Ah yes, we’ve arrived back at the most carnal of all storytelling devices: the sex scene. Writers, artists and filmmakers have used sex to evoke a multitude of different emotions to the audience, like love, hate, confusion, lust, among many, many more. But every one of the best movie sex scenes of all time adds something essential to a story, whether it be comedic, dramatic, or stylistic.In this article, we’re going to rank movie sex scenes by looking at a few crucial criteria: Visuals, Impact and Acting. The scenes on this list are ranked by their importance to the narrative…
Soviet Montage Theory is one of the most technically influential film movements of all time. In this article, we’re going to define what Soviet Montage Theory is, then break down the five different types with examples from Russian cinema history. Continue reading Soviet Montage Theory — Definition, Examples and Types of Montage
Although he didn’t know it in 1977, George Lucas’ script for Star Wars would go on to become the blueprint for the way modern movies are made, seen, and marketed.We’re going to break down the essential aspects of the Star Wars script, and how George Lucas made a science-fiction classic.Buckle up, we’re going into hyperdrive...Continue reading Star Wars: A New Hope Script — Screenplay Analysis and PDF Download
How does one create a power struggle in film? What are the techniques available that will help to communicate this battle through a visual lens?Let's look at how Paul Thomas Anderson builds a power struggle with blocking, staging, framing, set dressing, and camera control.Make sure to read through to the end for more examples of these techniques in the director's work.Continue reading There Will Be Blood: Analysis of a Power Struggle — Director’s Playbook
Joker Script DownloadBest Joker ActorsJoker ControversyJoker Movie Review Few movies in recent years have caused as contentious of a critical rhetoric as Joker has. Todd Phillips’ take on the clown prince of crime is more than just an ultra violent super-villain story though, it’s a riveting re-examination of a classic character in a new light.The script is full of intricate details and a few differences that didn’t make it on screen. In this article, we’re going to breakdown the Joker screenplay, through characters, quotes and references to classic cinema.Let’s jump in!Continue reading Joker Script PDF Download: Plot, Quotes, and Analysis
Nobody makes critically panned yet commercially successful movies like Adam Sandler. Over the years, Sandler has written and starred in dozens of movies that were huge box-office successes but were maligned by critics. In other words – Sandler’s shtick sells; a point perhaps best proven by the Grown Ups movies. Both Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2 tripled their budgets at the box-office despite receiving sub-12% ratings on rotten tomatoes. But is there a Grown Ups 3? It’s widely assumed that Grown Ups 3 would be greenlit if Sandler and company were interested in returning for another sequel. But what…
How does one create a great tracking shot in film? What strategies are available to keep the shot interesting for the audience without becoming too chaotic? With this example from Martin Scorsese’s excellent film The Wolf of Wall Street, we’ll show you how a master filmmaker uses eye lines, blocking, and framing to create a riveting long take and avoid unnecessary cuts.Make sure to read through to the end for more examples of long takes in television and film! Continue reading The Wolf of Wall Street Long Take — Director’s Playbook
It’s been nearly two decades since the release of Sam Mendes’ gangster-epic Road to Perdition and we thought it would be a good idea to look back at what made it so great. Mendes may be more famous for working on films like American Beauty, Skyfall, and 1917, but his work as the director of Road to Perdition is certainly some of his best. We’re going to break down the best and worst aspects of the film from writing to cinematography, but first, let’s remind ourselves of the story. Continue reading Road to Perdition: Revisiting the Sam Mendes Classic
Goodfellas is one of the greatest mob movies ever made, and the script is a huge reason why. The script has excellent characters, quotes, and story resolution.In this article, we’re going to look at what we can learn from the Goodfellas screenplay.Continue reading Goodfellas Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF Download
Often regarded as one of the worlds greatest actors, Robert De Niro is also one of the most prolific. According to IMDB, De Niro has acting credits in 120 different productions! Within those 120 performances are some of cinema’s finest. In this list, we’re going to rank the top Robert De Niro movies, and the impact they’ve had on film. Continue reading The Tough Guy — 20 Best Robert De Niro Movies
