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Video essays.

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‘Killing Eve’ Returns: What’s Next For Villanelle?

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The first trailer for Season 2 of hit thriller answers some of our biggest questions.

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The Relatability of ‘Eighth Grade’

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Is being a vlogger therapeutic? According to ‘Eighth Grade’, yes.

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One Last Midnight: The Philosophy of ‘True Detective’

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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’

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Watch this video essay to understand character motives in Charlie Kaufman’s 2008 masterpiece, Synecdoche, New York.

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What ‘Sorry to Bother You’ Says About Identity and Modern Capitalism

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This video essay from Just Write takes a deep dive into one of the best films of 2018.

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Investigating the Use of Smartphones in Popular Movies

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Watch a video essay that examines the surprisingly minor use of smartphones in last year’s biggest movies.

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Three Approaches to Movie Mash-Ups

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Mashups are fun, and these creators have mastered the art form.

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The Power of Faith in M. Night Shyamalan Movies

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Watch this video essay about how the inexplicably emotional qualities within ‘The Sixth Sense’ director’s twisty narratives can take meaningful shape.

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The Conflicting Symbolism of Trains Inspires Powerful Cinema

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Watch this video essay about how an age-old cinematic device continues to be powerfully relevant in the stories we love.