Sophia Stewart

Writer, college student, television connoisseur.
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Why Filmmakers Are So Obsessed with Cars

By Sophia Stewart 

Cars are ubiquitous in film. Find out what makes them such great dramatic vehicles (pun intended).

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The Delightful Anachronism of ‘Shakespeare in Love’

By Sophia Stewart 

20 years after its release, this work of Shakespeare fan fiction approaches inaccuracy with aplomb.

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The Meta Storytelling of ‘Westworld’

By Sophia Stewart 

Watch a video essay about how Westworld is about much more than meets the eye.

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What the ‘Before’ Trilogy Gets Right About Relationships

By Sophia Stewart 

Richard Linklater has a lot to teach us about falling and staying in love.

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How Pixar Pays Homage to Classic Cinema

By Sophia Stewart 

Pixar sneaks some pretty subtle references into its movies — can you catch them all?

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10 Great Music Videos Directed By Your Favorite Filmmakers

By Sophia Stewart 

When film directors venture into music videos, great things can happen.

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How David Fincher Seamlessly Merges Motion with Emotion

By Sophia Stewart 

The director’s camerawork is so precise that it can commandeer your perception.

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What ‘The Twilight Zone’ Teaches Us About Storytelling

By Sophia Stewart 

Watch a video essay on the cinematic devices of one of the most influential TV shows of all time.

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The Cutting-Edge Technology Behind ‘Thor: Ragnarok’

By Sophia Stewart 

Director Taika Waititi reveals the filmmaking secrets that made the movie’s most stunning sequence.