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Film School: Writing The Simpsons ‘Lemon of Troy’

How I Wrote The Simpsons' "Lemon of Troy" | Professor BFo AKA Brent Forrester.
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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.

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August 5, 2026 Film School

Film School: The Odyssey (2026)

The Odyssey (2026)
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From Odyss-A to Odyss-Z: our lessons from Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic.

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July 31, 2026 Film School, Reviews

Film School: Film-Makers Talk Film Formats

'Aspect Ratios with Sinners Director Ryan Coogler' | Kodak
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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.

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July 23, 2026 Film School

Film School: The Invite (2026)

The Invite (2026)
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Lessons from Olivia Wilde’s meticulously crafted screwball comedy about inviting the neighbours over for dinner… and maybe more?

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July 2, 2026 Reviews

Film School: Lens Effects in Feature Films

How Director Boots Riley Crafted I Love Boosters: Color, Chaos, and Custom Lenses | Panavision and NEON
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In an age of ‘Fix it in Post’, committing to a look in-camera is making a comeback.

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May 19, 2026 Film School

Film School: Project Hail Mary (2026)

Project Hail Mary (2026)
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Sweet story, stunning visuals, and a helluva campaign for IMAX.

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March 18, 2026 Film School

Film School: The Cinematography of Autumn Durald Arkapaw

Autumn Durald Arkapaw
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A look at the work of the director of photography on Sinners, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Loki.

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February 27, 2026 Film School

Film School: David Lean and ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ (1962)

Lawrence of Arabia (1962) / Dune: Part One (2021)
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Lessons from the director and his influential masterpiece.

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February 16, 2026 Film School

Film School: Handmade Idents

HBO Theater ident
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When brands opt for physical craft over computer generation – and what that may tell us about class and the future.

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February 8, 2026 Film School

Watch: That’s AI (short film, 2026)

That's AI (2026)
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Sebastian Lopez’s short film ‘That’s AI’ is very much real.

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February 7, 2026 Film School

Film School: Heated Rivalry (series, 2025)

Heated Rivalry (2025)
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How a phenomenon was produced on a shoestring budget.

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January 22, 2026 Film School

Film School: Storyboards and ‘Sinners’ (2025)

Storyboards and 'Sinners' (2025) via Proximity Media
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Pre-visualising the film’s iconic juke joint sequence.

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January 2, 2026 Film School

Review: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)

Wake Up Dead Man (2025)
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The more emotional, and beautifully messy, instalment in the Knives Out series.

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December 12, 2025 Reviews

Film School: Sex Scenes and Intimacy Coordinators

Intimacy Coordinator (image via economictimes.indiatimes.com)
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Florence Pugh said “sex scenes are awkward”. What can we learn from the larger conversation?

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November 11, 2025 Film School

Film School: Apple’s Handmade Idents

Apple TV ident
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When a tech giant chooses practical effects over CGI and AI.

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November 7, 2025 Film School

Review: The Running Man (2025)

The Running Man (2025)
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Sets up a wild ride, delivers a righteous misfire.

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November 5, 2025 Reviews

Film School: Hidden VFX

ILM VFX Artist Breaks Down Hidden VFX | Vanity Fair
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“If you didn’t notice the visual effects in the movie, it doesn’t mean there weren’t any visual effects in the movie.”

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October 25, 2025 Film School

Film School: One Battle After Another (2025)

One Battle After Another (2025)
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Lessons from the production and portrayals of race, gender, and politics in Paul Thomas Anderson’s film about revolutionaries and supremacists, parents and children.

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September 25, 2025 Film School

Film School: Making Digital Look Like Film, with ‘Knives Out’ Cinematographer Steve Yedlin

Steve Yedlin ASC
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From basic idea, to technical demos, to masterclass: how the DP of Knives Out (2019), Glass Onion (2022), Wake Up Dead Man (2025), and The Last Jedi (2017) makes digital look like film.

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September 8, 2025 Film School

Film School: Production Design

'The Royal Tenenbaums' (2001) in 'Production Design - Filmmaking Techniques for Directors: Ep. 2' | StudioBinder
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“Everything that you see behind the actors”, in series and movies.

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September 8, 2025 Film School

Review: Sentimental Value (2025)

Sentimental Value (2025)
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Floored by understatement.

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August 20, 2025 Reviews

Film School: Watch Martin Scorsese Directing

Martin Scorsese
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Behind the scenes with the director at work.

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July 16, 2025 Film School

Film School: Cinematic Baseball

#Baseballiscinema | John DeMarsico
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The wide world of John DeMarsico’s sports.

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May 12, 2025 Film School

Film School: Andor (series, 2022-2025)

Andor (2022-2025)
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Storytelling lessons from a political drama for our moment.

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April 23, 2025 Film School, Reviews

Film School: The Last of Us (seasons 1 & 2, 2023-2025)

The Last Of Us (2023)
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Lessons in video game adaptation. Contains spoilers.

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April 21, 2025 Film School

Film School: Sinners (2025)

Sinners (2025)
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Outstanding horror film. Astounding reception.

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April 20, 2025 Film School

Film School: Documentary Cinematography with Stefano Ferrari

'Surviving Black Hawk Down' (2025) in 'the most cinematic documentary ever made?' | Mark Bone
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Using lighting and location to enrich style and storytelling.

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April 15, 2025 Film School

Film School: Severance (seasons 1 & 2, 2022-2025)

Severance (2022)
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The inspirations and approach powering the show’s look and feel.

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March 21, 2025 Reviews

Film School: Adolescence (series, 2025)

Adolescence (2025)
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The craft and impact of the four single-take episodes.

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March 13, 2025 Film School

Film School: 35mm Scans

'Lost Forever: The Art of Film Restoration' | Gravitas Docufilms
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Is the quest to digitally preserve film doomed?

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January 24, 2025 Film School

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