‘Spaceballs’ is a Prophetic Critique of Mass Consumption
Spaceballs is a lot more than a Star Wars parody. Mel Brooks's film is a critique of consumption, and how it has ruined space, our world, and the movies.
Will DiGravio
How ‘The Hateful Eight’ Turns Limitation Into Brilliance
The release of 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' means its is time to reflect on Quentin Tarantino's past work. I think 'The Hateful Eight' might be his best.
A Video Essay Guide to Jimmy Stewart
Jimmy Stewart is one of the most beloved actors in movie history. From the films of Alfred Hitchcock to Frank Capra, here is a video essay guide to Jimmy.
Hitchcock’s Cary Grant: A Man at Work
Cary Grant starred in four Alfred Hitchcock films. Here's how all the characters he played are related.
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.
A Video Essay Guide to Your Favorite Cartoons
From Spongebob to Hey Arnold!, here are five video essays about cartoons that will take you on a trip down memory lane.
Shot By Shot: Meeting Gill-man in ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’
Let's look at 'Creature from the Black Lagoon,' an under-appreciated, beautiful film.
A Video Essay Guide to Paul Thomas Anderson
From Boogie Nights to Phantom Thread, here are five video essays about Paul Thomas Anderson you should watch.
A Video Essay Guide to ‘Citizen Kane’
Many consider Citizen Kane the greatest movie ever made. Here are six video essays to help you learn more about Orson Welles' masterpiece.
A Look at Spike Lee’s ‘He Got Game’ 20 Years Later
An under-appreciated film, and one that feels even more relevant today.
