This cinematographer reinvited the wheel on day-for-night shots, and this is how he did it. Some of my favorite shots from Jordan Peele’s modern horror…
What’s your favorite Paul Schrader screenplay? One of my favorite screenwriters of all time is Paul Schrader. He’s also a film director and film critic.…
We are joined by legendary filmmaker, Joe Dante, who directed movies like Gremlins, The Howling, and Innerspace. A true cinephile, Joe shares his experiences of…
When thinking of making a big career swing, we have all asked ourselves the question, “What’s the right move here?” So… what’s the correct answer?…
Why does E.T. die, and what does the ending of E.T. the Extra–Terrestrial mean? Few movies have ever had the long- or short-term success of…
Although the horror auteur is retired from filmmaking, he still enjoys watching great horror films. John Carpenter is one of the few masters of horror…
There’s something so cool about forced perspective photography. One of the most fun camera tricks is forced perspective in film and TV. You can make…
For its sophomore release, Atlas Lens Co. makes quality anamorphic lenses affordable. A fairly new company in the cinema lens landscape, Atlas Lens Co. was…
There is something deeply satisfying about seeing a film still side-by-side with its point of reference. There are shots in cinematic history that leave a…
Do you know what a flashback is and how to use one? Are you a fan of non-linear narratives? When they’re included in film and…
