#The Confrontational Humanism of Duncan Jones’ Moon

#The Confrontational Humanism of Duncan Jones’ Moon

“#The Confrontational Humanism of Duncan Jones’ Moon” Welcome to The Queue — your daily distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web. Today, we’re watching a video essay about the interconnecting themes of isolation, marketing, and futility in Duncan Jones’ Moon. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve accumulated a handful of…

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#Four Different Approaches to Movie Title Translations

#Four Different Approaches to Movie Title Translations

“#Four Different Approaches to Movie Title Translations” on movie Welcome to The Queue — your daily distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web. Today, we’re watching a video essay breaking down four different approaches to translations of movie titles. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of learning another language, you’ll know that…

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#How Does a Cinematographer Work With a Film Colorist?

#How Does a Cinematographer Work With a Film Colorist?

“#How Does a Cinematographer Work With a Film Colorist?” Welcome to The Queue — your daily distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web. Today, we’re watching a video essay about how cinematographers work with film colorists — and other questions answered by a director of photography. Sometimes, while you’re watching a film,…

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#A Brief and Bloody History of Italian Horror Movies

#A Brief and Bloody History of Italian Horror Movies

“#A Brief and Bloody History of Italian Horror Movies” Welcome to The Queue — your daily distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web. Today, we’re watching a video essay about the history of Italian horror movies. Terrible lip-synching? Extra-goopy eye gougings? Disembodied black leather gloves? Mama mia! Italian horror boasts a bloody…

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#The Art and Nostalgia of Movie Studio Logos

#The Art and Nostalgia of Movie Studio Logos

“#The Art and Nostalgia of Movie Studio Logos” Welcome to The Queue — your daily distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web. Today, we’re watching a video essay about what makes a great movie studio logo. Who doesn’t love a good opening shot? Blood-red roses swaying against a pristine white picket fence…

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#The Difference Between Hard and Soft Worldbuilding

#The Difference Between Hard and Soft Worldbuilding

“#The Difference Between Hard and Soft Worldbuilding” Welcome to The Queue — your daily distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web. Today, we’re watching a video essay about the difference between hard and soft worldbuilding. You might be unfamiliar with the terms “hard worldbuilding” and “soft worldbuilding.” But there’s a very good…

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#The Feminist Chaos of ‘Daisies’

#The Feminist Chaos of ‘Daisies’

“#The Feminist Chaos of ‘Daisies’” Welcome to The Queue — your daily distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web. Today, we’re watching a video essay about the rebellious feminist vision of 1966’s Daisies. Look: sometimes, the best way to stick it to the man is through a series of increasingly chaotic farcical…

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#The Color Theory of TV Graphics

#The Color Theory of TV Graphics

“#The Color Theory of TV Graphics” Welcome to The Queue — your daily distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web. Today, we’re watching a video essay about why the color yellow dominates TV graphics. One of the finer comforts in life is settling in to binge-watch some old sitcoms. Maybe you’ve got…

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