The One To Watch for Dreams and the Creator’s Favorite: “Mr. Robot” S1Ep4 - “eps1.3_da3m0ns.mp4”
"Mr. Robot" S1E4 is showrunner Sam Esmail's own favorite episode. It features a rare dream sequence that allows us to peer into Elliot's inner thoughts and feelings.
How do shot selection and lighting help “Concussion” tell its story?
"Concussion" director Peter Landesman attempts to use lighting to bring the audience into the story so they can feel the same emotions as the characters.
Why does “The Big Short” defy the “show, don’t tell” rule?
"The Big Short" frequently breaks the fourth wall, using celebrity explanations and creative editing to help us understand the complex financial concepts that were underlying the crash of…
What is Maura Tierney’s take on “The Affair” and her character Helen Solloway?
"The Affair" gave Maura Tierney's character more time to shine in Season Two, resulting in a Golden Globe nomination for the talented actress.
The One To Watch For a Master Class in Comedic Acting: “Veep” S4E5 - “Convention”
Julia Louis-Dreyfus as oblivious, inexplicably likable Selina Meyer on "Veep" offers us a master class in comedy and how to lead an ensemble cast.
As seen in “Trumbo,” who was Hedda Hopper, and how did Helen Mirren approach playing her?
Helen Mirren has been nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance as Hedda Hopper in "Trumbo."
How did Bryan Cranston prepare to embody the legendary blacklisted screenwriter of “Trumbo”?
Bryan Cranston prepared for his portrayal of blacklisted Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo by using video and audiotapes, feeling the character's mannerisms growing inside him.
What are the similarities between “Ran” and “King Lear”?
"Ran" is often viewed as an adaptation of "King Lear," but Kurosawa reportedly only realized the similarities between his film and Shakespeare's tragedy during…
How would the lost footage of “Blue Velvet” have changed the film?
Had David Lynch not trimmed down his epic 3.5 to 4-hour rough cut to its 2-hour theatrical release, "Blue Velvet" would have been a very different film.
What film genre has the strongest influence on “The Hateful Eight”?
"The Hateful Eight" is equal parts Western and horror film, but as a result its political message is confused. The film is torn between the Western's frontier myth and the…
What are the differences between “The Hateful Eight” and the leaked script?
After a draft of "The Hateful Eight" script leaked in January 2014, Tarantino claimed he was cancelling the film. But how much has actually changed from that script to the final film?
How does “Room” make space appear larger and smaller?
"Room" makes a tiny garden shed appear vast and spacious through the use of long lenses that focus on the characters and throw the background out of focus.