Few directors like Tarantino, Lynch, and Burton have managed to create entire worlds of their own, ones whose trademarks we feel right away. Worlds that seem like most of those signature traits are the result of the collaboration between director and writer, and how could it be any other way? Most of the time the two are the same person.
There are so many things happening around us that could potentially be the next best story ever told, which you could tell, only if you keep a positive mindset and reach for that phone in your pocket. Skeptics would say you're delusional for making such a move, well I'd say, at least you're living the dream.
The success of every filmmaker depends on their ability to create compelling stories that elevate reality, express genuine human emotions, and spark imagination and creativity. One of those iconic filmmakers who encapsulates that full spectrum is none other than Wesley Wales Anderson.
David Lynch is an absolute gem of a filmmaker, so much so that his name has developed into jargon in the world of filmmaking. His creativity and unique style effortlessly shine through every film or TV series he directs and produces, as well as evokes an extreme surrealism and otherworldliness that stand the test of time.
Alfonso Cuarón's latest awards show darling, 'ROMA', is his most personal yet as he delivers a heartfelt love letter to his nanny and all the other unseen people who deeply impact our lives.
Meet Richard Linklater, a man who defied industry norms and became a pioneer in independent and low-budget filmmaking, telling stories that focus on eccentric characters and his real-life experiences.
Development hell is an industry jargon commonly used by key players to depict the extensive process of shaping a material or script into its best possible form before it gets the coveted green light for production.
If you have imagination and can properly handle new technology, there seem to be no limits in making movies and TV programs.
Warner Bros. just became the first, among the major studios, to turn towards Cinelytic and their artifical intelligence programming to help in the greenlighting of projects; and while this can be a scary sign of things to come, it's not time for creatives to panic just yet.
20 years ago this month saw the arrival of a prominent documentary that was produced outside the auspices of WWE. And it was directed by a guy best known as a comedy writer.
Tim Burton has managed to hone his unmistakable eccentric visual style and equally nonconformist recurring themes throughout the course of his prolific career, and they are more than worth a look back at some of his greatest achievements.
If this were a novel, the overarching thesis would be that all art is inherently political, whether intentional or unintentional. Beyond that, however, is the concept of ideology – not what our stated beliefs are, but the assumptions, rules, and structures that we take for granted as natural, rather than an imposed worldview.
This article is about those teachers that have stood out, that have challenged the norm, and made us question the basics and what we deem as fundamental. Highlighting what I think to be the most insightful tips on the craft of Screenwriting, I will list just a few, and hope that it will enlighten those who have reached a wall in their script or feel they need to make the hero/ heroine’s goal a little more challenging/relatable.
With the increasing debate between film traditionalists and streaming services, and with the recent news that Netflix has pulled their films from Cannes, it's time to delve into what's at the heart of the issue.
Everyone is entitled to their own film preferences and opinions, and nobody could say who’s right and who’s wrong. All we can do is keep the Kuleshov Effect in mind, try to take the filmmaker’s reputation out of it, and watch a film as it is.
Jiwon Choi is a rising artist by way of Seoul, South Korea and she sat down to talk to us about the feeling of being stuck between two cultures, K-Pop's global resonance and why it's a perfect vehicle for her work, and much more.
Billy Wilder is a name that instantly comes up in conversation, especially if you're in film school or simply an enthusiast who lives and breathes cinema. His films, achievements, and wisdom have been the foundation of books and the inspiration behind films that have graced the silver screens throughout the years.
Francis Ford Coppola, who is 80 years old, isn't done yet, as the director has announced that he is finally planning to make his dream project, called 'Megalopolis.'
If there’s any highly anticipated annual occasion that's of the same caliber as the holiday season, it would undoubtedly be film festival season; celebrated not just by the media and entertainment industry but also by film fanatics across the globe.
One of Hollywood's top directors hasn't made a movie in over 2 years but it'll be interesting to see what his version of 'Dazed and Confused' could look like.
Fresh from the release of his transhumanist documentary, 2030, Johnny Boston gave us some insight into how the documentary came to be.
Tim Burton has managed to hone his unmistakable eccentric visual style and equally nonconformist recurring themes throughout the course of his prolific career, and they are more than worth a look back at some of his greatest achievements.
Since this pandemic is far from over, we should keep striving to find innovative ways to keep art alive and the visionaries behind 'Homemade' have paved the way for artists who are looking to get back into the creative hustle and bustle.
'Two for the Road' is the one of the most underrated masterpieces in the annals of film’s archives. Decades ahead of its time, it set the standard for today’s experimental romantic comedy 53 years ago.