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Essays
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Aberration in The Lens: Roger Deakins and Jesse James
The genius cinematographer’s laconic take on the modern western is a masterclass in film photography and light.
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Arya Stark’s Kill List: A Retrospective
Who else will meet the God of Death before Game of Thrones is over?
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Bob Fosse, ‘Cabaret,’ and the Performer’s Eye for Filmmaking
Fosse’s 1972 Academy Award-winning feature is a masterclass in precision.
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The Larry Cohen Starter Kit
Hail to the king.
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How ‘Days of Heaven’ Was Filmed With a Visually Impaired Cinematographer
The 1978 film left a legacy of gorgeous cinematography, and the story behind its production is unforgettable.
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Brienne of Tarth: The Oathkeeper of Game of Thrones
In a series riddled with deception, Brienne of Tarth reigns as the Oathkeeper of Game of Thrones.
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Game of Thrones: Where Every Character Left Off
From major players to wild cards, here’s a primer on everyone who could turn up in the final season.
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What Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ Captures About Inequality
Jordan Peele’s new nightmare shows us that horror’s potential empathy is often under-appreciated.
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Deep Focus: ‘Us’ and The Split Diopter
The classic cinematic tool forever tethers its performers and characters.
