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Author: Margaret Pereira
Film studies student by day and usually by night. Would buy that for a dollar.
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When a Shot is So Perfect It Can’t Be Remade
We look at why one particular moment works in the 1994 animated version of ‘The Lion King’ but not in the 2019 reimagining.
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Breaking Down with ‘Broadcast News’
To cry or not to cry.
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The Shot That Made ‘Mission: Impossible’
We take a deep dive into the first of many memorable ‘Mission: Impossible’ shots.
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From ‘Moneyball’ to ‘Ford v Ferrari’: In Praise of the Thoughtful Sports Movie
Math doesn’t have to be boring.
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The Perfection of the Date Scene in ‘Punch-Drunk Love’
Paul Thomas Anderson’s masterpiece is both romantic and rageful.
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Analyzing How Timothée Chalamet is a Good Actor
Trust me, Timmy knows what he’s doing.
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How First Assistant Directors Hold the Industry Together
Behind the scenes with Hollywood’s unsung heroes.
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Which Whoosh is Witch: Sound Overlap in Cinematic Magic
So much magic starts in the sound booth.
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‘Infernal Affairs’ and ‘The Departed’: How to Do a Remake Right
Why pick one awesome movie when you can have both?