Chariots race against pods in this Ben-Hur vs. Star Wars video
While the recent Ben-Hur remake isn’t doing so well, the 1959 version of the tale remains a classic that has inspired…
David Fincher’s wide shots are as intense as his close-ups
David Fincher films tend to stand out as extreme affairs; even when muted procedurals about obsession like Zodiac…
100 years of film distilled into 100 iconic shots
For over a century, audiences have been enthralled by the flickering images projected onto cinema screens. Since the…
The first and final frames of all your favorite shows, played simultaneously
About a year ago, Baltimore-based filmmaker Jacob T. Swinney put out a video called “First And Final Frames,” in which…
Spielberg’s career chronicled with just 30 iconic shots
Few directors are as synonymous with quality cinema (and film in general) as Steven Spielberg. Heck, even his non-union…
Video essay examines the point of view shots of the Coen Bros.
Despite working in a multitude of genres, with different directors of photography and editors, there still are some…
Let’s examine the visual aesthetic of Sofia Coppola’s work
It’s interesting what themes and patterns emerge when assembling compilations of an artist’s work. Jacob T. Swinney…
Here’s a compilation of top moments from this year’s Best Director nominees
While there is ample ammo for people who decry the Academy Awards for snubbing certain films and filmmakers this year,…