One Last Midnight: The Philosophy of ‘True Detective’
Take a ride through Carcossa with this video primer on the cosmic horror and philosophy of 'True Detective.'
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Caden’s Journey to Peace in ‘Synecdoche, New York’
Watch this video essay to understand character motives in Charlie Kaufman’s 2008 masterpiece.
What ‘Sorry to Bother You’ Says About Identity and Modern Capitalism
This video essay from Just Write takes a deep dive into one of the best films of 2018.
Investigating the Use of Smartphones in Popular Movies
Watch a video essay that examines the surprisingly minor use of smartphones in last year's biggest movies.
Three Approaches to Movie Mash-Ups
Mashups are fun, and these creators have mastered the art form.
The Best Video Essays of 2018
Are you not edu-tained? Here's a roundup of our favorite video content from the past year.
‘Mandy’ and Experimenting with Film Grain
'Mandy' takes a cue from experimental film for its unique look.
This Video Essay Will Make You Think Hard About Consciousness in Film
Watch this video essay about the depiction of consciousness in film.
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.
A Video Essay Guide to Kogonada
Kogonada is a master visual storyteller. Check out six video essays that show that.