#31 Things We Learned from the ‘Airplane!’ Commentary

#31 Things We Learned from the ‘Airplane!’ Commentary

“#31 Things We Learned from the ‘Airplane!’ Commentary” Sometimes filmmakers and/or film lovers sit down to talk about the movie they’re watching, and it’s called a commentary. Sometimes our Rob Hunter listens to that commentary and shares the most interesting and entertaining parts. Welcome to Commentary Commentary, where this week’s pick is the 1980 comedy hit,…

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#The Vivid and Complicated World of Awkwafina

#The Vivid and Complicated World of Awkwafina

“#The Vivid and Complicated World of Awkwafina” 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 Awkwafina. This column has broken down many a filmography, but we are yet to encounter…

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#The Secret to a Great Fight Scene Is Structure

#The Secret to a Great Fight Scene Is Structure

“#The Secret to a Great Fight Scene Is Structure” Home Columns Movies Meg Shields July 28, 2020 Here’s a video essay on why the best action sequences are structured like stories rather than spectacles. Welcome to The Queue — your daily distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web. Today, we’re looking at…

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#Why Zombies Never Go Out of Style

#Why Zombies Never Go Out of Style

“#Why Zombies Never Go Out of Style” Welcome to Elements of Story, a biweekly column about narrative tropes, what they mean, and why they just won’t go away. In this entry, we attack the concept of zombies going out of style.  There’s something about a good zombie flick. From Train to Busan to Shaun of the Dead, Warm…

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