David Lowery’s Guide to Interesting Long Takes
Sustained shots are best when they're done for a specific reason. And yes, that includes confronting the inescapable march of… Read More
October 22, 2021
The Queue
From Fisticuffs to Spectacle: The Evolution of the James Bond Cold Open
Never underestimate the importance of a well-timed parachute. Read More
October 21, 2021
The Glorious (and Endangered) Art of the Opening Credits Sequence
Every film deserves a hype man. And what better hype man can you ask for than an opening credits sequence? Read More
October 19, 2021
How to Spot a Deus Ex Machina: The Narrative Trope Explained
Here's a video essay that explains the narrative device, its strengths, and its weaknesses. Read More
October 13, 2021
An Introduction to the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema
Textbooks out, class, it's time for some international cinema history. Read More
October 11, 2021
Time, Mossy Bones, and the Main Theme of ‘The Green Knight’ Explained
Why is he a GREEN knight, anyway? And what was with that really slow, rotating mid-film pan? Read More
October 8, 2021
The Rebellious Existential Comedy of ‘The Return of the Living Dead’
A horror comedy with brrrrrrrraaaaains. Read More
October 6, 2021
The Movie That Almost Killed Sam Raimi’s Career
As Bruce Campbell himself puts it: 'Crimewave' wasn't released. It escaped. Read More
October 4, 2021