What Is A Showrunner? The Role of Television’s Top Dog Explained
As their title suggests, showrunners run the show. But what does that mean exactly? And what do they actually do? Learn the wide-ranging responsibilities of…
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The Controversy Behind Michael Keaton’s Casting As Batman–And Why Tim Burton Chose Him
Over thirty years ago, Tim Burton reinvented Batman. He banished all references to the camp, cult ’60s TV show which had defined the Caped Crusader…
Cary Joji Fukunaga’s First Idea For ‘No Time To Die’ Was All In James Bond’s Head–But Was This Sam Mendes’ Plan Too?
Cary Joji Fukunaga brainstormed some unique ideas for the 25th installment of the Bond franchise. Like, it was all in Bond’s head. The James Bond…
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The Full Story Behind James Bond’s Greatest Stunt
The Spy Who Loved Me is widely hailed as Roger Moore’s finest hour as 007—and one of the crown jewels of the entire Bond franchise….
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‘Joker’ Cinematographer Lawrence Sher Discusses The Use Of Color In Film
Great cinematographers develop their own signature style, but they’re also often influenced by others. Learn the basics, study the greats, and then develop your own…
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Watch: Christopher Nolan’s Visual Homage To Michael Mann’s ‘Heat’ in ‘The Dark Knight’
Even the most original filmmakers are influenced by other directors. Quentin Tarantino famously said, “I steal from every single film ever made.” Tarantino is not…
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Bob Iger Made Disney Unbeatable With Pixar, Marvel, LucasFilm, And 21st Century Fox
Bob Iger stepped down as CEO of Disney last week. But he isn’t leaving just yet. For the next 22 months, he’ll serve as Disney’s…
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Shazam! Director David F. Sandberg Explains 3D Conversions
David F. Sandberg continues to offer advice to budding filmmakers. He did a great video on how Hollywood test screens blockbusters. Now, he’s giving sound…
Darth Vader In Rogue One: The Secrets Behind That Badass Corridor Scene
When the lights dimmed in cinemas in December 2016 and the closing moments of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story played out, audiences didn’t yet…
How ‘Mr. Robot’ Uses Lower Quadrant Framing to Create a Feeling of Oppression and Isolation
Mr. Robot is one brilliant, trippy, mindfuck exploration of Elliot Alderson’s mind. On the surface, Elliot is a hacktivist hero fighting against the conglomerate E…
