A look at the cultural significance of the original Gojira and its message in Japan, the sanitation of the American version of the original 1954 movie, not readily seen in the US until Criterion's release... continue reading

posted by RFlagg 7 years 12 months ago • 580 views • 7:35

From Transformers to The Martian, Hollywood films are looking to China's massive audiences.

posted by Mordhaus 7 years 11 months 4 weeks ago • 660 views • 6:03

Why do Marvel movies look so flat and dull compared to most other blockbusters? Low color grading and low contrast (part of the color grading process). Explanation within.

posted by RFlagg 8 years 1 week ago • 971 views • 7:23

YouTube description: Dialect coach Erik Singer analyzes the accents of some of Hollywood's biggest names. How accurate were they really? Check out more from Erik here: http://www.eriksinger.com/ ... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 8 years 1 week ago • 805 views • 16:41

Nerdwriter breaks down one of my favorite scenes from Episode 5 of Westworld, and why Anthony Hopkins is so great.

posted by RFlagg 8 years 3 weeks ago • 700 views • 8:33

A very, very, interesting look at music scores, via the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The MCU has made more money than the Star Wars saga, the James Bond movies, the Harry Potter movies and more, yet, none... continue reading

posted by RFlagg 8 years 2 months 2 weeks ago • 826 views • 13:35

A video essay in response to the Every Frame A Painting video, 'The Marvel Symphonic Universe,' providing a different take on why the Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn't produced much in the way of recognizable... continue reading

An interesting discussion of Seinfeld's place in the evolution of television family dynamics.

posted by hazmat22 8 years 9 months 3 weeks ago • 561 views • 8:07

From YT: The first moments of a movie can set the tone, grab your attention, and let you know a movie is worthwhile. Here are our Top 10 Opening Shots in History!

posted by RFlagg 8 years 10 months 1 week ago • 909 views • 9:04

"A look at the hidden power of film props. And how filmmakers use the everyday (and not so everyday) objects in their scenes to enhance cinematic storytelling." -Vimeo

posted by Randy Perry (youdiejoe) 9 years 1 month ago • 964 views • 10:23

"Are computer generated visual effects really ruining movies? We believe that the reason we think all CG looks bad, is because we only see "bad” CG. Fantastic, beautiful, and wonderfully executed... continue reading

posted by ant 9 years 3 months 3 weeks ago • 1,466 views • 7:40

"A look inside the BBC Radiophonic Workshop with Dick Mills, Brian Hodgson, Verity Lambert and the late Delia Derbyshire and how they brought composer Ron Grainer's Doctor Who theme to life using electronic music..." ... continue reading

posted by ant 9 years 6 months 3 weeks ago • 787 views • 3:26

The original Millennium Falcon looked pretty clunky!

posted by lv_hunter 9 years 7 months 2 weeks ago • 1,014 views • 1:41

"Can movement tell a story? Sure, if you’re as gifted as Akira Kurosawa. More than any other filmmaker, he had an innate understanding of movement and how to capture it onscreen. Join me today in studying... continue reading

posted by blacklotus90 9 years 8 months 1 week ago • 1,094 views • 8:25

moviebob from the escapist breaks down why the original robocop still rules.

posted by enoch 9 years 11 months 3 weeks ago • 740 views • 7:09

YouTube: Another video dealing with a corny daft movie cliche. This time it's the convention that the response to someone's pushing hard against your sword is to push back hard and then for the pair to... continue reading

posted by Janine V. (Lilithia) 1 decade 3 months 3 weeks ago • 837 views • 3:45

YT: The movie Hollywood thinks we've all been waiting for. Seriously, it's been four years since Inception.

posted by TheGenk 1 decade 4 months 2 weeks ago • 841 views • 45 secs

YT: Skilled editing is as effective in the creation of a good film as a writer, director, or performer. Though often overlooked, editing brings shots together to make a whole greater than the sum of its... continue reading

posted by mintbbb 1 decade 4 months 2 weeks ago • 1,240 views • 7:31