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Do you remember the first time you heard a fairy tale? The anticipation as the story unfolded, the palpable magic, the clash between good and evil, and the eventual triumph of the hero or heroine? But what makes these stories so special? Are they just entertainment, or do they hold a deeper meaning?Continue reading What is a Fairy Tale — Definition, Types & Examples
A goofy protagonist in an uber-normal world. A comedy of errors that snowballs and heightens. A man who’s just trying to get his rug back. These are all examples of the comedic sub-genre “farce”, but what is farce within the world of narrative storytelling? In this article, we’re going to define farce within movies, TV and literature as well as provide a brief overview for how it’s evolved over time. Continue reading What is Farce — The Comedic Subgenre Explained
You're sitting alone in a cafe, sipping your coffee while observing the world outside. Suddenly, as if a light bulb has been switched on, a realization hits you. It's as if a veil has lifted, revealing a profound understanding that was always there, just out of reach. This sudden clarity is what we call an 'epiphany' – a moment of insight that can change our perspective and, sometimes, our lives. Continue reading What is Epiphany in Literature — Types & Examples
Creating one moment that stands out in the minds of the viewer after your film or tv show ends can be hard, but it is possible. The long take is one way to do it. Today we’re going to go over the best long takes in film and television. Continue reading The Best Long Take Shots & How They Push the Story Forward
Have you ever wondered how to make your films look like the pros? You might feel inclined to blame your camera, your lenses, your budget, but that would be the wrong response. All of the great cinematographers study the characteristics of light. Learning how to control the fundamentals of lighting will allow you to shape light that creates images worthy of the big screen. Although we will be discussing cinematography lighting, all of these principles apply to photography lighting as well. As this series of articles on lighting techniques progress, we will go into greater detail about each of the four…
Hulu has really stepped up its game in the television world. From sci comedies to heartbreaking dramas, to creepy Stephen King sagas, we’ve curated Hulu’s eclectic collection below. Here are some of the best shows on Hulu right now.Continue reading The Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (October 2020)
Сhoosing the right location for your shoot can make or break your film and have a meaningful impact on the tone of the finished work. Unfortunately, finding the right location within your budget can be a real challenge in Los Angeles. We took a look at their locations in Los Angeles and found the 10 most unique locations that you can rent right now. Hint: You might recognize #1 from a popular superhero movie.Continue reading The 10 Most Unique Movie Filming Locations in Los Angeles
With such a wealth of new movies to rent on Amazon Prime, it can be hard to keep track of and parse new movies as they are added to the platform. Here we cover the 10 new movies landing on Amazon Prime in August 2020. You can also read our list of the best overall films available on Amazon Prime right now. All movies will be available as of June 1st unless otherwise noted. Now let’s take a look at what’s new on Amazon Prime Video. Continue reading Best New Movies on Amazon Prime (September 2020)
How many hours have you spent combing through streaming services looking for the next great show to watch? If you’re anything like me, then it’s probably more than you’re comfortable admitting. But don’t fret, we’ve scoured the depths of the seven seas of streaming to deliver you our take on what the best shows to watch right now are. Here’s our list of the best shows on Amazon Prime Video.Continue reading Best Shows on Amazon Prime Video (September 2020)
