The Biased Editing of ‘Big Little Lies’
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Go Behind the Scenes of ‘Phantom Thread’ with PTA’s Camera Tests
Come for Paul Thomas Anderson's commentary, stay for the food fight.
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How ‘Breaking Bad’ Turns the Camera into a Character
An ode to the show's brilliant POV shots. Read More...
Why Filmmakers Are So Obsessed with Cars
Cars are ubiquitous in film. Find out what makes them such great dramatic vehicles (pun intended). Read More...
The Delightful Anachronism of ‘Shakespeare in Love’
20 years after its release, this work of Shakespeare fan fiction approaches inaccuracy with aplomb. Read More...
The Meta Storytelling of ‘Westworld’
Watch a video essay about how Westworld is about much more than meets the eye. Read More...
What the ‘Before’ Trilogy Gets Right About Relationships
Richard Linklater has a lot to teach us about falling and staying in love. Read More...
How Pixar Pays Homage to Classic Cinema
Pixar sneaks some pretty subtle references into its movies — can you catch them all? Read More...
10 Great Music Videos Directed By Your Favorite Filmmakers
When film directors venture into music videos, great things can happen. Read More...
How David Fincher Seamlessly Merges Motion with Emotion
The director’s camerawork is so precise that it can commandeer your perception. Read More...
