Video

Video essays.

Deadpool Fourthwall

How the Fourth Wall Takes You Deeper

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Watch a video essay that demonstrates how the best movies break the fourth wall.

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The Most Controversial Christmas Movie

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A look back on the legacy of ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night.’

Sidney Lumet's Network

The Method of Sidney Lumet’s ‘Network’

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With ‘Network’ on Broadway with Bryan Cranston, in 2018, we looked at what made Sidney Lumet’s original film a masterclass in acting.

Her Crowd

How Crowds Can Fully Immerse Audiences

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Watch this video essay about the interactive nature of crowds in films.

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The Best Video Essays of 2018

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Are you not edu-tained? Here’s a roundup of our favorite video content from the past year.

Come And See

Capturing the Horror of War in Film

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War is Hell, but the spectacle of battle makes for some exciting cinema.

Alfonso Cuaron Gravity

Breaking Down Alfonso Cuarón’s Impeccable Cinematographic Vision

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The ‘Roma’ director’s visual experimentation is one for the books.

Scream

How Cinematic Purpose Can Fuel Women to Kick Ass

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Watch this video essay highlighting the power of stories to explicate meaning in our daily lives beyond self-preservation.

Ehrich Top Countdown

The Yearly Cinematic Celebration Begins with David Ehrlich’s Top 25

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As always, Indiewire’s senior film critic manages to stay on brand and still offer a few end-of-the-year shockers.