Film Theory
David Cronenberg’s Body of Work: The Horror of the Self
Two figures stand in a cemetery surrounded by illuminated digital grave markers
Two figures stand in a cemetery surrounded by illuminated digital grave markers
There are many filmmaking shot types used to tell a story, but the insert shot helps connect them all. I used to think insert shots
Ever watched a dialogue scene you couldn’t forget? If so, chances are the director knows a thing or two about using shot-reverse shot. This fundamental
We’re approaching the 30th anniversary of Wes Anderson starting his movie directing career. In this time, he released 13 feature films, which is a lot
Film noir is one of the most beloved and parodied filmmaking styles of all time. Some see it as a genre in its own right.
There’s a clear divide between mainstream movies and arthouse cinema, right? One’s all about thrills, chills, and popcorn sales – the other’s about self-expression and
Lots of film genres speak for themselves… action, drama, comedy, horror. We instantly understand what to expect when we buy a ticket. Even mumblecore is
Look at a list of award-winning movies, and it’s easy to conclude that great art has to be serious. Important stories, told sincerely, tend to
Every movie needs a director, but only some directors are auteurs. Critics first identified this category in the mid-20th century, and it is still widely