Best Pixar Movies Ranked — From ‘Toy Story’ and Beyond (with WALL-E Video Essay)

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The Godfather Script PDF Download: Plot, Quotes, and Analysis

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What is Peripeteia? A Deep Dive Into a Surprising Plot Device

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55 Best Movie Directors of All Time and Their Greatest Films

The best movie directors of all time — the idea of such a list sparks immediate debate. Rather than try to impose any sort of definitive or objective best directors list, consider this more of a celebration of the entire medium. Woefully underrepresented on this list are women. While women have been an integral part… Continue reading 55 Best Movie Directors of All Time and Their Greatest Films

Ultimate Guide to Camera Gear — Every Type of Camera Rig Explained

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20 Best Action Movie Actors of All Time, Ranked for Filmmakers

The best action movie actors have a magnetic combination of physical ability, “coolness,” and charisma to spare. Hollywood’s obsession with muscle-bound action stars may have lessened since the gun-toting days of the ’80s and ’90s but compelling, talented central figures remain a staple of action cinema the world over. Join us in counting down the… Continue reading 20 Best Action Movie Actors of All Time, Ranked for Filmmakers

Explore and Read the Best Free Movie Scripts Online (with PDF Downloads)

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Ratatouille Script PDF Download: Plot, Characters, and Ending

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