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
April 13, 2018
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The Delightful Anachronism of ‘Shakespeare in Love’
20 years after its release, this work of Shakespeare fan fiction approaches inaccuracy with aplomb. Read More
April 9, 2018
The Meta Storytelling of ‘Westworld’
Watch a video essay about how Westworld is about much more than meets the eye. Read More
April 5, 2018
What the ‘Before’ Trilogy Gets Right About Relationships
Richard Linklater has a lot to teach us about falling and staying in love. Read More
March 29, 2018
How Pixar Pays Homage to Classic Cinema
Pixar sneaks some pretty subtle references into its movies — can you catch them all? Read More
March 27, 2018
10 Great Music Videos Directed By Your Favorite Filmmakers
When film directors venture into music videos, great things can happen. Read More
March 23, 2018
How David Fincher Seamlessly Merges Motion with Emotion
The director’s camerawork is so precise that it can commandeer your perception. Read More
March 20, 2018
What ‘The Twilight Zone’ Teaches Us About Storytelling
Watch a video essay on the cinematic devices of one of the most influential TV shows of all time. Read More
March 15, 2018
The Cutting-Edge Technology Behind ‘Thor: Ragnarok’
Director Taika Waititi reveals the filmmaking secrets that made the movie's most stunning sequence. Read More
March 13, 2018