‘American Beauty’ – The Art of Character
In this video I cover how screenwriter Alan Ball designs and reveals character.
Essay
Lars Von Trier: Deconstructing Cinema
There aren’t a lot of figures in filmmaking like Lars von Trier, a man whose persona is as large as his pictures and sometimes twice as controversial.
Peter Greenaway and the Language of Film
If you know Greenaway or if you don’t, this is an exquisite way to familiarize yourself with a director who is anything but familiar.
‘The Babadook’ and the Art of Fear
An analysis of 'The Babadook.'
Is Dennis Reynolds a Serial Killer?
Here's the proof.
The Rise (and Fall) of Hollywood
Hollywood history is full of stealing, failure, and deceit. Let's take a look at the conditions filmmakers had to suffer through to get their movies made.
‘Mr. Robot’ and Unconventional Framing
The narrative effects of framing in the sci-fi series.
Killing a Character
When and why good character's die.
‘Stranger Things:’ The Art of the Transition
Nailing the perfect transition is an art in itself, and it's often something that filmmakers disregard.
The Art of Editing in ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’
A shot-by-shot investigation of the three-way standoff at the climax of Sergio Leone's 'The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,' revealing mathematical patterns, images of thought, and pure musical rhythm.
What Makes a Movie Scary?
Horror films are fascinating. Probably my favorite genre to learn about. Let's see just how much goes into making a scene scary.