Martin Scorsese Just Wants to Hang Out with His Friends
His recent work is full of small moments that remind us to keep our friends close and to hang out with them whenever possible.
Will DiGravio
The Ending of Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ Explained
Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic has one of the most famous plot twists in film history. Here's what happens and what it says about spectatorship.
‘My First Film’ is a Cathartic Moviegoing Experience in the Age of Quarantine
Zia Anger's performed desktop documentary tells the story of her first feature film and invites us to reflect during these times.
A Video Essay Guide to the 92nd Academy Awards
Before you watch the Oscars, watch these video essays to better understand some of this year's nominees, and remember some great work that went unnominated.
A Video Essay Guide to ‘Breaking Bad’
Before watching El Camino on Netflix, refresh your memory of Jesse Pinkman, Walter White, and the rest of the Breaking Bad gang with these video essays.
‘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.
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.
