The post-apocalyptic genre has not seen the likes of Furiosa for a while. Now the dry spell has ended and there is only one thing left to ask. Are you not entertained? Reassuringly, Furiosa is blockbuster stupid. It is an origin story, told with recycled tropes. Alas, familiarity breeds contempt. But director George Miller pulls ...
Now, we all know the golden rule of filmmaking: show, don’t tell. But let’s not forget, dialogue is just as crucial in a screenplay. Choosing the right words can be tricky: too realistic, and the film may come off as mundane; too lofty, and you risk sounding pretentious or overly theatrical. So what makes a ...
From Tim Burton’s blockbuster that kickstarted the Batman series in 1989 to Todd Phillips’ Joker (2019), here are 12 movies like The Dark Knight for fans of the thriller genre. Christopher Nolan redefined superhero movies with The Dark Knight. He singlehandedly changed the landscape of blockbuster storytelling shooting 28 minutes of the film in IMAX, ...
There’s a reason Alfred Hitchock’s Vertigo is so mesmerizing. The scenes of Jimmy Stewart losing his mind convey a wealth of information. They’re nightmarish and surreal. The best films leverage the visual medium to tell their stories, making the narrative more engaging than simply reading it to an audience. Mastering it requires a lot of ...
Director Rohit Mittal’s Demons is a keenly observed drama and a brilliant character study of two conflicted individuals in a crumbling marriage. Early on, when the wife reveals she has cheated on her husband, you’re left wondering can they/should they make this work or go their separate ways? As you grapple with these questions alongside ...
“To infinity and beyond!” If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming the voice behind an iconic character like Buzz Lightyear, you’re not alone. Voice acting is a dynamic and rewarding career that allows you to bring stories and characters to life with just your voice. Whether you’re passionate about animation, video games, or commercials, this guide ...
You may know him as Takeshi Kitano or Beat Takeshi. You might have seen him in Battle Royale or Ghost in the Shell. You might have watched the Japanese game show he hosted. You may have even played his video game. Kitano has done a little bit of everything. And he made it all look ...
Behind every great film is a great script. Everything that goes up on the screen starts on the page. But what makes a good screenplay? Thinking even smaller, what makes a great scene in the writing stage? This is where script analysis can help us better understand why one film works better than another. In ...
Craving some nostalgia with The Office or ready for a thrilling journey through Jurassic World? Maybe you’re more the type to get tangled in the quirky antics of Parks and Recreation. Whatever your taste, Peacock’s got your back, serving up a vast library of films and TV shows that cater to just about every mood ...
Whether you dream of calling “action” on set, conjuring worlds through animation, or telling stories that captivate, the right internship can catapult your career from the cutting room floor to the credits rolling on the big screen. And if you’re puzzling over how to get an internship in the film industry, you’ve just found your ...
What would you do if you met a double of yourself? We don’t mean somebody who wears the same clothes or shares your taste in movies. We mean a literal double, as is the case with the film Enemy. What would you do if someone who was exactly like you in every way just walked ...
Cue those spindly “rabbit ear” TV antennae. Twist the channel dial on that bulky “non flat screen” TV. We’re going back in time to the 1970s. Winner of 1977’s Oscar for Best Screenplay, Network is a movie that still holds up in 2024. Written by Paddy Chayefsky and helmed by Sidney Lumet, Network is a ...
Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos has left an indelible mark in world cinema with his singular style, blending surrealistic and absurdist themes evident in his striking set designs and a distinctive use of the camera. Part of the postmodern film movement also known as the Greek Weird Wave, his films unsettle viewers, often offering no catharsis. ...
Screenwriting is an art form that can take decades to perfect. There’s no better way to hone your skills than to keep writing and rewriting. Participating in screenwriting competitions is a rite of passage for any up-and-coming screenwriter. They’re an excellent way to understand where you stand as a writer since your work will be ...
Jordan Peele’s Nope is a twisted, cautionary tale about the endless pursuit of a spectacle, an illusory greatness. It’s a masterful exploration of the human fascination with spectacle and the lengths we’d go to, to witness, capture, and commodify the extraordinary. Through the lens of a sci-fi horror narrative, Peele delves into themes of exploitation, ...
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