The Sound Design of ‘The Lord of the Rings’
Turns out understanding how they designed the screams of the Nazgûl only makes them creepier.
Movies
‘Bloody Hell’ Heads to Finland for One Hell of a Bloody Good Time
A tale of survival with killer Finns, a cannibalistic giant, and love. What more could you ask for?
The 50 Best Movies of 2020
Follow along as we count down the 50 Best Movies of 2020, according to the team at Film School Rejects.
‘News of the World’ Suggests Too Little Has Changed in America
There is violence here, but the warmth of human companionship takes precedence.
From ‘Fight Club’ to ‘Gone Girl’: Jeff Cronenweth’s Five Perfect Shots
We select the five perfect shots that best represent this cinematographer's eclectic career.
‘Outside the Wire’ Favors a Dull Lead Over Everything Else
Anthony Mackie as an android! Robot soldiers called Gumps! Too bad neither is the focus here.
Evil Incarnate: The Aesthetics of On-Screen Villainy
From black hats to psychopaths, here's how filmmakers choose to represent evil on-screen.
Our Pick of the Week Takes a Ride with Patrick Wilson
Plus 7 more new arrivals to watch at home this week on Blu-ray/DVD!
24 Things We Learned from Joe Carnahan’s ‘Stretch’ Commentary
"This is as close to a rom-com as I'll probably ever do."
What is the 180° Rule, Anyway?
It's the golden rule of film school and one of the most reliable tools in a cinematographer's toolkit. So, how does the 180° rule work?
