Author: Meg Shields
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The Center-Framed Cinema of Pedro Almodóvar
Arguably one of the most visually identifiable directors working today, here’s a quick celebration of the center frames of Spanish auteur Pedro Almodóvar
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From ‘XXY’ to ‘The Neon Demon’: The Cinematography of Natasha Braier
A bold, uncompromising voice in cinematography: here’s a quick intro to what defines the work of Natasha Braier.
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A Crash Course on the Directorial Evolution of Denis Villeneuve
How did Denis Villeneuve get to ‘Dune’? Here’s a quick introduction to how the French-Canadian director found his creative voice.
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Pore Than Meets the Eye: Why It’s So Hard to Make CGI Skin Look Real
Looks like the uncanny valley was only … skin deep.
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‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ is Appropriately Campy and Flawed
Extravagant and charming, but with some bumps along the way, this is a biopic befitting its larger-than-life subject.
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‘Dune’ Terminology 101: An Essential Glossary for the Uninitiated
Prepare for Denis Villeneuve’s new movie adaptation with this handy vocab lesson.
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In Praise of Rhetorical Questions: The Secret to an Iconic Movie Quote
Want to know why rhetorical questions stick in our heads? Well, do you, punk?
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‘The Guilty’ is a Heavy-Handed Remake of a Better Thriller
Antoine Fuqua’s version is thrilling but ultimately redundant.
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‘The Worst Person in the World’ is the Best Rom-Com in Years
Finally, a tragi-rom-com for people who don’t do tragi-rom-coms.