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The Art of Reference: Examining Visual Citations in 'Substance'
Margaret Qualley as Sue in 'Substance' dir. Coralie Fargeat As a film director and teacher at the Polish National Film School, I often...
Dec 2, 20246 min read


When Truth Becomes Unbelievable: An Analysis of 'Io Capitano'
"Io Capitano", directed by Matteo Garrone. Matteo Garrone's "Io Capitano" (2023) is a film that will shake you to your core. The story...
Nov 27, 20246 min read


Hereditary Explained: A Guide Through the plot
Milly Shapiro as Charlie in "Hereditary" If you've just finished watching Ari Aster's "Hereditary" (2018) and found yourself puzzled by...
Nov 24, 20243 min read


Trainspotting Explained - Decoding the Real Message Behind Danny Boyle's Bildungsroman
Evan McGregor in "Trainspotting" 1996 Danny Boyle's "Trainspotting" (1996) shocked audiences with its frenetic style and unflinching...
Nov 20, 20245 min read


Annihilation: A Journey Through Trauma and Transformation
Natalie Portman in Annihilation (2018) As a filmmaker, I'm always drawn to movies that delve beneath the surface, using metaphor and...
Nov 3, 20247 min read


Suspense vs. Surprise: Analyzing Hitchcock's Mastery in 'North by Northwest'
Alfred Hitchcock's 1959 spy thriller "North by Northwest" stands as one of cinema's greatest achievements, earning its place in the...
Oct 24, 20244 min read


Limitations of Modern CGI: How 'Creator' Finds the Workaround in Performance Capture
"The Creator" 2023 dir. Gareth Edwards In the ever-evolving landscape of cinema, we occasionally encounter films that challenge our...
Oct 18, 20245 min read


Manodrome: A Flawed but Fascinating Exploration of Male Desperation
Jesse Eisenberg in "Manodrome" (2023 ) "Manodrome," written and directed by John Trengove, is a harrowing and thought-provoking...
Oct 17, 20246 min read


Why “Heat” is the Greatest Crime Film Ever Made
In the realm of crime cinema, some films entertain, films enlighten, and then some films etch their way into our consciousness, forever...
May 4, 20247 min read


5 Compelling Reasons to Utilize Point-of-View (POV) Shots in Your Film
In the realm of filmmaking, every shot serves a purpose, contributing to the narrative, mood, and character development. Among the myriad...
Mar 20, 20244 min read


Deciphering 'No Country for Old Men' through the Symbolism of Three Wind Turbines
The Cinematic Significance of "No Country for Old Men" "No Country for Old Men," directed by the acclaimed Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan,...
Jan 18, 20244 min read


Shot Sizes - Subdivision by how many subjects are in the frame
In film and video production, a field size or shot size refers to how much of the subject is visible within the frame of the camera. It...
Apr 25, 20232 min read


Shot Sizes in Cinematography
Shot size in cinematography refers to the framing and composition of a shot in relation to the subject being filmed. It can be defined as...
Apr 25, 20232 min read


"Under The Skin" explained in 3 minutes
If you're still not sure what was "Under the skin" about, watch that clip. It will provide the answers to this very ambiguous...
Jul 8, 20221 min read


"Joker" EXPLAINED in 3 minutes
Todd's Philips 2019 Joker is a very good movie. But why so nihilistic? In this video, I explain the meaning behind Arthur's journey....
Jul 8, 20221 min read


"Enemy" with Jake Gyllenhaal explained in 3 minutes
If you're still not sure what was "Enemy" about, watch that clip. It will provide the answers to the story and an ambiguous ending. Great...
Jul 8, 20221 min read


Toxic masculinity in "Lost Highway" - EXPLAINED in 3 minutes
It's my pleasure to begin this series of art I watched this film as a teenager. Didn't understand it. But loved it anyway. I feel like...
Jul 6, 20221 min read


"Arrival" EXPLAINED in 3 minutes
"Arrival" (2016) is one of my favorites Hollywood movies. This film is not only a big budget show with a flying sorcerer and a star cast...
Jul 6, 20221 min read


"Dune" EXPLAINED in 3 minutes
"Dune"(2021) is a coming of age movie. This film by Denis Villeneuve is not only a commercial success but also a great film. Even though...
Jul 6, 20221 min read


"Matrix 4" meaning EXPLAINED in 5 minutes
The wait is over. You can now watch 'Matrix 4 Resurrections' (2021) in cinemas. This Christmas we are back in the Matrix with Keanu...
Jul 6, 20221 min read
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