Video essayist Jacob T. Swinney has a knack for contextualizing movies in inventive ways, inviting us to notice pieces we may have otherwise missed. One of my favorites is his "First and Final Frames" series, where he places the opening shot and the end shot of films side-by-side in a meditation on themes.
A supercut of first and final frames from movies
Interview: legendary Japanese director Mamoru Oshii
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Unlocking the Secrets of "2001: A Space Odyssey" 55 years on
I think I first saw 2001: A Space Odyssey when I was 17 years old. I liked it — the hard science and special effects aspects of it — but… READ THE REST
What is mise en scène in film making?
Translated from French, the term mise en scène means "setting the stage." It is sets, props, costuming, blocking, lighting, shot composition, sound design, and all of the other physical elements… READ THE REST
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