The Queue

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.

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The Long Goodbye Punch Drunk Love

Paul Thomas Anderson and the Uncanny Influence of ‘The Long Goodbye’

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Here’s an homage to one of cinema’s greatest homages: Paul Thomas Anderson’s love for ‘The Long Goodbye.’

Pixar Lighting Soul

The Real Fake Lighting of Pixar’s ‘Soul’

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

Skyfall Movie Credits

The Beginner’s Guide to Deciphering Movie Credits

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

Pixar Inspiration Up

Pixar’s Secrets for Finding Inspiration

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

Return To Oz Balk

‘Return to Oz’ is Nightmare Fuel, But That’s Kind of the Point

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

Police Story Jackie Chan action

Jackie Chan and the Fine Art of Taking a Hit

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

Pulp Fiction Quentin Tarantino Car Scenes

How Quentin Tarantino Shoots a Car Scene

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

The Matrix Slow Motion

How the Special Effect of Slow Motion Works

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

In The Mood For Love World of Wong Kar Wai

How Camera Lenses Affect How We Identify with Characters

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