The Queue Archives

The Queue is an oft-recurring column in which Meg Shields provides you with a distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web.

Here’s a video essay on the development of Pixar’s ray tracing technology and its importance (and beauty) in their latest film.

Here’s your one-stop beginner’s guide to deciphering the meaning, placement, and purpose of movie credits.

Choice snippets from Pete Docter on how the studio navigates creativity.

Disney’s sequel to ‘The Wizard of Oz’ traumatized a lot of children. But that’s exactly what makes it such a remarkable adaptation.

Most action stars are worried about taking a hit and appearing weak. But most action stars aren’t Jackie Chan.

Buckle up. Here’s a video essay on a type of scene that’s easily taken for granted.

Here’s a breakdown of how slow motion went from a technological hurdle to an aesthetic choice.

Here’s a video essay that looks at the suggestive, subtle psychological qualities of camera lenses.

Here’s a video essay that breaks down why the genre-defying softness of ‘First Cow’ permeates its edit.

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