Understanding the Cinematography of Robert Yeoman
If you’re in love with the particular style of Wes Anderson, then you’re in love with the work of cinematographer… Read More
July 6, 2016
One Perfect Shot
[watch] Bearded Brilliance: The Evolution of Steven Spielberg
If you think about it, summers belong to Steven Spielberg. He all but invented the summertime blockbuster with JAWS nearly… Read More
July 5, 2016
Tweets from the End of the World: The Last Blockbuster’s Best Twitter Moments
If you’re a regular reader of OPS, you might have heard it mentioned a time or two that in our… Read More
July 1, 2016
[watch] Damage Control: The Modern Blockbuster and Destruction
In an age when caped crusaders and serum-infused superheroes rule the silver screen, Jeff Nichols’ MIDNIGHT SPECIAL is a unique,… Read More
June 30, 2016
The Great Director: The Life and Career of Charlie Chaplin
Watch a video essay on the film icon's highs and lows. Read More
June 29, 2016
Watch: Close-ups in the Films of Martin Scorsese
Sometimes it’s a moment of revelation, sometimes it’s a metaphorical fuse being lit, sometimes it’s a quick glance, and sometimes… Read More
June 29, 2016
[watch] The Cinematography of Hoyte van Hoytema
Sareesh Sudhakaran is one of the internet’s leading authorities when it comes to analyzing the style of cinematographers, and his… Read More
June 24, 2016
[watch] Keep on Keepin’ On: The Evolution of Matthew McConaughey
The McConaissance - the catchy term applied to the renaissance of Matthew McConaughey’s career over the last few years that… Read More
June 24, 2016
[watch] Organic: Nature in the Films of Terrence Malick
The films of Terrence Malick are nothing short of visual poetry, more like musings on ideas than straight narratives. This… Read More
June 21, 2016