Why ‘The Age of Innocence’ is Scorsese’s Subtlest Masterpiece
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The Modern-Day Maturity of ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’
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How David Lynch Manipulates Language
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The Reflections Between Disney and Studio Ghibli
Placing the legendary Japanese studio in conversation with beloved American films reveals some fascinating parallels — but also highlights the crucial differences in their respective approaches to storytelling. Read More...
The Cinematographic References of ‘Annihilation’
The creepy, captivating sci-fi film has strands of Andrei Tarkovsky and the 'Alien' franchise in its DNA, but here are some influences you might have missed. Read More...
The VFX Secrets of ‘Paddington 2’
Get an inside look at how the crew of 'Paddington 2' simulated the presence of its lovably lifelike ursine lead. Read More...
Why Location Typography Matters On Screen
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What the ‘Before’ Trilogy Gets Right About Relationships
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The Subconscious Reflections of ‘Columbus’
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Why Pop Culture Is Obsessed With The 1980s Right Now
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