What Makes ‘Tokyo Godfathers’ Such a Modern Christmas Classic
"I always wanted to die drunk in a nice, old house. I'm halfway there." Read More
December 22, 2021
The Queue
Bizarre and Brilliant: The Absurd Optimism of ‘The Triplets of Belleville’
Why be wholesome or disturbing when you can be both? Read More
December 20, 2021
The 15 Best Video Essays of 2021
Here's to another year of being edu-tained. Read More
December 18, 2021
All That Glistens: The Many Purposes of Movie Sweat
Get all hot and bothered with this look at the meaningful potential of sweat in movies. Read More
December 17, 2021
And, Scene: The Ultimate Guide to Editing Transitions
There are a ton of ways to transition from one scene to the next. Here are nine of the most… Read More
December 15, 2021
The Old School Animation Technique that Makes ‘The Shining’ So Scary
"Mickey Mousing" doesn't sound like it should be terrifying, and yet here we are. Read More
December 13, 2021
‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ and How to Survive Creative Burnout
"Without even thinking about it, I used to be able to fly. Now I'm trying to look inside myself and… Read More
December 10, 2021
H.P. Lovecraft, ‘Castle Freak,’ and the Pathology of a Preeminent Outsider
In a way....we're ALL castle freaks. Read More
December 8, 2021
How Misreading ‘Lolita’ Results in the 1990s Erotic Thriller Nymphet
Put on your hazmat suits everybody, this is some toxic stuff. Read More
December 6, 2021