Deep Dives

Deep Dives: The Rubric - A series of dives into each element that we use in our review rubric. The article will explore the importance of that element, how it works, and its history

Part 6: Editing

Part 9: Stunts 

Part 4a: Writing (The Hero's Journey) 

Part 1: Acting 

 

Deep Dives: Movies in the Spotlight - A look into the making of a specific film from its conception to its release. Will include diving into the specific things that make the film special and feature insights from the creatives that helped bring it to life.

The Matrix

Jurassic Park 

 

Deep Dives: Creatives Series - A look into the career and filmography of various Directors, Actors, Writers, etc. Specifically we will highlight five of their films to explore various facets of their career/talent. 

Directors Series - David Fincher

 

Shallow Dives: My 'Select Five' - This series will be a brief look back on the previous 50 or so reviews and I will select five films that I felt were particularly interesting for whatever reason. It is not a ranking list or the five 'best films' - just a way for me to highlight certain films again.  

Select Five of #1-50

 

 

Future Projects

Deep Dive: Directors/Actors/Writers -- Edgar Wright, Christopher Nolan, Tarantino; Sorkin, Coen Brothers, Greta Gerwig; RDJ, Daniel Day Lewis, Denzel. John knoll

Deep Dive: Movie - A detailed exploration of a particular film from conception, to finished product, to its place in history.  Star Wars, LOTR, Schindlers, Silence of the Lambs, Scream vs Halloween (a head to head) too many to even consider really. 

Other ideas: Campbell's Hero's Journey and other writing techniques (Chekhov's Gun, 7 narrative questions). The story of VFX house Rhythm and Hues (life after pi).