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With this character analysis I wanted to clarify why his character is so magnetic and how he carries the weight of the movie despite being a supporting character. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Alejandro's first version 02:53 Cinematography & Visual identity 04:00 How we learn about Alejandro 04:40 Questioning our morals 05:20 The Dark Descent 06:40 The Moral Gray 08:04 All that is left 09:20 Behind the Scenes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6GyFLGggWjc) 2022-10-08T14:00Z 37.1K followers, 2.3M engagements "What haunts The Place Beyond The Pines A video essay that explains how Derek Cianfrance brings the themes of The Place beyond the Pines to life. Using a unique cinematography technique that I'll call "visual ghosts" Cianfrance builds a connection between Luke Glanton and his son Jason despite them sharing next to no screen-time together. Come and see how it works and why it moves us to tears. 00:00 Intro - Themes & Storytelling 01:54 Visual Ghosts 04:56 Creating Distance 06:57 How the story ends 08:25 Closing thoughts #theplacebeyondthepines #derekcianfrance #videoessay video essay analysis" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QY_kxQNtn9w) 2021-05-23T18:35Z 37.1K followers, 264.7K engagements "Enemy How Denis Villeneuve creates visual meaning video essay Analyzing Denis Villeneuve's Enemy to bring answers to the movie's questions. Why the spiders Who is the enemy Enemy is intricate and confusing - but if you look hard enough it reveals it's secrets in an extremely satisfying manner. Denis Villeneuve is a genius who manages to infuse meaning and depth into every moment of his films. 00:00 Intro 01:56 Colors 02:09 Yellow 03:40 Contrasting Colors 05:14 Chiaroscuro 08:02 Imagery 08:20 Women 08:54 Powerlessness 10:18 Spiders 11:04 Dialectics 12:49 Reconciliation 13:51 Cycles and the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q-yqCgMWGNo) 2021-04-13T14:00Z 37.1K followers, 89.6K engagements "What is the Safdie Brothers style Explaining why I love Josh and Benny Safdie movies through the style of their feature length films (Uncut Gems Good Time Heaven Knows What Daddy Longlegs) and a small dose of history. If you love realism adrenaline Buddy Duress or New York City come take a trip with me into how Safdie brother movies have redefined cinema. Red Bucket Films Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user7918188 -- 00:00 Introduction 01:11 The birth of the Safdie style 04:13 Writing great characters 06:13 Narrative style 06:55 Good Time example 09:01 Hand held & long lens 11:15 Surrealism" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TJsuSQzjOpI) 2021-06-20T12:45Z 37.1K followers, 140.5K engagements "What lies at the end of the Maze - Prisoners The maze in Prisoners is one of the best executed motifs in recent times - but its real execution lies in the movie's cinematography. Let's take a look at some of Prisoners' best and most interesting shots to explain what the maze really means. 00:00 The shot 01:25 The many frames 02:07 Enter the maze 03:40 The maze takes form 04:17 Observation//Instincts 04:51 Let me ask you a question 06:05 What it all means 07:44 Villeneuve and the human experience 08:25 Outro -- Music: Scott Buckley - Permafrost Johan Johansson - I can't find them The Six" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jzMAuubyAm4) 2022-11-18T16:00Z 37.1K followers, 58.1K engagements "The Killing of a Sacred Deer's cinematography video essay Yorgos Lanthimos' The Killing of a Sacred Deer makes a deliberate effort to restrict the emotional connection we have to his characters. Although the film examines humanity's relationship to fate it remains apathetic and logical rather than passionate or emotional. In this video we're taking a look at how the cinematography of The Killing of a Sacred Deer makes it hard to empathize and connect. Though their affliction is terrible the Murphy family is portrayed in a cold light which creates both unease and tension. The Kubrickian style" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F_Lg2G8vmQ8) 2021-03-01T14:00Z 37.1K followers, 36.6K engagements "Denis Villeneuve just doesnt miss Arrival by Denis Villeneuve has some of the best visual storytelling of it's generation. Today we're looking at why Arrival looks the way it does focusing on lighting color palette and the circular structure that binds everything together As almost always music by the great Scott Buckley: The Long Dark by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY [---] Within Our Nature by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY [---] Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:32 The journey of light 01:59 Light patterns 02:51 Outside the Ship 03:43 The Color of Time 04:47 Time as a Circle 05:31" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P7AOsELjyFA) 2024-02-26T16:00Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements "Reservoir Dogs How Quentin Tarantino tells a story video essay Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs has become a cult classic non-linear story. Today we're explaining how Tarantino controls the flow of information and what it means for our experience of the film. We'll talk about the role of narrative structure foreshadowing in the first half and tension-building in the second for creating a tragic yet satisfying final payoff. 00:00 Introduction 00:56 A Distinctive Structure 04:04 The pleasure's in the detail 05:56 Non-linear thrill 08:38 Final payoff #QuentinTarantino #reservoirdogs #mrorange" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dpeqdlfje3I) 2021-03-29T15:00Z 37.1K followers, 12.6K engagements "Prometheus was better than you think Ridley Scott's Prometheus was a controversial addition to the Alien franchise since it's release. Today let's explain how Prometheus changed the direction of the Alien Franchise focusing on the artistic direction as well as David's character and what he does for the themes of the movie. Whether youre a fan of the Alien series or new to it I tried to offer a fresh look at the films deeper themes and how they changed the course of Alien's franchise forever. A big thank you for music credits: 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vfEkAGWmFjA) 2025-01-19T16:06Z 37.1K followers, 11.3K engagements "How The Father manipulated you Florian Zeller's The Father is devastating; Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman are undeniable in their performances. In this video I'll explain how Zeller crafts such a cathartic experience for the audience through the language of cinema. From mise en scne to composition the use of light or set design come discover why this film resonates on such a deep level. Of course this is my analysis so everything discussed is based on opinions and observations. -- Music: Scott Buckley - Undertow Scott Buckley - The things that keep us here Hayden Folker - The way out" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9r9mFmiKBzA) 2021-04-26T16:00Z 37.1K followers, 97.6K engagements "The Violent Meaning of You Were Never Really Here Lynne Ramsay's You Were Never Really Here isn't just a violent movie - it's a powerful piece on the struggle between blinding internal pain and it's violent externalizations and the importance of purpose in dealing with trauma. Not only that but it's also Joaquin Phoenix at his best - dive into the violence and uncover its depths. -- 00:00 Intro 00:44 Narrative 01:48 Typical movie violence 02:35 YWNRH's violence 03:11 Example: Nina's first rescue 05:21 Purpose and violence 07:48 Meaning 08:49 Thank you and suggest a movie -- Music: Scott" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vsS1sCDCXG0) 2021-07-27T14:45Z 37.1K followers, 154.1K engagements "The movie that makes you sick on purpose Coralie Fargeat's The Substance is gross - and that's a good thing. Today we're explaining exactly how and more importantly why The Substance uses disgust to get its point across. Sit down grab your popcorn and forget about eating shrimp for the next long while. 00:00 Hereditary's craft 01:44 The Substance's Script 02:15 New French Extremity 02:52 Pillars of Disgust 03:32 Story recap 04:26 Visual Provocation 07:10 Audio Priming 08:55 Emotional Manipulation 11:43 More Patterns and Subversion 13:08 Monstro Elisue - Meaning - Music: Godmode - Creeping Up" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8Jec3XDcD1k) 2025-10-09T21:07Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements "Prometheus was better than you think Ridley Scott's Prometheus was a controversial addition to the Alien franchise since it's release. Today let's explain how Prometheus changed the direction of the Alien Franchise focusing on the artistic direction as well as David's character and what he does for the themes of the movie. Whether youre a fan of the Alien series or new to it I tried to offer a fresh look at the films deeper themes and how they changed the course of Alien's franchise forever. A big thank you for music credits: 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vfEkAGWmFjA) 2025-01-19T16:06Z 37.1K followers, 11.3K engagements "Denis Villeneuve just doesnt miss Arrival by Denis Villeneuve has some of the best visual storytelling of it's generation. Today we're looking at why Arrival looks the way it does focusing on lighting color palette and the circular structure that binds everything together As almost always music by the great Scott Buckley: The Long Dark by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY [---] Within Our Nature by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY [---] Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:32 The journey of light 01:59 Light patterns 02:51 Outside the Ship 03:43 The Color of Time 04:47 Time as a Circle 05:31" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P7AOsELjyFA) 2024-02-26T16:00Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements "Ari Asters GOAT movie pick Ari Aster thinks Cure by Kiyoshi Kurosawa might be the greatest move of all time - so let's explain that What makes this movie so good - it's unconventional cinematography it's dark themes and it's sound design - coupled with fantastic performances from the whole cast - makes it one of the best I've ever seen - and one that sticks with you forever. Chapters: 00:00 - Ari Aster 00:47 - This Video 01:29 - Story 02:14 - Unconventional Style 03:29 - Sound 05:08 - Long takes and Long Shots 06:43 - Patterns 08:01 - Duplicity Society and Hypnosis 09:49 - Meaning 11:44 -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SfdmSJGw4ls) 2024-01-23T17:00Z 37.1K followers, 11.6K engagements "Saint Mauds ending is a materpiece The ending of Saint Maud might be one of if not the best horror movie ending of all time. Let's explain why it works so well and leaves the audience feeling dread fear and reflection all in one go. #horror #moviesexplained #saintmaud Music: The Halloween Dawn by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution [---] license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/248/the-halloween-dawn Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org Ice Demonby Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iJurPi16bHw) 2023-08-30T15:00Z 37.1K followers, 14K engagements "The Beauty of Trauma Trauma fragility violence pain - all things we will experience and perhaps my favorite themes for the medium of film. Threw this together while I work on another video to not leave you hungry #shorts video essay analysis explained movie video essay analysis explained movie" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oMJXDvcW5VY) 2023-05-25T08:10Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements "The horror of being an Aronofsky character With The Whale about to release this video explains the directing style of Darren Aronofsky through six movies: Pi Requiem for a Dream The Fountain The Wrestler Black Swan and Mother. His movies are uncomfortable surreal and raw but if you can stomach them they're well worth the trouble. 00:00 Intro 00:20 The one scene 00:29 Mother recap 01:10 What a scene can reveal 02:05 Aronofsky's Characters 02:36 Pi 02:55 Requiem for a Dream 03:17 The Fountain 03:55 The Wrestler // Black Swan 05:20 Characters 06:00 Production Design 08:07 Shot Patterns - Center" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2toqeurkydM) 2022-12-20T16:00Z 37.1K followers, 10.8K engagements "What lies at the end of the Maze - Prisoners The maze in Prisoners is one of the best executed motifs in recent times - but its real execution lies in the movie's cinematography. Let's take a look at some of Prisoners' best and most interesting shots to explain what the maze really means. 00:00 The shot 01:25 The many frames 02:07 Enter the maze 03:40 The maze takes form 04:17 Observation//Instincts 04:51 Let me ask you a question 06:05 What it all means 07:44 Villeneuve and the human experience 08:25 Outro -- Music: Scott Buckley - Permafrost Johan Johansson - I can't find them The Six" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jzMAuubyAm4) 2022-11-18T16:00Z 37.1K followers, 58.1K engagements "How Denis Villeneuve created one of the greatest characters of all time Denis Villeneuve's Sicario uses Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro) to explain it's title and explore it's themes. With this character analysis I wanted to clarify why his character is so magnetic and how he carries the weight of the movie despite being a supporting character. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Alejandro's first version 02:53 Cinematography & Visual identity 04:00 How we learn about Alejandro 04:40 Questioning our morals 05:20 The Dark Descent 06:40 The Moral Gray 08:04 All that is left 09:20 Behind the Scenes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6GyFLGggWjc) 2022-10-08T14:00Z 37.1K followers, 2.3M engagements "Leonardo DiCaprio at his best Leonardo DiCaprio is at his best when he plays roles who themselves play other characters. His role as Jay Gatsby is my favorite example of this because of how much it communicates the movie's message and how much DiCaprio nails his role. Today we're looking at one scene from this movie the gradual yet violent degeneration of Gatsby's facade and its fragile recomposition #leonardodicaprio #acting #gatsby - Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:47 The Great Gatsby 01:05 The Scene 01:44 Tom's first insult 03:16 Tom accuses Gatsby 04:00 Your wife doesn't love you 04:29" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VPap5g9bzec) 2022-09-11T14:30Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements "When a director knows how to properly use violence Titane from Julia Ducournau uses violence to reveal more than its story or themes. Titane instead uses it's violence to craft a powerful message about love metamorphosis and identity. Just like other New French Extremity movies it's not for the faint of heart - but oh so rewarding if you stick with it. 00:00 Intro 01:04 The New French Extremity 02:04 Ambitions & Philosophy 02:51 LOVE 05:04 Motivations 06:29 TRANSFORMATION 07:12 Genre-bending 07:42 TITLE SIGNIFICANCE 09:01 Outro Music: Scott Buckley - Undertow Yung Logos - Escapism LuKremBo -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qzUvYRqs9Fw) 2022-08-09T15:30Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements "The audiovisual nightmare of It Follows It Follows from David Robert Mitchell might be the scariest horror movie I've seen. By using tricks in it's cinematography and set design the film manages to pull it's audience into a terrifying nightmare from which there is no escape. Although the monster stacks up nicely against Jason Freddy or Michael the true horror lies at the heart of the film's existential dread - that sometimes there isn't any waking up from our nightmares. Music by: Disasterpiece Vivek Abischek 00:00 Intro 00:28 First Scene 01:47 Nightmare 02:09 Building a World 02:46 Adults" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eAQu4rXyRM0) 2022-07-11T14:59Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements "When Colors tell the story Swallow by Carlo Mirabella-Davis' uses color theory to tell a greater story about identity and acceptance. By looking at the meaning of each colors the patterns they build and their pay-off we can uncover deeper truths about who we are and who we are not. #Swallow #videoessay #colors 00:00 The set-up 00:50 Plot recap 01:37 Primary Colors 04:18 Patterns 06:43 Pay-off - Reverie - Scott Buckley Glow - Scott Buckley Midvinter - Scott Buckley Resolutions - Scott Buckley Rose - LuKremBo video essay analysis explained movie swallow swallow explained hayley bennett swallow" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cV3N2Bio-sw) 2022-06-06T13:00Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements "The Violent Meaning of You Were Never Really Here Lynne Ramsay's You Were Never Really Here isn't just a violent movie - it's a powerful piece on the struggle between blinding internal pain and it's violent externalizations and the importance of purpose in dealing with trauma. Not only that but it's also Joaquin Phoenix at his best - dive into the violence and uncover its depths. -- 00:00 Intro 00:44 Narrative 01:48 Typical movie violence 02:35 YWNRH's violence 03:11 Example: Nina's first rescue 05:21 Purpose and violence 07:48 Meaning 08:49 Thank you and suggest a movie -- Music: Scott" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vsS1sCDCXG0) 2021-07-27T14:45Z 37.1K followers, 154.1K engagements "When the Director knows what it means to be a child Sean Baker's The Florida Project is for me maybe the best A24 movie of all time. From the cinematography to the performances you won't find a more unique touching depiction of poverty than this. Let's talk about it. 00:00 [----] 02:08 The Florida Project's style 03:45 Paying attention: example 04:30 Cycles 05:45 Juxtaposition 06:42 The message 07:33 Outro - what's up -- Music: Chris Zabriskie - We always thought the future would be kind of fun Purrple Cat - Wanted -- #A24 #Thefloridaproject #seanbaker video essay analysis explained movie the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PA3YFdmSg2A) 2021-07-13T09:00Z 37.1K followers, 23.2K engagements "What is the Safdie Brothers style Explaining why I love Josh and Benny Safdie movies through the style of their feature length films (Uncut Gems Good Time Heaven Knows What Daddy Longlegs) and a small dose of history. If you love realism adrenaline Buddy Duress or New York City come take a trip with me into how Safdie brother movies have redefined cinema. Red Bucket Films Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user7918188 -- 00:00 Introduction 01:11 The birth of the Safdie style 04:13 Writing great characters 06:13 Narrative style 06:55 Good Time example 09:01 Hand held & long lens 11:15 Surrealism" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TJsuSQzjOpI) 2021-06-20T12:45Z 37.1K followers, 140.5K engagements "What haunts The Place Beyond The Pines A video essay that explains how Derek Cianfrance brings the themes of The Place beyond the Pines to life. Using a unique cinematography technique that I'll call "visual ghosts" Cianfrance builds a connection between Luke Glanton and his son Jason despite them sharing next to no screen-time together. Come and see how it works and why it moves us to tears. 00:00 Intro - Themes & Storytelling 01:54 Visual Ghosts 04:56 Creating Distance 06:57 How the story ends 08:25 Closing thoughts #theplacebeyondthepines #derekcianfrance #videoessay video essay analysis" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QY_kxQNtn9w) 2021-05-23T18:35Z 37.1K followers, 264.7K engagements "The terrifying sound design of Under the Skin Examining and explaining Jonathan Glazer's art house film Under the Skin through its musical language. Although the film leaves many questions unanswered it captures existential dread flawlessly through a surrealistic take on a classic alien trope. Scarlet Johansson is equal parts terrifying and intoxicating - and the film's score is the wrapping that brings all of its themes together. - 00:00 Introduction 02:11 Creation 03:16 Lipstick to Void 05:57 Love 07:30 The Problem 08:33 Death 10:30 Dread // Comfort - Music: Scott Buckley - Machina Mica" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hP_why0iDiU) 2021-05-10T12:00Z 37.1K followers, 58.3K engagements "How The Father manipulated you Florian Zeller's The Father is devastating; Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman are undeniable in their performances. In this video I'll explain how Zeller crafts such a cathartic experience for the audience through the language of cinema. From mise en scne to composition the use of light or set design come discover why this film resonates on such a deep level. Of course this is my analysis so everything discussed is based on opinions and observations. -- Music: Scott Buckley - Undertow Scott Buckley - The things that keep us here Hayden Folker - The way out" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9r9mFmiKBzA) 2021-04-26T16:00Z 37.1K followers, 97.6K engagements "Enemy How Denis Villeneuve creates visual meaning video essay Analyzing Denis Villeneuve's Enemy to bring answers to the movie's questions. Why the spiders Who is the enemy Enemy is intricate and confusing - but if you look hard enough it reveals it's secrets in an extremely satisfying manner. Denis Villeneuve is a genius who manages to infuse meaning and depth into every moment of his films. 00:00 Intro 01:56 Colors 02:09 Yellow 03:40 Contrasting Colors 05:14 Chiaroscuro 08:02 Imagery 08:20 Women 08:54 Powerlessness 10:18 Spiders 11:04 Dialectics 12:49 Reconciliation 13:51 Cycles and the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q-yqCgMWGNo) 2021-04-13T14:00Z 37.1K followers, 89.6K engagements "Reservoir Dogs How Quentin Tarantino tells a story video essay Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs has become a cult classic non-linear story. Today we're explaining how Tarantino controls the flow of information and what it means for our experience of the film. We'll talk about the role of narrative structure foreshadowing in the first half and tension-building in the second for creating a tragic yet satisfying final payoff. 00:00 Introduction 00:56 A Distinctive Structure 04:04 The pleasure's in the detail 05:56 Non-linear thrill 08:38 Final payoff #QuentinTarantino #reservoirdogs #mrorange" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dpeqdlfje3I) 2021-03-29T15:00Z 37.1K followers, 12.6K engagements "The Unseen Horror of It Comes at Night Lets explore the horror of It Comes at Night. Trey Edward Shults manages to create a relatable film that is grounded in fear and the unknown. In today's video we're looking at how It Comes at Night builds anxiety and tension and why it's so relatable. 00:00 Intro 01:02 Realism 04:45 Ambiguity and Multiple Threats 06:32 Relatability 07:08 Fight or Fight 09:07 Tribalism 11:06 Thoughts Music: Jesse Ghallager - Maestro Tlakaelel Movies in order of appearance: Mad Max: Fury Road War for the Planet of the Apes Children of Men This is the End The Road I am" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rdEyqK4h1bI) 2021-03-15T14:00Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements "How Tarantino films dominance in my favorite Pulp Fiction scene Pulp Fiction is a masterclass in storytelling - it's undeniable. The film introduces characters in an unforgettable way; in particular Jules and Vincent's opening scene has become engrained in pop-culture. Tarantino uses straightforward and effective cinematography to build context escalate tension and arrive at a powerful confrontation. Today we're talking about that Big Kahuna scene and how Tarantino builds Jules' dominance through the lens. We'll take a look at composition and the rule of thirds movement and guiding the eye" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OWhMxqx_cto) 2021-03-08T14:00Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements "The Killing of a Sacred Deer's cinematography video essay Yorgos Lanthimos' The Killing of a Sacred Deer makes a deliberate effort to restrict the emotional connection we have to his characters. Although the film examines humanity's relationship to fate it remains apathetic and logical rather than passionate or emotional. In this video we're taking a look at how the cinematography of The Killing of a Sacred Deer makes it hard to empathize and connect. Though their affliction is terrible the Murphy family is portrayed in a cold light which creates both unease and tension. The Kubrickian style" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F_Lg2G8vmQ8) 2021-03-01T14:00Z 37.1K followers, 36.6K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"How Denis Villeneuve created one of the greatest characters of all time Denis Villeneuve's Sicario uses Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro) to explain it's title and explore it's themes. With this character analysis I wanted to clarify why his character is so magnetic and how he carries the weight of the movie despite being a supporting character. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Alejandro's first version 02:53 Cinematography & Visual identity 04:00 How we learn about Alejandro 04:40 Questioning our morals 05:20 The Dark Descent 06:40 The Moral Gray 08:04 All that is left 09:20 Behind the Scenes"
YouTube Link 2022-10-08T14:00Z 37.1K followers, 2.3M engagements
"What haunts The Place Beyond The Pines A video essay that explains how Derek Cianfrance brings the themes of The Place beyond the Pines to life. Using a unique cinematography technique that I'll call "visual ghosts" Cianfrance builds a connection between Luke Glanton and his son Jason despite them sharing next to no screen-time together. Come and see how it works and why it moves us to tears. 00:00 Intro - Themes & Storytelling 01:54 Visual Ghosts 04:56 Creating Distance 06:57 How the story ends 08:25 Closing thoughts #theplacebeyondthepines #derekcianfrance #videoessay video essay analysis"
YouTube Link 2021-05-23T18:35Z 37.1K followers, 264.7K engagements
"Enemy How Denis Villeneuve creates visual meaning video essay Analyzing Denis Villeneuve's Enemy to bring answers to the movie's questions. Why the spiders Who is the enemy Enemy is intricate and confusing - but if you look hard enough it reveals it's secrets in an extremely satisfying manner. Denis Villeneuve is a genius who manages to infuse meaning and depth into every moment of his films. 00:00 Intro 01:56 Colors 02:09 Yellow 03:40 Contrasting Colors 05:14 Chiaroscuro 08:02 Imagery 08:20 Women 08:54 Powerlessness 10:18 Spiders 11:04 Dialectics 12:49 Reconciliation 13:51 Cycles and the"
YouTube Link 2021-04-13T14:00Z 37.1K followers, 89.6K engagements
"What is the Safdie Brothers style Explaining why I love Josh and Benny Safdie movies through the style of their feature length films (Uncut Gems Good Time Heaven Knows What Daddy Longlegs) and a small dose of history. If you love realism adrenaline Buddy Duress or New York City come take a trip with me into how Safdie brother movies have redefined cinema. Red Bucket Films Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user7918188 -- 00:00 Introduction 01:11 The birth of the Safdie style 04:13 Writing great characters 06:13 Narrative style 06:55 Good Time example 09:01 Hand held & long lens 11:15 Surrealism"
YouTube Link 2021-06-20T12:45Z 37.1K followers, 140.5K engagements
"What lies at the end of the Maze - Prisoners The maze in Prisoners is one of the best executed motifs in recent times - but its real execution lies in the movie's cinematography. Let's take a look at some of Prisoners' best and most interesting shots to explain what the maze really means. 00:00 The shot 01:25 The many frames 02:07 Enter the maze 03:40 The maze takes form 04:17 Observation//Instincts 04:51 Let me ask you a question 06:05 What it all means 07:44 Villeneuve and the human experience 08:25 Outro -- Music: Scott Buckley - Permafrost Johan Johansson - I can't find them The Six"
YouTube Link 2022-11-18T16:00Z 37.1K followers, 58.1K engagements
"The Killing of a Sacred Deer's cinematography video essay Yorgos Lanthimos' The Killing of a Sacred Deer makes a deliberate effort to restrict the emotional connection we have to his characters. Although the film examines humanity's relationship to fate it remains apathetic and logical rather than passionate or emotional. In this video we're taking a look at how the cinematography of The Killing of a Sacred Deer makes it hard to empathize and connect. Though their affliction is terrible the Murphy family is portrayed in a cold light which creates both unease and tension. The Kubrickian style"
YouTube Link 2021-03-01T14:00Z 37.1K followers, 36.6K engagements
"Denis Villeneuve just doesnt miss Arrival by Denis Villeneuve has some of the best visual storytelling of it's generation. Today we're looking at why Arrival looks the way it does focusing on lighting color palette and the circular structure that binds everything together As almost always music by the great Scott Buckley: The Long Dark by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY [---] Within Our Nature by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY [---] Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:32 The journey of light 01:59 Light patterns 02:51 Outside the Ship 03:43 The Color of Time 04:47 Time as a Circle 05:31"
YouTube Link 2024-02-26T16:00Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Reservoir Dogs How Quentin Tarantino tells a story video essay Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs has become a cult classic non-linear story. Today we're explaining how Tarantino controls the flow of information and what it means for our experience of the film. We'll talk about the role of narrative structure foreshadowing in the first half and tension-building in the second for creating a tragic yet satisfying final payoff. 00:00 Introduction 00:56 A Distinctive Structure 04:04 The pleasure's in the detail 05:56 Non-linear thrill 08:38 Final payoff #QuentinTarantino #reservoirdogs #mrorange"
YouTube Link 2021-03-29T15:00Z 37.1K followers, 12.6K engagements
"Prometheus was better than you think Ridley Scott's Prometheus was a controversial addition to the Alien franchise since it's release. Today let's explain how Prometheus changed the direction of the Alien Franchise focusing on the artistic direction as well as David's character and what he does for the themes of the movie. Whether youre a fan of the Alien series or new to it I tried to offer a fresh look at the films deeper themes and how they changed the course of Alien's franchise forever. A big thank you for music credits: 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0."
YouTube Link 2025-01-19T16:06Z 37.1K followers, 11.3K engagements
"How The Father manipulated you Florian Zeller's The Father is devastating; Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman are undeniable in their performances. In this video I'll explain how Zeller crafts such a cathartic experience for the audience through the language of cinema. From mise en scne to composition the use of light or set design come discover why this film resonates on such a deep level. Of course this is my analysis so everything discussed is based on opinions and observations. -- Music: Scott Buckley - Undertow Scott Buckley - The things that keep us here Hayden Folker - The way out"
YouTube Link 2021-04-26T16:00Z 37.1K followers, 97.6K engagements
"The Violent Meaning of You Were Never Really Here Lynne Ramsay's You Were Never Really Here isn't just a violent movie - it's a powerful piece on the struggle between blinding internal pain and it's violent externalizations and the importance of purpose in dealing with trauma. Not only that but it's also Joaquin Phoenix at his best - dive into the violence and uncover its depths. -- 00:00 Intro 00:44 Narrative 01:48 Typical movie violence 02:35 YWNRH's violence 03:11 Example: Nina's first rescue 05:21 Purpose and violence 07:48 Meaning 08:49 Thank you and suggest a movie -- Music: Scott"
YouTube Link 2021-07-27T14:45Z 37.1K followers, 154.1K engagements
"The movie that makes you sick on purpose Coralie Fargeat's The Substance is gross - and that's a good thing. Today we're explaining exactly how and more importantly why The Substance uses disgust to get its point across. Sit down grab your popcorn and forget about eating shrimp for the next long while. 00:00 Hereditary's craft 01:44 The Substance's Script 02:15 New French Extremity 02:52 Pillars of Disgust 03:32 Story recap 04:26 Visual Provocation 07:10 Audio Priming 08:55 Emotional Manipulation 11:43 More Patterns and Subversion 13:08 Monstro Elisue - Meaning - Music: Godmode - Creeping Up"
YouTube Link 2025-10-09T21:07Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Prometheus was better than you think Ridley Scott's Prometheus was a controversial addition to the Alien franchise since it's release. Today let's explain how Prometheus changed the direction of the Alien Franchise focusing on the artistic direction as well as David's character and what he does for the themes of the movie. Whether youre a fan of the Alien series or new to it I tried to offer a fresh look at the films deeper themes and how they changed the course of Alien's franchise forever. A big thank you for music credits: 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0."
YouTube Link 2025-01-19T16:06Z 37.1K followers, 11.3K engagements
"Denis Villeneuve just doesnt miss Arrival by Denis Villeneuve has some of the best visual storytelling of it's generation. Today we're looking at why Arrival looks the way it does focusing on lighting color palette and the circular structure that binds everything together As almost always music by the great Scott Buckley: The Long Dark by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY [---] Within Our Nature by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY [---] Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:32 The journey of light 01:59 Light patterns 02:51 Outside the Ship 03:43 The Color of Time 04:47 Time as a Circle 05:31"
YouTube Link 2024-02-26T16:00Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Ari Asters GOAT movie pick Ari Aster thinks Cure by Kiyoshi Kurosawa might be the greatest move of all time - so let's explain that What makes this movie so good - it's unconventional cinematography it's dark themes and it's sound design - coupled with fantastic performances from the whole cast - makes it one of the best I've ever seen - and one that sticks with you forever. Chapters: 00:00 - Ari Aster 00:47 - This Video 01:29 - Story 02:14 - Unconventional Style 03:29 - Sound 05:08 - Long takes and Long Shots 06:43 - Patterns 08:01 - Duplicity Society and Hypnosis 09:49 - Meaning 11:44 -"
YouTube Link 2024-01-23T17:00Z 37.1K followers, 11.6K engagements
"Saint Mauds ending is a materpiece The ending of Saint Maud might be one of if not the best horror movie ending of all time. Let's explain why it works so well and leaves the audience feeling dread fear and reflection all in one go. #horror #moviesexplained #saintmaud Music: The Halloween Dawn by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution [---] license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/248/the-halloween-dawn Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org Ice Demonby Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0"
YouTube Link 2023-08-30T15:00Z 37.1K followers, 14K engagements
"The Beauty of Trauma Trauma fragility violence pain - all things we will experience and perhaps my favorite themes for the medium of film. Threw this together while I work on another video to not leave you hungry #shorts video essay analysis explained movie video essay analysis explained movie"
YouTube Link 2023-05-25T08:10Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The horror of being an Aronofsky character With The Whale about to release this video explains the directing style of Darren Aronofsky through six movies: Pi Requiem for a Dream The Fountain The Wrestler Black Swan and Mother. His movies are uncomfortable surreal and raw but if you can stomach them they're well worth the trouble. 00:00 Intro 00:20 The one scene 00:29 Mother recap 01:10 What a scene can reveal 02:05 Aronofsky's Characters 02:36 Pi 02:55 Requiem for a Dream 03:17 The Fountain 03:55 The Wrestler // Black Swan 05:20 Characters 06:00 Production Design 08:07 Shot Patterns - Center"
YouTube Link 2022-12-20T16:00Z 37.1K followers, 10.8K engagements
"What lies at the end of the Maze - Prisoners The maze in Prisoners is one of the best executed motifs in recent times - but its real execution lies in the movie's cinematography. Let's take a look at some of Prisoners' best and most interesting shots to explain what the maze really means. 00:00 The shot 01:25 The many frames 02:07 Enter the maze 03:40 The maze takes form 04:17 Observation//Instincts 04:51 Let me ask you a question 06:05 What it all means 07:44 Villeneuve and the human experience 08:25 Outro -- Music: Scott Buckley - Permafrost Johan Johansson - I can't find them The Six"
YouTube Link 2022-11-18T16:00Z 37.1K followers, 58.1K engagements
"How Denis Villeneuve created one of the greatest characters of all time Denis Villeneuve's Sicario uses Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro) to explain it's title and explore it's themes. With this character analysis I wanted to clarify why his character is so magnetic and how he carries the weight of the movie despite being a supporting character. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Alejandro's first version 02:53 Cinematography & Visual identity 04:00 How we learn about Alejandro 04:40 Questioning our morals 05:20 The Dark Descent 06:40 The Moral Gray 08:04 All that is left 09:20 Behind the Scenes"
YouTube Link 2022-10-08T14:00Z 37.1K followers, 2.3M engagements
"Leonardo DiCaprio at his best Leonardo DiCaprio is at his best when he plays roles who themselves play other characters. His role as Jay Gatsby is my favorite example of this because of how much it communicates the movie's message and how much DiCaprio nails his role. Today we're looking at one scene from this movie the gradual yet violent degeneration of Gatsby's facade and its fragile recomposition #leonardodicaprio #acting #gatsby - Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:47 The Great Gatsby 01:05 The Scene 01:44 Tom's first insult 03:16 Tom accuses Gatsby 04:00 Your wife doesn't love you 04:29"
YouTube Link 2022-09-11T14:30Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements
"When a director knows how to properly use violence Titane from Julia Ducournau uses violence to reveal more than its story or themes. Titane instead uses it's violence to craft a powerful message about love metamorphosis and identity. Just like other New French Extremity movies it's not for the faint of heart - but oh so rewarding if you stick with it. 00:00 Intro 01:04 The New French Extremity 02:04 Ambitions & Philosophy 02:51 LOVE 05:04 Motivations 06:29 TRANSFORMATION 07:12 Genre-bending 07:42 TITLE SIGNIFICANCE 09:01 Outro Music: Scott Buckley - Undertow Yung Logos - Escapism LuKremBo -"
YouTube Link 2022-08-09T15:30Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The audiovisual nightmare of It Follows It Follows from David Robert Mitchell might be the scariest horror movie I've seen. By using tricks in it's cinematography and set design the film manages to pull it's audience into a terrifying nightmare from which there is no escape. Although the monster stacks up nicely against Jason Freddy or Michael the true horror lies at the heart of the film's existential dread - that sometimes there isn't any waking up from our nightmares. Music by: Disasterpiece Vivek Abischek 00:00 Intro 00:28 First Scene 01:47 Nightmare 02:09 Building a World 02:46 Adults"
YouTube Link 2022-07-11T14:59Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements
"When Colors tell the story Swallow by Carlo Mirabella-Davis' uses color theory to tell a greater story about identity and acceptance. By looking at the meaning of each colors the patterns they build and their pay-off we can uncover deeper truths about who we are and who we are not. #Swallow #videoessay #colors 00:00 The set-up 00:50 Plot recap 01:37 Primary Colors 04:18 Patterns 06:43 Pay-off - Reverie - Scott Buckley Glow - Scott Buckley Midvinter - Scott Buckley Resolutions - Scott Buckley Rose - LuKremBo video essay analysis explained movie swallow swallow explained hayley bennett swallow"
YouTube Link 2022-06-06T13:00Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The Violent Meaning of You Were Never Really Here Lynne Ramsay's You Were Never Really Here isn't just a violent movie - it's a powerful piece on the struggle between blinding internal pain and it's violent externalizations and the importance of purpose in dealing with trauma. Not only that but it's also Joaquin Phoenix at his best - dive into the violence and uncover its depths. -- 00:00 Intro 00:44 Narrative 01:48 Typical movie violence 02:35 YWNRH's violence 03:11 Example: Nina's first rescue 05:21 Purpose and violence 07:48 Meaning 08:49 Thank you and suggest a movie -- Music: Scott"
YouTube Link 2021-07-27T14:45Z 37.1K followers, 154.1K engagements
"When the Director knows what it means to be a child Sean Baker's The Florida Project is for me maybe the best A24 movie of all time. From the cinematography to the performances you won't find a more unique touching depiction of poverty than this. Let's talk about it. 00:00 [----] 02:08 The Florida Project's style 03:45 Paying attention: example 04:30 Cycles 05:45 Juxtaposition 06:42 The message 07:33 Outro - what's up -- Music: Chris Zabriskie - We always thought the future would be kind of fun Purrple Cat - Wanted -- #A24 #Thefloridaproject #seanbaker video essay analysis explained movie the"
YouTube Link 2021-07-13T09:00Z 37.1K followers, 23.2K engagements
"What is the Safdie Brothers style Explaining why I love Josh and Benny Safdie movies through the style of their feature length films (Uncut Gems Good Time Heaven Knows What Daddy Longlegs) and a small dose of history. If you love realism adrenaline Buddy Duress or New York City come take a trip with me into how Safdie brother movies have redefined cinema. Red Bucket Films Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user7918188 -- 00:00 Introduction 01:11 The birth of the Safdie style 04:13 Writing great characters 06:13 Narrative style 06:55 Good Time example 09:01 Hand held & long lens 11:15 Surrealism"
YouTube Link 2021-06-20T12:45Z 37.1K followers, 140.5K engagements
"What haunts The Place Beyond The Pines A video essay that explains how Derek Cianfrance brings the themes of The Place beyond the Pines to life. Using a unique cinematography technique that I'll call "visual ghosts" Cianfrance builds a connection between Luke Glanton and his son Jason despite them sharing next to no screen-time together. Come and see how it works and why it moves us to tears. 00:00 Intro - Themes & Storytelling 01:54 Visual Ghosts 04:56 Creating Distance 06:57 How the story ends 08:25 Closing thoughts #theplacebeyondthepines #derekcianfrance #videoessay video essay analysis"
YouTube Link 2021-05-23T18:35Z 37.1K followers, 264.7K engagements
"The terrifying sound design of Under the Skin Examining and explaining Jonathan Glazer's art house film Under the Skin through its musical language. Although the film leaves many questions unanswered it captures existential dread flawlessly through a surrealistic take on a classic alien trope. Scarlet Johansson is equal parts terrifying and intoxicating - and the film's score is the wrapping that brings all of its themes together. - 00:00 Introduction 02:11 Creation 03:16 Lipstick to Void 05:57 Love 07:30 The Problem 08:33 Death 10:30 Dread // Comfort - Music: Scott Buckley - Machina Mica"
YouTube Link 2021-05-10T12:00Z 37.1K followers, 58.3K engagements
"How The Father manipulated you Florian Zeller's The Father is devastating; Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman are undeniable in their performances. In this video I'll explain how Zeller crafts such a cathartic experience for the audience through the language of cinema. From mise en scne to composition the use of light or set design come discover why this film resonates on such a deep level. Of course this is my analysis so everything discussed is based on opinions and observations. -- Music: Scott Buckley - Undertow Scott Buckley - The things that keep us here Hayden Folker - The way out"
YouTube Link 2021-04-26T16:00Z 37.1K followers, 97.6K engagements
"Enemy How Denis Villeneuve creates visual meaning video essay Analyzing Denis Villeneuve's Enemy to bring answers to the movie's questions. Why the spiders Who is the enemy Enemy is intricate and confusing - but if you look hard enough it reveals it's secrets in an extremely satisfying manner. Denis Villeneuve is a genius who manages to infuse meaning and depth into every moment of his films. 00:00 Intro 01:56 Colors 02:09 Yellow 03:40 Contrasting Colors 05:14 Chiaroscuro 08:02 Imagery 08:20 Women 08:54 Powerlessness 10:18 Spiders 11:04 Dialectics 12:49 Reconciliation 13:51 Cycles and the"
YouTube Link 2021-04-13T14:00Z 37.1K followers, 89.6K engagements
"Reservoir Dogs How Quentin Tarantino tells a story video essay Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs has become a cult classic non-linear story. Today we're explaining how Tarantino controls the flow of information and what it means for our experience of the film. We'll talk about the role of narrative structure foreshadowing in the first half and tension-building in the second for creating a tragic yet satisfying final payoff. 00:00 Introduction 00:56 A Distinctive Structure 04:04 The pleasure's in the detail 05:56 Non-linear thrill 08:38 Final payoff #QuentinTarantino #reservoirdogs #mrorange"
YouTube Link 2021-03-29T15:00Z 37.1K followers, 12.6K engagements
"The Unseen Horror of It Comes at Night Lets explore the horror of It Comes at Night. Trey Edward Shults manages to create a relatable film that is grounded in fear and the unknown. In today's video we're looking at how It Comes at Night builds anxiety and tension and why it's so relatable. 00:00 Intro 01:02 Realism 04:45 Ambiguity and Multiple Threats 06:32 Relatability 07:08 Fight or Fight 09:07 Tribalism 11:06 Thoughts Music: Jesse Ghallager - Maestro Tlakaelel Movies in order of appearance: Mad Max: Fury Road War for the Planet of the Apes Children of Men This is the End The Road I am"
YouTube Link 2021-03-15T14:00Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements
"How Tarantino films dominance in my favorite Pulp Fiction scene Pulp Fiction is a masterclass in storytelling - it's undeniable. The film introduces characters in an unforgettable way; in particular Jules and Vincent's opening scene has become engrained in pop-culture. Tarantino uses straightforward and effective cinematography to build context escalate tension and arrive at a powerful confrontation. Today we're talking about that Big Kahuna scene and how Tarantino builds Jules' dominance through the lens. We'll take a look at composition and the rule of thirds movement and guiding the eye"
YouTube Link 2021-03-08T14:00Z 37.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The Killing of a Sacred Deer's cinematography video essay Yorgos Lanthimos' The Killing of a Sacred Deer makes a deliberate effort to restrict the emotional connection we have to his characters. Although the film examines humanity's relationship to fate it remains apathetic and logical rather than passionate or emotional. In this video we're taking a look at how the cinematography of The Killing of a Sacred Deer makes it hard to empathize and connect. Though their affliction is terrible the Murphy family is portrayed in a cold light which creates both unease and tension. The Kubrickian style"
YouTube Link 2021-03-01T14:00Z 37.1K followers, 36.6K engagements
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