The Ins and Outs of Identifying Classical Hollywood Storytelling
Think of it as an "I Spy" puzzle but for the basic principles of classical era storytelling. Read More
February 23, 2022
The Queue
Remembering Batmania: The Revolutionary Marketing of 1989’s ‘Batman’
Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na batmania! Read More
February 21, 2022
What the Fembots of ‘Ex Machina’ Say About the Status of Women in Film
Turing test ... Bechtel test ... time to get our wires crossed! Read More
February 18, 2022
A Beginner’s Guide to Color Temperature in Film
Every film has a light source ... and every light source has a color temperature. Here's an intro to this… Read More
February 16, 2022
Identity, Rebellion, and the Origins of New German Cinema
Fassbinder, Wenders, and Herzog ... oh my! Read More
February 14, 2022
The Subtle Sound Design of Mia Hansen-Løve
Rustling leaves, the gentle rocking of a subway car ... it must be a Mia Hansen-Løve film. Read More
February 11, 2022
The Art of the Animated Dance Party Ending
Don't worry we only have good things to say about the Shrek franchise. Read More
February 9, 2022
How the Golden Ratio Explains Cinema’s Hold On Us
You know what they say. The eyes are the window to the soul. Read More
February 7, 2022
Why ‘The French Dispatch’ is Wes Anderson’s Most Stylish Film To Date
'The French Dispatch' is all about having fun with art even when the subject matter is serious. Naturally, the film… Read More
February 4, 2022