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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 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?
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.
In an age of ‘Fix it in Post’, committing to a look in-camera is making a comeback.
A look at the work of the director of photography on Sinners, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Loki.
Lessons from the director and his influential masterpiece.
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.
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.
Checking in on the legacy of Apu from The Simpsons, and the conversation about representation in American popular culture.
Pre-visualising the film’s iconic juke joint sequence.
The more emotional, and beautifully messy, instalment in the Knives Out series.
Gather round, movie lovers and DIY film nerds alike, as we learn how this playful, inventive, hilarious gem was made.
Florence Pugh said “sex scenes are awkward”. What can we learn from the larger conversation?
Sets up a wild ride, delivers a righteous misfire.
Lessons from the production and portrayals of race, gender, and politics in Paul Thomas Anderson’s film about revolutionaries and supremacists, parents and children.
“Everything that you see behind the actors”, in series and movies.
Floored by understatement.
Great premise, novel storytelling, captivating performances, and superb film-making all add up to a cracking horror movie.
Not the romcom it’s perhaps made out to be?
Too meaningless to even be pretentious: a detailed autopsy of the two-part finale to the Mission Impossible series.
The wide world of John DeMarsico’s sports.
Storytelling lessons from a political drama for our moment.
Lessons in video game adaptation. Contains spoilers.
Outstanding horror film. Astounding reception.
Using lighting and location to enrich style and storytelling.