Video

The Difference Between Marilyn Monroe’s Public and Private Personas

By  Will DiGravio 

Watch a video essay that explores Monroe’s private writings and what she really thought.

What ‘Star Wars’ Can Teach Us about Character Arcs

By  Alex Vitti 

Watch this video essay and learn one more thing from George Lucas’s iconic trilogy.

Exploring the Relationship Between ‘Citizen Kane’ and ‘Rebecca’

By  Will DiGravio 

What can we learn by juxtaposing these two classic movies?

The Battle Between Chaos and Order in ‘The Dark Knight Trilogy’

By  Alex Vitti 

Both Bruce Wayne and Gotham struggle to find a stasis between the two ideas throughout the films.

How the Dangers of Memory Affect Characters

By  Alex Vitti 

Unsurprisingly, there is a downside to clinging to manipulated and distorted memories.

How Guillermo del Toro Uses Color to Create New Worlds

By  Will DiGravio 

Watch a video essay about ‘The Shape of Water’ director’s striking color palette.

Why Hitchcock Altered the Opening Sequence of ‘Notorious’

By  Will DiGravio 

Watch a video essay examining how Alfred Hitchcock set up a motif.

The Humanizing Power of Immigrant Filmmakers

By  Alex Vitti 

When foreign filmmakers come to Hollywood, they bring a unique, potent perspective to their work.

A Connection Between Characters in the Saoirse Ronan Universe

By  Will DiGravio 

Does Lady Bird have a younger sister?