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Comedy writer Brett Forrester explains how he wrote a classic episode of a classic show, and offers a peek into how a writers room works.
From Odyss-A to Odyss-Z: our lessons from Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic.
From 35mm to IMAX, in-camera effects to post processing: Hollywood directors are marketing their movies by nerding out – and we’re here for it.
Lessons from Olivia Wilde’s meticulously crafted screwball comedy about inviting the neighbours over for dinner… and maybe more?
There’s old-fashioned, and then there’s out of touch – and even Steven Spielberg, cinematic maestro (not least of first-contact alien movies), can miss the mark.
Behind the scenes and sample footage of what the cameras capture before the cameras roll.
Martin Scorsese’s partnership with a Gen AI studio has sparked discussion about the use of AI in pre-production and film-making.
Lessons from the origins and marketing of the creepypasta horror film, by the youngest director in A24 history.
Lessons from the production and politics of Boots Riley.
The deceptive marketing and diminishing returns of “the First Ever AI Feature-Film”
In an age of ‘Fix it in Post’, committing to a look in-camera is making a comeback.
Lessons from the horror smash – and its 26-year-old writer-director’s journey from YouTube to making box office history.
Sweet story, stunning visuals, and a helluva campaign for IMAX.
A look at the work of the director of photography on Sinners, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Loki.
Working with harmony and contrast in this three-colour scheme.
Lessons from the director and his influential masterpiece.
Gore Verbinski’s angry sci-fi caper takes aim not only at AI, but at you and I.
Lessons from the directing, design, and discourse of Emerald Fennell’s interpretation of Emily Brontë’s gothic novel.
A technique for adding visual interest and enhancing storytelling.
Unpacking the history, colonialism, inclusivity, and monumental production of the superstar’s live music performance.
When brands opt for physical craft over computer generation – and what that may tell us about class and the future.
Sebastian Lopez’s short film ‘That’s AI’ is very much real.
In the current conversation about AI film-making and uncredited creators, the backlash has reignited discourse about plagiarism in the director’s previous work.
How a YouTuber’s DIY movie release beat Hollywood at its own game.
A sweet series about two struggling actors trying to make it in Hollywood – which just happens to be set in the Marvel universe.
How a phenomenon was produced on a shoestring budget.
Checking in on the legacy of Apu from The Simpsons, and the conversation about representation in American popular culture.
Lessons from fans about their disappointment with, and rewriting of, the Stranger Things series finale.
Pre-visualising the film’s iconic juke joint sequence.
The more emotional, and beautifully messy, instalment in the Knives Out series.