#The Mysterious Case of Vanishing Corpses, Explained

#The Mysterious Case of Vanishing Corpses, Explained

“#The Mysterious Case of Vanishing Corpses, Explained” Welcome to Elements of Story, a bimonthly column about narrative tropes, what they mean, and why they just won’t go away. In this entry, we discuss the significance of bodies that disappear after death. So, you’re watching a movie and a character dies. What happens next? If they were…

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#Jonathan Freeman Explains the Craft of Intimacy in ‘Defending Jacob’

#Jonathan Freeman Explains the Craft of Intimacy in ‘Defending Jacob’

“#Jonathan Freeman Explains the Craft of Intimacy in ‘Defending Jacob’” Welcome to World Builders, our ongoing series of conversations with the most productive and thoughtful behind-the-scenes craftspeople in the industry. In this entry, we chat with cinematographer Jonathan Freeman about the visual requirements of emotional proximity found within Defending Jacob. Unconditional love is a fortune…

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#Dev Patel and the Rewarding Thorns of Coming-of-Age

#Dev Patel and the Rewarding Thorns of Coming-of-Age

“#Dev Patel and the Rewarding Thorns of Coming-of-Age” Welcome to Filmographies, a biweekly column for completists. Every edition brings a working actor’s resumé into focus as we learn about what makes them so compelling. In this entry, we spotlight the filmography of Dev Patel. For over a decade, Dev Patel has been on a magnetic odyssey….

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#The Enigmatic Impact of the Magick Lantern Cycle

#The Enigmatic Impact of the Magick Lantern Cycle

“#The Enigmatic Impact of the Magick Lantern Cycle” Home Columns Movies Meg Shields August 20, 2020 Do what thou wilt, but consider watching this video essay on Kenneth Anger’s life’s work. Welcome to The Queue — your daily distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web. Today, we’re watching a video that explores…

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