Parasite director Bong Joon-ho’s insightful and engaging comedy/thriller became one of the most talked-about films of the year and set a new precedent for the mark a South Korean movie can leave on United States’ movie-going audiences. The film is packed with social commentary, thrilling moments, and plenty of meaty writing worthy of a full ‘Parasite movie analysis’.Continue reading Parasite Movie Analysis, Synopsis and Ending Explained (Video Essay)
Starting in the early 2000s, mumblecore helped keep independent filmmaking afloat amongst a growing slate of big-budget blockbusters. But what is mumblecore? How did it begin, and what’s the state of it now? Anyone who is a fan of the Duplass brothers will want to keep reading because we’re diving into the history and influence of the mumblecore film movement. Continue reading What is Mumblecore? An American DIY Film Movement
Inside your digital camera is a very important element: the sensor. Camera sensor size is definitely something to consider when renting or purchasing a camera. The image quality and the flexibility of what kinds of images you can capture is directly related to your camera's sensor. So how exactly does camera sensor size matter? Let’s take a closer look.Continue reading Camera Sensor Sizes Explained: What You Need to Know
Imagine a world where everything is pristine, where crime is non-existent, everyone has enough to eat, and everyone is happy. Sounds like a utopia, doesn’t it? It’s an idea that has persisted in fiction for centuries, even if creative minds sometimes prefer to play in worlds where things are less than perfect. But even a perfect place can have its cracks. So what is a utopia and how can you identify one? We’ll go over that, including the history of the term and some notable examples in fiction.Continue reading What is a Utopia — Definition, Characteristics & Examples
Director Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit was the anti-hate satire that many felt was needed at this precise point in history. Modern-day intolerance was challenged through the lens of a period piece comedy with a big heart. What is Jojo Rabbit about? We'll start with a synopsis before jumping into our Jojo Rabbit analysis and how Waititi set us up for the ultimate emotional gut-punch. SPOILER ALERT!Continue reading What is Jojo Rabbit About? Synopsis, Quotes, & Video Analysis
Want your movie to have a professional movie poster? Every "one sheet" movie poster has ONE thing in common. It's called "the billing block,” which is the industry-standard way of formatting movie poster credits. However, those variable fonts and specific movie poster credits "looks" are tough to format. Don’t worry. To make a movie poster you just need the right formatting and you can do this with a movie poster credits template. We'll help you out with a free movie poster credits template, and a quick rundown of how to make a great poster.Continue reading How to Make a Movie…
Most filmmakers likely know Denis Villeneuve for bursting onto the scene with 2013’s Prisoners. However, the truth of the matter is that he’s been directing excellent movies for well over 20 years now. With Dune just around the corner, it’s time to look at the best Denis Villeneuve movies of all time.There’s really no such thing as a bad Denis Villeneuve film, just lesser and greater ones. It may have taken him a while to find his footing, but he’s quickly become one of the most interesting and exciting filmmakers working today. Where do you think Dune should end up…
By the 1990’s, filmmakers worldwide were starting to resent the direction that cinema was going in. From Hollywood to Bollywood to nearly every other “wood” in between, big-budget movies were taking over the landscape of film. In response, Danish filmmakers Lars von Trier, Kristian Levring, Soren Kragh-Jacobsen, and Thomas Vinterberg created Dogme 95, a radical film movement that intended to strip cinema of the technical effects that it was becoming reliant on.Continue reading Dogme 95 — Rules, Manifesto and Films of a Radical Experiment
If you've ever been interested in acting but needed to figure out how to get started, becoming a background actor can be a fantastic entry point into the industry. It’s the meat and potatoes of how actors can get their foot in the door, make some money, and pursue larger opportunities. While the start may seem like a less glamorous pursuit of a dream career, it can open up plenty of doors in the industry.Continue reading How to Become a Background Actor — Tips & Resources
By now, you’ve heard the jokes. One Netflix user timestamped The Irishman scene by scene so people could watch it as a mini-series. Others have recommended Martin Scorsese’s 209-minute epic to pass the time amidst the coronavirus outbreak: To survive months in isolation, just watch it once!We get it: The Irishman is long. Such is the nature of a film that spans six decades within its storyline.We’re not here to look for every Easter egg allegedly hidden inside Scorsese’s sprawling true crime narrative. But if you’re a filmmaker looking to leave a lasting first impression on your audience, there’s much…
