The Academy Award for Best Actor is one of the most prestigious accolades in the world of film, honoring the outstanding performances of male actors in leading roles. Since its inception in 1929, this highly-coveted prize has been awarded to a diverse range of talented performers. In this article, we will present the complete list of Best Actor winners, celebrating the remarkable achievements and unforgettable portrayals that have earned them this esteemed recognition. We’ll also present our list of what we think to be the best performances by Best Actor winners in history. Fair warning, with snippets of these best…
There is a saying: the best film editing is the editing that nobody notices. Though there are exceptions, this is pretty widely accepted as truth for the most part. So if good editing purposely avoids standing out, how are the nominees and winners of the Best Film Editing Oscar picked out and decided?The editing style of a particular film is at the behest of the story being told and the style of the director telling it. Large-scale films that are grand in scope and full of flashy, complex sequences are sure to impress, which is why war films tend to…
Film editing is an underrated art form, and oftentimes under-appreciated. Editing is the backbone of filmmaking — it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to the craft, including developing one’s own unique editing style, and breaking the rules. Let’s examine one of Hollywood’s most accomplished and notable film editors, Thelma Schoonmaker, and discover what led her to become one of the most prominent names in the business. In this post, we’ll get a brief Thelma Schoonmaker biography, look at her unique editing style, and of course her decades-long collaboration with filmmaker and pioneer of cinematic techniques, Martin Scorsese. Continue reading…
Often the most impactful inventions in history have come about as a result of a beautiful accident. In film, especially on set, beautiful accidents happen all of the time. Luckily for us, a particular invention happened nearly half a century ago, early enough to give us some of the best footage we’ve ever seen. The Steadicam came about over trial and error. So what is it? What is a Steadicam shot? Let’s quickly define it, and learn more about the inventor of one of the most revolutionizing pieces of equipment in film history.Continue reading What is a Steadicam Shot &…
Which are the best sports movies of all time? It's not an easy list to create because there are so many great sports films that include different styles, different approaches, and of course, different sports.In this post, we’re going to give you the ultimate list of the best sports movies ever made from the filmmaker's perspective. We include a brief description of what makes each sports film special along with a link for you to find where you can watch each great sports movie online.Continue reading 80 Best Sports Movies of All Time — The Greatest Sports Films Ever Made
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
Joker Script DownloadBest Joker ActorsJoker ControversyJoker Movie Review Todd Phillips' new film Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix, is a realistic take on the super villain that wants viewers to empathize as they watch him descend into homicidal madness. The best moments come from capitalizing on the medium of cinema during the strongest parts of the script, but it needed more of these moments.Phillips has created something unique to comic book movies, and Phoenix brings a worthy performance. I believe the filmmakers made the movie they wanted to make, but the film doesn't entertain like a Joker movie should, doesn't take advantage…
