On ‘Rope’: How Hitchcock Kept His Long Take Movie Suspenseful
Here's how Hitch keeps us at the end of our rope ... with suspense! Read More
July 27, 2022
The Queue
Simply Haunting: Nicole Kidman’s Performance in ‘The Others’
That darned ghost of Scientology -- always lurking around every corner! Read More
July 25, 2022
Is Christopher Nolan’s ‘Insomnia’ a Successful Remake?
Eh, maybe we'll sleep on it. Read More
July 22, 2022
‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ And How to Survive Being Very Online
Is anyone else craving an everything bagel? Just us? Read More
July 21, 2022
The Artificial Heart of ‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’
From stifling sets to cold dialogue, here's how artificiality informs the work of Yorgos Lanthimos, especially 'A Killing of a… Read More
July 20, 2022
Let There Be Lumières: The Early Days of Cinema, Explained
Turns out that making bank on technological spectacle is at the backbone of movie making. Cool. Read More
July 17, 2022
Dynamation Explained: How Ray Harryhausen Integrated Stop-Motion Elements to Live Action
Patience and artistry strikes again! Read More
July 16, 2022
Why Sam Raimi’s Montage Scene in ‘The Hudsucker Proxy’ Rules
Sam Raimi's montages run circles around most directors'. Read More
July 15, 2022
It is Time To Listen: The Sound Design of David Cronenberg
The new flesh makes all kinds of noises (most of it is squelching). Read More
July 8, 2022