# ![@cinemastix Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:youtube::UCzjbia0NqUsSL1_-loJihMg.png) @cinemastix CinemaStix

CinemaStix posts on YouTube about movies, instagram, youtube, the most the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [--] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"when the filmmakers respect the communities they're depicting #SoundOfMetal #RizAhmed #videoessay Join Me On Discord: https://discord.gg/k3cbUsyEZc Support Me On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Sound of Metal is a film that went further than most to depict deafness and deaf culture with dignity and respect. This is how. Written by Simon Leftie Edited & Produced by Danny Boyd Music Used: Candlepower by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution [---] license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/divider/ Artist:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DP5AS-GRpg8)  2023-01-07T14:00Z 688K followers, 1.4M engagements


"when the director forgets to call cut Park Chan-wook's films are now available to stream on MUBI in the U.S. Get a whole month of great cinema for free at https://mubi.com/cinemastix // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix We've seen some great long shots in film. We've seen movies edited to look like one long unbroken take. But the film Victoria (2015) directed by Sebastian Schipper is the real deal. One [--] plus hour film shot entirely in one go. Today I'll introduce the film talk about"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ghk287KXTc4)  2023-08-19T13:00Z 689K followers, 939.7K engagements


"The moment you realize its [----] and its time to hire a real actor Go check out Lynne Ramsay's new film Die My Love exclusively in theaters right now To find showtimes near you visit https://mubi.com/diemylove And to stream anything on MUBI for FREE use my code for an extended 30-day trial by heading over to https://mubi.com/cinemastix // Support me directly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Sign Up for my Newsletter: https://cinemastix.kit.com/youtube How do two independent filmmakers like the Safdie Brothers with strong street casting roots come to cast actors like Adam"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IMlw74Cr5Fk)  2025-11-08T11:00Z 689K followers, 192.5K engagements


"hey they obviously tried their best to make the movie look old #DavidFincher #VideoEssay #cinemastix // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Join me on Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://nebula.tv/cinemastix This is a visual redux of a video published on August [--] [----]. All source materials have been replaced with significantly higher quality assets. Toggle '4K' in your player to toggle a higher bitrate. David Fincher has made some of the best movies out there: Gone Girl Fight Club Zodiac The Social Network just to name a few. Heres how"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gjuW1orijDc)  2025-02-15T14:00Z 689K followers, 419.8K engagements


"when you realize youve been watching the cropped version this whole time #batman #batmantheanimatedseries #videoessay // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is widely considered to be the best animated Batman film ever made. By some even the best Batman film of all time. It was a remarkable marriage of thematic maturity potent dialogue great action and a gorgeous art style. But it also stands out as the only animated Batman movie to ever receive a theatrical"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gty5r6ksFU8)  2024-01-20T14:00Z 689K followers, 2.3M engagements


"a $4M period film shouldnt look like this #RobertEggers #TheWitch #videoessay // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== The Witch (aka The VVitch) directed by Robert Eggers is one of the most stunningly shot mid-budget indie films out there as well as one of the most smartly-budgeted period horror movies. Today I'll talk about how Eggers and cinematographer Jarin Blashke balanced a very natural shooting and lighting style with savvy filmmaking tactics to keep costs down. This is a redux of a"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qtb0qAu-Hjc)  2023-10-14T13:00Z 689K followers, 3.1M engagements


"man they should've marketed this movie better #thelongkissgoodnight #videoessay #film // Sign Up for my Monthly Newsletter: https://cinemastix.kit.com/youtube // Support Me On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Watch all my content weeks early with Nebula First: https://nebula.tv/cinemastix There was some backlash a few years ago when Jennifer Lawrence was quoted implying that The Hunger Games was the first female-led action movie. Obviously there are many exceptions to that. But today I want to introduce you to one of my favorites: The Long Kiss Goodnight. Released in [----] the"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vFx9pTXP6UE)  2025-04-19T13:01Z 689K followers, 1.3M engagements


"The moment you realize its [----] the script sucks but you already started shooting Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://nebula.tv/cinemastix Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/cinemastix-crafting-gladiator-when-the-director-is-not-entertained-by-the-script // Support me at: www.Patreon.com/CinemaStix There's only one original Gladiator. The [----] classic from director Ridley Scott wasn't made like your average $100M blockbuster. Scott and actor Russel Crowe hated the script they went into production with and ended up reconstructing most"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-VihGr6c9PU)  2024-11-23T14:00Z 689K followers, 1.5M engagements


"no wonder the movie got so much attention when it came out // Find me on Nebula and watch episodes early: https://go.nebula.tv/cinemastix // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Ari Aster's "sunlight horror" film Midsommar from [----] is a polarizing film. But a movie can fail to move some while still remaining technically masterful. Midsommar employs an artful use of its camera to produce an example of some of the most stunning natural light cinematography out there. Today I want to talk about Aster's use of the long take and how themes and setting governed his use of"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=08IZ0Op4s70)  2024-08-31T13:00Z 689K followers, 503.7K engagements


"when you hire an action star to do comedy #vindiesel #cinemastix // Support me directly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Today I'll look at the intensely underrated Sidney Lumet film Find Me Guilty. You haven't seen Vin Diesel act until you've seen him play the at once hilarious and sincere real mobster that he does with such ease here. Written & Edited by Danny Boyd find me guilty vin diesel video essay find me guilty movie cinemastix directing find me guilty vin diesel video essay find me guilty movie cinemastix directing"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0iGQsIeA53Y)  2024-02-24T14:00Z 689K followers, 1.1M engagements


"The moment you realize its [----] and he used to be a no name dramatic indie actor // Watch my videos weeks early on Nebula (and get 40% an annual subscription): https://nebula.tv/cinemastix // Sign Up for my Newsletter: https://cinemastix.kit.com/youtube // Support me directly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Socials: // Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bydannyboyd.bsky.social // X: https://x.com/bydannyboyds=21&t=0OVO289TzvyVWF1ovMkHjA This isn't a video about how the James Bond franchise got to Casino Royale. This is a video about how the James Bond Franchise got to Daniel"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=110-zXTzXmM)  2025-07-12T13:04Z 689K followers, 1.6M engagements


"The moment you realize its [----] and your protagonist has crossed the point of no return // Watch my videos weeks early on Nebula (and get 40% an annual subscription): https://nebula.tv/cinemastix // Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bydannyboyd.bsky.social // Support me directly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Sign Up for my Newsletter: https://cinemastix.kit.com/youtube This is part [--] of my two part coverage of First Blood the first Rambo movie starring Sylvester Stallone. Please enjoy responsibly. Written & Edited by Danny Boyd -- First Blood (1982) rambo"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=32DvVrY4nrE)  2025-09-27T13:01Z 689K followers, 193.3K engagements


"one of the greatest scenes ever animated Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://nebula.tv/cinemastix Watch this video on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/cinemastix-directing-spirited-away-one-of-the-greatest-scenes-ever-animated // Support me at: www.Patreon.com/CinemaStix An analysis of the train scene from Spirited Away. Written & edited by Danny Boyd #SpiritedAway #HayaoMiyazaki #videoessay spirited away spirited away train scene video essay Cinemastix spirited away spirited away train scene video essay Cinemastix"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4IyBCV0XN3I)  2024-10-12T13:00Z 689K followers, 457.3K engagements


"yeah the filmmakers knew exactly what they were doing // Watch my videos weeks early on Nebula (and get 40% an annual subscription): https://nebula.tv/cinemastix // Support me directly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Sign Up for my Newsletter: https://cinemastix.kit.com/youtube Oh Robin Hood. So many variations of the story put to film but none as heart-warming and tear-jerking to me as the animated Disney adaptation from [----]. Yeah the one with all the animals. Today I want to focus in on two sequences from the film that make me cry every single time. Written & Edited by"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=52Lw_RzfOGE)  2025-08-02T13:00Z 689K followers, 862.4K engagements


"The moment you realize it's [----] and the technology doesn't exist #shrek #mikemeyers #videoessay // Sign Up for my Newsletter: https://cinemastix.kit.com/youtube // Support me directly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bydannyboyd.bsky.social SHREK The one and only. So let's talk about it Specifically how the heck did they even manage to make this 100% CG movie way back in [----] It was a way bigger deal than you think. All thanks to the filmmakers Mike Meyers and Eddie Murphy the artists and all the rest. Written & edited by Danny Boyd shrek"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5IBTnDvBwCY)  2025-11-22T16:00Z 689K followers, 902.5K engagements


"The moment you realize its [----] and this is the tightest comedy dialogue ever Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: https://mubi.com/cinemastix // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix From Spaced to Hot Fuzz to Baby Driver Edgar Wright is one of the most original directors working today. His first feature film Shaun of the Dead holds up as a bonafide classic. It's not just a great zombie movie. It's an excellent comedy. Inspired by an episode of the [----] sitcom Spaced Shaun of"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6bCPk-WCp24)  2023-10-28T13:00Z 689K followers, 4.3M engagements


"man they really didn't want me showing you this one #charliechaplin #cinemastix #videoessay Go check out Francis Ha (2012) streaming now in the U.S. or anything else streaming on MUBI for FREE with an extended 30-day trial by heading over to https://mubi.com/cinemastix //Watch my content early on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/cinemastix // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix In [----] Charlie Chaplin aka The Little Tramp wrote and performed one of the greatest movie speeches in history in the film The Great Dictator. This is why. Written & Edited by Danny Boyd -- The Great"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7HSIWfPTSMM)  2025-03-08T14:00Z 689K followers, 1.2M engagements


"when the editor has to fix it in post #ferrisbuellersdayoff #ferrisbueller #videoessay // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Ferris Bueller's Day Off starring a young Matthew Broderick is that movie that was always playing on TV at a friend's house as a kid. That I would always sit down and catch the last half of. That I would ask the name of and completely forget it by the time I left. But eventually I rediscovered it properly and fell in love with its angst. That's not what today's video is about though. Today I'm here to talk about how director John Hughes wrote the"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9kt-wlM9Ucs)  2024-07-20T13:00Z 689K followers, 4M engagements


"The moment you realize its [----] and your actors insist on improvising #TheBirdcage #RobinWilliams #videoessay // Sign Up for my Newsletter: https://cinemastix.kit.com/youtube // Support me directly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bydannyboyd.bsky.social This is a visual redux of a video published in November of [----]. All footage has been replaced with high quality sources. Based on the stage play La Cage aux Folles The Birdcage isn't just one of the best Robin Williams movies. It's one of the best family comedies of all time. And that's"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AaEFVQMAmK0)  2025-10-11T13:00Z 689K followers, 531.4K engagements


"The moment you realize its [----] and your movie sucks so much you have to cut out all your main #Rambo #firstblood #videoessay Go check out Revenge (2017) streaming now in the U.S. or anything else streaming on MUBI for FREE with an extended 30-day trial by heading over to https://mubi.com/cinemastix // Sign Up for my Newsletter: https://cinemastix.kit.com/youtube // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix First Blood (i.e. the first Rambo movie) is a Sylvester Stallone classic. It's also way over-generalized as just another violent 80s action flick. But to be honest I just"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AbFKplwHY2c)  2025-09-13T13:00Z 689K followers, 1.5M engagements


"yo they did an awesome thing that not enough movies get right #TheGodfather #videoessay #inglouriousbasterds // Sign up for the official CinemaStix newsletter (its free): https://cinemastix.kit.com/youtube // Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://nebula.tv/cinemastix // Support Me On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix This is a redux of a video published on November [--] [----]. It features entirely remastered footage using original high quality sources. This version of the video already exists on Nebula where you can find all of my videos old and new in HQ."  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BOjnIkmIaac)  2025-04-05T13:00Z 689K followers, 322.7K engagements


"when the filmmakers actually show you what it means to play the king in a movie // Sign Up for my Newsletter: https://cinemastix.kit.com/youtube // Support me directly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Watch my videos weeks early on Nebula (and get 40% an annual subscription): https://nebula.tv/cinemastix Here's a simple film question for ya: What does it mean to "play a king" in a movie Google it you'll get a number of obvious answers. How you dress how you speak even the actions your take. But today I want to look at a number of examples of kings in movies under a different"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CaIFN0eQGTc)  2025-06-07T13:00Z 689K followers, 621.2K engagements


"when you realize you already made that movie Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: https://mubi.com/cinemastix // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== I've said it before and I'll say it again: From Spaced to Baby Driver and beyond Edgar Wright is one of the most original directors working today. I've already taken a look at his first studio feature film Shaun of the Dead and why it's still today such a brilliant genre-blending comedy. Today I'll be looking at his next film: Hot"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Cdz-jfxIRUY)  2024-06-08T13:00Z 689K followers, 1.4M engagements


"The moment you realize the main character is not actually the main character #ferrisbuellersdayoff #ferrisbueller #videoessay // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Ferris Bueller's Day Off starring a young Matthew Broderick is more than your average teen comedy. Director John Hughes has created some fascinating characters that run contrary to what we're used to seeing in these kinds of movies. I've talked about Ferris Bueller's Day Off before discussing its editing process. Today I want to talk about the movie from a character and narrative perspective. Written & edited"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DaMimdNNnAw)  2024-11-02T13:00Z 689K followers, 1.4M engagements


"The moment you realize its [----] and budget for the movie is so low you cant even afford. #montypython #cinemastix #videoessay // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Monty Python and the Holy Grail the first feature film from Monty Python is a cult favorite. It's also comedy gold made for dirt cheap. Holy Grail had a budget of just $400000. Even in [----] that was remarkably tight especially for an adventure movie like this. Today I'll look at some of the creative ways the Pythons squeezed"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EMaZbp1dzdI)  2024-04-13T13:00Z 689K followers, 2.6M engagements


"dang they make me cry every time I watch the movie #aknightstale #videoessay #cinemastix // Sign Up for my Newsletter: https://cinemastix.kit.com/youtube // Support Me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Watch all my new videos two weeks early on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/cinemastix Welcome to a new segment I'm experimenting with on movie scenes that make me cry. Basically one movie at a time beginning with A Knight's Tale I'm trying to dissect what it is about particular scenes in particular movies that effectively bring us to tears as viewers. Because it isn't always as simple"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EZDwVISOH-c)  2025-03-22T13:00Z 689K followers, 422.9K engagements


"when you hire the author to direct the movie #sincity #robertrodriguez #videoessay // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Sin City (2005) is no ordinary comic book movie. Nor is it your average book to screen movie adaptation generally. Director Robert Rodriguez personally sought out author Frank Miller creator of the original Sin City graphic novels to co-direct the movie with him. With the author not just on set but also directing what you end up with is essentially the most faithful"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EaLFpqC6rq8)  2023-09-02T13:00Z 689K followers, 3.2M engagements


"back when Vin Diesel was an indie filmmaker #vindiesel #acting #videoessay // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Follow my journey on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Vin Diesel is one of the most successful actors working in Hollywood. But he didn't come from fame and wealth. Early on he had a challenging time getting cast at all in an industry where few roles were created for multi-ethnic actors. So what did Vin Diesel do He created a role for himself writing directing producing and starring in his own independent short film called"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gw4155-zgDQ)  2023-05-27T13:00Z 689K followers, 2.1M engagements


"they knew audiences would guess the killer halfway through the movie so they just added a. #cinemastix #videoessay #wescraven Go check out the entirety of Twin Peaks on MUBI streaming now in the U.S. or anything else streaming on MUBI for FREE with an extended 30-day trial by heading over to https://mubi.com/cinemastix // Sign Up for my Newsletter: https://cinemastix.kit.com/youtube // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix This is a high-res redux of a video released October [--] [----]. All footage has been replaced with vastly superior HD sources. A look at the [----] horror"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H-cZLil6Sak)  2025-10-25T13:03Z 689K followers, 471.7K engagements


"The moment you realize its [----] and the movie is too quotable to fail Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: https://mubi.com/cinemastix // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Mike Judge might be best known for his animated work but his live-action feature debut from [----] Office Space is one of the most quotable cult classics out there. Today we'll dive a bit into what makes Office Space so memorable and so worthy of a re-watch [--] years later. Written & edited by Danny Boyd"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HXrT2YLwoSg)  2023-12-30T14:00Z 689K followers, 3.8M engagements


"when the director is reeeally good at their job Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: https://mubi.com/cinemastix // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix The first Indiana Jones movie Raiders of the Lost Ark isn't just a great movie. It's a brilliantly directed one. Steven Spielberg's skill at blocking and stages scenes is second to none. Today we'll take a look at some of the ways Spielberg implements blocking and staging using the same method that director Steven Soderbergh"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ItbCLh4Auoo)  2023-06-24T13:00Z 689K followers, 2.7M engagements


"The moment you realize its [----] youve lost one of your lead actors and you have to get creative Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://nebula.tv/cinemastix // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Last time I talked about some of the ways the script for Gladiator (2000) was formed during production on the movie. Today I want to delve even deeper into the ways in which director Ridley Scott employs subtext in Gladiator to tell a story beneath the dialogue visually. And then I want to showcase the ingenious ways production managed to bring actor"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JJuAnQ1FDwI)  2024-12-14T14:00Z 689K followers, 874.9K engagements


"they don't want you to watch Star Wars this way but it's better #StarWars #videoessay #CinemaStix Happy Star Wars day So this video was originally posted to YouTube a YEAR ago but was copyright claimed and made unavailable. During that time I was able to keep the video exclusive to Nebula. Now that the copyright claims are dealt with though Im very happy to share the video here on YouTube again Reminder that going forward all my new videos will be made available early on Nebula weeks ahead of YouTube. Not already subscribed Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JkuS-JkHd8s)  2025-05-03T13:00Z 689K followers, 1.5M engagements


"The moment you realize its [----] and that aint green screen Check out my brand new show called Let's Rewind streaming exclusively on Nebula where I delve deep into the early careers of Hollywood legends. And get 40% off a Nebula subscription if you sign up through my link: https://nebula.tv/cinemastix It's Die Hard [--] Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson team up for one of the best action movies ever shot (actually) in New York. Enjoy -- Die Hard: With a Vengeance Written & Edited by Danny Boyd die hard bruce willis Samuel l Jackson sam Jackson moviemaking filmmaking film movies video essay"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Kb8kF1NYiFM)  2025-12-06T16:00Z 689K followers, 897K engagements


"they were only allowed one so they shot it from a ton of different angles and pretended it was more #MontyPython #videoessay // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Monty Python and the Holy Grail is basically a [--] minute compilation of legendary scene after scene after scene. Released in [----] Holy Grail was the first feature film made by Monty Python. For those unfamiliar with the movie let today's video be your official introduction. For those who very familiar with its innumerable bits"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NiFN9KAR5Og)  2024-03-30T13:00Z 689K followers, 2.5M engagements


"yep turns out the movie still works without all the exposition #thebourneidentity #cinemastix #videoessay // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix There are a lot of action movies out there. Most come and go and are largely forgotten. But The Bourne Identity is one that has endured fondly remember as paving a path for the genre's evolution in the 21st century. I want to examine why I think the film works so well. Why The Bourne Identity isn't just an action film but in fact a really well-crafted character journey deep at its core. And I'm going to demonstrate that by"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RdcSFsQRsnc)  2025-02-01T14:00Z 689K followers, 1.2M engagements


"The moment you realize its [----] and youve given us one of the greatest characters in movie history // Sign Up for my Newsletter: https://cinemastix.kit.com/youtube // Support Me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Watch my videos weeks early on Nebula (and get 40% an annual subscription): https://nebula.tv/cinemastix Welcome to the second episode of my new segment on movie scenes that make me cry. Last time I talked about 2001's A Knight's Tale. Today I want to look at one of many scenes from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King that makes me weep like a babe. And to"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TxqhlKKFtq0)  2025-05-24T13:01Z 689K followers, 884.2K engagements


"The moment you realize it's [----] and your actor is dialing it up to [--] Check out my Spider-Man [--] video next: https://youtu.be/ZaO2Ka6ztOc Follow me on Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/iSL2f This is a visual redux of my very old Green Goblin video. All footage has been re-sourced from original drastically higher quality material (toggle 4K in your player for even higher bitrate). Today Ill take a look at what made Willem Dafoe so great as the Green Goblin in Spider-Man (2002). Spider-Man is a [----] superhero movie directed by Sam Raimi starring Toby Maguire and Willem Dafoe. It was one of the first"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y4mh1PKQm_o)  2026-02-07T14:00Z 689K followers, 371.1K engagements


"The moment you realize it's [----] and that aint cgi #SpiderMan #DocOck #videoessay // Sign Up for my Newsletter: https://cinemastix.kit.com/youtube // Support me directly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Watch my videos weeks early on Nebula (and get 40% an annual subscription): https://nebula.tv/cinemastix This is a redux of a video originally published December [--] [----]. That was an early video on the channel and used low quality visual assets. I've gone through and replaced all the footage with very high quality original source material. Sam Raimi's Spider-Man [--] is one of"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZaO2Ka6ztOc)  2025-06-28T13:00Z 689K followers, 2M engagements


"The moment you realize its [----] and they couldnt even afford extras // Watch my videos weeks early on Nebula (and get 40% an annual subscription): https://nebula.tv/cinemastix // Follow me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bydannyboyd.bsky.social // Support me directly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Sign Up for my Newsletter: https://cinemastix.kit.com/youtube This is my love letter to the original Rocky film. It's also one of my favorite videos I've made but that got completely butchered by copyright years ago when I first tried to put it online. So I'm here to give it"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d9921yshP8U)  2025-08-23T13:00Z 689K followers, 357.7K engagements


"The moment you realize its [----] and your camera guys a magician #theprestige #christophernolan #videoessay // Support my channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Go check out the first episode of my new series called "Let's Rewind" with a free 3-day trial of Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/cinemastix-samuel-l-jackson-from-marine-biology-major-to-international-superstar-lets-rewind This is a redux of a very early video of mine. All footage has been replaced with superior quality assets plus other minor adjustments. From Inception and The Dark Knight Trilogy to Interstellar and"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eQUOTm50tUk)  2026-01-10T18:00Z 689K followers, 220.5K engagements


"The moment you realize it's [----] and the movie ain't a parody Check out episode two of my brand new show called Let's Rewind streaming exclusively on Nebula where I delve deep into the early careers of Hollywood legends: https://nebula.tv/cinemastix/lets-rewind And get 50% off a Nebula subscription if you sign up through my link: https://nebula.tv/cinemastix But for now it's the one and only Galaxy Quest Is it a parody Is it satire Or is it something else altogether A true have your cake and eat it too kind of movie. Enjoy -- Galaxy Quest (1999) Written & Edited by Danny Boyd galaxy quest"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=elxTRnYiuUY)  2026-01-24T14:00Z 689K followers, 895.9K engagements


"The moment you realize why they had to cut all her scenes from the movie #constantine #keanureeves #videoessay // Join the new CinemaStix Members-Only Discord: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Support Physical Media: Constantine (2005) on Blu Ray: https://amzn.to/3ysia7x Sony 4K UHD/Blu Ray Player: https://amzn.to/3wkBUsX *If you make a purchase using one of the above links I will earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you). By supporting physical media you're also supporting CinemaStix :) // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== I've"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fMGNagk6giA)  2024-05-18T13:00Z 689K followers, 2.7M engagements


"when the director actually listens to feedback #directing #cinemastix #videoessay // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Follow my journey on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Ocean's Eleven is a "fun" heist movie. Director Steven Soderbergh never intended for it to be anything terribly more deep than that. But part of the reason it's captivating and successful is because of the way the film prioritizes character and character interaction over pure plot. The macro editing of Ocean's Eleven was all about good pacing and making sure we"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hq4Hw3Q2LBs)  2023-08-05T13:00Z 689K followers, 2.8M engagements


"dang now that Ive made this comparison I cant unsee it Check out "The Host" (2006) available now in the U.S. or anything else streaming on MUBI with a whole month of great cinema for FREE: https://mubi.com/cinemastix // Support me directly through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Support physical media (and also meI may earn a commission): The Alien Quadrilogy Blu Ray: https://amzn.to/3zpPOve Sony 4K UHD/Blu Ray Player: https://amzn.to/3wkBUsX Alien the [----] landmark science fiction film from director Ridley Scott really can't be talked about or praised enough. The movie"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j2OAvxqzx6I)  2024-06-29T13:00Z 689K followers, 1.2M engagements


"yay modern filmmaking. Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: https://mubi.com/cinemastix // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== The [----] film adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express directed by Sidney Lumet was made in a way no modern murder mystery movie ever would be. It's patient methodical deceptively simple in its approach to storytelling but absolutely magnificent in its technical prowess. Shots are long and well staged making the best use of its constrained physical"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jFGx9Xt0EEk)  2023-09-30T13:00Z 689K followers, 1.6M engagements


"when the movie's average shot length is more than literally [--] seconds #brucewillis #mnightshyamalan #videoessay // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== M. Night Shyamalan has had some misses in his career. But when he's on his directing game the result tends to be something truly unique. Unbreakable the [----] film starring Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson is no exception. A Superman story for the modern age Unbreakable is a commentary on the superhero story structure that predates the"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jJ_Zwl6_nKY)  2023-11-18T14:00Z 689K followers, 2.3M engagements


"when the director is overqualified for the job #homealone #harrypotter #videoessay // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== What do the first two Harry Potter movies and the first two Home Alone movies have in common Quite a lot actually. Director Chris Columbus made two of the greatest Christmas comedies in the early 90s with Home Alone. But when it came time to direct Harry Potter it laid a surprisingly firm foundation from similar protagonists plot beats style and tone. Today I'll show"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jhIOhX0RmdM)  2023-12-09T14:00Z 689K followers, 1.8M engagements


"when green screen actually makes the movie better #sincity #videoessay // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Turns out there's so much to say about the production of Sin City that I couldn't fit it all into one video. Last time I talked about how director Robert Rodriguez convinced Sin City creator Frank Miller to co-direct the movie with him and what the impact of that collaboration was on Sin City's dedication to capturing the art and style of the originals graphic novels. This time"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k7q-nVx0KKs)  2023-09-16T13:00Z 689K followers, 2.8M engagements


"when the comic book movie dialogue is actually realistic #constantine #keanureeves #videoessay // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Constantine starring a mid-Matrix Keanu Reeves is one of the most often neglected comic book movies pretty much ever. It was an odd adaptation of its Hellblazer source material and it received pretty mixed reviews from audiences and critics alike when it releases back in [----]. That was all a surprise to me as someone who's watched the movie regularly since"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oQzBHIhsszE)  2024-02-10T14:00Z 689K followers, 2.7M engagements


"when film critics clearly just do not get the movie Check out the new 4K restoration of Tarsem's "The Fall" (2006) streaming Sept. [--] exclusively on MUBI. Get a whole month of great cinema for FREE: https://mubi.com/cinemastix // Watch me on Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/cinemastix // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Critics and audiences do not agree on The Secret Life of Walter Mitty to say the least. I get why critics were critical. But it's also extraordinary the degree to which Walter Mitty is so many people's favorite or near-favorite film. It's sweet atmospheric"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qMHCI1DnikA)  2024-09-21T13:00Z 689K followers, 1.5M engagements


"The moment you realize its [----] and you have the wrong voice for darth vader #DarthVader #StarWars #jamesearljones Before the iconic Darth Vader voice by James Earl Jones someone else voices the Star Wars villain on set. In today's video I'll look back at the history of Darth Vader's voice play you what the original Darth Vader voice sounded like on set and explore the legacy of James Earl Jones as Vader. What's your favorite Darth Vader quote from any Star Wars movie Leave a comment CinemaStix is publishing video essays and filmmaking stories about movies. To help the channel out you can"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=skzN9PGfLaU)  2022-05-06T16:00Z 689K followers, 4.9M engagements


"whoever decided to make this into a movie is a genius #waynesworld #mikemeyers #videoessay // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Support physical media (I may earn a commission): https://amzn.to/3M26b46 Wayne's World starring a first-time-on-a-film-set Mike Meyers is as hilarious now as it was when I was a kid. It's fun it's light it's got lovable and layered characters. But it didn't just come out of nowhere. Wayne's World is the culmination of a long evolution of the Wayne Campbell character since long before his stint on Saturday Night Live. So today I'm gonna"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yE0IDm9Pdgo)  2024-08-10T13:01Z 689K followers, 1.2M engagements


"man this show was so underrated Go check out Bird (2024) streaming now in the U.S. or anything else streaming on MUBI for FREE with an extended 30-day trial by heading over to https://mubi.com/cinemastix // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix I don't talk about television often. But my goodness 'The Knick' which ran for two season back in [----] has got to be one of the most under-appreciated series of the last [--] years. The show starring Clive Owen as Dr. John Thackeray was released on a little-known network at the time and it simply didn't get the reach it deserved. Not"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zEWDrmrjcmM)  2025-01-04T14:01Z 689K followers, 556.7K engagements


"yeah. no wonder the movie won five oscars #SilenceOfTheLambs #VideoEssay #thesilenceofthelambs // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // This is a visual redux of a video essay I published on April [--] [----]. All of the video assets have been replaced using vastly superior quality sources. Watch in '4K' for the least possible compression. Is The Silence of the Lambs overrated Not from a filmmaking perspective. Is it worth watching Absolutely. The Silence of the Lambs is scary good. From Anthony Hopkins' performance of Hannibal Lecter to Jonathan Demme's direction The"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ztZBH93G9KI)  2025-01-18T14:01Z 689K followers, 1.9M engagements


"that moment you realize tarantino only co-wrote pulp fiction #PulpFiction #QuentinTarantino #VideoEssay Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/k3cbUsyEZc This is the story of how Pulp Fiction was written. not just by Quentin Tarantino but also by Tarantino's Oscar-winning co-writer and best friend Roger Avary leading to the eventual downfall of their collaborations together. Written & Edited by Danny Boyd"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5GYKpS5GPcg)  2023-02-04T14:00Z 671K followers, 2.5M engagements


"when you get paid to copy another directors style Go check out the first episode of my new series called "Let's Rewind" with a free 3-day trial of Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/cinemastix-samuel-l-jackson-from-marine-biology-major-to-international-superstar-lets-rewind This is a redux of a video published in October [----]. All footage has been replaced by superior quality assets Tim Burton didnt direct The Nightmare Before Christmas. So how did director Henry Selick make The Nightmare Before Christmas look and feel like a Tim Burton movie Let's find out. Written & Edited by Danny Boyd This"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8bkh7JXSjGA)  2025-12-26T17:06Z 672K followers, 69.5K engagements


"when you stop casting your actors off the street #UncutGems #SafdieBrothers #videoessay Join Me On Discord: https://discord.gg/k3cbUsyEZc Support Me On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix How do two independent filmmakers like the Safdie Brothers with strong street casting roots come to cast actors like Adam Sandler and Robert Pattinson in their movies Let's break it down. Written & Edited by Danny Boyd"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9qHHplli2q4)  2022-11-12T14:00Z 665K followers, 3.2M engagements


"hey some directors you just can't talk over #Tarantino #PulpFiction #videoessay // Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/cinemastix-pulp-fiction-expert // Support Me On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Today we'll hear straight from the man himself: How Quentin Tarantino wrote Pulp Fiction--how he approached his dialogue and characters the influence of the crime genre and the significance of non-linear storytelling to Pulp Fiction's screenplay. Edited by Danny Boyd -- Music: Mario Bava Sleeps In a Little Later Than He Expected To by Chris Zabriskie is"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JDKGp-iDP5w)  2025-02-22T14:00Z 595K followers, 93.5K engagements


"when you hire a genius to compose your movie score #starwars #duelofthefates #videoessay // Support my channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Chat with me on Discord: https://discord.gg/k3cbUsyEZc Oh John Williams you genius you. So Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is a divisive movie. But if we can be sure of anything it's that John Williams' original score for the film is some of his best work. And perhaps no new track in The Phantom Menace was more phenomenal and downright memorable than Duel of the Fates the epic choir piece that's previewed during the lightsaber"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_7PkAAkg_5Q)  2023-04-29T13:00Z 671K followers, 2.2M engagements


"when the audience doesn't get the joke #americanpsycho #christianbale #videoessay // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix American Psycho isn't the simple dark clinical slasher film many assumed it was when it released back in [----]. It's fundamentally a social satire and a comedy. A very dark comedy. But a comedy nonetheless. And no one understood this better than American Psycho writer/director Mary Harron and breakout lead Christian Bale. Today we'll delve into the funnier and most"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b3TT8Has8BE)  2023-06-10T13:00Z 671K followers, 5.7M engagements


"when your protagonist has no name #christophernolan Tenet Inception Interstellar. Christopher Nolan movies are famously hard to understand. In part this is because Nolan's use of sound mixing and sound design makes his dialogue hard to hear. In part it's because his plots are complex hard to follow. But ultimately Nolan is hard to understand and to connect with because of how much he relies on the relationship between these two elements. In this video we'll examine a few Christopher Nolan movies Tenet in particular to see why Nolan movies are hard to understand and connect with and what can"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6a9Uw-2t-qg)  2023-10-26T21:15Z 344K followers, 809.9K engagements


"when you hire stunt guys to direct the movie #JohnWick #KeanuReeves #VideoEssay // Support my channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/k3cbUsyEZc Keanu Reeves has reignited his career thanks to the John Wick movie franchise. But this isn't just the story of his comeback. John Wick represents a big win for directors David Leitch and Chad Stahelski two career stunt choreographers who made big waves with their debut film. John Wick started as an independent action movie and has now spawned three major sequels. Here's how Leitch and Stahelski"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DGQ9fQ8XV0o)  2023-04-01T13:00Z 609K followers, 1.1M engagements


"when the original voice actor is just too iconic #TheWitcher #HenryCavill #videoessay Join Me On Discord: https://discord.gg/k3cbUsyEZc Support Me On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Today we'll take a look at Henry Cavill's voice as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher Netflix series and how it was influenced by Doug Cockle's voice as Geralt from The Witcher video games. Written & Edited by Danny Boyd -- Music: Folk RoundbyKevin MacLeodis licensed under aCreative Commons Attributionlicense (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q8--Vj77tBU)  2022-10-01T13:00Z 568K followers, 3.1M engagements


"the first mission impossible had no business looking this good #MissionImpossible #TomCruise #videoessay Link to the second half of the video: https://youtu.be/FZVxuZpOmUE // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix With the release of the seven the Mission Impossible movie Dead Reckoning Part I I wanted to take a look back at the original Mission Impossible movie from [----]. This isn't just a great action film. or a great Tom Cruise movie. it's a beautifully shot suspense thriller with visuals"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SXdYsoQcfj8)  2023-07-08T13:00Z 638K followers, 2.3M engagements


"when the animators are given half the time and money that disney gets Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: https://mubi.com/cinemastix // Support my channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/k3cbUsyEZc Disney feature animation ruled the 90s with hit movie after hit movie. But there was one animated film to come out of a different studio that has stood the test of time as well as any to come before it: The Iron Giant directed by Brad Bird. The Iron Giant was one of the most precious films to me as a kid. And if you haven't seen it"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WRr5uRmkNaQ)  2023-05-13T13:00Z 598K followers, 3.8M engagements


"Heath Ledger talks about playing The Joker #thejoker #heathledger #thedarkknight How Heath Ledger prepared to play The Joker Edited by Danny Boyd In this series of Heath Ledger interviews made up of every Heath Ledger Joker interview and rare behind the scenes account I could find audio and visual Heath Ledger explains how he prepared to play The Joker in the Christopher Nolan directed The Dark Knight (2008) what inspired his take on The Joker and his iconic Joker voice and what it was like for the actor to play the iconic Batman villain. The Dark Knight is a [----] Batman film directed by"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WlwtHeG-LWU)  2023-10-12T03:14Z 413K followers, 3.5M engagements


"when you shoot your movie like its a stage play #TheBirdcage #RobinWilliams #videoessay Join Me On Discord: https://discord.gg/k3cbUsyEZc Support Me On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Based on the stageplay La Cage aux Folles The Birdcage isn't just one of the best Robin Williams movies. It's one of the best family comedies of all time. And that's hugely thanks to the direction by legendary theater director Mike Nichols. Here's how Nichols brought some of his theater sensibilities to the film and why it was so successful. Written & edited by Danny Boyd"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lVrkOEsN8jc)  2023-01-14T14:00Z 658K followers, 493K engagements


"when youve been playing the role for [---] years #christmasmovies #santaclaus #microessay / Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== What was the world's very first Christmas movie You might think back to classics like Miracle on 34th Street or even It's A Wonderful Life. But you'd be about a half century off. In this quick flashback I'll be going through a couple of the earliest Christmas movies ever made. Written & edited by Danny Boyd"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=o3ka4j3ZngA)  2023-12-02T14:00Z 554K followers, 25.9K engagements


"when youre basically the first marvel movie villain #GreenGoblin #SpiderMan #willemdafoe // Watch me on Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/cinemastix // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix // This is a stealth-drop redux of my very old Green Goblin video. All footage has been re-sourced from original drastically higher quality material (toggle 4K in your player for even higher bitrate) and a Spanish-language track has been added. Today Ill take a look at what made Willem Dafoe so great as the Green Goblin in Spider-Man (2002). Spider-Man is a [----] superhero movie directed by"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ptQR9WCWxJA)  2024-10-26T13:00Z 659K followers, 82.2K engagements


"no wonder christopher nolan became a household name #ChristopherNolan #Memento #videoessay / Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/bydannyboydigshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== // Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Director Christopher Nolan made waves back in [----] with his second film Memento. And the movie immediately became one of the best examples of character subjectivity in film. Today we'll look at the way Christopher Nolan and other filmmakers use a subjective camera and other inventive techniques to put their audience into the heads of their protagonist. Written &"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rkSgkxt7Ems)  2023-07-22T13:00Z 554K followers, 734.9K engagements


"no wonder star wars never got any better than this #StarWars #TheEmpireStrikesBack #videoessay Making Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was no simple task. The first Star Wars movie was a major success and making a Star Wars sequel was extremely daunting. So who directed Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back After directing the original Star Wars movie George Lucas turned to his friend and mentor Irvin Kershner to direct the very first Star Wars sequel Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. In this video we'll hear some stories straight from Irvin Kershner himself regarding his approach"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SVlXXwCIUiQ)  2022-07-30T13:00Z 685K followers, 2.9M engagements


"when the director dabbles in some color theory Get a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: https://mubi.com/cinemastix // Support my channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CinemaStix Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/k3cbUsyEZc From Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz to Scott Pilgrim Edgar Wright has directed some fun movies. His use of music sound action and editing are second to none. Today we'll look at his [----] film Baby Driver and how Edgar Wright used clever costume design to color code his character. Edgar Wright THR interview on color coding his characters:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tm_AVxUTu-Q)  2023-02-25T14:00Z 689K followers, 1.9M engagements

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