The Queue

New Hollywood. I might have known it would be New Hollywood.

And what even is a “natural” edit, anyway?

Fire in the hole! Or…multiple holes, safety padded with foam, and directed towards the camera.

There’s a reason chiaroscuro lighting has been around for hundreds of years. It’s effective and dynamic, and it tells a story.

What do a dancing walrus and a long-legged ghost have to do with jazz superstar Cab Calloway? Well, in a word: rotoscoping.

Watch a video essay explaining the idea and how it became so commonly accepted as the most authentic version of a film.

What’s better, a relatable final girl or an ’80s power fantasy? Here’s a breakdown of why each Ripley, in ‘Alien’ and ‘Aliens,’ is perfect for her film.

From the dropped frequencies to the powerful contrast, here’s how the film uses sound to convey its protagonist’s subjective experience with hearing loss.

The indie darling is set to become a household name with Oscar buzz and an upcoming Marvel film. Here’s a guide to her early work: