The Queue
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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.
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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!
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What the Fembots of ‘Ex Machina’ Say About the Status of Women in Film
Turing test … Bechtel test … time to get our wires crossed!
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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 essential principle of cinematography.
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Identity, Rebellion, and the Origins of New German Cinema
Fassbinder, Wenders, and Herzog … oh my!
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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.
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The Art of the Animated Dance Party Ending
Don’t worry we only have good things to say about the Shrek franchise.
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How the Golden Ratio Explains Cinema’s Hold On Us
You know what they say. The eyes are the window to the soul.
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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 itself is a stylistic smorgasbord.
