Pore Than Meets the Eye: Why It’s So Hard to Make CGI Skin Look Real
Looks like the uncanny valley was only ... skin deep. Read More
September 17, 2021
The Queue
The Queue is an oft-recurring column in which Meg Shields provides you with a distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web.
If you’re new to The Queue, start here:
- Jackie Chan and the Fine Art of Taking a Hit
- The Power of Sound: Why a Hayao Miyazaki Film Feels Alive
- The Cruel, Cool World of Ralph Bakshi
Explore the full archives for The Queue below
In Praise of Rhetorical Questions: The Secret to an Iconic Movie Quote
Want to know why rhetorical questions stick in our heads? Well, do you, punk? Read More
September 15, 2021
An In-Depth History of Ralph Bakshi’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’
Remember when they let the guy who made 'Fritz the Cat' adapt 'The Lord of the Rings'? The '70s were… Read More
September 13, 2021
The Aesthetics of Class in the Films of Wes Anderson
You know what they say: the views are better (and lonlier) above ground. Read More
September 10, 2021
How “Mute By Default” Social Media Videos Affect Our Viewing Experience
In one of the great paradoxes of cinema history, thanks to social media apps, we've returned to silent cinema. Read More
September 8, 2021
Just One Look: How Tony Leung Acts with His Eyes
The eyes (of Tony Leung) have it. Read More
September 6, 2021
George Lucas’ Wildest Sequel: The Admirable Audacity of ‘More American Graffiti’
No, it's not the 'Star Wars' prequels. Read More
September 3, 2021
The Warm Absurdity of Old vs. New in Jacques Tati’s ‘Mon Oncle’
Reject modernity, embrace slapstick comedy. Read More
September 1, 2021
The Beginner’s Guide to the Australian New Wave
From 'Wake in Firght' and beyond, mate. Read More
August 30, 2021