‘Babylon’ Is Chaos Personified — But That Becomes Part Of the Charm in Its Mess
Damien Chazelle wants to dance his dance again, but this time, the Hollywood bacchanalia won't save him from his cinema… Read More
December 21, 2022
Damien Chazelle
‘Whiplash’ is an Exhilarating Oscar-Worthy Drum Solo
With his 2014 Best Picture nominee, Damien Chazelle takes a film about music to the next level. Read More
April 24, 2021
The Vertical Cinematography of Damien Chazelle’s ‘The Stunt Double’
Sure, you'd watch a film shot on an iPhone, but what if it were shot vertically? Read More
August 12, 2020
30 Things We Learned from Damien Chazelle’s ‘First Man’ Commentary
Heads up haters -- they don't even mention the American flag once. Read More
January 18, 2019
Tom Cross Took a Giant Leap for Editors With ‘First Man’
Considering how 'First Man' oscillates between filmmaking styles, editing creates the intense atmosphere necessary for a highly satisfying take on… Read More
December 4, 2018
The Deep Impact of ‘For All Mankind’ on ‘First Man’
Al Reinert's seminal space documentary leaves its mark on First Man's surface. Read More
November 8, 2018
Music of the Stars: The Best Space Movie Soundtracks
Music big enough to fill the void. Read More
October 20, 2018
Claire Foy is the Very Definition of a Best Supporting Actress in ‘First Man’
The movie could be recut and called 'Secondary Woman' and still work because the role and performance are that exceptional. Read More
October 19, 2018
One Step Forward for Cinema: An Interview with ‘First Man’ Editor Tom Cross
You will not have experienced 'First Man' until you see it in IMAX. Read More
October 10, 2018