vase Can Teach Us About The Filmography of Yasujiro Ozu
What we're watching: a video essay that breaks down the enigma of the vase shot from Yasujiro Ozu's 'Late Spring.'
Watch ‘Hamilton,’ Then Watch These Movies
We recommend 13 movies to watch after you see the film of Broadway's 'Hamilton' on Disney+.
A Pacifist Is Forced Into Violence in ‘Terror on the Beach’
Our latest dip into 70s TV terrors sees a family harassed by hippies at the beach and pushed to the breaking point.
Come Sing and Dance with Our Home Video Pick of the Week
Plus 6 more new releases to watch at home this week on Blu-ray/DVD!
‘Runaway Train’ Is an Action Movie with Brains
The Cannon Group’s train movie stays on track, which might surprise viewers who associate the studio with off the rails actioners.
23 Things We Learned from the ‘A Good Woman Is Hard to Find’ Commentary
“I have to talk here about the vibrator.”
‘Batman: The Brave and The Bold’ Lived In The Light and The Dark
'Batman: The Animated Series' will probably always remain the top Caped Crusader cartoon, but don't let your love of one show keep you away from another glorious endeavor.
‘Dark’ Season 3 Pulls Off The Unthinkable: A Satisfying Ending
The forever-convoluted time travel drama leaves you understanding (more or less) what actually happened.
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