‘War of the Worlds’ and Spielberg’s Mastery of Tension
A breakdown of one of Spielberg's most exhilarating sequences, and why it deserves to be considered one of his best.
Tag: Tom Cruise
51 Things We Learned from the ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ Commentary
"Tom Cruise University. Excellent film school by the way."
Jack Reacher Heading to a Smaller Screen with a Bigger Lead Actor
Author Lee Child is eager to recast the character to the physical specifics of the book series, but should such attributes matter?
Pulling Off the Perfect Heist With ‘Mission: Impossible’
This video essay takes a look at the different applications of the heist genre in the 'Mission: Impossible' series.
How to Escalate a Franchise According to ‘Mission: Impossible — Fallout’
Mission: Impossible—Fallout shares a lot of beats with its predecessors. Why doesn't it feel derivative?
The Secret to the Success of ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ Was Embracing Action Over Pathos
Christopher McQuarrie had to stop himself from plunging Ethan Hunt into a hell of his own making.
Every ‘Mission: Impossible’ Action Sequence Ranked
Tom Cruise returns to action in M:I Fallout, but what is the best action sequence of them all?
What ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ and ‘The Dark Knight’ Share
Making the case for no-win situations.
The Ending of ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ Explained
The most thrilling action entry in the series is actually an elaborate attempt to cut loose a dangling thread.
The Tom Cruise Renaissance
Our last remaining movie star has made the latter half of his career into a showcase for white-knuckle thrill rides that successfully distract from the more unsavory parts of the Tom Cruise mythology.