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Against All Odds: 9 Best Hopecore Movies That Understand the Assignment
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) The Shawshank Redemption is a timeless piece of hopeful cinema that has stood the test of time. Roberto Benigni’s performance as the father also got him an Academy Award for Best Actor.Ben Stiller is that guy in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
21 hours ago
Sean Connery vs. Daniel Craig: The Two Very Different Men Behind James Bond
So, what are the differences between Connery’s Bond and Craig’s Bond?Craig’s Bond marks a more relatable, believable hero in the James Bond franchise.James Bond went from being an immaculate character on screen to a hero with a mirror.
21 hours ago
“It’s Not Your Fault”—The Line in ‘Good Will Hunting’ That Saved a Soul
In Good Will Hunting, Will has already driven away five therapists when he meets Dr. Sean Maguire."It's not your fault."In this article, we’re examining how four simple words by Dr. Maguire, “It’s not your fault,” stopped Will from walking down a path of self-destruction.
21 hours ago
“I’m Still Standing Here…” — Unraveling the Most Heroic Line in ‘The Wrestler’
Randy “The Ram” (Micky Rourke) knew it too, and when the time came, he faced his end like the champion he was in the ring.Let’s examine these words and the Ram’s monologue right before his last fight to understand how it's a notable moment of heroism in movie history.The Ram tries desperately to hold on to his fame.
21 hours ago
9 Movies That Completely Reimagined the ‘Chosen One’ Trope
This sentiment is the source of the chosen-one trope that has become a staple in cinema.3. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)Written by: Steve Kloves |4. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)Written by: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson |
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8 Movies You Didn’t Realize Were Remakes of Old Classics
Scarface (1983)Remake of: Scarface (1932) |2. The Birdcage (1996)Remake of: La Cage aux Folles (1978) |3. A Perfect Murder (1998)Remake of: Dial M for Murder (1954) |
21 hours ago
Adobe Premiere 25.6 Adds Smarter Search, Faster Edits, and Seamless Collaboration
This release includes smarter AI search for both audio and video, bulk audio bleeping that saves hours of cleanup, and smoother timeline interactions that make playback and editing more fluid than ever.Click the Find Similar button or right-click on results in the Search panel, and Premiere will surface the right footage so you can keep your story moving.Access over 900 million assets — including video, images, music, sound effects, templates, 3D, and more — with the new Adobe Stock Unlimited plan, now available in the U.S. and select regions for $129.99/month.
12/12/2025
Scoring the Wild: How Stuart Roslyn and Chris Elmslie Gave Nature a Nightmare
To achieve this fascinating genre mashup, the producers turned to composers Stuart Roslyn and Chris Elmslie of the music production company minus5db.In this interview, Roslyn and Elmslie discuss how they abandoned conventional orchestral scoring for a sound-design-driven approach, the "sound mining" process that built the show's unique sonic template, and how their partnership creates a cohesive, high-level score, even under pressure.No Film School: Nightmares of Nature offers a fascinating blend of horror and nature documentary.
12/12/2025
Are Two-Hour Movies Going to Disappear?
I ran across this tweet from esteemed film writer Kyle Buchanan about how the two-hour movie could be a thing of the past soon. But now that streamers have seemingly won, they want the events to be on their platforms, not in theaters. Movies would be cheaper than series.
12/12/2025
100 Christmas Movie Prompts
In the spirit of the season, we’ve compiled 100 diverse Christmas movie prompts to jump-start your writing process.Use these as a starting point, then find the unique "twist" that separates your script from the stack.And let us know what you think in the comments.
12/12/2025
An Adventurous Ranking Of Indiana Jones Movies
Played by Harrison Ford and dreamed up by Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Lawrence Kasdan, Indiana Jones pretty much shaped my childhood and helped develop my love of movies.5. Indiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyThe most recent entry into the franchise thrives when it showcases Harrison Ford being nostalgic for adventures past and reckoning with all he's done in his entire life.Again, Spielberg's direction is superb;
12/12/2025
Act Quick! These On-Sale Sony Cinema Cameras Are Going Fast
But, as we've seen over the past decade or so, the cost of entry for cinema cameras has dropped significantly.And, in fact, you can actually grab some really great and high-quality cinema cameras these days for pretty much the same price as your standard DSLR or mirrorless options.For our latest "Deals of the Week" roundup, we're looking at three on-sale and highly affordable cinema cameras from Sony that would be great introductions into the Sony cinema workflow.
12/12/2025
From Book to Big Screen: Rebecca Sonnenshine’s Adaptation Playbook ('The Housemaid', 'The Boys')
She shares how she got her start, how she discovered her voice in genre, and the intense pitch process behind landing The Housemaid.Rebecca also offers practical advice for writing contained stories, building a compelling script from source material, and creating work that audiences actually want to watch.Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:
12/12/2025
StoryPeer Is a New, Free Platform Where You Can Get Screenplay Feedback
When you submit a script, you decide how many tokens to offer readers who provide feedback.StoryPeer operates similarly to CoverflyX, the peer feedback platform that shut down in August 2025 along with its parent company Coverfly.StoryPeer opened to all users on Dec. 10.
12/12/2025
You’re Not Truly Using the Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55 Until You Add This Major Firmware Update
The GFX ETERNA 55 is getting a new firmware update (version 1.02) that is set to add external RAW recording capabilities to Atomos devices by way of HDMI and SDI inputs.This new firmware enables the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 to make external RAW recording by 4:3 open gate, 4K, and up to 48fps.This new firmware enables the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 to make external RAW recording by 4:3 open gate, 4K, and up to 48fps.
12/12/2025
Open the Gates! Here’s a Full Guide to Open Gate Video Recording With Your Favorite LUMIX Cameras
Open Gate video recording has been a hot topic this year, as many camera manufacturers have found new ways to integrate this recording functionality into not just their high-end cinema cameras, but also their mirrorless offerings, which are catching up to their cinema counterparts.LUMIX Open Gate Video RecordingThe LUMIX team also shared some links for a few top mirrorless cameras manuals that should further provide more info about Open Gate and other video recording features and workflows, which you can check out below.
12/12/2025
Rocky Balboa vs. Adonis Creed — Immigrant Dream vs. Inherited Legacy In Film
Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) walked into the boxing ring with two legacies: the legacy of Rocky Balboa, the character, and the success of the Rocky franchise, weighing on his shoulders.Both Rocky Balboa and Adonis Creed are defined by the boxing ring.This is not the case for Rocky and Adonis.
12/12/2025
10 Most Iconic Movie Rivalries of All Time
Here is a list of the most iconic rivalries of all time.Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty Both literature and cinema feature one of the most iconic rival duos: Holmes and Moriarty, two brilliant, analytical minds who are two sides of the same coin. Woody and Buzz Lightyear—Toy StoryThose who have siblings, mention the “Woody” to your “Buzz” in the comments!
12/12/2025
9 Most Devastating Break-Ups in Movie History
If you still think that I’m being dramatic, here is a list of some of the most iconic on-screen couples, whose heartbreaking breakups are sure to prove my point.2. Jimmy a.k.a. Saul Goodman and Kim WexlerBetter Call Saul This is hands-down my favorite couple in recent years.Jimmy (Bob Odenkirk) and Kim (Rhea Seehorn) are lawyers, perfect for each other, basically soulmates.
12/12/2025
The Hidden Meaning Behind Hannibal Lecter’s Final, Terrifying Joke
This quality is on full display in the last scene of The Silence of the Lambs (1991).The line is memorable because it’s a rare mix of humor and danger, and it’s effortlessly simple.However, it turns out to be the darkest person in her life, Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins).
12/12/2025
7 Classic Hollywood Quotes That Broke the Hays Code
In Hollywood, that propagandist endeavor was known as the Hays Code, which remained active from 1934 to 1968.These seven quotes from that era are indicative of how some Hollywood writers tested boundaries of the Hays Code, before it started to crack entirely. “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.” - Gone With the Wind (1939)Written by: Sidney Howard |
12/12/2025
Walter White vs. Daniel Plainview: Two Men Who Destroyed Everything in the Name of Greatness
Originating from the pit of greed, Walter White (Bryan Cranston) from Breaking Bad and Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis) from There Will Be Blood are two of the most compelling characters to grace the screens.The bad luck mocks him even more as the beaten-down family guy gets diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.Who is Daniel Plainview? — I Abandoned My Child!
12/12/2025
Inside the Mind of Fear: How 'Dual' Tricks Your Brain and Pulls You Into Its Thriller
We're diving deep into the psychology of fear and filmmaking with Nitasha Bhambree and Declan Mulvey, the talented directors behind the compelling thriller short film, Dual.This project has not only been selected to screen at the prestigious FilmQuest this year but has also earned nominations for Best Sci-Fi and Best VFX—a testament to its complex narrative and impressive technical execution.Today, Nitasha and Declan pull back the curtain on their creative process, discussing everything from the script's pragmatic origins to the challenging visual effects that helped amplify their characters’ crisis.
11/12/2025
Ryan Coogler on Why Movies Are Blue Collar Work
Ryan Coogler Can Accomplish Anything in Hollywood One of the things I most admire about Coogler is that he is just so thoughtful about all his work and what he chooses to spend his time doing. His approach to his work and his life is evident in his words, showing how he manages to stay grounded even while his movies are such giant hits. In Coogler's life, that ability to stay focused and on task led him to Sinners, which many think is his best movie yet.
11/12/2025
Still Sleeping on Frame.io? Here’s a Recap of All of the Latest Features
The popular cloud-based video collaboration platform, integrated into the Adobe ecosystem, has several new tools for those in the video editing space.New Search with Media IntelligenceFrame.io Content Credentials
11/12/2025
Why Lionsgate Is Betting on Legacy Stars to Fuel the Next 'Hunger Games' Era
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the casting this week, noting the pair will likely appear in a flash-forward sequence. The first five Hunger Games films made more than $3.3 billion at the worldwide box office (via The Hollywood Reporter).Suzanne Collins' latest novel, Sunrise on the Reaping, sold over 1.5 million copies in its first week.
11/12/2025
Okay, These ARRI Ensō Prime Lenses on the ALEXA 35 Xtreme Look Pretty Sick
ARRI has released a new test footage demo reel type video featuring video shot by talented DP Bret Curry that showcases just how beautiful the Ensō Prime lenses look on the ALEXA 35 Xtreme.Shot to capture the rugged beauty of Montana for a new Stetson and Lindsey Thornburg campaign, this test footage is an awesome showcase of the natural colors and looks that this ARRI camera and lens combo is capable of achieving out in the field.ARRI Ensō Prime Lenses on the ALEXA 35 Xtreme
11/12/2025
The First 'Supergirl' Trailer Is Here
Well, the studio just dropped the teaser trailer for its newest film in the universe, Supergirl. It stars House of the Dragon's Alcock as Kara Zor-El.Supergirl hits theaters June 26, 2026.
11/12/2025
The Mouse Trap: Disney Bets $1 Billion on OpenAI and Sora
So now the biggest IP owner on the planet is putting $1 billion up to allow AI to use all their intellectual property.They have formally licensed over 200 beloved Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters to the Sora platform.Starting in early 2026, fans will be able to generate short, user-prompted videos and images featuring everything from Mickey Mouse to Captain America using Sora and ChatGPT Images.
11/12/2025
Here’s Why the New Sony a1 Firmware Update is Awesome (But Why You Should Wait to Install It)
The Sony a1 is getting a pretty substantive firmware update (version 4.00) that is set to add expanded focus controls, video workflow improvements, and Camera Authenticity Solution support to help keep your content safe.Sony a1 Firmware Update Version 4.00The Full Sony a1 Firmware Update 4.00
11/12/2025
Read and Download the 2026 Oscar Screenplays
They do this by assembling the FYC, or for your consideration, marking materials that studios put out as part of their Oscar campaigns. This year, on Reddit, user SC34N3 has helped compile a ton of scripts for aspiring creatives to read, download, and learn from. Here are a few of the FYC scripts available; more to come later!
11/12/2025
10 Breakout Movies That Sparked Blockbuster Franchises
We are going to look at 10 such films that started as contained, stand-alone movies, but managed to catch lightning in a bottle.2. Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)Written by: Lawrence Kasdan |3. The Terminator (1984)Written by: James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd |
11/12/2025
The Irishman Ending Explained: Meaning and Final Scene Breakdown
A criminal, in the last phase of his life, who has run out of opportunities for redemption, sits alone in his nursing home quarters.It is seemingly an insignificant request, and yet it becomes one of the sharpest and most haunting images of emotional isolation.instead, it only shows a life reduced to nothing but silence and habit.
11/12/2025
When Revenge Becomes Art: 7 Most Beautifully Broken Payback Stories in Film
In this article, we’re looking at characters who made revenge look poetic.7 Fictional Figures Who Made Revenge a Work of Art1.Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption (1994) The Shawshank Redemption Source: Warner Bros., Columbia Pictures Although Andy is widely celebrated for the meticulous prison break that he planned for over 19 years, I applaud him for what he did to that jerk of a warden and his prison-guard sidekicks.
11/12/2025
8 Most Shocking Movie Betrayals of All Time
Here is a list of the worst, the most shocking, and heartbreaking moments of betrayal in movie history.Scar kills his elder brother for the throne, believing it was unjustly denied to him.5. HAL 9000 Goes Haywire—2001: A Space Odyssey Source: Warner Bros., United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer HAL is just a supercomputer, yet his betrayal of the Discovery One space crew stings hard, even on this side of the screen.
11/12/2025
How Frame.io Camera to Cloud Changes Creative Workflows for the Better
With Camera to Cloud (C2C) from Frame.io, it’s easier than ever to get seamless workflows from capture through delivery.C2C integrations are continuing to roll out, with choices from Fujifilm, Panasonic LUMIX, RED, Nikon, Canon, and Leica, meaning that regardless of style or industry, any professional now has a streamlined way to partner, collaborate, and accelerate production.The same is true for the new Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55.
10/12/2025
Want to Sell Your First Script? Write a Christmas Movie
At least, that's the advice from filmmaker Courtney Miller, who got his start through the holiday movie circuit.Between Lifetime, Hallmark, Ion, Bounce, and now Netflix, roughly 60 to 70 new Christmas movies can get made every single year."The ending always has to be a happy ending," Miller said.
10/12/2025
Adobe is Doubling Down on Conversational AI Editing With New ChatGPT Integration
Today, Adobe has shared the news that the company is launching Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Express, and Adobe Acrobat for ChatGPT.Aiming to build on the company's genetic AI, this new ChatGPT integration should enable users to more easily enhance photos, design assets, and create and edit documents by simply describing what they want to achieve with their words.Here at launch, Adobe is making Photoshop, Adobe Express, and Acrobat for ChatGPT are free to ChatGPT users globally and available starting today, December 10th, on ChatGPT desktop, web, and iOS.
10/12/2025
Curious How LED Light Engines Work? Here’s a Breakdown of the Science Behind the Nanlux Nebula C8
Taking a look specifically at the Nanlux Nebula C8 Color Light Engine, the industry’s first eight-color LED light engine, this cool breakdown video showcases how the light engine is able to reproduce skin tones by integrating deep red into the spectrum.Developed by Nanlux, the secret sauce (so to speak) is the integration of deep red into the spectrum.This helps the Nebula C8 Color Light Engine achieve more continuous and complete coverage in the wavelength range of red, which further helps to bring out healthy skin tones that can really sparkle with a natural vibrancy that other color light engines just might not be able to achieve.
10/12/2025
This Popular Sony Vlogging Camera is Getting a Huge Boost With 4K120p Video Update
Sony has announced that the company is releasing a new update license that is set to add in-body 4K video capture at up to 120fps.Sony ZV-E10 II Update LicenseThe company is actually issuing an updated license that requires a free license key from Sony’s upgrade website.
10/12/2025
Steven Spielberg’s Biggest Regret Is a Masterclass in Restraint
But Spielberg's biggest regret is something he wishes he hadn't shown the audience.The director has openly discussed one creative decision he was forced to make that he later called a mistake: showing the interior of the alien mothership in the 1980 Special Edition of Close Encounters of the Third Kind.Lucky for Spielberg, the saga doesn't end there, because he went back to Close Encounters in 1998 with a Director’s Cut of the film, and took out the interior scene of the mothership.
10/12/2025
Those Sexy New RED Imaging Recipes for Your Nikon Cameras Are Finally Here
RED” Imaging Recipes, a grouping of cinematically-minded recipes which have been expertly curated by RED.Another nice update that is coming from Nikon’s acquisition of RED back in 2024, these new imaging recipes are a combination of the strengths of RED and Nikon technologies, as the brands are aiming to create some truly unique looks that can help deliver richer, more compelling visual expression for your video and photo projects.Here’s the full list of the new imaging recipes set to be available now:
10/12/2025
2026 Sundance Film Festival Unveils the 97 Projects Selected
The festival runs from January 22 to February 1, 2026, and will take place in its home in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, with a dedicated online program available nationwide from January 29 to February 1.With an incredible 97% of the selected films being world premieres, and 40% of feature directors being first-time filmmakers, the lineup is as bold and discovery-focused as ever.The countdown is officially on: Single Film Tickets go on sale January 14 at 10 a.m. MT.
10/12/2025
David Zaslav Will Make Nearly $1 Billion From Selling Warner Bros. to Netflix (or Paramount). How Much Will Filmmakers Make?
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, No Film School founder Ryan Koo and host GG Hawkins, along with producer and guest Ana Liza Muravina, dig into the ramifications of the news that Netflix is bidding (or may be outbid by Paramount) to acquire Warner Brothers — and what this massive consolidation could mean for the future of theatrical film, streaming, and the livelihoods of filmmakers.That this may be a painful but necessary transition: the collapse of one ecosystem could open space for a new kind of filmmaking — more distinct voices, counterculture, experimentation, and potentially a new model for how films get made and distributed.Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:
10/12/2025
A24's Marketing Stunt for 'The Drama' Is Genius
And to celebrate, A24 actually put a fake engagement announcement in the newspaper.The Drama Trailer The new teaser gives us our first look at the couple meeting with a professional photographer for their official wedding pictures.
10/12/2025
The Warner Bros Sale May Take Months or Years to Sort Out
Consolidation in Hollywood is inevitable, but the thing that shakes the industry up the most is uncertainty.And now, the bidding for Warner Bros. is expected to last at least months.The board voted for Netflix, but now, with Paramount Skydance offering more money per share than Netflix, the board has to review that offer.
10/12/2025
No Film School's Best Winter Holiday Deals of 2025
FEATURED DEAL — Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC |The ultra-lightweight, full-frame ZR combines Nikon's renowned optics and autofocus with RED's acclaimed color science through the ability to shoot REDCODE RAW (R3DNE).It offers up to 6K/60p internal 12-bit RAW recording, 15+ stops of dynamic range, advanced audio with 32-bit float and OZO technology, a huge 4-inch LCD touchscreen, high-performance autofocus, and robust build quality.
10/12/2025
The Story Behind Han Solo’s “I Know” — and Why It Became a Star Wars Legend
Harrison Ford’s instincts were spot-on in The Empire Strikes Back when he replied with, “I know,” right before he turned into a cold turkey in a carbon-freezing chamber.In this article, we’re going to look at how this iconic line came to fruition — what it reveals about Han Solo as a character and Harrison Ford.And there is a lot to learn from this iconic improvisational moment from the film.
10/12/2025
How the ‘Before’ Trilogy Traces the Aging of Romance Across Three Films
For me, it is about how Linklater shows the aging of romance across three movies.If that part of love intrigues you in some way, read on: in this article, we’re examining how Linklater shows the life of romance and how it ages across three movies: Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, and Before Midnight.Jesse and Celine are a couple.
10/12/2025
7 Iconic Horror Scenes Where Sound Was the Star of the Show
While they are extremely funny, these “horror” clips with silly background scores also prove how much sound dictates visuals in a movie, especially in the horror genre. So, now that it's established that sound makes or breaks a narrative, especially if it's a horror movie, let’s dive right into some of the most iconic horror scenes where sound dictates the fear.Grady Twins sequence is one of the finest uses of sound to induce horror.
10/12/2025
No Film School's Best Winter Holiday Deals of 2025
FEATURED DEAL — Sigma 17-40mm F1.8 DC |The ultra-lightweight, full-frame ZR combines Nikon's renowned optics and autofocus with RED's acclaimed color science through the ability to shoot REDCODE RAW (R3DNE).It offers up to 6K/60p internal 12-bit RAW recording, 15+ stops of dynamic range, advanced audio with 32-bit float and OZO technology, a huge 4-inch LCD touchscreen, high-performance autofocus, and robust build quality.
09/12/2025
You Need To Write Someone's Favorite Script
When a producer or executive says your script is "great," they usually mean it hits all the measurable, objective benchmarks like: Pacing: It moves.That's because it's not their favorite script of the year. What Does "Anyone's Favorite Script" Mean?
09/12/2025
Start Making Your Characters Suffer: Jonathan Franzen's Guide to Great Storytelling
Franzen is known for his sweeping, character-driven novels that dive deep into the modern American psyche.The Franzen MethodOnce you are liberated from personal shame, you can write the story the way it's meant to be.
09/12/2025
The 2025 Black List is Here: Find Out What Hollywood Thinks Are the Best Unproduced Screenplays
You can view a PDF of all the scripts on the Black List Website.In a statement today, Black List founder Franklin Leonard said, “Twenty-one years into this experiment, it still feels a little miraculous that something that started as an email in 2005 is now a global community of people sharing the stories they can’t stop thinking about.The 2025 Black List
09/12/2025
Here's How to Upgrade Your iPhone Cinematography With Open Gate and Custom LUTs
However, things are getting kicked up another notch as a pretty significant update is here for the Mavis Camera app as it gets a new Film Kit that will add Open Gate capture and some more sophisticated custom LUT workflows.Mavis Camera Update and Film KitThe Film Kit upgrade (including the LUTs, MLUTs, and Open Gate) is set to be available for a one-time fee of $9.99.
09/12/2025
You Can Now Create YouTube Shorts Directly From Adobe Premiere Mobile
Adobe Premiere Mobile is adding a new YouTube Shorts space in the app that will allow creators to tap into trends and quickly create and export content.Adobe Premiere Mobile YouTube Shorts SpaceAdobe has also shared that the Premiere Mobile app is adding new ways to find inspiration from the Template Gallery to remix your content, as well as new ways for users to customize their own templates and share by using the following steps:Tap the Create for YouTube Shorts icon to access exclusive effects, transitions, and editing toolsEdit your content with full control to easily cut and trim clips, layer in video and audio tracks, adjust color and brightness, add text overlays, captions, and moreTurn your creation into a template when uploading to your YouTube channel with a quick tap, so you can start a trend and have other creators build upon your ideaTry it Out TodayIf you’re curious about this new tool or Adobe Premiere Mobile itself, you can check it out today, as the app is free to download here on the Apple App Store.
09/12/2025
David Ellison Sweetens His Hostile Takeover By Promising to Release 30 Theatrical Movies A Year
But with all this drama happening, Paramount is still trying to sweeten their deal to amp up vocal public support and sway the WBD board to take their bid instead of Netflix. Hollywood legends, like James Cameron and Jane Fonda have spoken out, describing the (Netflix) deal as a disaster for theatrical films.This mega-deal between Netflix and Warner Bros. would risk removing 25% of the annual domestic box office if films that are traditionally given a robust theatrical release by Warner Bros. disappear from theatres.
09/12/2025
Are You a Lens Snob? See if You Can Guess This Mysterious New 7Artisans Fast Portrait Prime
Honestly, more companies should do this. 7Artisans, the Chinese lens manufacturer best known for its diverse array of affordable lenses, is holding a contest on its social media accounts where the company is inviting its fans to try to guess what its next new lens is going to be.However, it’s also just fun to see what people in the comments are guessing or clamoring for.7Artisans has shared that the deadline for the contest is when the winners will be announced on December 16th.
09/12/2025
The Duffer Brothers' Advice for Emerging Screenwriters
A year after the premiere of Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers returned to their alma mater to give a masterclass talk to aspiring filmmakers based on their experiences as fresh-faced showrunners of one of Netflix's biggest hits. Ross and Matt Duffer graduated from Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts in 2007.Ross Duffer said bluntly that every filmmaker will fail.
09/12/2025
What Is a Catalyst in Storytelling? One Moment That Changes Everything (5 Iconic Film & TV Examples)
Now, let’s look at some of the greatest catalyst moments in film and television.Final ThoughtsThese five catalyst moments share one common theme: some of the finest stories don’t lean into their conflict; they push the audience into it.What are some of your favorite catalyst moments?
09/12/2025
8 Movies That Use Color to Manipulate Your Emotions
In this article, we’re listing movies that used colors to their full potential.Best Use of Color in Movies1.The Sixth Sense uses red as the film’s central motif, which represents the supernatural and serves as continuous foreshadowing of the film’s climax, where it is revealed that Dr. Malcolm is dead.
09/12/2025
Top 9 Gothic Horror Movies That Defined the Genre’s Darkest Traditions
Gothic horror movies have been reigning supreme with their allegorical approach toward horror.The genre was first established in the mid-1700s with the publication of Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto in 1764.In this article, we’re looking at some of the best Gothic horror movies of all time.
09/12/2025
The Dark Meaning Hidden Inside the Iconic Line in 'Sunset Boulevard'
In Sunset Boulevard (1950), Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson), a “yesteryear” silent-movie star, lives in that space: secluded, far away from “the action,” and within the sphere of obscurity.She even equates herself with big names, “the Fairbankses, the Gilberts, the Valentinoes,” who, she says, the industry lost to its “mad new obsession” over sound technology.When she calls herself “big,” she is holding on to the pride of being the star that she once was.
09/12/2025
What is a Reactive Character in Storytelling?
When used well, reactive characters add insight to a narrative.A reactive character, in contrast, functions in a more passive way than a proactive one.Reactive characters also reveal their story’s theme more organically because the story’s plot and the characters are deeply interwoven with each other.
09/12/2025
Courageous Filmmaking Behind 'It Was Just an Accident'
Directed by Jafar Panahi, the 2025 Palme d’Or winner was his first feature since his 2023 imprisonment in Iran for protesting the arrest of a fellow filmmaker.Editing in the ShadowsDue to filmmaking limitations in Iran, It Was Just an Accident had to be shot and edited entirely in secret.It’s now playing in U.S. theaters nationwide.
08/12/2025
Vertiscope Explained: How to Shoot Vertical Anamorphic on Any Mirrorless or PL-Mount Camera
Regardless of how you feel about the format and the concept of vertical anamorphic (aka Vertiscope), we do have a really cool and helpful guide to share with y’all that covers everything you need to know about shooting Vertiscope on any mirrorless or PL-mount camera.How to Shoot VertiscopeIn the video, the team goes over everything you need to know to capture cinematic vertical frames using Blazar lenses, from setup and squeeze factors to framing, composition, and real-world examples.
08/12/2025
Zip Around Your Sets With This Goofy (but Practical) E-Powered K.I.T. Cart
Either way, a company called ZILR has developed a new E-Powered K.I.T. Cart, which they are calling the ZIPR.And, as you can see in their product demo and testimonial video below, it’s a goofy-but-possibly-fun way to zip around sets as the cart has been designed to move gear, people, and productions faster than ever before.ZIPR E-Powered K.I.T. Cart
08/12/2025
Hollywood Unions Share Big Concerns With Netflix About Their WBD Takeover
Well, now some of their biggest unions are speaking out. The WGA warned that the deal would eliminate jobs, reduce wages, and raise prices for consumers.Everyone is afraid that more consolidation will lead to a loss of jobs, opportunities, and an already hard-to-navigate landscape.
08/12/2025
Why Are Characters Always Running In Rom-Coms?
In a brilliant video from Nerdwriter, "Why Is Everyone Running In Rom-Coms?", we get a deep dive into the history of the "mad dash" and why it remains one of the most effective storytelling tools in a filmmaker's arsenal.Running In Rom ComsWhen you’re writing your next script, don't just use the "running" trope because it's expected.
08/12/2025
What Movie Studios Are Left (and Who Holds the Top IPs)?
Which movie studios are left?But for right now, there are still some major studios left, and what kind of IP they own and what their strategies are moving forward.Who Are The Big Movie Studios?
08/12/2025
Movie Myth Monday: Did 'Titanic' Really Cost More Than the Actual Ship?
One of the prevailing myths in Hollywood that I've heard people bring up is that the budget for the movie Titanic was actually more than the cost of the boat that sank.Today, on Movie Myth Monday, we're going to dig into this prevailing myth and see if there's any truth to it.The budget ballooned from an initial $100 million estimate to a final staggering $200 million.
08/12/2025
What Film Leads the 2026 Golden Globe Nominations?
On the television side, The White Lotus dominated with six nominations, followed by Adolescence with five. Netflix led all distributors with 35 nominations total across film and TV, while Warner Bros. and HBO combined for 31 nominations.The ceremony airs Jan. 11 on CBS, with Nikki Glaser returning to host for a second year.
08/12/2025
ARRI Announces First Global Live Solution Partnership in Move to Possibly Accelerate Broadcast Production
ARRI and The Helm, a global expert in cinematic live broadcast and high-end production workflows, have announced a strategic partnership that formalizes an already long-standing relationship between the two companies.The goal here is to cement The HELM as ARRI’s first global Live Solution Partner and mark a significant milestone in the integration of ARRI’s groundbreaking multicam technology into live broadcast and production environments worldwide.However, under this new partnership, The Helm will serve as ARRI’s global integration partner for live production, provide industry-leading turnkey solutions, project delivery expertise, and technical leadership.
08/12/2025
A New 4K AI Relighting Engine Aims to Keep Your Work Fully Local and Secure
Announced by Beeble, an AI VFX tool, a new desktop application version is out now, aiming to bring AI relighting technology fully on-prem.This new solution is designed for pros who might require local, secure, and high-performance workflows.Beeble Studio is an option that operates a new SwitchLight 3.0 model directly on the user's GPU, which should enable true 4K relighting, unlimited rendering, and complete control over physically based rendering (PBR) outputs.
08/12/2025
It Ain't Over—Paramount Makes New Bid for WBD
Paramount announced Monday that it's offering $30 per share in all-cash for the entirety of Warner Bros. Discovery—including the film studio, HBO Max, and the cable networks that Netflix doesn't want (CNN, TBS, TNT, and other networks). The offer values the company at $108.4 billion in enterprise value, significantly above Netflix's mixed-cash-and-stock proposal of $27.75 per share.Paramount has accused Warner Bros. Discovery's board of running a "tainted" sales process that favored Netflix from the start (per Variety).
08/12/2025
7 Movies That Prove Love Doesn’t Always Mean Togetherness
The following seven films poignantly capture that ache, the kind that hurts you but doesn’t destroy you.4. Annie Hall (1977) |5. La La Land (2016) |
05/12/2025
7 Richard Linklater Films That Quietly Changed Modern Cinema
In this article, we’ve compiled his best work.7 Best Richard Linklater MoviesIn his career so far, Linklater has directed 23 feature films, with Merrily We Roll Along being his next significant one, scheduled for release in 2040. Here are our top picks from Linklater’s filmography.
05/12/2025
7 Plot Holes That Might Ruin Your Favorite Movies
Anytime I notice a plot hole in a movie, I like to think that it is a question left for the viewers to figure out. It might sound absurd, but hear me out. Whenever a movie is produced, the script is tossed around among multiple people and read innumerable times by each member of the crew. So, if the viewer can ca...
05/12/2025
Behind the Shorts at the Generative AI Film Festival at MAX 2025
This post was written by Hannah Elsakr and originally appeared on the Adobe blog on October 29, 2025.For our inaugural Generative AI Film Festival at Adobe MAX 2025, we invited six visi...
05/12/2025
What is “Netflix Lighting” and Why Do Streaming Shows Look the Way They Do?
If you’re one of the millions of Americans tuning in to watch the new Stranger Things episodes on Netflix here over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, you might be cringing a bit if you have even a little bit of background in filmmaking and cinematography.These Netflix shows, with examples like Stranger Things perhaps being the m...
05/12/2025
Here Are Some of the Best Holiday Savings Deals You Might Have Missed
It's that time of the year when the savings might be the best, but your day-to-day lives might also be completely out of control. Sure, there's often less work going around during the holidays—at least production-wise. But there's also family, travel, and a ton of other activities taking up lots of time.For our latest "
05/12/2025
The Missing Link in Modern Character Development
How can we create fuller characters that occupy stories with thematic resonance?It's an easy question with no straightforward answer. There are dozens of ways to tackle character development, and we've covered a ton of them. But today we're going to look...
05/12/2025
Here’s Everything You Missed From Apple’s Immersive Video and Audio Seminar
As part of a two-day event hosted by Apple at its Cupertino developer center, the company, famously known for the iPhone and the Vision Pro, gave some pretty in-depth presentations detailing the foundations of its Apple Immersive Video and spatial video experiences.While there were
05/12/2025
A-Listers Warn Congress: The Netflix-WBD Deal Is a 'Noose Around Theatrical'
The industry is reeling from news that Netflix has clinched the winning bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). This has created an unprecedented consolidation of content and market power and scared filmmakers. No...
05/12/2025
A Massive List of Winter 2025 Grants, Labs & Fellowships
The holidays are different for everyone, but whether you’re feeling merry, lonely, reflective, or need an excuse to get away from family dynamics for a moment, we’re gifting you a long list of granting opportunities to keep you busy into the New Year.In this end-of-year edition of our quarterly list, we’ve tried to include opportunit...
05/12/2025
What Does Netflix Acquiring WB Mean For Filmmakers at Every Level?
Everyone is talking about how Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros, and what it means not just for the businesses of Hollywood but the creatives who make it run.This is obviously a seismic shift in the way Holl...
05/12/2025
What Does Sight & Sound Think Are the 50 Best Movies of 2025?
The BFI's annual Sight & Sound poll of the 50 best films isn't like the typical Hollywood year-end list.It's a barometer of international cinematic health, judged by critics, curators, and academics. I love how diverse they get and...
05/12/2025
Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros., HBO Max, and HBO in Seismic $82.7 Billion Deal
All of Hollywood woke up this morning to news that will define our industry for the 21st century. Netflix has entered exclusive negotiations with Warner Bros. to acquire it and HBO. The massive cash and stock transaction values the deal at approximately $82.7 billion in total enterprise value ($72.0 billion equity value), with WBD sh...
05/12/2025
Authenticity as Craft: DP Gayle Ye on Filmmaking Beyond Labels
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, cinematographer Gayle Ye joins host GG Hawkins for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation about artistry, identity, and what it means to lead with authenticity as a DP. Gayle, who recently won a Canadian Screen Award for Paying For It
05/12/2025
Learn How to Pair Your Shinobi 7 RX and Atomos TX Together For Stable Wireless Monitoring
Honestly, at this point, if you’re not using wireless video monitoring on your sets, you’re kind of doing yourself a disservice. Sure, you don't have to have a wireless video monitor. You could use the monitor or touchscreen on your camera. But in terms of ease-of-use and affordability, it’s really not that much extra effort or ...
05/12/2025
Why the DP of HBO’s '100 Foot Wave' Says You Should Be a "Swiss Army Knife"
Capturing the raw power of the ocean is difficult enough. Doing it while managing a massive production budget, coordinating a team of cinematographers, and dodging 100-foot walls of water seems nearly impossible. Yet, that is exactly what Vincent Kardasik does.Kardasik recently took home an Emmy for Outstanding Cinemato...
04/12/2025
How to Expand a Franchise Without Losing Its Soul: Inside ‘Murder at the Embassy’
Filming a sequel presents a unique set of challenges: you have to honor the aesthetic of the original while expanding the world enough to justify a second chapter. Doing so while battling the Egyptian summer sun and navigating active archeological digs is a different beast entirely.For dir...
04/12/2025
'Heated Rivalry': What Viral Success Can Teach You About Adapting Beloved Source Material
Early this week, my FYP seemed suddenly inundated with mentions of two hockey players who were getting pretty cozy despite being from rival teams, destined to hate each other yet seemingly on a romantic collision course. And viewers fell just as hard, just as fast, rocketing the two lead actors to instant stardom.The show is Heated Rivalry
04/12/2025
Voice-to-Voice AI Technology is Here to Transform How You Record Your Voice-Overs
For those who have been following the rise of AI technology in the film and video space (and, if we’re being honest, no one’s had the choice not follow these trends), it’s been interesting to see where many companies and players in the space are ending up in terms of what AI can do (or not do) for filmmakers and hybrid content creators.Sure, there ...
04/12/2025
How The Current Wild West of Hollywood Gives Hope For Indie Filmmakers
Are you sick of me saying that it's been a rough couple of years in Hollywood? Between the bursting of the streaming bubble, the historic WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, and the pull of global incentives... things are kind of bad. We're in an era defined by consolidation, and it feels like studios and companies are di...
04/12/2025
Unpacking the Christmas Movie Tropes We Love (and How to Break Them)
Once December hits, it seems like everyone I know has the same plans every evening. They pour themselves a drink, make a bowl of snacks, and plop on any streaming service, and settle in with a different holiday movie every night.And now that places like Netflix, Hallmark, and Lifetime are churning out these Christmas movies ...
04/12/2025
DJI Announces a New Drone, But It’s Not For Shooting Video
On the same day as the Insta360-backed Antigravity A1 is officially launched to the skies, DJI fires back hard with a new drone of its own. The battle for aerial cinematography supremacy is heating up! Oh, wait, not so fast.The new DJI drone is the FlyCart 100, a next-generation deli...
04/12/2025
"If You Don't Like This Film, I Hate You": Check Out John Waters' Top 10 of 2025
The king of sleaze always has some unique picks on his top 10 film lists every year, and this year is no exception. He usually champions unconventional, underseen, and divisive films that other critics often skip.Waters has said he watches between 50 and 80 films a year and gravitates toward movies that challenge viewers.“I like difficult m...
04/12/2025
Here’s How You Can Turn Your Favorite Lens Into a Macro Beast With One Click
Co-developed by PolarPro and Shortstache, this new SHIFT Diopter Set is a precision-built close-up filter system that can bring some pretty sick cinematography options.We admit it, we’re suckers for unique lens filters. You got us. Just revea...
04/12/2025
Drones Are Back, Baby! The Antigravity A1 is the World’s First 8K 360-Degree Immersive Video Drone
Announced earlier this summer, the Antigravity AI is a new 8K 360-degree video drone incubated by Insta360 and third parties. Its first, flagship product is now the world’s first drone equipped with 8K 360-degree capture as it aims to be an all-in-one dron...
04/12/2025
“Are You Not Entertained?” — The Question That Turned Gladiator Into Tragedy
While films like Ridley Scott’s Gladiator recreate glorious civilizations from our past, they also portray some of the most brutal practices of empires. Set during the reign of the Roman Empire, Gladiator follows a former general in his quest for revenge against the corrupt emperor who obliterated his...
04/12/2025
13 Most Common Characters in Horror Movies That Are Here to Stay
Like there’s the hero’s journey, I’ve come to realize that there’s also a horror’s journey. Okay, it’s not really a thing. But typical horror movies go through a couple of ...
04/12/2025
9 Films That Made Their Settings As Iconic As the Characters
In cinema, the setting refers to the physical location, time period, era, historical event, or cultural backdrop against which the main events of the story unfold. In a way, the setting serves as a container for the story, holding all its aspect...
04/12/2025
11 Movies Where the Villain is the Main Character
History is famously written by winners. And, since it’s in our innate nature to root for the good guys, it’s no wonder that most of our stories are straightforward moral tales of the victory of the good over evil.But what if we flip...
04/12/2025
7 Incredible Plot Conveniences In Movies
Every story hits its speed bumps. But some speed bumps just magically disappear.We all recall a moment in a film, probably one we love, when the story suddenly tilts in a character’s favor. Something about the timing or the manner in which it happens feels suspicious or too perfectly timed. This is what’s known as a plot ...
04/12/2025
No CGI: 10 Movie Explosions That Were 100% Real
There’s nothing more thrilling than watching a big ol’ explosion in an action flick. (Just ask Michael Bay!) The buildup of all those car chases, gun fights, and narrow escapes has to culminate in something spectacular enough to give the ...
04/12/2025
Smarter, Safer, and Better Filmmaking in the Age of AI
This post was written by Hannah Elsakr and originally appeared on the Adobe blog on September 30, 2025.Back then, tools like Photoshop prompted skepticism: People were concerned that the new applications ...
03/12/2025
How to Shoot a High-Concept Action Film on a Limited Budget
Shooting a high-concept action movie without studio-sized money might sound impossible—but for Lost Horizon director Patrick Garcia (Hell Trip, Last Sacrament), constraints became the engine of creativity. Fac...
03/12/2025
Learn How to Remotely Control Broadcast Setups With the Servo Link
If you’ve ever been curious about a workflow or a new tool, the honest-to-god best way to learn these days is usually to just go to YouTube and search for an answer. Yes, some of us are more text-based minded, but for the majority of the film and video population, I’m willing to bet visuals and hands-on would be easier.If you’ve ever b...
03/12/2025
Netflix Takes 'Stranger Things' Finale to Theaters for New Year's Eve Event
Netflix is bringing the Stranger Things series finale to movie theaters. Time to nerd out with fellow fans!The two-hour and five-minute finale will screen in over 500 theaters across the U.S. and Canada starting Dec...
03/12/2025
Paul Dano’s 10 Must-See Performances
Paul Dano is one of the best actors working today. It feels like he's a chameleon who can embody a spooky villain, a heartfelt hero, and everything in between.Today, I wanted to go over ten movies that I think he elevates. His presence provides the thematic core more often than not, and I honestly wanted to go over these movies because they're al...
03/12/2025
Struggling to Stay Connected On Set? This New Intercom System Could Do The Trick
If you’ve ever played (or followed) any sports as a kid or an adult, you’ve probably heard the numerous versions of lessons that come down to the basic adage that “communication is key.” True for sports, true for production crews. It’s kind of the secret to everything.To help keep both large and small crews on the same page, having a clear ...
03/12/2025
Can 'Ready or Not 2' Recapture the Original's Dark Fun?
The trailer for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come just arrived. Lead actor Samara Weaving is back in survival mode.Grace (Weaving) thought she escaped the Le Domas family's blood-soaked game, but we learn that was just the beginning. The seq...
03/12/2025
Are Nikon and RED Preparing to Launch a Secret Set of Imaging Recipes?
While these rumors can sometimes spawn online and take on a life of their own, it appears that online sleuths have figured out when and what Nikon is about to reveal, as soon as next week. Since Nikon acquired RED Digital Cinema in what was perhaps the most important non-AI story of the year last year, the fusion of these two brands ...
03/12/2025
It Really Sucks That Tarantino Was A Dick to Paul Dano
Yesterday, we revealed Quentin Tarantino's top movies of the 21st century. It was supposed to be a fun list that we could all debate and relish. But instead, the entire list was overshadowed by what an abject ...
03/12/2025
Cinema 4D and Redshift Get Major 3D Motion Design Boosts in Latest Maxon One Release
For those interested in leveling up their motion graphics with new tools and workflow optimizations, then this should be intriguing news for you—especially if you haven’t been using the latest tools provided by Maxon.A new December Maxon One release is here, which offers some upgrades for one of the popular 3D software suites available. These ne...
03/12/2025
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Trailer Breakdown: Every Scary Reveal and Game Reference You Missed
The Five Nights at Freddy's 2 hits theaters on December 5th, 2025, and the new trailer has given us a terrifying glimpse into the next chapter of the animatronic horror saga.If you’ve been analyzing every frame of the footage like a true theorist, here is a breakdown of what makes this sequel so exci...
03/12/2025
‘Protective Lie’ in Movies: When Filmmakers Hide The Truth In Plain Sight
Imagine a cinematic world intricately built to save you from a shocking truth. Then, the world peels away, layer by layer, and the revelation changes everything.It's not a dream sequence. It’s a brilliantly engineered lie that we all bought into, for the sake of a character. It’s not a mere...
03/12/2025
‘Spider-Man’: Green Goblin’s Coldest Line Reveals the Truth About Heroes
Aside from all the swoon-worthy qualities and capabilities, we humans also possess some traits that make us more conflicted and complex beings. For example, we may be social animals, but that doesn’t save us from feeling envy when someone rises above us. It’s the classic “if not me, not you too” sentiment. It’s an ugly se...
03/12/2025
8 Guillermo del Toro Creatures With More Soul Than Humans
Creatures and monsters are the essential staple of Guillermo del Toro's movies. We can’t imagine his movies without them. And for a good reason. Every time he presents us with one of them, he is not giving us just a spectacle (and they are all magnificent spectacles), b...
03/12/2025
Looking Back at “The Bumpy Night” in ‘All About Eve’
Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s All About Eve not only features strong iconic female leads, but they’re also some of the most complex and realistic women you’ll know. So, when Bette Davis’ Margo Channing speaks, you’ve got to listen to her. Her words might be sharp on your ears—maybe because she speaks the truth that could b...
03/12/2025
9 Romantic Comedy Tropes That Never Get Old
I watch rom-coms for their clichés. It is one genre that has proudly withstood the test of time, through evolving audience tastes, changing social norms, and intellectual progress, riding on its established tropes without ever caring...
03/12/2025
The Greatest Christmas Movie Franchises of All Time
Surprisingly, despite the success of many holiday films, few ever expand into full franchises or get sequels.This is likely because the formula of many holiday films (a character who has soured on Christmas undergoes some obstacle that forces them to transform into a being of holiday cheer and love) doesn't lend itself to multiple films. You wouldn...
03/12/2025
10 Best Christmas Movies For Adults
Christmas is a season where everyone gathers and likes to be around one another, but if you've seen enough animated Frosty and Santa fare, sometimes you just need a little more mature storytelling.That's why I wanted to make a top 10 Christmas movies for adults, stuff that you can watch after everyone goes to bed. Stuff that mayb...
03/12/2025
This Sony Standard Zoom Lens Could Be a Nice, Lightweight Companion for the New a7 V
Set to be available as a kit lens option for the new Sony a7 V mirrorless camera, this FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II lens is honestly a solid option to consider, mostly in part to its lightweight and low add-on price.Available to tag on to your order of the a...
02/12/2025
The 'Mad Men' 4K Transfer on HBO Has Been an Absolute Disaster
When HBO announced it would be getting a 4K transfer of Mad Men, we were incredibly excited for a rewatch, but just hours after its launch, social media was ablaze as the many issues and embarrassing problems of the transfer were laid bare.Fans expected a presentation as crisp and tailored as a grey flannel suit. Instead, what we got was a slop...
02/12/2025
Wait! Here’s Why You Actually SHOULDN’T Download The Latest Sony a7 IV Firmware Update
Wait, wait! Actually, don’t download that latest firmware update for the Sony a7 IV mirrorless camera, which we just told you about yesterday.In a reported reminder of the fickle nature of such firmware updates and why it’s usually good pract...
02/12/2025
'Stranger Things' Has a Plan to Help Movie Theaters Out
For years, the "TV vs. Cinema" debate has raged on, with streaming giants like Netflix often drawing a hard line in the sand about not wanting their stuff to help save theatrical exhibition.But there is no better communal experience than watching something big in the theater with your friends, and even with...
02/12/2025
Quentin Tarantino's Top 10 Films of the 21st Century
If there is one thing aspiring filmmakers can learn from Quentin Tarantino, it’s that you should never apologize for what you love. Whether he’s singing the praises of 70s exploitation flicks or high-art foreign cinema, Tarantino’s taste is famously distinct.Now, appearing on
02/12/2025
We Finally Get a Trailer for This "Weird, Weird" David Lowery Film
If there's a new David Lowery project coming up, you can bet we're sat for it. And this is one we've been waiting for a long time. His newest project with A24 is the highly anticipated Mother Mary, starring Anne Hathaway, Michaela ...
02/12/2025
The Sony a7 V Brings 7K Oversampled 4K Video and AI Powers to Your Hybrid Shoots
A new Sony camera is here, and for that we’re always thankful. Sony has rolled out the fifth-generation of its popular Alpha 7 Full-Frame mirrorless camera lineup as the a7 V (ILCE-7M5) is billing itself as a “Goldilocks” camera that’s not afraid to punch above its weight class.Designed to be a hybrid mirrorless camera with strong photo performance...
02/12/2025
Cinema’s 9 Most Extreme Method Acting Performances
While some people consider method acting extra, I think it can be a great way to step into a character's shoes. Life is all about experiences, yet one life is too short to have them all (that’s why we like movies, you know). Imagining what it is like fo...
02/12/2025
What Does the Woman in Red Mean in ‘The Matrix’?
In a movie like The Matrix, that’s filled with only blacks and whites in any direction you look, including costumes, the woman in red stands out despite her extremely limited screen time. But, it's not only the 'red' color that distinguishes her from...
02/12/2025
How Substance 3D Powered the Art of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
This post was written by Pierre Bosset and originally appeared on the Adobe blog on October 16, 2025.Behind this striking visual identity is a small studio,
02/12/2025
James Cameron Calls Gen AI 'Horrifying' and Says Human Art is 'Sacred'
I am not a technological expert, but when there are huge advancements in anything tech in Hollywood, I turn to James Cameron. The guy is both an engineer and a filmmaker, and he has a knack for breaking down all these advancements and what they mean for filmmakers. And it doesn't make me feel good that he's so worried ab...
02/12/2025
What is The First Christmas Movie Ever Made?
The Christmas movie genre has become a juggernaut for streamers and theatricals alike. These kinds of movies bring in the big bucks and have a massive audience.<...
02/12/2025
Top 10 Non-Christmas Christmas Movies
Ho, ho, ho! Ready for some holiday cinema, but you're not quite in the mood for those Christmas classics that are all about cheer and goodwill toward all? Well, we've got a list for you, then.We all know that Shane Black writes Christmas into all his films. ...
01/12/2025
Should ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Have Been a TV Series? Jodie Foster Thinks So
Jodie Foster has spent her entire life in and around Hollywood. She acts, directs, produces, and is just a wealth of information about the business.While accepting a tribute award at the Marrakech Film Festival this week, Jodie Foster offered a candid critique of Martin Scorsese’s 2023 epic Ki...
01/12/2025
Background Rendering is Coming to DaVinci Resolve for iPad
Along with rolling out a major new update for DaVinci Resolve and DaVinci Resolve Studio, Blackmagic Design has also added many new format-specific updates for DaVinci Resolve for iPad with this latest 20.3 update.For those who are currently (or open to) using DaVinci Resolve on their iPads for quicker, easier, and more mob...
01/12/2025
Director Joseph Kahn Thinks Hollywood Needs Real Capitalism
Joseph Kahn has always been a firebrand in Hollywood. He burst onto the scene with some epic Taylor Swift music videos and visually fun films like Torque, Detention, and his recent movie Ick. I think he's one of the best follows on Twitter because Kahn has never been one to shy away from a hot ...
01/12/2025
Improved Video and Autofocus Controls Are Here for Your Sony a7 IV and a7R V Cameras
Who doesn't love a good firmware update to kick-start their week? It’s like getting a new camera without, you know, all the hassle of paying money, going to a store, and setting everything up. Yes, these firmware updates are often just bug fixes and minor improvements. But these new updates for two of Sony’s most popular mirrorless cameras a...
01/12/2025
DaVinci Resolve Adding Support for 32K Resolution on Apple M5 Macs
If you’re someone looking to streamline your workflow with your new Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K 65 camera, and you’d like to make the most of your high-end video, then this update for DaVinci Resolve is for you.DaVinci Resolve update 20.3 is adding support for 32K resolution on Apple M5 Macs for working with the aforementioned URSA C...
01/12/2025
The DJI Mic Mini is Over 50% Off and is One of Our Favorite Cyber Monday Tech Deals
While we’d highly encourage you to check out our Cyber Monday cinematography gear roundup (or our best Cyber Monday filmmaker deals one too
01/12/2025
Did You Know: The DeLorean in ‘Back to the Future’ Was Almost a Refrigerator
Rather, Robert Zemeckis had envisioned Marty’s time travel to happen in a refrigerator!In this article, let’s unveil what led to replacing the refrigerator with the DeLorean as the time machine in Back to the Future.The makers were quick to realize that if Back to the Future featured a refrigerator as a time machine, kids would try to imitate Marty and recreate the scene at home, which could lead to more accidents.
29/11/2025
How One Line From 'The Mandalorian' Became a Pop-Culture Creed
What “This Is The Way” Actually Means“This is the way” was first introduced in The Mandalorian Season 1, initially only as a simple greeting.In The Mandalorian, these four words are sworn by.A warrior code akin to a religious seal.
29/11/2025
Did You Know: 'The 'Dark Knight Rises' is Secretly Based on a Dickens Classic?
The smartest thing you can do as a writer is reach out for creative help as you’re writing your script. I am not talking about keeping an assistant or hiring a script agent to give you feedback. I am talking about taking intentional inspiration. Once you have your basic concept in place, there’s no rule anywhere that says that...
29/11/2025
Fall From Grace: 3 Most Brutal Hero Downfalls in Movie History
They grew too powerful for their own good.What is the “Fall From Grace” Trope?Classic Films That Mastered The FallLet’s take a close look at three classic films that, to this day, are the finest examples of the fall from grace trope.
29/11/2025
Scoring the Subtext: Composer Grant Fonda on the Melodies Behind '31 Candles'
For composer Grant Fonda, music is an act of translation—turning the invisible subtext of a script into a tangible, emotional landscape.Whether he is weaving Jewish musical idioms into the magical realism of 31 Candles or navigating the synthetic-meets-organic duality of Broken Mary, Fonda approaches every project with the mindset of a musicologist and the heart of a storyteller.NFS: How do you think about the soundtrack’s life beyond the film?
28/11/2025
Quentin Tarantino's 20 Best Films of the 21st Century (11-20)
The filmmaker recently appeared on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast to drop his personal list of the best films of the 21st century.As always with QT, the list is a masterclass in genre appreciation, unpretentious film criticism, and a reminder that filmmaking rules are meant to be broken.Tarantino's Best Films of the 21st Century
28/11/2025
From DSLR to Smartphone: Pro Audio Solutions Are Available Anywhere With Sennheiser
Designed to deliver focused audio and built-in versatility for social videos, vlogging, and on-the-go interviews, this compact shotgun mic features a highly directional cardioid capsule that isolates your voice from background noise.Overall, ideal for creators looking for a great mobile solution, the MKE 400 Mobile Kit provides the proper set of tools to elevate your content.The HD 280 Pro boasts extremely robust construction, along with sound quality, a modular design, and aggressive noise isolation necessary in the field.
28/11/2025
No Film School's Best Black Friday Deals for Filmmakers in 2025
Now that all of that Turkey Day food has been completely digested, it's time to focus our attention on Black Friday deals! This year, our roundup covers everything from post-production tools to gear bag essentials. Be sure to act fast, though, as these deals are here for your Black Friday window only, so be sure...
28/11/2025
'Train Dreams' Ending Explained
Ever since Train Dreams came out, it feels like everyone is talking about it online. It's a brilliant movie that has such deep emotions and such an interesting story that people can't help but pick it apart and discuss all of the meanings of what happens on screen.The movie was directed by Clint Bentley and stars a soul...
28/11/2025
Blackmagic Camera for Android Adds Support for Custom Live Streaming
Everyone’s (possibly) favorite smartphone video recording app has got a pretty awesome new update. The Blackmagic Camera for Android app has its 3.2 update here, and it’s got some added support that should be a big boost for those using their Android smartphones for live streaming.There are also some other new and impro...
28/11/2025
Winona Ryder Says This Note from Martin Scorsese Was "Perfect"
During her recent appearance on Hot Ones, Ryder shared a story about working with Martin Scorsese on The Age of Innocence. The note she received for the scene was simple.The 1993 film, adapted from Edith Wharton's novel, takes place in Gilded Age New York society, where emotions remain unspoken and social restraint rules everything.
28/11/2025
James Cameron's Favorite Film Almost Led Him to Direct 'Wicked'
Cameron recently confirmed on The Town with Matthew Belloni podcast that The Wizard of Oz is his favorite film.Cameron confirmed he met with Universal Pictures about directing the Wicked film adaptation roughly 15 years ago, not long after Avatar became the highest-grossing film of all time. Still, he hasn't ruled out directing a musical someday.
28/11/2025
Here’s Your Hands-On Guide to Setting Up the New Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55
To help, Fujifilm has launched a new video series to help with getting hands-on with this new cinema camera.Setting Up the Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55The Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55
28/11/2025
What Tops Cahiers du Cinéma’s 10 Best Movies of 2025?
It is that time of year again when the film world looks toward France for one of the most prestigious and often contrarian signals of cinematic excellence.Cahiers du Cinéma is the legendary publication that birthed the French New Wave and championed the auteur theory. Every year, they make a top 10 list of what they think are ...
28/11/2025
Quentin Tarantino Really Hates 'The Hunger Games'
If you’ve followed Quentin Tarantino’s career, you know he is an encyclopedia of world cinema and that he has absolutely no filter. That's what makes him such a great podcast guest.In a recent appearance on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast<...
28/11/2025
‘Gladiator’ and the Eternal Weight of Its Greatest Line
Right before the opening battle sequence, General Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe) delivers his battle speech to raise the morale of his soldiers.He promises something deeper and more earnest: meaning to their lives.He inspires them to live well and carry out the right actions, because what they achieve through righteousness will last longer and shine brighter than any victory on a battlefield.
27/11/2025
10 Iconic Quotes from Quentin Tarantino Movies
His signature on his movies is so sharp that he comes off more as a brand than just a regular director.So, let’s follow up this discussion with ten memorable quotes that give Tarantino movies their own brand.10 Iconic Quotes from Tarantino Movies1.
27/11/2025
The Line That Reveals Blanche’s Fantasy and Her Doom
Elia Kazan’s A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) adapts Tennessee Williams’ stage classic to the screen with raw emotional force.At its center is a fading Southern belle, Blanche DuBois (Vivien Leigh), a woman trying to hold on to grace long after the world has stopped offering it to her.The real tragedy of Blanche DuBois is not that she doesn’t have the magic; it’s the fact that she needs it to survive.
27/11/2025
What Is ‘Plot Armor’? (Why Some Movie Characters Refuse To Die)
Well, as we’ve loosely discussed, consider plot armor to be a protective narrative shield around a key movie character.Peter Jackson builds this fantasy world with intricate detail.What are some of your favorite examples of films that used the plot armor device?
27/11/2025
How 'Border Hopper' Used Mixed Media to Turn Immigration into a Video Game
In his latest hybrid film, Border Hopper, Nico Casavecchia tackles the often solemn subject of immigration with a distinctively chaotic, psychedelic lens.Co-written with his wife, Mercedes Arturo, and based on their own lived experiences, the film reimagines the American immigration system not just as a hurdle, but as a high-stakes video game where the rules are constantly changing.We sat down with the filmmaker to discuss how he used mixed media to bridge storytelling gaps, the challenges of shooting in his own home to save budget, and why he believes directors should stop making decks and start making films.
27/11/2025
How 'Young King' Survived Indie Chaos, COVID, and Budget Hurdles to Reach Amazon
In her new feature film Young King, now available on Amazon and Fandango at Home, producer Selena Leoni navigated all of the above to tell the poignant story of a war veteran struggling with undiagnosed PTSD and the systemic barriers to healthcare upon returning home.Leoni joined the project in 2019, steering it through a shifting landscape of COVID-19 safety protocols, budget constraints, and the complex dynamics of location shooting in North Carolina.In this interview, Leoni opens up about the reality of producing a project for the long haul.
27/11/2025
The Art of Editing Fear: Building the World of ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’
That became the bar to hit for every scare: it had to feel earned, not forced.That’s where director and executive producer Andy Muschietti comes in.The “Pickle Dad” scare is a good example of that kind of precision.
27/11/2025
These 11 Films Are Universally Hated… and Weirdly Iconic
Every new movie creates at least some expectations before it releases. When it actually drops, we either love it or hate it anywhere on the scale of 1 to 10, and from there on, it carries that legacy forward. Some movies are too insignificant to form an opinion and dissolve into oblivion. Some movies cross the regular b...
27/11/2025
The Joker Says He Has No Plan — The Movie Proves Otherwise
In the DC universe, Gotham has never been a peaceful city. The crime has always been up, criminals are always on the loose, and the chaos is omnipresent. And yet, everything becomes more sinister, more chaotic when the Joker walks in. When ...
27/11/2025
7 Most Unforgettable Interrogations Ever Put on Film
A good interrogation scene is like a cage fight with words.The atmosphere tenses up, the air grows thick with tension, and the weight of every word, every chosen silence, feels heavy and powerful. The question of what comes next looms large as movie characters battle it out by playing their cards clos...
27/11/2025
The "Double Life" Trope Explained: Characters That Hide Who They Really Are
Imagine a character who just committed a bank robbery, and before entering his house, he puts on a doctor’s coat and a stethoscope, and joins his family at the dining table. Right away, you are invested, aren’t you?I get butterflies in my stomach every time I see a character living two lives on screen...
27/11/2025
Announcing the MAX 2025 Creativity Awards Winners
This post originally appeared on the Adobe blog on November 5, 2025.Join us in congratulating this year’s winners for excellence in their respective fiel...
27/11/2025
The Ultimate Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals for Filmmakers in 2025
If filmmakers know one thing, it's that the tools of our trade are expensive. From cameras and lenses to software and online courses, the things that can help us take our skills to the next level don't come cheap — except during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.If you've been eyeing some upgrades, we've put together a big ol' list of Black Friday and...
26/11/2025
The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for Cinematographers
Finding the perfect gift for a cinematographer can be tricky. And, to be honest, if you’re the cinematographer in question, finding the ideal gift for yourself can be even more difficult. As grown adults, we all mostly just buy the things we want for ourselves.But that’s really no...
26/11/2025
Debating The 10 Best Joel Edgerton Movies
Joel Edgerton is one of the most versatile powerhouses working in Hollywood today. Whether he’s playing the stoic hero or the terrifying villain, he brings heart, depth, and physicality to every role. He's also an amazing director, and if he picks projects that he knows he can end with him and with the audience. If you’re looking to dive into...
26/11/2025
James Cameron Could Be Ready to Walk Away from 'Avatar'
James Cameron could leave Pandora behind, he said.After two decades immersed in the Avatar universe, the legendary director told
26/11/2025
'Rush Hour 4' is Happening—Thanks to Trump, of All People
In a wild turn of events, Paramount has officially committed to distributing Rush Hour 4. According to Semafor, President Donald Trump personally lobbied Paramount owner Lar...
26/11/2025
Todd Field Says 'Eyes Wide Shut' Was Only a "First Cut"
There is perhaps no film director in history more shrouded in myth, conspiracy, and "what ifs" than Stanley Kubrick.The guy has so many legends about him that you'd kind of believe anything said about him because he's just such a staggering figure in film history.Kubrick is so legendary that even his fi...
26/11/2025
Curious About the Nexus G1? Here’s Your Official First Look at Its Cinematic Capabilities
Announced back in the early days of 2024, the Nexus G1 has always seemed to be an outlandishly ambitious project. It’s also quite intriguing and could usher in a new wave of camera redesign options. The real test for this new camera will be how it performs....
26/11/2025
Godox’s Next-Gen Full-Color COB Light is Surprisingly Bright and Remarkably Colorful
For those looking for high-end cinematography support, Godox is rolling out its next-gen full-color COB light to provide ample coverage for those chasing high-quality image creation tools. The new Godox KNOWLED MG4KR promises to be quite bright and very colorful as the full RGB version of the company’s popular bi-color MG4K.This new Godox KNO...
26/11/2025
Hot Damn: B&H Is Offering an Insane $6,000 Discount on This Popular Canon Cinema Camera
To be honest, this might be one of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekends of all time. It’s certainly in the running. Top 10, at least once you factor in all of the outside motivators like inflation and tariffs. Yet, despite all of the great savings opportunities on B&H and other sites, this deal might be the most impressive one that we...
26/11/2025
Cosmic Irony: The Dark Fate Trope Behind So Many Iconic Films
Fate plays cunning games, even in movies. Every good story, in one way or another, consists of a character’s goal and their obstacle. A character strives for something, and something gets in their way. Sometimes, that something feels like the ...
26/11/2025
Did You Know? This Oscar-Winner Has Almost Zero Music
Silence can be unsettling because it gives our minds too much room. That’s why, in thrillers, that pressing void becomes the tension. No Country for Old Men (2007), a pioneering film in many ways, however, uses silence differently: to cut sha...
26/11/2025
The Most Misunderstood Line in ‘The Great Gatsby’
This F. Scott Fitzgerald classic famously details the story of a desire that burns so bright that it sets ablaze the person bearing it. This person, Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), lives in the world of beauty, noise, and vast dreams, and despite his desire burning him down, he refuses to let it slip off him.In this
26/11/2025
10 Things Directors Wish They Never Did in Their Own Movies
Filmmaking, as we, the outsiders, know it, is all luster and shine — the Oscars, the red carpet, fawning fans. But once we infiltrate that shining shell, it is mostly endless rewrites, droning shoots, constant anxiety, panic, cre...
26/11/2025
5 Cinematography Lessons From Legendary 'Eyes Wide Shut' DP Larry Smith
Few films in cinema history are shrouded in as much mystique as Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut. From the Guinness World Record-breaking 400-day shoot to the controversies surrounding its rating and its final edit, the film is a masterclass in obsession and atmosphere.I love this movie so much, which is why I...
26/11/2025
Quentin Tarantino Loves 'Fist of Fury II' for One Specific Screenwriting Reason
We all know Quentin Tarantino is a walking encyclopedia of cinema, so whether he's dissecting the French New Wave or singing the praises of
25/11/2025
The Most Awkward Dinner Scenes in Movie History
With the holiday season coming up, you might be dreading the time you'll spend sitting around with family members who make things weird with talk of politics or their private lives. We've covered dysfunctional family scenes already, but what about those times ...
25/11/2025
Scarlett Johansson’s 10 Most Intense Performances
Right now, Scarlett Johansson is probably the biggest actress on the planet. People come for the crown every year, but she continues to make huge movies that are box office hits, and even directs award-worthy movies, which shows she's multitalented.But what are her most intense roles? The ones that stick with us a...
25/11/2025
James Cameron Rallies Against Netflix's Oscar Chances
It would be hard to find a superlative that didn't apply to James Cameron. The guy is talented, funny, interesting, innovative, and downright important to Hollywood and where we're going as an industry. He's seen this town change through four decades of hard work, and he's made masterpiece movies in all of the...
25/11/2025
Blackmagic’s Latest Update Delivers Pro-Level 10-Bit YUVA Keying for DeckLink 8K Pro
It’s almost Black Friday and Cyber Monday (stay tuned for more deals worth checking out in the film and video space), but what the kids are all really excited about are the latest updates to Blackmagic Desktop Video. Because who doesn’t love capture and playback cards?All kidding aside, this update for Blackmagic Desktop Vi...
25/11/2025
Thinking About a Pro Camera Upgrade? The PYXIS 6K Is Now 30% Off
It’s the season of savings, baby! For an industry that has certainly felt the effect of tariffs and trade wars, seeing prices decrease for once is a nice reminder that things do (occasionally) go down, not just up. If you’ve been patiently sitting on the fence because of these price increases, now might be a good time to jump in and grab ...
25/11/2025
New LUMIX S Firmware Delivers Dramatically Better Heat Control
Sadly, despite (or perhaps because of) all of the latest advancements in camera technology, overheating is still an issue from time to time. To be fair, it is still quite rare compared to the early days of DSLRs and the myriad of tricks out there to overcrank your cameras to get the highest recording specs possible.But overheatin...
25/11/2025
Prophecy Twist Trope Explained: When the “Truth” Was a Total Fake-Out
For centuries, across multiple cultures and different mediums of storytelling, prophecies have been considered as sacred, unbreakable truths. I mean, that’s the idea anyway, isn’t it?When an audience buys into a movie or TV show’s prophecy, it views the entire story through the lens of that prophecy. It acts like a binding force and a s...
25/11/2025
9 Greatest Train Action Scenes in Film History
Trains are cool, but what if you could explode things on it, or inside of it? That’d be even cooler. From freight trains to monorails, cinema has had a history of producing some of the most phenomenal train action scenes. So much so, it should be called a tradition at this point. Whether it’s a hand-to-hand combat,
25/11/2025
8 Most Shocking Movie Betrayals That Are Sure to Trigger Your Trust Issues
Betrayals hurt, but look at us cinephiles and bookworms who constantly agree to subject ourselves to the same feeling, multiple times (as if being betrayed by people from our real lives isn’t enough). Betrayals are such strong dramatic beats in movies because they mirror real life, connecting the characters...
25/11/2025
The 10 Best Dysfunctional Family Scenes Ever Filmed
As we head into the holiday season, you're likely to spend a lot of time with your family. That can be stressful! But it can also be a great inspiration for your next screenplay or movie. I actually love an ensemble movie where a bunch of characters play a family. There's always high stakes and lots going on. But what movies have those scenes w...
25/11/2025
Is a $71 Billion Paramount-WBD Merger Happening with Saudi Backing? Here’s What Filmmakers Need to Know
What happens when a foreign country with a lot of rules and laws comes in and buys a movie studio? How will that affect what they buy, what they own, and the entire future of Hollywood? I truly have no idea - that would be unprecedented. But we might be on the brink of finding out. According to a
19/11/2025
Scared of Working in 3D? This AI Camera Tracking Tool Might Change Your Mind
Designed to deliver precise camera solves and dimensionally accurate point clouds in a fraction of the time it takes with traditional methods, SLAPSHOT is a new AI-powered VFX toolkit from Hotspring that has just officially launched.The company is positioning this AI camera tracking tool to be an easy solution for those who might not w...
19/11/2025
Get Over $100 in Holiday Savings on These DJI Avata 2 FPV Drone Bundles
Launched back in 2024 (which seems like a hell of a long time ago now), DJI leveled up its FPV experience with the Avata 2, Goggles 3, and RC Motion 3, which all combine to be a pretty holistic option for those looking for first-person drone operations.If you’ve ever been...
19/11/2025
7 Movies That Secretly Recreated Real Events Without You Noticing
Cinema often holds a mirror to reality, weaving truths of the past and present into stories that captivate, entertain, and move audiences.On a story level, a film can mean one thing, but often, underneath that, there are layers of inspiration from real-life stories. As audiences, we are moved b...
19/11/2025
What Is an Open Ending? (And Why Some Films Refuse to Give You Answers)
Open endings suck… said no one ever. Okay, a few maybe. I’m not friends with them anymore.Open endings may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but they can be a fun and visceral way to end your story. The likes of Christopher Nolan, Charlie Kaufman, and Denis Villeneuve will agree with this hot take. ...
19/11/2025
The Child, the Legend, and the Line That Broke Baseball’s Heart
Baseball has always been a central part of American culture. In the early 20th century, it was more than that; it was a belief system. People, especially kids, didn’t see baseball players as just athletes. They saw them as living embodiments of their dreams. And “Shoeless Joe” Jackson was one of their brightest dreams.That’s why the 1919 World...
19/11/2025
9 Movie Moments That Secretly Hinted at the Ending
When we treasure hunt, we follow a trail of clues. Good storytelling is very much like that. It’s scattered with visual cues and pieces of information that lead us to the big finale, or at least ...
19/11/2025
How Composer Ceiri Torjussen Built the Textural, Synth-Driven Soundscape of 'Delhi Crime' Season 3
For composer Ceiri Torjussen, returning to Netflix’s Delhi Crime meant revisiting a sonic world he had already shaped in Season 2—while reinventing it for a darker, more emotionally charged season. Season 3’s n...
19/11/2025
Disney’s Live-Action 'Moana' Remake: Art or Just Another Cash Grab?
Disney has been on this trend for the last twenty years, where they take one of their animated movies and then remake it into live action.We've seen it happen with The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Snow White. And now they're doing it with
18/11/2025
Why Martin Scorsese Stuck This Creepy Insert Shot Into 'The Aviator'
One of my favorite Martin Scorsese movies is The Aviator. Honestly, it hovers in my top three, and I love how unabashed it is, embracing both the time period and the psychosis that took over the man.The reason I like it so much is that I am always learning new things about the movie or noticing new details.In fact, just today, I was s...
18/11/2025
How to Strengthen a Scene with Dramatic Irony
I don't know if there's any type of tension that's more fun for an audience than dramatic irony. Dramatic irony occurs when your audience knows something that some or all of the characters in a film or TV show do not. The technique works because it invites the audien...
18/11/2025
The Genius 'Pluribus' Marketing Gimmick That You Can't Help But Love
Are you watching Vince Gilligan's Pluribus on Apple? It's such a unique and original show about a woman who is one of the last survivors of a virus on earth that's created an alien hive mind with the rest of the planet.Yes, I know that sounds insane, but you just have to watch it to unders...
18/11/2025
Check Out the Magical First-Look Photos for the 'Zelda' Adaptation
Nintendo's live-action The Legend of Zelda film has officially begun production, and the company recently released first-look images giving fans their first glimpse of Hyrule coming to life.The photos, shared via Nintendo's X account, show Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda and...
18/11/2025
Are These Cute Lil’ Cookie-Sized LED Mini Lights the Perfect Stocking Stuffer?
Ok, these lil’ guys are kind of cute. More of a gimmick than an actual lighting solution for most video pros, these NANLITE cookie and cookie-s LED mini lights are novelty lights that might be decent options for travel videographers or smaller content creators looking for easy, affordable, and very tiny lighting options.Only about...
18/11/2025
This Powerful Pro-Zoom Can Bring Out The Best in Your iPhone Camera
While we’ve been over the debates regarding whether iPhones (or smartphones in general) are serious options for serious filmmakers and videographers or not many times in the past, the industry doesn’t seem to have made up its mind.Filmmakers and other creative content creators are going to use iPhones to shoot creat...
18/11/2025
DJI Launches Its First Variable Aperture Action Camera (And Here's Why That Matters)
DJI’s newest action camera is here and it’s another new affordable option that might shake up the action cam industry even further. The DJI Osmo Action 6 is an all-in-one action camera that excels in video capture as it offers solid video footage in up to 4K/120p resolution.Powered by a new 1/1.1” square sensor, the Osmo Action 6 will also ...
18/11/2025
False Protagonists Explained: When the “Lead” Isn’t the Lead at All
That’s the magic of the false protagonist, a storytelling trick that flips the script and keeps us hooked. Think of false protagonists as a plot twist, through a character, that rewires your understanding of the movie or a TV show.5 Top Films And TV Series That Crushed The False Protagonist TwistLet's jump into a few unforgettable examples in film and TV that mastered the use of false protagonists.
18/11/2025
The Snowflake Method Explained: A Step-by-Step Approach to Outlining Your Story
“I’ll start tomorrow”, — I’ve said this to myself repeatedly — not ashamed to admit that.Writing a novel isn’t easy. Especially writing a good one. It takes a lot of planning, head-scratching, and time. Some writers trust their instincts. They dive straight into their story and begin their
18/11/2025
The Truth Hiding Behind Tony Montana’s Most Paranoid Line
In a nutshell, subtlety is something that neither Scarface nor Tony Montana is known for.Tony, Scarface, doesn’t seem like himself.He sees his “ability” to read people’s eyes as an edge in his world that is based on manipulation and betrayal.
18/11/2025
9 Times 3D Cinema Was Actually Worth It
And yet, every once in a while, a movie comes along that doesn’t use 3D technology merely as a stunt but as a bona fide tool of narrative extension.Cave of Forgotten Dreams proves that the use of 3D is not limited to grand spectacles of feature films, but it can be meaningfully used to narrate stories rooted in reality.8. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)Directed by: George Miller In Mad Max: Fury Road, the protagonist, Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy), escapes tyrannical Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne) and joins Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron).
18/11/2025
Harvey Dent’s Warning in ‘The Dark Knight’: The Birth of the Villainous Hero
We got one such line from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight (2008).The line highlights the fragile and transient nature of heroism.Harvey Dent accepts the acuity of this argument and says the line in the context.
18/11/2025
What Michael Really Meant When He Said “It’s Strictly Business” in 'The Godfather'
Francis Ford Coppola's film follows antiheroes through ruthless business dealings and gang wars without sugarcoating the violence and death.But a few layers under the brutal mafia discipline, The Godfather explores intimate emotions of love, a sense of duty, and self-discovery with irony and metaphors. When Michael Corleone says, "It's not personal, Sonny.
18/11/2025
How Director Pedro Herrera Murcia Rewrites the International Rules of Indie Filmmaking
Well, her newsletter and those ideas led me to speak with filmmaker Pedro Herrera Murcia, someone who is doing all that with international film.Pedro is a Guatemalan producer, director, and cultural strategist whose career feels like a masterclass in global creative hustle.The film was a co-production between the USA, Mexico, and Guatemala.
18/11/2025
The Time Tom Hanks Passed on 'Jerry Maguire'—and How Tom Cruise Saved the Day
This is precisely what happened to Cameron Crowe with his 1996 classic, Jerry Maguire.Tom Cruise Steps UpWhile Hanks passed, Crowe had Tom Cruise in his mind as a backup option.The lesson here is to be flexible as a filmmaker and to always have a contingency plan.
18/11/2025
What Ripley From 'Alien' Can Teach You About Writing Iconic Characters
One of the greatest movie characters of all time is Sigourney Weaver's Ripley. She's the survivor of many an alien attack across several decades in one of the most beloved science fiction franchises of all time. Now, I could wax on about how much I love these movies all day, but I wanted to actually focu...
18/11/2025
Why History Nerds Are Mad at Nolan’s The Odyssey—And Why It’s Fine)
It was shot entirely on IMAX, sold out opening tickets in just a few minutes, and now...has hit that level of virality on social media as a bunch of nerds get upset at the anachronisms they saw in image sneak previews and a teaser trailer.Christopher Nolan is presenting you with his vision.
17/11/2025
The Secret Tricks Behind 'Bugonia's' Stunning Look, Straight from DP Robbie Ryan
With Bugonia, Ryan and Lanthimos pushed into new territory, shooting the entire film on VistaVision format, mostly using the Wilcam W11 camera.Robbie Ryan: So, we ironically shot a reanimation Frankenstein scene with a Frankenstein camera, and the results were amazing.
17/11/2025
Honorary Oscars Explained: Why Hollywood’s Biggest Icons Receive Them
A Different Kind of Oscar The Academy Honorary Award recognizes motion picture achievements that aren't covered by existing Academy Awards, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Unlike the competitive Oscars, which are voted on by the Academy's full membership, Honorary Oscars are decided by the Board of Governors.James Stewart, Federico Fellini, and Sidney Poitier all received Honorary Oscars after winning competitive awards decades earlier.
17/11/2025
Insights Into the Design of the Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55 and How it Came to Be
To give some insights into the design and development of the GFX ETERNA 55, Fujifilm is rolling out a series of development stories that explore how and why the camera was developed.The latest episode is about product design, and it’s quite fascinating.Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55 Product Design
17/11/2025
How Christopher Nolan Filmed 'The Odyssey' On Those Loud-Ass IMAX Cameras
And while we’re excited about the film for many reasons, the fact that it is set to be the first feature film shot entirely in the large-scale IMAX format is truly mind-blowing.However, no film has attempted to shoot the entirety of its sequences in the IMAX format until Nolan's The Odyssey.To pull this off, let’s preview some behind-the-scenes tidbits that are set to drop here soon in an upcoming edition of Empire Magazine, which shares insights from Nolan and Hoytema.
17/11/2025
Go About a Half Stop Brighter Than Traditional Polarizers With This New Arctic CP Filter
Released as a part of the company’s Benjamin Hardman series, a photographer known for shooting in harsh, low-light environments of the Arctic, this new polarizer offers bright support.The PolarPro Arctic CP Filter features a unique 45% light transmission, which promises to offer about a half stop brighter than traditional polarizers.The new slim frame design is also compatible with lens hoods, ensuring seamless use with your full setup.
17/11/2025
This New Voigtlander Apochromatic Lens is a High-Performing, Wide-Angle Prime With Elite Possibilities
The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 28mm f/2 Aspherical Lens is the latest in the company’s series of optically refined, apochromatic lenses, which should help shooters get some of the best color capture possible with their cameras.The apochromatic design makes the on-axis chromatic aberration of RGB light wavelengths constituting the three primary colors of light as close to zero as possible.The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 28mm f/2 Aspherical Lens is available to preorder, with units expected to start shipping here soon.
17/11/2025
Pope Leo Blesses Cinema: But We May Need An Exorcism
In a truly historic meeting this past Saturday, the worlds of faith and film converged as Pope Leo XIV welcomed a galaxy of Hollywood's brightest stars to the Vatican.Pope Leo XIV didn't just celebrate their craft; he issued a challenge to the A-list crowd: use the power of the moving image to reflect humanity's deepest truths.The Future of Hollywood I actually think the Pope outlined a lot of ways Hollywood can return to being a cultural force if it heeds his message.
17/11/2025
You’re Picture Locked. Now What? (Plus Dir. Ruben Fleischer!)
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins and Ryan Koo dig into the often‑murky world of film release strategy and distribution from multiple angles—and then sit down with acclaimed filmmaker Ruben Fleischer to trace his path from indie start to big‑budget studio productions.In this episode, we discuss:GG’s journey with her micro‑budget feature I Really Love My Husband: festival strategy, light theatrical run, and streaming rolloutThe importance of marketing and audience‑building even for indie films (“the extra 50% of effort after picture‑lock”)Festival submission strategy: premium “buyer’s festivals” vs regional festivals, world‑premiere constraints, and timing decisionsTools and tactics: creating trailer/sizzle assets, leveraging sales & festival reps, doing the reference‑check on distributorsReal‑world rejection: extracting learning from “pass” notes and small deals, how to choose between flashy name vs partner who will work for youThe one‑to‑one interview with Ruben Fleischer: his early career, moving from shorts/commmercials to features, how he handles large‑scale shoots, visualising scenes, leading big crews, and navigating reshootsRuben’s key pieces of advice for emerging filmmakers: making things now, learning by doing, honing your craft by continuing to createA bonus deep‑dive into how even locked‑picture films still require a lot of narrative strategy, deliverables, and business savvy in order to land distributionGuests:Ruben FleischerSubscribe to the No Film School Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleGet your question answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected] to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:
15/11/2025
9 Modern Movies That Reimagined Classic Myths
We often notice similarities between mythologies and modern-day cinema.9 Modern Films That Reimagine Classic Mythologies Here are 9 films that brought back classic mythologies in thrilling ways. Patty Jenkins’ film uses Greek mythology on purpose, showing Amazons and gods in a modern setting.
15/11/2025
7 Iconic Movie Characters Who Refuse to Change — And That’s the Point
“I like characters who don’t change, who don’t learn from their mistakes,” said David Fincher in his Time Out interview in 2011 for his movie The Social Network.Jordan Belfort — The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) - YouTube www.youtube.com Jordan (Leonardo DiCaprio) starts his journey as a hungry, cunning stockbroker and ends up as a motivational speaker who teaches others how to sell lies. Captain Jack Sparrow — Pirates of the Caribbean - YouTube www.youtube.com Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) travels across the seas with his ship and crew in search of gold and treasure.
15/11/2025
7 Best Backwoods Movies of All Time
But I’ve seen enough backwoods horror movies to know it’s not all whimsy.We’ve compiled a list of the best backwoods movies that might make you cancel your upcoming camping trip or romantic forest getaway. 7 Best Backwoods Movies of All Time1.
15/11/2025
Emily Blunt as Kitty Oppenheimer: How She Brought Depth to a Limited Role
J. Robert Oppenheimer's wife, Katherine Puening (played by Emily Blunt), is one of the story's strongest female characters.In this article, we're analyzing how Blunt creates a compelling portrayal of Katherine, known as Kitty, despite her limited screen time.She defended her husband at all times, shielding him from adversities as much as she could, Emily Blunt as Kitty OppenheimerBlunt’s portrayal of Kitty is widely praised for its balance between intensity and subtlety.
15/11/2025
How Closing a Door Rewrote Michael’s Fate in ‘The Godfather’
The ending shot of The Godfather (1972) gives us one such visual.Michael: The Cold DevilThe final events leading up to the ultimate door slam are the defining moments in the making of Don Michael.The Prison of PowerBy shutting Kay out of his world, Michael has locked himself in.
15/11/2025
The Real African Language Behind Wakanda — And Why Black Panther Chose It
So, the decision was made to find a voice for Wakanda that carried a deep-rooted history in its belly.After considering many options, isiXhosa was chosen as the basis for the official Wakandan language.Hearing isiXhosa spoken in a major Hollywood blockbuster was an overwhelming moment for the native speakers.
14/11/2025
How the 'Wuthering Heights' Trailers Are Bringing Eroticism Back to the Big Screen
The full-length trailer for her adaptation of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights confirms what the first snippets suggested—this is an aggressively provocative, unapologetically erotic reinterpretation of "the greatest love story of all time."It throws us directly into the obsession that consumes Margot Robbie’s Catherine and Jacob Elordi’s Heathcliff.With an original new track by Charli XCX titled "Chains of Love" soundtracking the madness, this Wuthering Heights is set to make romance dangerous again.
14/11/2025
Unlocking Christopher Nolan's Passion For 'The Odyssey'
And now, just two years after his almost billion-dollar box-office hit Oppenheimer, he’s already plunged headfirst into his next obsession, Homer's The Odyssey. The movie has a reported budget of $250 million and was shot entirely on IMAX 70mm film.The Odyssey sets sail into theaters on July 17, 2026.
14/11/2025
The System Built on 'Profit, Not Care': One Filmmaker Exposes the Crisis Inside America's Nursing Homes
Documentarian Susie Singer Carter faced this question head-on after navigating the painful and frustrating experience of caring for her own mother within a system she describes as "built on profit instead of care."Her new film, No Country for Old People: A Nursing Home Exposé, is not just a collection of stories; it is a meticulously crafted "call to action" aimed at transforming how America treats its most vulnerable population. Susie Singer Carter: Storytelling can reach places that policy papers can’t …
14/11/2025
The Vault is Open: You'll Soon Be Able to Make AI Videos with Disney Characters
Maybe the biggest of these changes is that Disney+ subscribers may soon be able to create and share their own short-form AI videos featuring some of the world's most recognizable and valuable characters from the Disney catalog. In the call, Iger was clear about the goal: a "much more engaged experience" for users.Disney’s move isn't just about fun fan videos; it's a strategic response to the shifting digital landscape.
14/11/2025
OWC Unveils StudioStack, a Stackable Storage Beast for Mac Creators
The new StudioStack from OWC is out, and it’s set to offer up to 64x more storage capacity and up to 6302MB/s speed that should actually rival the latest Mac Studio models themselves.The OWC StudioStack is available for pre-order with a retail price starting as low as $329.Units are expected to start shipping in mid-December.
14/11/2025
Canon Issues Apology as EOS R6 Mark III and New Products Face Shipping Delays
Canon has issued a formal apology for the delays the company is experiencing.The delays are mostly centered around the new Canon EOS R6 Mark III with different kit lenses and the RF 45mm f/1.2 STM lens.We are currently experiencing delays in delivery for the following products due to the large number of orders we have received.
14/11/2025
The Three Types of Conflict Every Scene Needs
There are different types of conflict you can use to deepen a scene's action and make sure what your characters are doing connects with your audience.Screenwriter Pedro Correa breaks down scene conflict into three essential components in a recent Film Courage interview.When you layer external, emotional, and philosophical conflict together, you create scenes that work on multiple levels.
14/11/2025
These Popular Sony a7 Models Are All On Sale and All Heavily Discounted
The Sony Alpha series has proven to be one of the most popular, most powerful, and greatest value lines of mirrorless cameras in the world.For our latest "Deals of the Week" roundup, we've found some great deals to share with you on several different models of the popular Sony a7 camera, including deals on the A7 III, A7 IV, and the a7RV with discounts as high as $900.So, if you're ready for holiday savings, these might be a great way to kick off the season.
14/11/2025
Jeff Cronenweth Returns as DP for 'The Social Reckoning'
Jeff Cronenweth, the cinematographer who helped define the original film's visual identity, is back behind the camera for The Social Reckoning. Their partnership continued through The Social Network, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Gone Girl, with Cronenweth earning two Oscar nominations for his cinematography.Jeremy Strong will play Mark Zuckerberg in the sequel.
14/11/2025
Metafiction Explained: When Movies and Shows Know They’re Movies and Shows
Metafiction is a storytelling technique in which a film or a TV show purposefully draws attention to its fictional nature.Metafiction can transform a movie or a TV show into a playful puzzle in which an audience engages with the work on multiple levels. Let's take a look at some of the coolest uses of metafiction in movies and television.
13/11/2025
What Is Minimalist Writing? How Less Becomes More in Storytelling
The technique in play is called minimalistic writing. Minimalistic writing refers to writing just enough and keeping things straightforward.Trusting the audience to feel what isn’t said is a prerequisite to the style.
13/11/2025
Everyone Quotes “You Complete Me” But Few Understand What It Really Means
Beyond "You had me at hello," another memorable line from the film is "You complete me."Jerry speaks these words to Dorothy in the film's climactic scene.Dorothy Is an Anomaly to Jerry: The Yin to His YangDorothy is introduced in the narrative as a quirky, whimsical single mother with a young son.
13/11/2025
The Social Code of “On Wednesdays We Wear Pink”
Mean Girls (2004) explores one such prestigious circle that gets to dictate the behavioral code of its members: the Plastics.Among their many bizarrely specific rules that are aimed at carving their niche, even superiority, one stands out:“On Wednesdays we wear pink.”The Unwritten Laws of the CafeteriaBefore we plunge into the Plastics’ infamous rule, it would help to know where it originated and how they decided that it would give them an edge in the socio-political world of North Shore High.
13/11/2025
Analyzing ‘The King’s Speech’s' Most Iconic Line as Social Commentary
Tom Hooper's 2010 film The King's Speech centers on King George VI's struggle to overcome a debilitating stammer and claim his voice as monarch. "I have a voice!"In this article, we uncover how the movie’s line, “I have a voice,” is a cry of rebellion from suppressed voices.
13/11/2025
The Tiny Dialogue Change That Made Gandalf’s Line Into One of Cinema’s Greatest Moments
Something similar happens with the scene featuring the standoff between Gandalf and Balrog in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001).In the book, Gandalf’s words, “you cannot pass,” are more indicative of the destiny that is fixed.Forging the LegendThis scene is one of the most memorable ones from the movie.
13/11/2025
The 10 Best Movies of Hollywood's Golden Age
Gone with the Wind is a sprawling historical romance set against the tumultuous backdrop of the American Civil War and Reconstruction era.Judy Garland's performance as Dorothy is iconic, and the messages of courage, heart, and brains are timeless. John Huston's direction is sharp and economical.
13/11/2025
How We Are Reclaiming Development
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, guest host Charles Haine returns to No Film School to speak with Brian Austin and Scott Foster, the creators behind ScriptHop and the newly launched The Gauntlet.They dive into how the traditional process of script discovery has broken down and explore how the Gauntlet offers a transformative path forward—one that empowers writers with meaningful feedback, professional endorsements, and real chances at industry attention.Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:
13/11/2025
Why McConaughey and Caine’s AI Move Just Changed Hollywood
According to Variety, Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine have a new partnership with the voice cloning company named ElevenLabs to clone their voices so audiences have access to them long after they pass.This is a seismic shift that’s redefining what an acting career—and a legacy—looks like in the 21st century.what about the voice actors?
13/11/2025
Chest-Bursting News: 'Alien: Earth' Gets a Second Season
Alongside the Season 2 pickup, Variety reports that series creator Noah Hawley has signed a new multi-year overall deal with FX and Disney Entertainment Television.The deal is valued in the nine-figure range.While Season 1 was shot in Thailand, the second season will be lensed in London.
13/11/2025
Which '80s Medieval Epic Is One of Zack Snyder's Favorite Films?
It's a classic movie that I feel like not enough people have seen.Excalibur Is Underrated When Zack Snyder cited 1981's Excalibur as one of his all-time favorites, I leapt for joy.Will we get a Zack Snyder Knight movie?
13/11/2025
The Secret to ‘Weapons’: Controlling Distance to Control Emotion
The horror film earned a rare A- CinemaScore and finished with over $266 million worldwide on a $38 million budget (via Deadline).The film is a unique take on supernatural horror, told in chapter format from different perspectives and timelines that often overlap.What Filmmakers Can Learn Don't be afraid to play with tone and perspective to create uncertainty.
13/11/2025
Gird Your Loins, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Teaser Has Arrived
The first teaser for The Devil Wears Prada 2 just dropped, giving us our first glimpse of characters we haven't seen in a long time.The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits theaters May 1, 2026. Watch the trailer here.
13/11/2025
Can This New Meike 85mm Lens Bring Affordable High-Def Imaging to Your Full-Frame Cameras?
The Meike 85mm f/1.8 Mark II will be quite affordable at a price point just above $200 and available for a range of full-frame cameras across its Nikon Z, Sony E, and Leica L mount options.The Meike 85mm f/1.8 Mark IIWeighing approximately just 369g yet offering high-definition imaging, accurate and efficient natural focusing, and an excellent minimum focusing distance of 0.65m, this new Meike 85mm f/1.8 Mark II could be a nice and affordable option to consider for your full-frame camera systems.With its wide aperture of f/1.8, the lens should be able to capture some pretty nice photos and videos with smooth background blur and work decently well in dark environments.
13/11/2025
Here’s a Sneaky Way to Get a 12-Month Adobe Creative Cloud Pro Subscription for 50% Off
And boy, will it — with an offer of 50% off a 12-month subscription that will save you nearly $400.And, while the B&H deal is great, it is worth reporting that you can also get a similar deal through Adobe directly as part of their Black Friday sale, which starts on November 13th and goes through the 28th.As mentioned above, if you’re looking for the sneaky option of going through B&H for the 50% off digital download, here’s a full breakdown of what’s included and a link to purchase.
13/11/2025
The New V-RAPTOR XE Has Officially Been Welcomed Into the RED Arsenal
The latest RED TECH episode is out, and it announces that the V-RAPTOR XE is officially part of the RED arsenal.Built on RED’s DSMC3 platform, the V-RAPTOR XE features a powerful, large-format VV sensor packed into a lightweight body that is capable of capturing 8K video in up to 60fps with 17+ stops of dynamic range.The RED V-RAPTOR XE was designed to bring a nice balance between high-end performance and value.
13/11/2025
The DJI Neo 2 Brings 4K/100p Video to the Skies (But Not in the United States)
Set to feature impressive omnidirectional obstacle sensing and advanced gesture controls, the DJI Neo 2 is going to be a hot commodity for those looking for affordable and compact video drone options; however, it sadly will continue the company’s new policy of not releasing in the United States.The Neo 2 will stand out with its compact and lightweight design (weighing just over 150g), its 2-axis mechanical gimbal, and its ability to record 4K video at up to 100fps.The DJI Neo 2 will be able to reach tracking speeds up to 12 m/s and will offer a robust mix of gesture controls to help with the flyability.
13/11/2025
Mood vs. Tone In Film: 4 Key Differences You Should Know
That’s the magic of mood and tone, two powerful cinematic tools that shape how audiences feel and interpret a story.Let’s take the example of Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 masterpiece, The Shining.In Shaun of the Dead (2004), the mood shifts dynamically.
13/11/2025
Story vs. Plot vs. Premise: The Core Differences Every Writer Should Know
Unlike the story or the plot, the premise is the central idea — and in many ways, it’s the heart of your story.PremiseA high-school chemistry teacher, when diagnosed with terminal cancer, partners with his ex-student to cook and sell meth in order to secure his family’s future.A professional thief who can enter people’s dreams to steal their secrets is given a chance to erase his criminal past — if he can successfully plant an idea into someone’s subconscious.
13/11/2025
11 Times Creepy Smiles in Films Made Your Heart Skip a Beat
We have listed 11 such haunting smiles that are even scarier than jump scares.Annabelle the Doll (The Conjuring Universe, 2013) You take one look at Annabelle, and before you can make sense of her blank stare, her macabre smile creeps on you…8. Hannibal Lecter (The Silence of the Lambs, 1991) We learn of Hannibal Lecter’s (Anthony Hopkins) serial killing and cannibalistic tendencies before he even comes on screen.
13/11/2025
The Final Line That Made ‘Fight Club’ Immortal
The final line of David Fincher’s psychological thriller Fight Club (1999), “You met me at a strange time in my life,” is quite like that in a way that it tells everything and yet nothing at the same time.Project MayhemThe weak, repressed, and conformist Narrator has a domineering and anarchist alter ego, Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt).Tyler has orchestrated “Project Mayhem,” which aims to destroy all records of debt held by the credit companies.
13/11/2025
What the Final Dinner Scene Means in ‘A History of Violence’
David Cronenberg’s A History of Violence (2005) ends with a denouement that follows this path perfectly.Instead of ending the violent story expectedly—with despair and redemption—it ends on a gloomy note, but with a flicker of reconciliation.The scene is basically a psychological standoff masquerading as dinner.
13/11/2025
10 Movie Kisses That Were Not in the Script
Having said that, there is one very important thing to be noted: physical intimacy, including a kiss, must always be consensual, regardless of whether it’s scripted or otherwise.It was 100% the product of Bill Murray’s interpretation of his character and the scene.6. Emily Blunt and Tom Cruise (Edge of Tomorrow, 2014) Director Doug Liman and writer Christopher McQuarrie wanted Major William Cage (Tom Cruise) and Sergeant Rita Vrataski (Emily Blunt) to kiss somewhere in the film.
13/11/2025
Why HBO’s ‘V for Vendetta’ Could Be the Next Big Dystopian Hit
Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale received a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes for its first season.The show won eight Primetime Emmy Awards in its first season and became the first streaming series to win Outstanding Drama Series.HBO's V for Vendetta faces similar opportunities.
12/11/2025
'Pluribus' Has a "No AI" Disclaimer — Vince Gilligan Isn't Messing Around
These words appear in the credits to Vince Gilligan's new Apple TV show Pluribus.Gilligan is clearly taking a stance at a time when the film industry's relationship with artificial intelligence has become impossible to ignore. Gilligan hates AI.
12/11/2025
SmallHD is Bringing Its Popular Camera Control Software to Your Canon Cinema Cameras
This Camera Control for Canon option allows filmmakers to adjust critical camera settings directly from their SmallHD monitors—a convenient way to streamline their productions and save valuable time on set.With Camera Control for Canon, users will be able to unlock the following settings, including:Adjust shutter speed, aperture, ISO, ND, codec, and trigger record start/stopUse touch-to-focus functionalityAccess and control the full camera menuCombine Canon Camera Control with other PageOS monitoring tools on customizable pagesCanon Camera Control Cinema CamerasCurious if your favorite Canon cinema camera is set to get these features?Here’s a list of all of the Canon cameras with which the SmallHD Camera Control will work, including:
12/11/2025
Can AI Really Learn Method Acting? Timur Bekmambetov Thinks So
Well, now that is tainted by Stanislavsky AI (named after the Russian acting teacher), a new program from director Timur Bekmambetov that he poured $5 million into and has been developing for years. The general idea that sets this AI apart is that it takes prompts like the ones you'd give actors.You can use this AI to previs the whole movie and show cuts to producers for notes.
12/11/2025
A Distinguished Gentleman: The 10 Best Michael Caine Movies
One of the pillars still standing is Michael Caine.Today, I want to go over what I think are his ten best performances. In this movie, he's perfectly matched against Steve Martin.
12/11/2025
2026 Oscar Predictions: Who Will Win Best Cinematography?
We've already talked about the frontrunners for Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars, but today, I want to go over the titles I think will be in the mix for cinematography.✨ The Auteur's Epic: One Battle After AnotherDP: Michael Bauman & Paul Thomas Anderson (PTA)Why it's a lock: PTA is a visual master, and for this epic (shot on the incredibly high-resolution Beaumont VistaVision camera and 65mm film), he has officially shared the DP credit with his frequent collaborator, Michael Bauman.Director Joseph Kosinski and Miranda are pioneering the use of custom, high-speed camera systems mounted directly onto Formula 1 cars.
12/11/2025
Inside Edgar Wright’s Wild Ride Through Hollywood’s Studio System
With The Running Man, a Paramount production, the experience was different.But The Running Man is a new adaptation of the Stephen King novel (written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman), not a real remake of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger film, because that film was much more loosely based on the novel, which this new one is actually closer to...On His Approach to the StoryWright's goal was to hew closer to the book's immersive, first-person perspective, which he felt was missing from the '80s movie.
12/11/2025
The New ARRI Film Lab Plugin Harnesses the Soul of Analog
ARRI Film Lab is an OpenFX plugin that will support both ARRI and third-party cameras with flexible licenses for Resolve, Baselight, Nuke, and more.The demo showcases the many different creative and technical aspects of the plugin and further explains how different settings influence color grading, film aesthetics, and overall image quality. Interested users can also download test footage and explore the features of ARRI Film Lab here.
12/11/2025
These Are the Pope's Four Favorite Films
Pope Leo will soon honor Hollywood, with stars like Cate Blanchett, Adam Scott, Spike Lee, Viggo Mortensen, Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Monica Bellucci, and Chris Pine traveling to the Vatican for a special celebration.The pope "has expressed his desire to deepen dialogue with the World of Cinema...To mark the occasion, the Vatican released a video where Pope Leo named his four favorite movies.
12/11/2025
DJI’s Flagship Enterprise Matrice 400 Drone Adds Zenmuse L3 LiDAR Support
The latest news from DJI is a new firmware update for the company’s flagship enterprise Matrice 400 drone.This new update is set to add Zenmuse L3 support and some other helpful features.DJI Matrice 400 Firmware UpdateWith the latest firmware update (version 16.00.00.05), the DJI Matrice 400 is set to add support for Zenmuse L3 LiDAR technology, which should bring lots of new functionality to the enterprise drone now and in the future.
12/11/2025
Save Over $100 On This Easy-to-Use Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone Thanks to This Early Holiday Deal
For an early holiday savings deal, the Shure VP83 LensHopper camera-mount shotgun microphone is currently on sale for just $149 on B&H.Featuring long battery life, a 3-stage gain switch, and selectable bass roll-off, this shotgun microphone should be well-suited for mobile journalists, vloggers, and run-and-gun shooters.Also of note, the VP83F's integrated audio recorder will allow for shooters to capture 24-bit / 48 kHz WAV files to a separately available microSDHC card (32GB maximum, Class 6 or higher) while recording the VP83F's output to your camera.
12/11/2025
Are You Sure These Films Are One Of a Kind?
In this article, we have compiled pairs of movies, where two films had exactly the same plot (only we never noticed, really!)Point Break (1991) and The Fast And the Furious (2001) No, wait, there is a difference.Funnily, both films were released in the same year!
12/11/2025
How One Line in ‘Love Story’ Became Both Iconic and Infuriating
A philosophy of love condensed into eight words:“Love means never having to say you’re sorry.”The line was the soul of Love Story (1970), a romance-tragedy based on Erich Segal’s bestselling book.The Birth of an Iconic LineBefore it blazed on screen, Erich Segal birthed it in his bestselling novel, Love Story.
12/11/2025
5 Times the Joker Outshone Batman in Nolan’s Masterpiece
Christian Bale’s performance was a cherry on top;But then came Heath Ledger’s Joker.ConclusionChristian Bale’s Batman is inarguably the steadfast anchor for the Batman trilogy, but The Dark Knight belongs 100% to Heath Ledger’s Joker.
12/11/2025
The $2 William Shatner Mask That Made ‘Halloween’ Legendary
The Michael Myers mask is a story of last-minute improvisation and creativity born out of necessity.Michael Myers is Halloween.The Making of “The Shape”, a.k.a Michael MyersThe choice was made, but it was still Captain Kirk, and he belonged in Star Trek.
12/11/2025
3 Weeks to Score a Movie? Composer Jordan Seigel Breaks Down His Rapid-Fire Workflow
He's taken on massive projects like Snow White and Ant-Man and the Wasp, but his roots are firmly planted in the world of jazz piano.His latest score for the Duplass brothers' film, The Baltimorons, provided the perfect opportunity to merge those two worlds.We sat down with Seigel to discuss his collaboration with director Jay Duplass, the "heart of darkness" note that reshaped a key cue, and how he balances his composing work with orchestrating for artists like Hozier and Common.
12/11/2025
10 Best Comedy TV Pilots Of All Time
But what sitcoms had the best pilot episodes of all time?The ones that proved the shows should be greenlit and then got audiences excited about watching multiple seasons?Today, I want to go over my favorites and talk about what made them so special.
12/11/2025
How a George Lucas Box Office Bomb Saved 'The Godfather'
So, when studio exec Robert Evans snagged the rights to Mario Puzo’s novel, it wasn't a guaranteed hit.And that was George Lucas.And George Lucas?
11/11/2025
How Palme d’Or Winner ‘It Was Just An Accident’ Shows the Power of Human Storytelling
Buried in the lineup of keynote presentations and tech demos of new AI models and video editing tools, and features at this year’s Adobe MAX conference in Los Angeles, the team at Adobe hosted a screening of It Was Just An Accident—the latest film by Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, which took home the Palme d'Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.Despite featuring no AI or green screen special effects, the film served as an important reminder that—despite your excitement or fears regarding the newest and scariest of technologies—nothing will ever trump real human experiences and real human stories made by real human filmmakers.To learn more about how the film came to be, and more specifically, how it was brought to life in the edit, we chatted with editor Amir Etminan about how he was able to reteam up with Panahi to tell this important story.
11/11/2025
The Ultimate Ewan McGregor Movie Ranking: Top 10 Films
McGregor's newest roles include starring as Count Alexander Rostov in the TV series A Gentleman in Moscow and appearing as himself in the documentary series Long Way Home. Best Ewan McGregor Films10.Down with Love
11/11/2025
James Bond Writers' Dilemma: If Bond is Dead, How Do You Bring Him Back?
But now, the writers tasked with resurrecting the super-spy are unsure how to start. Bond didn't just vanish off a cliff or fake his death – he was blown to pieces on screen.Everyone agrees it was a massive mistake because Bond is supposed to be eternal.
11/11/2025
A Lesson From Ari Aster: If Your Movie Doesn't Have Haters, You Aren't Doing It Right
That's why I was so inspired to see Ari Aster on stage during a Q&A, reading a negative review of his movie. Ari Aster Reads a Bad Review of EddingtonThink about what you care about.
11/11/2025
'Marty Supreme' Is at the End of His Rope in New Trailer
This project marks Josh Safdie's first solo directorial effort since splitting from his brother, Benny, following their collaboration on Uncut Gems. Gwyneth Paltrow plays a movie star who becomes romantically involved with Marty.The film recently received a standing ovation during a secret screening at the New York Film Festival (per Variety).
11/11/2025
'The Shining's' Dick Hallorann Returns — and 'Welcome to Derry' Gets Him Right This Time
When Chris Chalk showed up as Dick Hallorann in Episode 2 of HBO's It: Welcome to Derry, Stephen King fans likely clocked the name immediately. Spoilers for the show below!Be Aware of Overused Tropes in Your Writing We should aim to write full, well-developed characters all the time.
11/11/2025
Accidentally Delete Footage From Blackmagic Cloud Storage? Don’t Fret, It’s Not Gone
Blackmagic has announced that Blackmagic Cloud now has some new trash folder storage capabilities that might just save you in a pinch.A trash folder is coming to Blackmagic Cloud.The new functionality comes online for Blackmagic Cloud and allows a way for admins to review, restore, or permanently delete files.
11/11/2025
Get Up to $800 Off the Canon EOS R1 Camera With This Awesome Trade-In Deal
All you have to do is submit a quote with info about what you’d like to trade in.Cash In: Apply your Trade-in bonus ($800) towards qualifying Canon gear, along with your trade-in value.The Canon EOS R1 Deal
11/11/2025
9 Great Comedies With Surprisingly Dark Endings
The Art of Self Defense (2019)Burn After Reading (2008)Wild Tales (2014)
10/11/2025
9 Movies That Capture the Essence of Greek Tragedies
We’ve compiled a list of nine films, spanning thrillers and dramas, that echo the timelessness of Greek tragedies. 9 Movies That Capture the Essence of Greek Tragedies Let’s look at 9 films and the Greek tragedies they evoke. Paul Thomas Anderson’s audacious filmmaking, his use of sound, and impeccable camera movement only add to the film’s worthiness of being on this list.
10/11/2025
How the Call From 'Taken' Made Liam Neeson an Action Star
It was sealed by Neeson’s performance.Taken made over $226 million worldwide on a production budget of $25 million.It is an enduring element of contemporary pop culture and the pivot that opened the second half of Liam Neeson’s career.
10/11/2025
The Perfect Hook: 10 Best Drama TV Pilots Of All Time
If you're a writer or director or just a fan, pilot episodes function as an introduction to a world and its characters.We split pilots into two categories: dramas, which are usually an hour long, and comedies, which are usually 30 minutes. Today, I want to go over the ten best TV drama pilots of all time and talk about what makes them special.
10/11/2025
What Are The Highest-Grossing Horror Movies of All Time?
But what are the horror movies that made more than the rest, the ones that grossed the highest all time? Today, I want to look at some legendary box office hits and talk about what made them so popular. It might be the defining movie of 2025.
10/11/2025
Why John Carpenter Hating 'The Substance' Should Inspire Every Filmmaker
So, when he was asked about his feelings on he movie The Substance at a fan expo, we sort of should have anticipated that it would be a hot take.Still, I wish Carpenter had expanded on what he didn't like.Be prepared to defend your point of view and discuss with people who are interested politely, but don't let what other people feel about art persuade you to feel something about it in a different way.
10/11/2025
Could This New Desview Atlas X Be the New Benchmark for Wireless Video Transmission?
The new Desview Atlas X aims to set a new benchmark for next-generation wireless video transmission technology, featuring Ultra-HD 4K resolution, 35ms low latency, a 3km transmission range, and full HDMI and SDI support. The Atlas X is also set to feature triple-band simultaneous transmission, which will help deliver an average one-to-one latency of 35ms in real tests.True Ultra-HD 4K and 24Mbps high bitrateAutomatic frequency hopping, anti-interference across the bandUtilize the latest generation H.265 video encoding and decodingUltra-low latency of 35msUltra-long transmission distance of kilometersSupport UVC streaming, perfect for live-streamingFull HDMI & SDI support1.05-inch Full-Color LCD displayDual power supply: NP-F battery and a DC adapterAerospace aluminum material
10/11/2025
Stop Overdirecting: Jennifer Lawrence’s Tip for Better Movie Scenes
"I have found a commonality in female directors, which is that they do not do this thing, which is over-direct," she said.Let the story and actors' performances stand on their own.Put actors in a place where they feel safe enough to take risks.
10/11/2025
How a Cleaning Product Inspired the Iconic Costumes of 'The Handmaid’s Tale'
In a recent interview with 60 Minutes, Atwood revealed the origin of the handmaids' distinctive red cloaks and white bonnets.The handmaids' costumes needed to function as what Crabtree called prison uniforms.Learn the psychology of color in film.
10/11/2025
Here’s Why Your Nikon ZR Might “Rattle” When Not Turned On (And Why It’s a Good Thing)
The long-anticipated result of the Nikon acquisition of RED Digital Cinema, the ZR is the de facto child of this marriage as the first camera in a new cinema line that aims to bring the best of its parents' attributes.The Nikon ZR features a free-floating IBIS sensor that creates this “rattle” sound when the camera is not turned on.The ZR is further capable of providing integrated image stabilization with any prime or zoom lens at up to 7.5 stops for smooth and steady image capture.
10/11/2025
Guillermo Del Toro Calls All Avatar Films “Masterpieces” — Here’s Why
That kind of collaboration and friendship, I think, broadens our understanding of the world and can only make us better filmmakers.So when Guillermo Del Toro raves about the upcoming Avatar: Fire and Ash, we listen.Avatar: Fire & Ash is slated for a December 19, 2025, release.
10/11/2025
Sydney Sweeney's 'Christy' Just Had One of the Worst Box Office Opens Ever
It netted $1.3 million during its opening weekend, and that's about $649 per theater.The film tells the story of Christy Martin, who became a prominent female boxer in the 1990s and survived a murder attempt by her husband in 2010.This marks Sweeney's third consecutive 2025 release to earn less than $2 million on opening weekend, following Eden and Americana.
10/11/2025
John Carpenter Might Be Working on a 'Thing' Sequel
When asked about the possibility during a Q&A session, Carpenter said, "We're working on it now," then immediately tempered expectations by adding, "I don't know.Carpenter hasn't directed a feature since 2010's The Ward, but this isn't the first time he's hinted at a Thing project being in development.The original film famously bombed at the box office.
10/11/2025
Get Stunning Bokeh and Bloom Effects on Your ARRI PL Camera With This New Lens
The new 7Artisans Floral Bloom 37mm T2.9 lens isn’t here to be a regular lens option, but it’s niche and interesting enough to consider for the right projects.The lens features light trails, spirals, and swirling, conical, or explosive bokeh possibilities depending on your subject distance and aperture settings, making it ideal for those looking to increase the visual tension of their scenes.Plus, despite its sub $400 price, it should be quite durable with its metal design and unique purple-hued exterior.
10/11/2025
Go Ultra Wide With This 9mm AstrHori Lens (Without the Fisheye Look)
The AstrHori 9mm F2.8 is a dedicated ultra-wide-angle prime lens crafted with precision in a full-metal body that aims to give APS-C shooters durability and a refined quality. AstrHori MF 9mm F2.8The ultra-wide-angle non-fisheye lens should be ideal for capturing natural landscapes and towering cityscapes, as well as allowing for easy shooting in interior spaces or other tight areas where you still want that dramatic perspective.
10/11/2025
Hans Landa’s “That’s a Bingo!” — Tarantino’s Masterclass in Tone and Tension
Opposite Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) and Smithson Utivich (B.J. Novak), the alleged winners of history, SS Colonel Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz) sloppily alters the war’s conclusion as if it were his own screenplay.It’s simultaneously funny, strange, and terrifying.Waltz’s remarkable talent for making words dance and Tarantino’s ability to use dialogue as a weapon are both encapsulated in that one line.
08/11/2025
‘As Good As It Gets’: Melvin Udall’s Redeeming Line
This is where Udall’s character stops being a caricature and becomes painfully relatable.Nicholson is known for larger-than-life performances, such as in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) and The Shining (1980).His Udall lacks confidence and charm when delivering the line.
08/11/2025
The Line in ‘All About Eve’ That Both Warns and Foreshadows
So, when Margo (Bette Davis) foretells, “Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night,” you better believe her.In this article, we analyze how this iconic one-liner hits two bullseyes with one arrow. Although Bette Davis’ delivery is drenched in sass and wit, in conjunction with the context, we know that she is warning the people around her.
08/11/2025
How David Lynch Brings Out the Voyeurism in ‘Blue Velvet’s’ Closet Scene
In this article, we’re unveiling how David Lynch took voyeurism and put it in beast mode in this iconic Blue Velvet scene by not allowing us to blink through the entire sequence. Blue Velvet is a neo-noir crime thriller that explores the ominous dark underbelly of a seemingly mundane, idyllic American small town.The sequence utilizes several different cinematic techniques to turn the audience into voyeurs.
08/11/2025
Editing an American Epic: Inside 'Train Dreams' with Dir. Clint Bentley & Editor Parker Laramie
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins dives into the sweeping process behind Train Dreams, a period drama adapted from the Dennis Johnson novella.GG is joined by director Clint Bentley and editor Parker Laramie, who discuss the challenges and joys of crafting a film that spans decades while staying intimate and emotionally resonant.The episode also opens with a candid conversation with filmmaker Boris Rodriguez about community and collaboration in independent filmmaking, leading up to the release of GG’s own directorial debut, I Really Love My Husband.
07/11/2025
Scoring a Villain: The 'Shakespearean' Approach to 'Star Trek: Khan'
A prime example is the ambitious audio drama Star Trek: Khan, a prequel that dives deep into the complex origin story of the iconic, genetically engineered villain.To find out, we sat down with composing brothers Marcus and Sam Bagala.Their work spans film, theater, and high-profile audio dramas like Harley Quinn and The Joker: Sound Mind.
07/11/2025
Check Out These Awesome Nikon Z8 Camera Bundle Deals Available for the Holidays
Dubbed the ultimate hybrid camera, the Z8 is a great option for those looking for a good camera for photo and video work with enough processing to handle just about everything in between.For our latest "Deals of the Week" roundup, we check out the Nikon Z8 and explore some heavily discounted bundles which can get you the Z8 today paired with some great lens options.Check out the selections below.
07/11/2025
The 10 Best Star Wars TV Characters
It serves as the introduction to the series and Anakin Skywalker's new padawan, Ahsoka Tano.Kyle Soller's performance in Andor created one of the most unsettling and sympathetic villains in Star Wars.Stellan Skarsgård's performance is incredible and deserved more awards attention.
07/11/2025
Tarantino’s 'Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair' is Hitting Theaters Nationwide — With New Footage
On Dec. 5, Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair will get a nationwide theatrical release.With the blessing of writer/director Quentin Tarantino, The Whole Bloody Affair unites Volume 1 and Volume 2 into a single, four-hour film. This release will also include a new, never-before-seen anime sequence, with minor edits to improve the flow from film to film.
07/11/2025
The Michael Jackson Biopic Trailer Just Broke Records
The first trailer for Michael, Lionsgate's upcoming biopic about Michael Jackson, garnered more than 30 million views in its first six hours online, according to Deadline.That makes it one of the most-watched trailer debuts in the studio's history.The film stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael's nephew, in the lead role, a casting choice that's generating massive buzz online.
07/11/2025
Miss Piggy’s Getting Her Close-Up Thanks to Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone
The Oscar winner recently revealed on The Tonight Show that she's producing a solo Miss Piggy film, marking the beloved Muppet diva's first standalone project since Jim Henson introduced her on The Muppet Show back in 1976. Lawrence is partnering with Emma Stone on the project, with Tony winner Cole Escola (of Oh, Mary! fame) writing the script.The concept originated during lockdown, when Lawrence and a friend outside the industry started kicking around ideas.
07/11/2025
Aputure Listens to Users and Delivers a New Free Plan for Its Sidus Link Pro iPad App
This free plan option now gives all users easy access to Bluetooth control of any Aputure and amaran lights.Along with this new free plan option, Sidus Link Pro is also now offering free Bluetooth control, including the full library of Light Modes, FX, Quickshots, Magic Program Pro and Go, Magic Infinity FX, and Diagram Master.The company is retiring Sidus Link Legacy here at the end of the year and has decided to give all users access to Bluetooth control of any Aputure and amaran light for free.
07/11/2025
Meet the World’s First Full-Frame Autofocus Anamorphic Cine Lens
SIRUI has a new world’s first as the company has just unveiled its new Astra Series, full-frame autofocus anamorphic cine lenses.Set to launch with three focal length options and weighing in at under 700g each, these could be quite popular with all types of high-end shooters and indie film cinematographers.The New SIRUI Astra SeriesLaunched as a three-lens lineup of 1.33x full-frame autofocus anamorphic cine lenses, the SIRUI Astra Series will feature 50mm, 75mm, and 100mm options, each with a constant T1.8 aperture and consistency across the set.
07/11/2025
The Most Heartbreaking Line from ‘Brokeback Mountain’
After seeing their love blossom in the pristine wilderness of Brokeback Mountain, we hear Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) saying to Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger), “I wish I knew how to quit you.”The soul-crushing intensity of the scene becomes possible only because of the fusion of performances given by Gyllenhaal and Ledger, and Ang Lee’s vision.Cinematic and Cultural ImpactA Defining Moment for Queer CinemaBrokeback Mountain was a breakthrough in 2005.
07/11/2025
11 Most Meta Movies That Break Reality
What is a Meta Movie?There are several ways in which a meta movie can establish this:1.11 Meta Movies That Crack the Cinematic IllusionHere is a carefully chosen list of 11 movies that use the elements of metacinema to inform their entire philosophy rather than merely experimenting with it for style points.
07/11/2025
The Line in ‘The Pride of the Yankees’ That Immortalized Lou Gehrig
It is a story about heart, resilience, and an infectious perseverance even in the face of the worst.To this day, Gehrig’s farewell speech at Yankee Stadium (both in the film and reality) continues to resonate as a shorthand for courage, gratitude, and humility. In this article, we’re examining how Gehrig turned defeat into victory when he said, “Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the Earth.”
07/11/2025
9 Deserted Island Movies That Make You Question Your Survival Skills
In this article, we’ve listed some of the best deserted island movies that are cinematic escapes to the middle of nowhere. Best Deserted Island Movies1.The Most Dangerous Game (1932) If survival on an island is your thing, you cannot miss this 1932 classic, as it takes the thrills to a whole other level by turning survival into a cat-and-mouse chase.
07/11/2025
Got Self-Doubt? Fear? Here’s How Filmmakers Can Keep Creating Anyway
Veteran character actor Larry Hankin once sat down with Film Courage to talk about those kinds of nerves.Creative confidence is about moving forward despite self-doubt and in the face of frequent setbacks.Hankin speaks from his experience, and recent psychological research backs up his perspective, showing confidence is a skill you can actually develop.
07/11/2025
The Difference Between a Plot Twist and a Reveal
For instance, according to TV Tropes, a plot twist can be any number of elements that change the story, but the reveal is the moment it happens.A plot twist introduces a change in the direction or the expected outcome of a screenplay's plot.However, good twists follow the story's internal logic.
07/11/2025
What Are the Need-to-Know Terms For Film Sets?
That's why I created this on-set lingo glossary to teach you all the things you might hear on set and what they mean. These are the commands that control the flow of the set.What it means: The 1st Assistant Director (AD) is calling for total silence.
07/11/2025
How De Palma Out-Hitchcocked Hitchcock When He Made 'Sisters'
Don't just imitate your heroes;find a way to add your own voice, style, or thematic twist to the ideas that inspire you.Two of my favorite directors of all time are Alfred Hitchcock and Brian De Palma.
07/11/2025
10 Best Baby Movies Ever Made
Today, I wanted to review what we've decided are the best baby movies available.It's a list of varying genres and stories, and one that kept us busy and having fun while waiting for the arrival of the little guy.And it was a perfect vehicle for the iconic comedy duo of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
07/11/2025
You Can Now Live Stream to YouTube, Twitch & Vimeo Directly from the Blackmagic Camera App
All joking aside, the new update for Blackmagic Camera for iOS is out now, and a similar update for Blackmagic Camera for Android will likely be out soon.The big news here is that the 3.2 update will add support for live streaming to YouTube, Vimeo, and Twitch, as well as to Blackmagic streaming processors.Blackmagic is also adding support for streaming to custom RTMP and SRT servers with this new Blackmagic Camera for iOS update as well.
06/11/2025
What Films are The Frontrunners for the 2026 Oscars?
This year, the race for Best Picture isn't just crowded; it’s dominated by a powerful mix of auteur-driven epics, beloved festival darlings, and a few high-concept blockbusters that could go all the way (but will probably not). So today, we're going to break down the films everyone is talking about for the 2025 movie year.This is the film to beat.
06/11/2025
How Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson Built Trust for Intimate Scenes
Jennifer Lawrence recently opened up about filming intimate scenes with Robert Pattinson for Lynne Ramsay's psychological drama Die My Love, and her comments have sparked fresh discussion about trust between co-stars. Die My Love follows Grace, a young mother who develops postpartum depression after moving from New York to rural Montana with her partner Jackson. Intimacy coordinators emerged as a response to real problems on film sets.
06/11/2025
Could This New Canon 45mm f/1.2 Lens Be the Ideal Replacement for Your Favorite Nifty Fifty?
Announced alongside the new EOS R6 Mark III, Canon has also unveiled a new RF 45mm f/1.2 STM lens that promises to be an affordable prime with an extremely fast maximum aperture and a versatile 35mm focal length.An ideal partner with the aforementioned new R6 Mark III with its 32.5MP Full-Frame CMOS sensor, this RF 45mm f/1.2 lens seems to be well positioned to be a nice replacement option for any videographer’s favorite nifty-fifty. The STM motor at the heart of the lens should allow for quiet and smooth autofocus performance and full-time manual focus override.
06/11/2025
State of the Industry & the Art of Programming with Nicolas Curcio and Imani Davis
First, she chats with screenwriter and filmmaker Nicolas Curcio to take the pulse of the movie business at the close of 2025—what’s changed, what’s hopeful, and what still needs to shift.Then, GG talks with programmer and curator Imani Davis of the American Cinematheque to explore the art and mechanics of programming—from year-round curatorial work to the annual Proof Film Festival, which helps shorts leap into features.Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:
06/11/2025
Aspiring Actors, George Clooney Says to "Get the F*ck Off" Social Media
With his new movie, Jay Kelly, about to hit theaters on Nov. 14 (and then Netflix), he's doing the press rounds and commenting on several trending topics in the industry, including artificial intelligence and what the new class of professional actors should know. Clooney is also saying that the constant availability and exposure can work against you.Use social media as a tool when it serves your work.
06/11/2025
'Bugonia' Ending Explained: Unpacking Everything It Says About Humanity
His latest film, Bugonia, is no exception.It's a crazy kidnapping story with alien science fiction elements and a lot to say about the state of the world.This movie is a brutal takedown of humanity's total inability to see the bigger picture.
06/11/2025
The David Lynch Directing Secret Every Filmmaker Needs to Hear
That's why I found this anecdote from actor Grace Zabriskie with David Lynch to be so poignant.In this fantastic little clip from the Criterion Collection, she shares the single most important lesson she learned from working with Lynch—and it’s a game-changer for any of us who get too stuck in our own heads.She points out that younger directors see every deviation as a problem to be fixed when they should be more like David Lynch.
06/11/2025
Ninja TX GO: Atomos’ Feature-Packed HDMI Monitor/Recorder for Modern Creators
The new Atomos Ninja TX GO is a new HDMI-only companion to the Ninja TX that promises to be another solid and compact on-camera monitor and recorder that will be ideal for use on any film set, no matter the size or sophistication.The Atomos Ninja TX GO is also notable thanks to its 5.2” touchscreen, which offers a 1920 x 1080 resolution with a brighter 1500 cd/m² display that should be able to provide rich and accurate color precision even in the brightest of daylight settings.If you’re curious to check out this new Atomos Ninja TX GO version, here are the full specs and purchase options.
06/11/2025
Is 7K Video and 3:2 Open Gate Recording Enough to Make the New Canon R6 Mark III Stand Out?
Let’s take a look at the Canon R6 Mark III, its 32.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor, the camera’s 7K video recording capabilities, and everything else you need to know about this new high-performance all-arounder.The biggest highlight is the new 32.5MP sensor, which pairs with DIGIC X processing to offer 7K video recording, up to 40-fps photo shooting, improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Register People Priority, and more capable 8.5-stop image stabilization.Canon also reports that this new 32.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor will offer a 34% increase in resolution over its predecessor and allow for greater sharpness, print resolution, and cropping ability.
06/11/2025
Snapchat Adds AI Search, Focuses on Winning Creators
This $400 million partnership means the AI startup will integrate its conversational AI answer engine in the Snapchat app, starting in early 2026.Snap's stock surged 25% after market close, according to Deadline.Perplexity's AI-powered answer engine will become a default part of Snapchat, letting users ask questions and get conversational answers within the app.
06/11/2025
“As Time Goes By”: The Song That Defines Casablanca’s Timeless Love
Unpopular opinion, but music can be cruel.“Play it once, Sam, for old times' sake,” she says, “Play it, Sam. Play as time goes by…”In this article, we’re analyzing how a simple song unites these two lovers who never got their happy ending. The film pits the heart against the brain in the face of a global crisis, such as the Great War, to explore universal yet complex themes of love, sacrifice, loyalty, and the inescapable influence of the past.
05/11/2025
“The Dude Abides”: What It Really Means in the Coen Brothers’ Universe
In this article, we’re examining how The Dude’s legendary quote, “The Dude abides,” is an important life lesson hiding in plain sight, ironically imparted by a man whose life is defined by simple pleasures and nonchalance.The Big Lebowski is a humorous yet eye-opening exploration of mistaken identity, lies and deceit, society and class, and control vs letting go, that will have you cracking up every two seconds. Quite literally, it means that The Dude abides by life and everything it has to offer.
05/11/2025
Decoding “Rosebud”: Orson Welles’ Greatest Narrative Trick
“Rosebud.” Just one word. The last word of a dying man, breathed on his deathbed. But it intrigues a reporter to solve the mystery behind it. Why did he say it? What or who was it? And what did it mean? The reporter thinks that if he can find the meaning of Rosebud, he can find the man. This quest leads him to unravel the entire life, the whole existe...
05/11/2025
AI Assistant for Premiere Pro Called “One of the Best Assistants”
The conversation around AI in video editing is getting louder every day. From automating tedious tasks to generating creative options, the potential is huge. But with new tools popping up constantly, how do you know which ones are genuinely useful and which are just hype?That's where trusted voices in the community come in. Kelsey, t...
05/11/2025
All The Best 'Mummy' Movies Ranked
There are so many spooky movie monsters out there, but the Mummy has to be one of my favorites. Whether he's lumbering in robes or dissipating into a cloud of sand, the ancient mythology and treasure seeker heroes were always aspirational to me as a kid, and the worlds felt so big and genuine.While there have been many interactions...
05/11/2025
'The Chair Company' Demonstrates This Simple Writing Rule in Every Scene
Tim Robinson's new HBO series The Chair Company is getting praise for a lot of reasons. It's a surprising cringe comedy with absolutely paranoid energy, and Robinson is bringing his signature unhinged performance into each episode. The show follows William Ronald Trosper (Robinson), a project leader at a property development firm...
05/11/2025
What Sergio Leone Teaches Us About Bridging Classic and Modern Cinema
I think one of the biggest hurdles every single filmmaker faces is how to find their own unique voice and visual style. The reason for this is that it takes some craft mastery to really diversify yourself from what others have done before, but also not to forget...
05/11/2025
The Legendary ICG Magazine to Fold After Nearly a Century
In sad news for cinematographers (and the art of cinematography itself), the International Cinematographers Guild has reportedly told its members that the Guild has decided to sunset ICG Magazine, the Guild’s famous cinematography publication, which has existed since 1929 (albeit in a ...
05/11/2025
George Miller Is Not Afraid of AI Films
According to a report from Deadline, George Miller, the man who spent over 40 years meticulously hand-crafting the Mad Max universe filled with practical effects and realism, is not only unafraid of AI—he’s actively engaging with it.The director just served as the head of the jury for OMNI, Australia’s first artificial intelligence film festival.“It will make screen storytelling available to anyone who has a calling to it,” Miller said.
05/11/2025
‘Our Business Is in a State of Emergency’: Kristen Stewart Calls Out Hollywood’s Gender Gap
At the Academy's Women's Luncheon hosted last Tuesday, actor/director Kristen Stewart delivered a fiery keynote to a crowd of Hollywood's biggest female leaders. A sticking point for Stewart was the woeful number of women in leadership positions on productions."In a post #MeToo moment, it seemed possible that stories made...
05/11/2025
A New Hotkey and Major Performance Boosts Highlight Latest DaVinci Resolve Update
We got to start with the most exciting news here at the very top: DaVinci Resolve is getting a new hotkey to quickly open the timeline keyframe and curves tray. What a time to be alive!All joking aside, this is a pretty significant update to DaVinci Resolve that adds a ton of new improvements, including some significant boosts t...
05/11/2025
The New 'Five Nights At Freddy's 2' Trailer Promises Bigger Scares
Blumhouse just released its new trailer for the sequel to Five Nights and Freddy's, and this time, the animatronics are wandering the wild and scaring a whole lot more people.The horror series, based on the game series that became a viral YouTube sensation in the mid-2010s, follows a player character as they endure terrifying night shifts at Freddy Fazbear's, a rundown pizza parlor.At the time, it was also Blumhouse's best opening for a horror film.
05/11/2025
The New 'Five Nights At Freddy's 2' Trailer Promises Bigger Scares
Blumhouse just released its new trailer for the sequel to Five Nights and Freddy's, and this time, the animatronics are wandering the wild and scaring a whole lot more people.The horror series, based on the game series that became a viral YouTube sensation in the mid-2010s, follows a player character as they endure terrifying night shifts at Freddy Fazbear's, a rundown pizza parlor.At the time, it was also Blumhouse's best opening for a horror film.
05/11/2025
Blackmagic Video Assist Adds Support for Blackmagic RAW Recording From Sony FX3 and FX30 Cameras
Blackmagic Design has announced a new firmware update for Blackmagic Video Assist that is set to add support for Blackmagic RAW recording for several new cameras.The cameras to get Blackmagic RAW support will be the new Sony FX3 and FX30, as well as the Leica SL3-S.Here’s the full list of updates on what’s new with Blackmagic Video Assist 3.22:
05/11/2025
Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz Reunite for New ‘Mummy’—A Millennial Nostalgia Play
That's right, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will pick up where they left off 25 years ago and explore even more of the crypts of Egypt.The Mummy Returns...The new film is set to be directed by the filmmaking team "Radio Silence," also known as Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.
05/11/2025
Is the DJI Osmo Mobile 8 Smartphone Gimbal The New Tentpole for Advanced Subject Tracking?
And new tools like the DJI Osmo Mobile 8 Smartphone Gimbal bring some incredible capabilities, including advanced tracking and a wide array of helpful features, for those looking to get the most out of their mobile smartphone video setups.A follow-up to the popular Osmo Mobile 7, this Mobile 8 version brings a new Multifunctional Module and ActiveTrack 7.0 technology.The DJI Osmo Mobile 8 is set to include a magnetic phone clamp that supports smartphones up to 3.3" wide in a fast mounting interface, a built-in extension arm and tripod, as well as the OM Multifunctional Module for improved pets and humans tracking technology, gesture control, and a fill light.
05/11/2025
What Are the Best Marlon Brando Movies?
Today, I want to go over all of my favorite Marlon Brando movies and talk about his performances in each of them and what makes them so epic. Marlon Brando in a musical.But if you can, Brando's performance is one of the most raw and intense ever filmed.
04/11/2025
What Are The Longest Theatrical Movies Ever Released?
That got me thinking, what are the longest theatrical movies ever released? Now, these movies are experimental films, and typically screened in art galleries, museums, or special film festivals.In film school, my professor made us watch two hours of Andy Warhol's Empire.
04/11/2025
First-Act Mistakes That Can Sink Your Screenplay Before It Starts
Writing and storytelling coach Michael Hauge doesn't sugarcoat things.If you mess up the first two stages of your screenplay, it's pretty much impossible for it to work.But if you don't establish a clear goal, create a foundation for your character, and take the time to properly pace your first act, none of those exciting moments will land.
04/11/2025
How Did Marlon Brando Change Acting Forever?
Marlon Brando is an absolute legend and one of the greatest actors of all time. Still, even with all that acclaim, it can feel like he deserves more. When you watch one of his movies, his performance just sucks you in. He was the original
04/11/2025
11 Modern Tech Gadgets 'Back to the Future Part II' Got Exactly Right
In the film, which takes place immediately after the first, Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is recruited by Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) to "save" Marty's kids—a mission that requires them to travel to the year 2015 with Marty's girlfriend, Jennifer (Elisabeth Shue).Going from 1985 to 2015 is a huge shock for Marty, especially when he sees how his future family lives, with technology that might be a little more familiar to viewers of the film todaySure, the fashion was way off, but it's rare for a film to ever get that right. Now Alexa and Google Assistant live in millions of homes.
04/11/2025
How Dave Clark of Promise Studios is Striving to Bring Balance to the World of AI Filmmaking
As part of our coverage of Adobe MAX this year, we sat down to chat with Dave Clark, the co-founder and chief creative officer at the AI studio Promise, to hear what he thinks about this new future and the importance of finding balance between traditional filmmaking techniques and the new age of generative AI.Dave Clark: My background is in traditional filmmaking.Dave Clark: We're in pre-production on an animated feature film that will use generative AI technology, traditional visual effects, and 3D tools.
04/11/2025
This New Book on Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' is a Must-Read for Filmmakers
If you're anything like me, you've probably spent countless hours dissecting every frame, every line, every needle drop in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.For me, it's become my comfort movie. It's about a Hollywood that's true and just, one where good t...
04/11/2025
Think You're Up for Dropping $20K for a UHD HDR Reference Monitor for Your Editing Suite?
In the world of high-end UHD HDR reference monitors, Flanders Scientific is leading the pack. This new XMP651 might be the company’s best yet, too, as this 65” UHD resolution HDR and SDR reference mastering monitor is built around an all-new 4th generation QD-OLED panel that allows for this new model to featu...
04/11/2025
The Auteur Returns: Wong Kar Wai Makes His TV Debut with 'Blossoms Shanghai'
Wong Kar Wai is back, but he's doing something he's never done before.The creative auteur behind In the Mood for Love and Chungking Express has created his first television series. Blossoms Shanghai premieres on the Criterion Channel...
04/11/2025
Hollywood Hits a 27-Year Low — Indie Filmmakers, This Is Your Moment
Hollywood just had its worst October since 1997. The month brought in only $425 million across all releases, the lowest haul in 27 years (if you don't count the pandemic-beleagured 2020). When you adjust the 1997 number for inflation, we're looking at losses that are even more stunning. This marks the second-worst October of the entire 21st ...
04/11/2025
DZOFilm Finally Completes Its Arles Cine Prime Line With 18mm T1.4 Lens Addition
For all of the completionists out there, if you’ve been interested in the DZOFilm Arles lens lineup but have been waiting for the full line to be released before you consider investing, then now might finally be the right time.DZOFilm has just announced that the final lens in the lineup is on the way. To go along...
04/11/2025
This Hands-Free Mic Kit Can Be an Easy and Affordable Way to Make Sure Your Audio Doesn’t Suck
It might be a headache while on set or out in the field, but recording high-quality (and usable) audio will always make your life easier in the edit. And while you might want to go with higher-end options for bigger projects and productions, for all of the solo shooters and small crews out there, this new RØDE Wireless Micro is a nice option for ...
04/11/2025
Looking Back At The Era Of Muscles And Masculinity: ‘80s Action Flicks
Anytime my mom and I used to watch an action film together, she’d say, “Heroes these days don’t even look like heroes.” As a '90s kid, I raised myself on the likes of Casey Ryback, John McClane, and Jason Bourne on one hand, and Iron Man, Dominic Toretto, and Batman on the other. By the time I was a teenager, John Wick had become the action he...
04/11/2025
These 11 Characters Stole the Entire Movie With Just One Scene
Usually, there are big stars in movies who run the whole show, but every once in a while, someone unassuming steals the spotlight for just a few minutes.These breakthrough characters come, do their thing, and then leave—but their echo stays as if they were in the who...
04/11/2025
How to Make Your First 5 Screenplay Pages Irresistible
Alright, everybody. Welcome to a quick screenwriting workshop. Today, we're talking about the most important part of your script: the first five pages.This is the first impression, the moment you convince someone to care.Let's be real, the people who read your scripts, whether for a contest, at a production company, or as an exec, probably have like a dozen other ones t...
03/11/2025
The Best Needle Drops in Film History
There's something perfect about the right music track hitting during a purely electric scene in a movie. The amalgamation of two forms of art can make an audience lean in and embrace a story, and give a scene and the song immortality. You feel as if the director and editor are conductors, and they control your ...
03/11/2025
What Is Cozy Horror? The Subgenre Where Creepy Meets Comfort
The horror genre is fairly limitless in what it offers us—body-melting horror from Cronenberg and The Substance, dangerous slashers that are alternately serious, hilarious, and kooky, supernatural scares, monsters, and more. But a new subgenre has emerged within the last fe...
03/11/2025
The Hero and the Scoundrel: Harrison Ford's 10 Best Movies
When I was in the hospital waiting for my son to be born, some random cable network we got on our room TV had a Harrison Ford marathon going on, and it really helped pass the time. The guy is both a hero and a scoundrel on screen, and one of the most fun actors out there. I feel like he's made some great choices as an a...
03/11/2025
Watch ‘Night of the Living Dead’ in Stunning 4K for Free Online
If you're anything like me, you've probably spent countless hours dissecting the genius of George A. Romero's Night of the Living Dead. It's not just a horror movie; it's a masterclass in independent filmmaking and one of the...
03/11/2025
'Godzilla Minus Zero': Toho Confirms Sequel to Oscar-Winning ‘Minus One’
The wait is over. At Godzilla Fest 2025 in Tokyo, Toho Studios dropped the title for the follow-up to its surprise 2023 hit: Godzilla Minus Zero.Director and VFX supervisor Takashi Yamazaki returns in both...
03/11/2025
Why 'Training Day' Still Hits in 2025
Here's something I didn't have on my 2025 bingo card. Timothée Chalamet recently pitched a Training Day remake, and NBA star Anthony Edwards wants to play Denzel Washington's iconic corrupt cop role. <...
03/11/2025
Your Favorite LED Tube Light Is Back With a Major Boost in Power and Durability
Set to be more powerful, longer-lasting, and smarter than before, Nanlite is following up with a new version of the company’s popular PavoTube II 6C. This new PavoTube II 6CP is a 10” long RGB LED tube light that weighs only 267g, keeps the 25cm T12 size, and is fully compatible with PavoTube II 6C accessories.Let’s look at how this new 6...
03/11/2025
Easily Add External Timecode to Your Favorite Mirrorless Camera Systems With This Simple Solution
While not a major invention, it can sometimes be the small upgrades to your video workflows that can make all the difference. The new TC-A TIMECODE + AUDIO BREAKOUT from Mutiny is available for any mirrorless camera with a mic jack.This simple solution enables shooters to utilize a Deity or Tentacle Sync Timecode generator to record LTC timecodes...
03/11/2025
Here’s How You Can Bring Compact, Foldable Power for Your Camera Rigs Anywhere
Who doesn’t love the idea of shooting on the go? Like, really one the go. Like, way out of your comfort zone and far beyond your usual battery and power limitations. It’s a thrill, but also a headache at times. Luckily, there are many portable power solutions these days.The new SmallRig V-Mount Battery Mount Plate Kit is ...
03/11/2025
Could This Retro-Inspired LED Light Be a Nice Starter Option For Your Budding Video Career?
It can be scary (and expensive) launching a career in videography. There’s a lot of gear to invest in and a lot of decisions to make. To help those looking for an affordable and easy option for a first light, let’s look at a fun, stylish, and portable option that won’t break the bank and is actually creatively designed.The Harlowe Max Air ...
03/11/2025
That Broken Vase in ‘Atonement’ Means More Than You Think
Sometimes props are just props—but sometimes they are silent storytellers. Sometimes they are a part of the exposition; sometimes they are in the scene to soak up the tension, conflict, and emotion and become a vessel for everything that was left unsaid. Inception’s spinning totem, Citizen Kane’s...
03/11/2025
6 Movies That Were Way Ahead Of Their Time
I’ve often heard producers and studio heads saying, “The audience is not ready for this,” while rejecting a film pitch. While it’s the most heartbreaking thing to hear for any filmmaker who’s getting rejected, I often wonder how much of it is true.Looking back, there are so many films t...
03/11/2025
8 Most Iconic Mentors to Ever Grace the Screen
Although life is the greatest teacher, having a mentor by your side is quite an underrated blessing. They need not always be a teacher, need not always be perfect, and may have their own twisted ideals; however, they walk into your life ...
03/11/2025
The Iconic 'Jaws' Theme Almost Didn’t Make It Into the Movie — Here’s Why
We open with a woman and a man running on the beach gleefully toward the ocean, taking off every article of clothing. She dives into the ocean and wades there as she waits for her lover to join her. All of a sudden, the lights go out. The screen turns dark. Two notes sound: “duh-dum, duh-dum.”And at that instant, your pulse quickens. You can sense a bad t...
01/11/2025
This One Line in 'The Devil Wears Prada' Says Everything About Body Image Pressure
For every Andy in the world, there’ll always be an Emily, who’ll both scare and inspire her. That girl is indeed strong. In addition to managing Miranda Priestly’s entire daily life, she’s been carrying an entire load of expectations of how she should look and how she should be. You can squint your eyes ...
01/11/2025
Inside the Iconic "It’s Alive!" Moment in 'Frankenstein'
If you think about it, the horror genre is an absolutely widespread buffet with changing menus. At the same time, it’s so exclusive for each one of us that we all have that one moment from that one particular film that defines horror for us. For me, that moment is when Fra...
31/10/2025
What Are the Top 50 Film Schools in 2025
Just this morning, The Wrap released its list of the top 50 film schools in the United States. Now, we're obviously a website built to help people who have never been to or can't afford to go to film school. But I think we should a...
31/10/2025
How Line Producer Amanda Verhagen Built an Inclusive Set for 'A Nice Indian Boy'
Every producer faces the challenge of translating a script's creative vision into a logistical reality. But for a film like A Nice Indian Boy—a story centered on the "bigness of love" within a queer, South Asian context—that responsibility goes deeper.This is the domain of
31/10/2025
Inside The Gauntlet: What Really Happened When I Entered the $380 “Non-Competition”
If you were at all plugged into the filmmaking or screenwriting community in the spring of 2024, you heard something about the new “$400 script competition,” The Gauntlet, launched by ScriptHop. But if you took the time to go to the site, you realized it was actually deliberately no...
31/10/2025
The State of Horror: 6 Filmmakers on a Genre That's "More Alive Than Ever"
Horror is undergoing a seismic renaissance as I type this, and we're pretty lucky to be around enjoying it right now.With movies like Sinners and Weapons crushing at the box office this year, it feels like the genre can make anyone's dream come to life, and it's where some of the most origina...
31/10/2025
What Filmmakers Can Learn from This Chaotic Horror Film by the 'Alien' Writers
In 1981, a weird little horror movie came out. It was directed by Gary Sherman and starred Melody Anderson, Jack Albertson (who you might remember best as Grandpa Joe from Willy Wonka), and James Farentino.In the film, a sheriff (Farentino) and his wife (Anderson) investigate a surprising series of murders in their small coastal town....
31/10/2025
Do We Even Need Reps? How Violent Ends Director John-Michael Powell Made His Theatrical Feature Without Them
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, Director John-Michael Powell joins host GG Hawkins to talk about his gritty Southern crime thriller Violent Ends, which hits theaters October 31. Powell shares the winding journey that led to the film’s production—from being dropp...
31/10/2025
Disney Pulls Its Channels from YouTube TV
If you're trying to watch Disney channels on YouTube TV today, you're out of luck.Disney has pulled its channels, including ESPN and ABC, from YouTube TV after the two companies failed to reach a new distribution agreement before their Thursday deadline. This is a huge deal, as subscribers will now see ESPN, ABC, ...
31/10/2025
This Screenwriting Software Is Way More Powerful Than You Remember
As a screenwriter, I know that your choice of software can feel a little overwhelming. We just want to type "FADE IN:" and get going with our script.So you want to pick something that's easy to use and in...
31/10/2025
11 Cozy Horror Movies to Curl Up on the Couch with Tonight
Cozy horror occupies a strange space where the spooky meets the comforting. It's horror that doesn't traumatize you, often using humor to soften its bloody punches. These movies are less about jump scares and devastating deaths, and more about atmosphere wrapped in humor, nostalgia, or a happy ending. The conflict is usually less intense or res...
31/10/2025
Create From Anywhere With These On-Sale DJI Osmo Mobile Filmmaking Gimbals
We know, it can be a bad word to some, but "content creation" is here to stay, whether you love the phrase or not. If you want to blame anyone, blame Apple for inventing the iPhone or companies like DJI for creating smartphone gimbals or camera gimbals that are affordable, easy to use, and quite powerful.For our latest "
31/10/2025
Sony’s Most Popular Alpha Cameras Are Getting Major Autofocus Upgrades
If you’re a Sony shooter who has already invested in one of the company’s more popular camera lines, like the Alpha 1 II or the Alpha 9 III, then you’re in for a treat. Sony has announced that a free software update is on the way for these two interchangeable-lens cameras that will bring some pretty notable upgrades.Both the Sony a1 II an...
31/10/2025
Adobe MAX 2025: The Future of Video Creation Speeds Up in These Wild Sneak Previews
For those who might not be too familiar with the Adobe MAX lineup, the annual creativity conference held by Adobe ends each year with a program that highlights several future-tech projects that the Adobe team is currently working on.Past sneaks have previewed new tools like Generative Fill and other features, which often eventually find...
31/10/2025
When Silence Speaks Louder Than Bullets: The Genius of Leone’s Opening Sequence
Three stone-faced gunmen wait at a rustic train station in the middle of nowhere. The sinister quiet surrounding them is broken only by a buzzing fly and some mundane sounds of a lazy day.That’s all it takes for Sergio Leone’s masterpiece to compress explosive silence and loaded tension inside the agonizin...
30/10/2025
Why Everything in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ Is So Blue — And What It Really Means
If you have watched Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, it’s impossible to forget Clementine’s (Kate Winslet) blue hair. Vivid, bright, and kinda messed up, it isn’t any different from the relationship she has with Joel (Jim Carrey), the relationship that is...
30/10/2025
What “Run, Forrest Run” Really Means — It’s Deeper Than You Think
Forrest Gump’s Jenny is one of the most controversial characters in movie history, widely misunderstood for how she treated Forrest all her life. She embodies the loss of innocence and self-destruction in how she leads her life, digging her own grave, until finally she succumbs to the consequences of her choices. Amidst her po...
30/10/2025
11 Movie Couples You’ll Never Forget
It’s fascinating how no two people experience love in the exact same way, yet there is hardly anyone who doesn't know what it's like to be in love. Perhaps this is why art continues to explore romance in its many forms with the same passion as it did from the very beginning.<...
30/10/2025
Inside Justin Warren's DIT Cart
When a mysterious veiled figure appears in a sunny yard, the audience shouldn't be thinking about the challenges of shooting a horror film meant to unfold in real-time during a single bright, hot day.That illusion is partly thanks to the work of digital imaging technicians...
30/10/2025
Ranking the Top 15 TV Shows of the 2010s
Even though the 1990s and 2000s made for some truly exceptional television, the 2010s were a crazy time for the entire television industry. We saw the grand explosion of streamin...
30/10/2025
Should Writers Listen to Music While Writing?
Ask 10 writers whether they work with music playing, and you'll get 10 different answers. Some need total silence. Some can't function without a soundtrack. I'm of the latter group because I love to get into the emotional headspace of characters, and I find that music is one thing that helps me do that. It also helps me visualize sce...
30/10/2025
What Are All The Tools You'll Find on a Movie Set?
On today's movie sets, there are a lot of tools flying around that help each department do its job. I'm just you know about the camera and lights, but what about C-47s and XLR cables? I decided to create a glossary of tools that you can find pretty much on every set in film and television. If you want to work in the industry, you need to kn...
30/10/2025
Disney Spent $220 Million on 'Doctor Who', Then Walked Away
Disney+ and the BBC just ended their international streaming partnership on Doctor Who after only two seasons. The streamer confirmed this week it won't be involved going forward, though the BBC says the Time Lord isn't going anywhere. A Christmas special is planned for 2026 with returning showrunner Ru...
30/10/2025
How Can There Be Two Competing 'Road House 2' Movies Being Made Right Now?
A couple of years ago, Jake Gyllenhaal's Road House remake was a massive movie for Amazon. Even though it only debuted on streaming, millions went there to watch it and had a lot of fun in the process. The movie did so well that it was a no-brainer to greenlight a sequel. But now, in an occurrence that...
30/10/2025
'Call of Duty' Comes to the Big Screen: How Pete Berg and Taylor Sheridan Got the Job
For the past few decades, Call of Duty has been one of the most popular video games on the planet. They've covered all the famous battlegrounds and become one of the most popular online multiplayer games imaginable.It has felt like a movie was inevitable, but he rights were tied up at Paramount, which really had to undergo the acq...
30/10/2025
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Owns All The IMAX Screens for an Unprecedented Month
The state of theatrical is always under scrutiny these days. Execs want to know that their massive blockbusters are going to make a lot of money to justify their budgets.Enter IMAX, the biggest and best screens available. They're expanding their presence all over the world, and they are the ideal way to see a movi...
30/10/2025
Sony Doubles Down on Content Authenticity By Expanding Its Verification Technology to More Cameras
In one of the few, hopefully only for now, ways in which filmmakers and content creators can fight against AI and the rising threats of non-authentic content and unethical training methods, Sony’s Camera Authenticity Solution program is proving to be a valuable ally.Having covered
30/10/2025
Layoffs Hit Paramount, CBS (And What It Means for You)
Tumult in entertainment continues, with layoffs hitting Paramount this week. Around 1,000 staffers received pink slips on Wednesday, with 1,000 more job cuts expected, making up roughly 10% of the company's workforce (via Poynter).One Paramount e...
30/10/2025
Why the Austin Film Festival Is #1 for Screenwriters (and Could Texas Be #1 for Film Production?)
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, NFS founder Ryan Koo sits down with contributor and fellow Austinite Jordan Aldridge to recap the highlights and insights from the 32nd annual Austin Film Festival. Known as "The Writers Festival," AFF has emerged as a critical space for sc...
30/10/2025
The Long Awaited 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Trailer is Here
Stop everything you're doing--this is not a drill. The official trailer for Stranger Things 5 is finally here, and it’s an absolute emotional barrage of images and set pieces. Netflix dropped the nearly three-minute-long trailer this morning, and it’s clear the Duffer Brothers are holding nothing back for the grand finale. Let's...
30/10/2025
Get a First Look at the New Ghostface in 'Scream 7'
Good morning on Halloween Eve! The horror movie powers have blessed us with the new trailer for the latest Scream installment, simply called Scream 7.The logline for the film, per Paramount, is:When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has built a new life, her dark...
30/10/2025
11 Most Unforgettable Car Chases in Movie History
Everyone in the world learns to drive because it's a life skill, but I, on the other hand, learned to drive because I dreamt of having my own Fast and Furious moments — in a freaking seven-seater minivan, but whatever. The dream is to race down the wrong lane of a busy highway or crowded city street, skillfully controlling the steering whe...
30/10/2025
Two Words in ‘Poltergeist’ That Became a Nightmare
Oftentimes, there are moments in a narrative which feel like a reset; as if telling it’s you to forget everything that you have believed about the story and its characters, so far, because things are going to change, a lot and a lot too quickly. That moment in Poltergeist is the “They’re here” scene. A TV, a mysterious smoke, and li...
30/10/2025
How 'Blindsided' Uses Sound to Reimagine Horror
Patrick Hogan wants audiences to hear what they can't see.The film director and sound professional is a 10-time Emmy-nominated supervising sound editor. Hogan has worked on over 100 television shows and movies, including Cobra Kai, Umbrella Academy, HBO's Six Feet Under, and Reservation Dogs. He's earned thr...
30/10/2025
A Look at Blackmagic Design’s History of Supporting Horror Films and Filmmakers
With a name like Blackmagic Design, you’d think the company was concocted out of a witch's cauldron to begin with. Founded back in 2001 by CEO Grant Petty, Blackmagic Design has made a name for itself over the past few decades for its video capture cards, its powerful cin...
30/10/2025
5 Conceptual Questions You Should Ask Before Making Your First Short Film
Let's say you're about to shoot your first short film. You have a script and a team ready to jump into this world with you, and you're understandably excited to get started.Hold on! There are a few questions you should be prepared to answer before you start rolling.Every choice you make on set either reinforces what you're trying to say or mu...
29/10/2025
The Top 10 TV Shows of the 2000s, Ranked
As an older millennial, the early 2000s feel like the prime time in my coming of age. These TV shows are probably responsible for my personality and a lot of my beliefs in this world. When it came time to pick the 10 best shows of the early 2000s, I thought a lot about the cultural impact and what these shows had to say n...
29/10/2025
This New Book on 'The Shining' is Blowing My Mind
I am a massive film and TV nerd, and my wife knows it. That's why, for our third anniversary, she found this wonderful leatherbound book on The Shining that I have not been able to put down since.If you know anything about these
29/10/2025
9 Writing Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Story
When we're watching a movie, it's easy to spot the big mistakes. These are the moments when characters suddenly behave differently or make a decision to facilitate a plot beat, or when heroes escape danger and death at the last possible second in a ridiculous way, or a seemingly dead character is suddenly back. "Somehow, Palpa...
29/10/2025
Steven Spielberg and John Williams Are Working Together Again
The partnership that gave us some of cinema's most memorable moments is officially back for round 30. John Williams, now 93, is working with Steven Spielberg on the director's upcoming unnamed UFO film, set to hit theaters next June (v...
29/10/2025
Why Mike Yanagita Matters in 'Fargo'
The movie Fargo is one of the most perfect pieces of filmmaking ever made. It's one of those movies that just feels so lyrical and real. You're steeped in this place on earth and trying to understand all the intricacies while also peeling back the layers and rooting for different aspects of the story. But there's o...
29/10/2025
Adobe MAX 2025: Premiere Gets New AI Masking Features For Easier Adjustments
While AI and Firefly might be the biggest news at Adobe MAX this year, video editors are also getting some notable new features and updates to Premiere. With the release of Premiere for iPhone earlier this year, which has been further highlighted at MAX, Premiere for desktop remains familiar yet even more superpowered.The big u...
29/10/2025
Judd Apatow’s Must-Read List for Filmmakers and Comedy Nerds
I remember being seated for The 40-Year-Old Virgin and having my mind blown by the non-stop laughs, and then spending the following weeks trying to track down everything Judd Apatow had done. Like many of my generation, Apatow was my comedy king. So that's why I was excited to hear about his new visual memoir,
29/10/2025
Adobe Offering Unlimited Firefly Video Generations Through December 1st, 2025
If you’re someone at all interested in the world of generative AI for images or video, then you might want to take a moment to consider what Adobe is offering with the company’s Firefly model. And actually, with the major announcement at Adobe MAX 2025 that Adobe is bringing together several top AI models in just one subscription, you’ll actually b...
29/10/2025
Exploring Immersive Horror Filmmaking and the Terrifying Future of Jump Scares
As part of Horror Week 2025, we sat down with a bunch of talented filmmakers to discuss the future of horror filmmaking and how the rise of immersive video might make frights and jump scares more terrifying than ever before.Powered by the
28/10/2025
How a Teen Filmmaker Shot an Award-Winning TikTok Ghost Story on an iPhone
What if your phone didn't just distract you? What if it posed a supernatural danger to you?The short Don't Ignore Me, a horror project, explores a haunting through social media.The film follows Sofia, whose innocent scrolling takes a sinister turn when an app begins sending her ominous messages.Director Charli Fletcher...
28/10/2025
Has Bad CGI Ruined Modern Horror?
A video from Jedi Brooks popped up on my feed recently as I was digging into the behind-the-scenes of the first episode of Welcome to Derry. The show was proud of its practical effects in that horrifying early scene, and it's clearly resonating ...
28/10/2025
All The Funny Things We Learned From the 'Friendship' Director's Commentary
The A24 movie Friendship was kind of a study in genre subversion. It had all the makings of a thriller about obsession, but was actually a comedy that unpacked the same things. That's why it should come as no surprise that the director's commentary track for the movie came out; it's not exactly talking about ...
28/10/2025
15 Movies About the Suburbs That Are Surprisingly Dark, Funny, and True
I've been on a kick lately, trying to watch movies to prepare for a new spec I am writing about growing up in the suburbs. That means I've been gobbling up all Hollywood has to offer when dissecting suburbia. And while the American Suburb is a symbol of peace, prosperity, and the picture-perfect family. Cin...
28/10/2025
What Are the 3 C's of Spec Selling?
We all have that script. The one we poured our blood, sweat, and a dangerous amount of coffee into—it's the spec we're sure will sell if it just gets ready the right people. But how does that actually happen?To do that, you ...
28/10/2025
Adobe MAX 2025: A Preview of How Firefly Aims to Power the Future of Creativity
Packed into the main auditorium for this year’s Adobe MAX conference in Los Angeles, it’s clear that the buzz in the room is a familiar refrain. AI is here, and it’s changing everything. While the initial shock of AI might not have worn off for anyone yet, what AI is offering for filmmakers, editors, and other miscellaneous creators has settle...
28/10/2025
Luca Guadagnino's 'American Psycho' Remake Won't Be Gender-Bent
If you were prepping for a gender-swapped take on Patrick Bateman, go back to your videotapes. Sources close to Luca Guadagnino's upcoming reimagining of American Psycho have confirmed to
28/10/2025
Yes, Miramax is Turning 'Monster Mash' Into an Animated Movie
While it's true that inspiration can be found anywhere or in anything, sometimes the origin of IP can surprise us.Case in point: Miramax is developing an animated musical based on "Monster Mash," the 1962 song that has become a yearly Halloween anthem.According to
28/10/2025
This Margot Robbie Scene in 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Came Straight From Tarantino’s Life
If you've ever wondered how Quentin Tarantino manages to make even throwaway moments in his films feel so lived-in and specific, the answer might be simple. He just pulls from his own life.An anecdote from
28/10/2025
Nikon Zf Shooters Are Going to Want to Add This Killer New Film Grain Feature
Nikon’s vintage-styled Zf mirrorless camera is proving to be a popular option for photographers and videographers booking for a digital throwback that can still offer some robust, full-frame modern features.However, despite its vintage SLR style, it has been a well-received mirrorless camera with many of the same features as Nikon’s higher-...
28/10/2025
You Know the Meme — But Here’s What the Handshake in 'Predator' Really Meant
When it comes to action movies, especially those starring hulking beefcakes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, machismo and bravado are a given. We can expect a testosterone-fueled saga in every frame.And yet, not every such movie is capable of pulling off high-voltage drama with just a handshake. That’s...
27/10/2025
The Chilling Montage That Turned ‘The Godfather’ Into a Masterpiece
Watching the baptism montage in The Godfather (1972) is like watching a knight in shining armor looking into the mirror, only to see a monster returning his gaze. There couldn’t have been a better way to sum up Michael Corleone’s (Al Pacino) fall from grace than this sequence of con...
27/10/2025
Capturing the Hook: The On-Set VFX Secrets of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'
Visual effects are no longer just for massive tentpole blockbusters; they are a crucial, practical part of modern storytelling, even in the grounded world of slasher films.But how do you ensure a CG effect shot on location perfectly matches the live-action footage and the post-production team's needs?...
27/10/2025
Bullet-Fu Lovers Unite: What Are The Best Hong Kong Action Movies?
This past month, on the Criterion Channel, they had this excellent retrospective of Hong Kong action movies, which sent me down a rabbit hole of trying to find the best ones. I have to say, as an action movie fan, it was great to live in this world and see all of the cool things they unpack. I saw a ton of films about brotherhood...
27/10/2025
Insights Into Finding the Perfect Horror Colorscape With ‘Shelby Oaks’ DP Andrew Scott Baird
One of the standout films at this year’s Fantastic Fest, Shelby Oaks is the directorial debut feature by Chris Stuckmann, a popular horror YouTube film critic and leading voice in horror culture. The film, which had a unique development that spanned several years, is a fascinating horror debut that is able to find that perfect blend of...
27/10/2025
Hollywood is Betting Big on Anime, And Winning
Anime has been popular for a very long time. I mean, even when I was a kid, the Pokémon cartoon and Dragon Ball Z were all the rage. But now that I'm in my late 30s, I am always surprised to see that anime is catching on not...
27/10/2025
You Can Now Apply to the Closed Beta for ZEISS’s CinCraft Virtual Lens Technology
As we covered when it was first announced, ZEISS’s new CinCraft Virtual Lens Technology is here for your VFX as a plugin for 2D compositing in Nuke that provides one-click virtual lens tech that can help your digital lens VFX workflo...
27/10/2025
Why Is There So Much Consolidation in Hollywood Right Now?
It feels like every headline I wake up to in 2025 is some sort of notification that one company is being swallowed up by another one, and what we're supposed to do about it. The fact is that the creative industry of Hollywood is slowly following itself as new studios emerge and older studios combine. The ink is bare...
27/10/2025
Why Roger Ebert's 'Dawn of the Dead' Review Still Matters
Roger Ebert opened his 1979 review of George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead with something of a shocking line. "Dawn of the Dead is one of the best horror films ever made—and, as an inescapable result, one of th...
27/10/2025
Guillermo del Toro Would "Rather Die" Than Use AI
Guillermo del Toro isn't mincing words when it comes to artificial intelligence.In a recent interview with NPR, the legendary director drew a direct line between Victor Frankenstein's arrogance and modern tech culture....
27/10/2025
Showrunner Taylor Sheridan Jumps Ship to Universal
Taylor Sheridan, the firebrand showrunner who pumps out an incredible amount of TV shows, all of which have been big hits, has long been the crown jewel of the Paramount family. He broke onto the scene with Yellowstone, which was a cultural...
27/10/2025
Halloween Might Be One of the Worst Box Office Weekends of 2025
Halloween weekend is just days away, and the box office lineup looks surprisingly weak for what's traditionally one of the most lucrative periods of the year. According to early tracking and the current release slate, no film is projected to crack $20 million at the domestic box office. The top spot from this weekend went to Chain...
27/10/2025
What the 'It: Welcome to Derry' Team Can Teach You About Launching Horror TV
If you're trying to figure out how to make horror work on television, the team behind It: Welcome to Derry just showed us. In a recent interview with Variety, VFX supervisor Daryl Sa...
27/10/2025
Here Are All of the Exemplary Winners of This Year’s Austin Film Festival Script and Film Competitions
Announced at the 2025 Austin Film Festival, which—as you might expect—takes place every year in Austin, Texas, this year’s winners include a diverse range of new voices and projects providing insights, inspiration, and plenty of entertainment.
27/10/2025
Get Nearly $1,000 Off the Sony a7R V With This Beginner-Friendly Bundle Package
Who doesn’t love a good savings opportunity? If you’re looking to upgrade from your smartphone or an older, cheaper DSLR or mirrorless camera, then you have a lot of options in front of you. However, you don’t have a ton of options that offer nearly $1,000 worth of savings.The Sony a7R V (a great camera which we’ll explore below) is now
27/10/2025
12 Movies That Took So Long to Make, They’re Practically Legends
For those of us who work on film sets, we know that it takes somewhere between six months and two years to get a feature film made (more or less). But that’s just a ballpark number. Sometimes things can get delayed, and I mean really delayed. Any guesses on what is the longest that anyone has ever taken to finish making a film?Well, w...
25/10/2025
9 Movies That Pulled Their Studios Back from the Brink
Hollywood likes to act tough, but it’s fragile enough to be left shaking after a series of underperforming releases and low theater attendance. You have some box office failures, or sometimes just a single but huge one, and your ...
25/10/2025
9 Films That Changed the Oscars Forever
Here is the outline of 9 movies that changed the Oscars.4. The Godfather: Part II (1974): The Sequel That CouldWritten by: Mario Puzo & Francis Ford Coppola |That all changed when Coppola’s The Godfather: Part II won Best Picture.
25/10/2025
Stop Motion Secrets From the Creator of 'The Tiny Chef Show'
I have been working as a Director of Photography for over 10 years in live-action and stop motion. Stop motion is a special niche, and there is not a lot of information on how much detail, time, and work go into it. Even a tiny change can take you out of the story! Here are some important considerations for how to approach this challenging a...
25/10/2025
The Cut to the Truth: Editing 'The Alabama Solution'
HBO's new documentary The Alabama Solution has entered the awards conversation with its staggering and intimate look at the crisis of mass incarceration.The film exposes the brutal realities inside Alabama's state-run institutions through the eyes of the incarcerated men fighting...
24/10/2025
Illuminating Some Awesome Deals on These Nanlite LED Tube Lights
Looking to find the right lighting solutions for your photo, video, and film projects? Well, then look no further than the versatile (and fun) LED tube lights put out by Nanlite. As part of the company's PavoTube II line, these LED tube lights are on sale and ready to grab for your projects.For our...
24/10/2025
Diablo Cody Writing 'Jennifer's Body' Sequel, Karyn Kusama Says
Over 15 years after a disastrous theatrical run, Jennifer's Body is likely getting a sequel. Director Karyn Kusama recently confirmed that screenwriter Diablo Cody is actively working on the follow-up, and based on her excitement, the project might capture the same chaotic energy that turned the original into an unlikely feminist h...
24/10/2025
Plotters vs. Pantsers: Which Type of Writer Are You?
If you've spent any time around writers, you've probably heard someone mention they're a "plotter" or a "pantser." Maybe you nodded along, pretending you knew what they meant.These terms describe two different approaches to the writing process. Understanding where you fit on this scale can help you be a stronger writer and actually fin...
24/10/2025
10 Horror Movie Endings That Will Leave You Needing Therapy
Every year, right around Halloween, I like to binge a bunch of horror movies to put me in the mood for spooky season. But some years, I make the mistake of watching something so harrowing that it shakes me for days. That's kind of the gamble you make when watching scary movies. Horror films are designed to g...
24/10/2025
Why Netflix’s #1 Film 'The Perfect Neighbor' Is the Edit Everyone’s Talking About
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins and guests, director Geeta Gandbhir and editor Viridiana Lieberman, dive into the making of the breakout documentary The Perfect Neighbor, which uses police body‑cam, Ring‑cam, and dash‑cam footage to tell a har...
24/10/2025
The DP Behind 'Sinners' Reveals How She Shot Remmick's Iconic Entrance
The cinematographer controlling the camera for the movie was Autumn Durald Arkapaw, who has worked with Coogler for a long time, capturing some of the most stunning scenes we've seen in a while.What Drew Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw To The Project? Arkapaw got to shoot on 35MM cameras as well as IMAX.
24/10/2025
5 Things to Do Before Signing a Distribution Deal
Over the weekend, I had coffee with a filmmaking friend who told me a short he'd made had suddenly landed distribution, even though it had been sitting for several years on his YouTube channel.We were both happy about it, but he mentioned that he was naturally suspicious at first. He enjoys making money as a filmmaker for himself, h...
24/10/2025
Screenwriter Paul Schrader Makes a Shocking AI Claim
Paul Schrader has spent his lifetime writing a lot of movies about men bent over a table, journaling their darkest inner thoughts. Somehow, his current views on AI seem like they're closer to a scene from his movie than from actual reality. Let's unpack them together. Paul Schrader on AI In a recent interview, he told
24/10/2025
Gear Up for the New Fujifilm X-T30 III With This Camera Rig From SmallHD
Fujifilm announced some major news yesterday with the unveiling of the company’s new X-T30 III. An upgrade of the previous X-T30 II, the X-T30 line has been one of Fujifilm’s most popular camera lines for hybrid creators of all types.The Fujifilm X-T30 III of...
24/10/2025
Think This New Aputure STORM 700x Could Actually Be Your New Favorite Light?
A new LED Monolight is here, and Aputure is betting big that it’s going to be a fan favorite for production crews of all sizes. The STORM 700x aims to bring the company’s next-gen BLAIR light engine to a popular and essential form factor, which is commonly used by all types of videographers, rental houses, and pretty much every type of production in ...
24/10/2025
9 Films Lost to Time That Somehow Found Their Way Back
Naturally, countless movies shot on film have vanished due to negligence and fire.Thankfully, some of these cinematic gems were found and restored, allowing cinephiles a chance to get a glimpse into cinema’s magical past. In this article, we’re listing some of the incredible cinematic gems that were eventually recovered and the thrilling stories behind their rediscovery.
23/10/2025
7 Directorial Debuts That Left a Lasting Impact on Cinema's History
We are going to explore seven such filmmakers who refused to follow the beaten path, and through their defiance revolutionized filmmaking.Orson Welles (Citizen Kane - 1941)Written by: Herman J. Mankiewicz & Orson Welles Orson Welles, at just 23, had already made waves with his notorious radio broadcast, War of the Worlds.Her first film, Le Point Courte, simultaneously explores two narratives taking place in the same fishing village: the first, a young couple (Philippe Noiret & Silvia Monfort) dealing with their failing marriage, and the other, village fishermen who defy a health-board ban on harvesting shellfish, thinking it's politically motivated.
23/10/2025
The Baddies No One Saw Coming: 11 Movie Characters That Became Unlikely Villains
Picking a side in a story is one hell of a task! But again, it's only natural to do so, because no story is neutral—it all depends on who is narrating it. That’s one of the natures of storytelling that makes misdirection in movies so effecti...
23/10/2025
Inside Rorschach’s Reveal: The Moment That Split 'Watchmen' Fans in Two
Before we get into this, ask yourself a simple question: where do I stand on the idea that the ends justify the means? Because, at the end of this article, you will have to make a choice, and it pretty much hinges on what your answer is to this question.Imagine you are facing the prospect of w...
23/10/2025
How to Use Costumes as a Tool for Character Transformation
In Walter Mosley’s haunting psychological thriller, The Man in My Basement, the line between reality and imagination blurs inside a claustrophobic Sag Harbor home. Bringing those layered characters to life meant grounding them in a visual language that feels both period-accurate and em...
23/10/2025
The Future of Audio Editing is Here With The Superpowers of SoundID VoiceAI
The future of audio is looking brighter than ever. Sure, the industry is changing. But what industry isn’t these days? AI, love it or hate it, is a force of nature that’s rebuilding everything as we know it from the ground up.Yet, if you’re looking to stay ahead of the game, there are options out there for you to consider trying out that are ac...
23/10/2025
12 Terrifying TV Episodes That Aren't From Horror Shows
When it comes to spooky season, it feels like everyone is always trying to capitalize on the idea of fear. You can hook an audience by tapping into what scares them the most, but what happens when you're not really a scary TV show? How can you scare an audience? Today, I want to look at 10 scary episodes of T...
23/10/2025
Everything You Need to Know to Talk About Film History Like a Pro
When it comes to film history, there are a ton of terms and events you need to know if you want to be able to talk about it with any knowledge or authority. That's why I wanted to c...
23/10/2025
What Type of Writer Is Stephen King? What Type Are You?
Writers generally split into two camps when approaching a new project. Some meticulously outline every scene, mapping the character arcs and working from a beat sheet. Others just start writing and figure things out along the way. They're just on the ride. The writing commun...
23/10/2025
What Type of Writer Is Stephen King? What Type Are You?
Writers generally split into two camps when approaching a new project. Some meticulously outline every scene, mapping the character arcs and working from a beat sheet. Others just start writing and figure things out along the way. They're just on the ride. The writing commun...
23/10/2025
The Only Movie Charlie Chaplin Ever Won an Oscar for Premiered Today
Charlie Chaplin's Limelight opened on October 23, 1952, launching what would become one of the strangest Oscar stories in Academy history. The film eventually became the only one for which Chaplin won a competitive Academy Award, but that wouldn't happen for another 20 years.Limelight came late in Chaplin'...
23/10/2025
This Horror Movie Tagline Made Psychology a Marketing Ploy
The Last House on the Left had gone through multiple failed title changes, from Sex Crime of the Century to Krug and Company, with nothing really resonating during test screenings.The tagline for the graphic, violent film is now famous.Make your marketing match your film's tone.
23/10/2025
This New Fujifilm Wide-to-Normal Zoom Lens is the Perfect Partner For the New X-T30 III
It also notably features high-quality video and photo capabilities and is instantly one of the most affordable options for those looking to jump into pro-level work with a minimal investment.To go along with the X-T30 III, which retails for $999 by itself, Fujifilm has also introduced a kit lens option to go with the X-T30 III with the Fujifilm XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 OIS.The lens features an adaptable field of view and a constant 7.9" close focus, which should allow the lens to capture anything from sweeping landscapes to intimate, stylish close-ups.
23/10/2025
Did We Seriously Lose Out on a David Fincher 'Star Wars' Movie (Twice)?
The world of Star Wars has been fraught with whiffs and what-ifs recently. Late last week, we heard about a scrapped Soderbergh and Adam Driver Star Wars movie that had the internet in an uproar. But just last night, informative...
23/10/2025
Oz Perkins Says He Refuses to Watch Ryan Murphy's 'Gein'
When a respected horror filmmaker tells you he wouldn't touch your true crime series "with a 10-foot pole," you should probably pay attention.Monster: The Ed Gein Story is the new true crime series from showrunner Ryan Murphy, the third entry in his "Monster" anthology series for Netflix. It follows the titular serial ...
23/10/2025
Guillermo Del Toro Wants to Tackle This Famous Musical As a Stop Motion Movie
Guillermo del Toro is one of modern cinema's most celebrated visionaries. When you see one of his movies, you know you're getting some sort of sumptuous translation of dark fairy tales and monsters.His new film, Frankenstein, is being hailed by critics everywhere, and he's using that heat to try...
23/10/2025
Leica Has Announced the M EV1, The Company’s First M Camera to Feature an Integrated EVF
In news that any videographer would simply find unbelievable, the popular Leica M-system camera line is getting its first model that features an integrated electronic viewfinder rather than its traditional optical rangefinder.Because, you know, photographers would take photos without previewing what the image would look like on a digital screen f...
23/10/2025
Fujifilm’s Most Popular Model Gets a Refresh as the X-T30 III Brings 6.2K Video
Set to follow up on the strong legacy built by the Fujifilm X-T30 and the X-T30II, the latest version of the company’s most popular camera model might look the same as it keeps the same form factor, but it’s got some nice new features and capabilities.It’s also set to retail here at launch for under $1,000, making it a realistic and intrig...
23/10/2025
7 Best War Comedies That Somehow Make Battle Hilarious
I am the kind of person who can only be influenced if I’m not being preached to. If I catch on to you, BEEP! Try again! The trick is to make me think that everything was my idea (even though you planted it in my head). That’s one of the reasons why wa...
22/10/2025
The Wolf’s Goodbye in 'Pulp Fiction': One of The Coolest Exits Ever Written
The finest ingredients of a well-made movie are well-crafted characters that coalesce to create an unforgettable cinematic experience. Quentin Tarantino’s masterpiece Pulp Fiction (1994) h...
22/10/2025
11 Best Comic Relief Characters Who Made Even the Bleakest Movies Hilarious
Cinematic tension is a prerequisite for any story. It’s a narrative tool that propels a story further. But constant tension, in reel as well as in real life, becomes stifling. It needs a release. This is where comic relief characters come into the p...
22/10/2025
How Production Designer Kathrin Eder Built Memory and Confinement into 'The Man in My Basement'
In Hulu’s The Man in My Basement, the home at the center of the story is more than just a backdrop—it’s a vessel of memory, grief, and history, as well as a stage for confrontation. For production designer Ka...
22/10/2025
How Writers Can Focus in a World of Distraction
I recently came across a video from Jared Henderson called "Why we can't focus." And at a time when so much is vying for our attention, and I feel like I have so little time to be creative, it got me thinking.Your attention span is shrinking. Mine is, too.Research ...
22/10/2025
10 Best Basketball Movies of All Time
As the 2001 CYO MVP, my basketball playing days peaked a long time ago. But when it comes to watching the sport, I never miss a 76ers game... even though they have been a hard team to watch as of late. But that's why I enjoy watching movies about basketball. Not only can I forget the team that hurts me so often, but I get ...
22/10/2025
'Just Put 100 Tilly Norwoods In There': Kevin O'Leary Says Movie 'Wasted Millions' on Human Extras
Filmmaking is the intersection of art and commerce. But sometimes, the commerce people get a little out of hand.Kevin O'Leary, the investor and Shark Tank star who is somehow making his feature film debut in
22/10/2025
Think Young People Don’t Watch Movies or TV? This Study Says Otherwise
One of the biggest issues facing Hollywood has been the idea that young people are not driving as much viewership when it comes to movies and TV. We've been in this constant battle of figuring out how to get these people to theatres or tuning in their TV sets. It's stressful! But it might be time for a deep ...
22/10/2025
This Highly Anticipated Sigma Zoom Lens is Being Pushed Back By a Month
We know, you’re devastated. However, take heart, the new Sigma AF Cine Line 28-45mm T2 FF is coming out soon. It just won’t be on its original scheduled release date of November 6th, 2025. Sigma Corporation has announced that the AF Cine Line 28-45mm T2 FF has been rescheduled for release on December 4th, 2025. A delay of about a month, so n...
22/10/2025
Ryan Coogler Is Bringing 'The X-Files' Back — and It’s Personal
I think that 2025 has been the year of Ryan Coogler. It's not the coming-out party he had as a filmmaker, which was back with Black Panther. But it's been the crowning achievement year, where he really showed Hollywood he was here to stay with Sinners, which grossed $367 million worldwide (and will rake i...
22/10/2025
7 Museum Heist Films to Watch After the Louvre Robbery
Real life rarely delivers us a perfectly cinematic news story, but recently, we got a modern art heist so daring and brazen that it has the whole world rapt.The Louvre heist was a daylight robbery on Oct. 19, resulti...
22/10/2025
A Popular Viltrox Ultra-Wide Prime Could Be Getting a Fujifilm X Version Here Soon
Already available for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z-mount photographers and videographers, the Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air is an ultra-wide lens that works well with APS-C cameras thanks to its 13.5mm full-frame equivalent focal length and sophisticated autofocus technologies.As has been the case for several other Viltrox lenses, Fujifi...
22/10/2025
Tilta Introduces a Unique and Lightweight Mini PD V Mount Battery Plate With Adjustable ARCA Receiver
Tilta has introduced an innovative and unique piece of gear that could be a welcome addition to many rigs and production workflows. The Adjustable ARCA Receiver is a unique and lightweight option to mount a battery plate to a camera without traditional baseplates and 15mm rods.Let’s take a ...
22/10/2025
We Almost Got a New 'Star Wars' Movie from Soderbergh and Adam Driver
Cue the Darth Vader "NOOOOOO" of anguish.In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Adam Driver revealed he pitched a new Star Wars movie to Disney. It was sadly not greenlit, but it sounds lik...
22/10/2025
Sora 2 Bans Celebrity Deepfakes After SAG, Bryan Cranston Complaints
OpenAI's Sora 2 has banned the use of celebrity likenesses and copyrighted characters in its AI-generated videos after mounting backlash from celebrities and entertainment leaders.Sora 2 creates AI-generated videos using text prompts and uploaded likenesses. ...
22/10/2025
Breaking Down Michael’s Kiss of Death in 'The Godfather Part II'
It’s New Year’s Eve in 1958, Havana. Fidel Castro’s revolution may be lurking outside, but the atmosphere in the hall is thick with celebration. Amid this joyous chaos, two brothers embrace. It looks like a warm, familial moment.And that’s when the younger brother, Michael Corleone (
22/10/2025
11 Unforgettable Phone Calls in Film History
The sound of the phone ringing carries multiple emotions–thrill, fear, excitement, and happiness. Cinema has always understood and exploited that quality. A simple phone call can immediately reach a character’s most vulnerable core, forcing us to lean in and listen.Phones are definitely more than
22/10/2025
Unpacking the Dark Legacy Behind the Gold Watch in 'Pulp Fiction'
When we think of family heirlooms, we think of physical objects that connect us with people in the past we may never have met. Silent witnesses to history, they represent an ongoing legacy that you are a part of. From time to time, you take these heirlooms out of their bejeweled, velvet boxes just...
22/10/2025
How 'Hey Arnold!' Composer Jim Lang Creates Iconic Sounds for Animation
If you can instantly hum the smooth, city-block jazz of Hey Arnold!, you already know the work of Jim Lang.For decades, Lang's compositions have given animated worlds their unique sonic heart, creating scores that are not just background music, but essential parts of the story's character and emotional core.From ...
21/10/2025
10 Horror Screenplays You Can Read Right Now
Horror scripts are some of the most instructive screenplays you can study.These 10 horror scripts are available online right now and can help you learn how to craft nightmares on the page.But we're opting to highlight the 2004 remake, which was written by James Gunn.
21/10/2025
10 of the Most Beautiful Images in Horror
Some of the genre's most unforgettable moments are actually gorgeous and stick with you for years and become part of the inherent language of cinema, even if you aren't a fan of the genre.DP Owen Roizman earned an Academy Award nomination for his work on The Exorcist.One of the film's most iconic images shows Father Karras standing alone outside Regan's home.
21/10/2025
Why Rian Johnson Says His Last Project Was So Challenging to Write
"This was definitely the hardest script I've ever written," he said.Write about the relationships and beliefs you're still trying to understand.Wake Up Dead Man is in theaters Nov. 26 and on Netflix Dec. 12.
21/10/2025
'Sinners' Will Return to Theaters for One Week on 70mm
Get your toe-tappers ready, gals and ghouls. Sinners is coming back to theaters in honor of Halloween.The period horror film from Ryan Coogler was a massive hit earlier this year, and, coming just after A Minecraft Movie, helped set off a
21/10/2025
Another New Viltrox Lens is Here, and It Might Be the Best Sony E-Mount Option Yet
Another day, another new Viltrox lens is here in all of its high-performance, low-price glory. Making a name for itself as an affordable, yet reliable lens manufacturer, Viltrox is becoming popular for hybrid shooters looking to build their lens collections a la carte, mixing and choosing unique lenses that match their specific needs.
21/10/2025
This Popular Sony Cinema Camera Gets The Most Insane Price Drop of All Time
Well, while we can’t say for certainty if this is the biggest price drop “of all time,” it certainly is the largest lump sum drop in price that we’ve seen in quite a while—and certainly in today’s current market. Available on B&H, the new Sony PMW-F5 CineAlta Digital Cinema Camera (which features an 8.9 MP Super35 image sensor capable of ca...
21/10/2025
Warner Bros. Officially Lists Itself For Sale
In the least surprising move of the year, the Warner Bros. Discovery board has officially announced that the home of Casablanca, The Dark Knight, The Sopranos, and Barbie is up for sale. Oh, and on the same morning they announced this, WBD also announced another price hike for HBO Max, ...
21/10/2025
Which Directors Are People Using AI to Rip-Off The Most?
The thing that bugs me the most about AI is that it's never someone making something wholly original. Often, what I find is that the things that go viral or the things people want to show you at parties are just rip-offs or direct imitations of other p...
21/10/2025
What is This New TX Mode Now Available for Your CineView M7 Series Production Monitors?
Available via a new firmware update for the Accsoon CineView M7 Pro, a new TX transmitter mode is here, along with several new features coming to the CineView M7 series. This is exciting news for production crews, both big and small, as it will enable wireless video transmission using the M7 Pro’s built-in Dual-Band wireless video module ...
21/10/2025
Sorry, But You Can’t Copyright AI — One Filmmaker Just Found Out the Hard Way
There is an old biblical saying, "You reap what you sow," which essentially means you get out of the world what you put in. So excuse me while I pile onto an AI filmmaker, who posted on Twitter that their prompts were being stolen by the outside world. The poster in question has been going...
21/10/2025
Widen Your Zoom Range With This Versatile Tamron 25-200mm Lens
As a long-anticipated follow-up to its previous model, this new version of the Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 brings even more versatility and a nice mix of updated specs and features.Let’s look at this new “evolved” all-in-one zoom and explore how it could be a nice option for a full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless hybrid shooter.The Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2
21/10/2025
These Are 8 Movie Endings That You Never Saw Coming
I try to predict how a movie will end right from the first act.Shutter Island (2010) Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a U.S. Marshal who visits Boston’s Shutter Island Ashecliffe, mental hospital for the criminally insane, with his new partner, Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), to investigate the disappearance of a female patient, Rachel.Uncut Gems ends on a rather shocking note as Ratner is shot dead by one of the loan sharks moments after he wins $1.2 million on a basketball game, rendering his massive win meaningless in an instant.
21/10/2025
From Zero to Hero: Cinema’s Greatest 9 Underdog Stories
9 Best Underdog Movies of All TimeKeep a box of tissues handy because these movies will tear you up with joy:1.An emotional rollercoaster starring Will Smith, Gabriele Muccino’s The Pursuit of Happyness follows Chris Gardner, a struggling salesman, who fights for his son’s custody in the face of financial adversity and homelessness.Will Smith delivers a heartwarming performance as a failing father who loves nothing more than his son, that will stick with you forever.
21/10/2025
7 Most Brilliantly Confusing Movie Endings Ever Made
In either case, these movies are usually the ones with open endings that rely on ambiguity to present their finale.Misdirection in storytelling is one thing, but ambiguous endings are like an itchy mosquito bite.In this article, we’ve compiled a list of movies that will leave you both tormented and captivated with their ambiguous endings.
21/10/2025
These Are the 11 Most Brilliant & Disturbing Psychopaths in Movies
In this article, we’ve listed the most iconic psychopathic villains who are sure to turn your blood cold with fear. Anton Chigurh in No Country For Old Men (2007) Medically, Chigurh is a primary, idiopathic psychopath, as diagnosed by forensic psychiatrist Samuel Leistedt, and also one of the most frighteningly realistic portrayals of a psychopath.Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs (1991) I wouldn’t even be able to stand in the same room as Lecter for more than a couple of seconds (I wouldn’t even go in if I knew he was in there).
21/10/2025
These Are the 10 Most Iconic Escapes That Made Movie History
I’m quite confident that kidnapping me would not be easy, even for a seasoned kidnapper. Okay, even if they did, they won’t be able to keep me hostage for a long time. From sweet-talking my way out of it to actually breaking out of impossible places by turning useless things into actual weapons or tools for...
21/10/2025
What to Do Instead of Using AI Art in Your Horror Film
The backlash against AI-generated imagery in horror films hit a landmark moment in 2024, when Late Night with the Devil
21/10/2025
SSFF & ASIA's Autumn Screening Puts Global Women Filmmakers in the Spotlight
The Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA), one of the largest and most prestigious short film festivals in Asia, is gearing up for its "Screening in Autumn" event, and this year, there's a special focus on celebrating and uplifting the voices of women in cinema.A Spotlight on Women’s EmpowermentIn a powerful collaboration with the Tokyo International Film Festival's "Women’s Empowerment" initiative, SSFF & ASIA is bringing five talented female filmmakers from Brazil, New Zealand, India, Indonesia, and Taiwan to Tokyo.The invitation of these five guests was made possible through the Japan Cultural Expo 2.0 project.
21/10/2025
Finally Get Script Feedback In Just a Few Minutes
In the movie business, everything moves fast, but the process of getting script coverage? That's always been a frustratingly slow bottleneck.If you’re a producer, a director, or a writer, you know the drill. You need someone to read a script, analyze it, and give you solid feedback. But finding that person is tough.
20/10/2025
What Are Edgar Wright's 1000 Favorite Movies?
that's why I was so pumped to stumble on a list of edgar Wright's 1000 favorite movies.in Hollywood (2019) Director: Quentin Tarantino Country: United States993.Perfect Days (2023) Director: Wim Wenders Country: JapanTo log all 1000, check out the list on Letterboxd!
20/10/2025
Key Filmmaking Terms: What Is Room Tone?
What Is Room Tone in Filmmaking?The ambient noise of "silence" is what filmmakers call room tone. The person responsible for capturing room tone is usually a production sound mixer or location sound recordist on set.
20/10/2025
The Best Places to Find Inspiration for Your Horror Movie
Here are some creative ideas to find inspiration for your next horror project.Real LifeLook, not to be pithy, but reality is full of horror stories right now.However, “inspired by a true story” gives you more leeway, and nowhere more so than in horror.
20/10/2025
What Are The Best Marvel Fight Scenes Across All The Movies and TV Shows?
Marvel has dominated the airwaves for almost 20 years and delivered so many movies and TV series with unforgettable characters.Today, we're going to gp over my ten favorite Marvel fight scenes and talk baout what made them special and why I picked them. Shang-Chi vs. Wenwu (Bus Fight) - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten RingsMovie: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Writers: Dave Callaham, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Lanham Key Cast: Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Tony Leung (Wenwu), Awkwafina (Katy) One thing that stands out to me about the best fight scenes is that they usually have a locale that aids in the action. and here, on the bus, we get a lot of creative shots and moves.
20/10/2025
What's Missing From Your TV Pilot Script?
Today I want to go over some of the most common things I've found are wring with TV pilots and help you go over you own to figure out what you need to fix. Look, writing a pilot is the hardest thing to write in Hollywood.The first 2-3 pages of your script are the teaser.
20/10/2025
‘Task’ Took a Page From ‘Heat’ — Here’s What Filmmakers Can Learn
For the last two months, I have been obsessing over the TV show Task on HBO. It brought back Sunday night viewing and was a riveting crime series set in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was created by Brad Ingelsby and starred Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, and a bunch of other incredible actors. It had a cat and mo...
20/10/2025
These New Wireless LED Video Lights Bring Superior Power With Their Modularity
Engineered for versatility, Godox has just unveiled to knew Bi-Color LED Video Lights that aim to bring superior lighting power not just in their performance metrics, but more so in their modularity. From their compact size for outdoor use to outstanding brightness, the new Godox ML80Bi and ML150Bi Video Lights require no cables and aim to offer ...
20/10/2025
The Art of Coming Undone: Mary Bronstein on ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins speaks with writer-director Mary Bronstein about her searing psychological comedy-drama If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You. The film, starring Rose Byrne, Conan O'Brien, Christian Slater, and A$AP Rocky, explores...
20/10/2025
Eliminate Guess Work on Set With These Helpful Magnetic Filter Tags
Kondor Blue Magnetic Filter Tag SetThe Kondor Blue Magnetic Filter Tag Set is set to include 12 magnetic filter tags that can connect mechanically via a mini dovetail and snap into place with a neodymium magnet.The Kondor Blue Magnetic Filter Tag Sets are available to preorder.
20/10/2025
Here’s How You Can Step Into Pro-Quality Livestreaming With the New Canon R50V
Currently available for less than $700, the Canon R50V is by far one of the most affordable mirrorless cameras on the market.Yet, despite its price, it offers UHD 4K60p video recording and plenty of video-friendly features.Livestreaming With the Canon R50V
20/10/2025
Tilly Norwood's Creator Denies BFI Funding Was Used to Develop the AI Actor
You probably are already aware that a tech creator named Eline Van Der Velden debuted an AI "actor" called Tilly Norwood last month. Understandably,
20/10/2025
Here Are All Your Basic Operations and Recommended Features for the Nikon ZR
Units for the Nikon ZR are just about ready to ship, according to release date estimates, and excitement for the new Nikon ZR—the first cinema camera to truly combine the best of Nikon’s engineering with RED Digitial Cinema’s color science—could not be higher.As is the case wit...
20/10/2025
Andrew Gordon Macpherson on Creating a New “Ambient Metal” Music Subgenre for Hulu’s 'Into the Void'
In the conversation below, Macpherson discusses his creative process for Into the Void.All eight episodes of Into the Void are now available on Hulu.NFS: Jason Eisener is one of the producers of Into the Void.
17/10/2025
The 'Last Action Hero' Made Arnold Schwarzenegger Cry
Throughout the late '80s and early '90s, he was an unstoppable force, with hit after hit cementing his status as the world's biggest action star. However, in 1993, Arnold thought it would be the end of his career.Just a year later, Arnold starred in James Cameron's True Lies, which was a massive hit and re-cemented Schwarzenegger as the undisputed king of the box office.
17/10/2025
What 8 Short Story Rules Can Teach You About Making Short Films
Writing instructor John Matthew Fox (who runs Bookfox, a resource for fiction writers) recently shared advice about crafting short stories that we can use over in the film community, too.If you're writing a short story or a short film, the challenges will be surprisingly similar.As someone who has screened short films for festivals, I beg of you—you don't need an opening credit sequence.
17/10/2025
Ranking Arnold Schwarzenegger's Best Films Across His Career
Today, I want to go over some of the movies I love the most that he starred in.We'll dissect his performances and look at how they cemented him as a certified star.Arnold plays Harry Tasker, a secret agent leading a double life.
17/10/2025
Filmmaking Insights From Ari Aster: Tackling Westerns and Social Media in 'Eddington'
That's where I think every filmmaker can learn from Ari Aster. One of my favorite movies this year was Eddington.In order to write Eddington, Aster spent time researching how social media feeds affect people.
17/10/2025
Charlie Kaufman Breaks All the Rules in His Poetic New Short 'How to Shoot a Ghost'
Their latest project, the poetic 27-minute short How to Shoot a Ghost, premiered at the Venice Film Festival.It's the team's third collaboration, after H.D.'s poem "Bonedog" appeared in Kaufman's 2020 feature I'm Thinking of Ending Things, and their 2023 short Jackals & Fireflies.The film blends street photography, archival footage, and loose narrative beats to explore mortality and memory.
17/10/2025
Is This New Apple M5 Series MacBook Pro Instantly the Best Video Editing Laptop?
The cycle continues with the new 14” MacBook Pro, which is powered by the new M5 chip.The New 14” MacBook ProThe new 14” MacBook Pro with the M5 chip is available to preorder now.
17/10/2025
Rig Up Your Favorite Cameras With These On-Sale Modular Tilta Camera Cages
Once you get a camera that you love, the real challenges of finding the right rig begin.To help you rig up your favorite mirrorless camera systems to their full powers, for our latest "Deals of the Week" roundup, we're looking at some on-sale camera cages from Tilta.Check out some top options below.
17/10/2025
The Perfect Standard Prime For Your Sony Full-Frame Cameras is Finally Here
Instantly becoming a top option for Sony E-mount shooters, this new standard prime should be quite popular for both photographers and videographers looking for an everyday lens that offers plenty of performance and versatility.The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 FEThe lens features a precision-crafted build and includes both automatic and manual focusing options for maximum creative control.
17/10/2025
This Mistake in 'Back to the Future' Has Bugged Fans for Decades
He does so on a Gibson ES-345 guitar that a member of the band gives him.This is supposed to occur in 1955, but the Gibson ES-345 wasn't manufactured until 1958.Fox Says There's No Hidden MessageFox has acknowledged the blooper in his new book, Future Boy, which came out this week.
17/10/2025
Are You Up to the ‘Task’ of Directing Great TV? Jeremiah Zagar on How to Helm an HBO Hit
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, No Film School founder Ryan Koo sits down with acclaimed director Jeremiah Zagar to explore his journey from Sundance Labs and indie documentaries to directing high-stakes prestige television.Zagar, best known for We the Animals and Hustle, shares an in-depth look at his process directing HBO’s Task—an emotionally rich, verité-style crime drama from showrunner Brad Ingelsby, starring Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey.The conversation dives deep into how Zagar’s collaborative ethos and commitment to joy and safety on set shape his work, and how building a long-standing creative family has been key to his success.
17/10/2025
8 Most Iconic Character Exits Of All Time
In this article, we’ve made a list of the most iconic character exits in TV and movie history, which will definitely nudge you in the right direction if character exit isn’t your strongest forte. 8 Most Iconic Character Exits in Fiction1.Sean Maguire’s Quiet ExitGood Will Hunting (1997) Sean Maguire was the ray of light that Will needed to navigate this dark and messy mind.
16/10/2025
8 Movies With The Most Satisfying Happy Endings
In this article, we have compiled the most satisfying endings of all time, which are sure to restore your faith in the universe.8 Most Satisfying Endings of All Time1.Jerry Maguire (1996) What can be more satisfying than seeing two people in love find their way back to each other?
16/10/2025
Gross-Out Gags and Gritty Realism: How 'Code 3' Found Comedy in Realistic Gore
For the new paramedic film Code 3, starring Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery, the answer was a commitment to brutal realism.At the center of that authenticity is Prosthetics Makeup Designer Scotia Boyd.We sat down with Boyd to discuss her research process, the collaborative effort behind the film's biggest gags, and how her work on a gritty indie comedy compares to designing fantastical aliens for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
16/10/2025
Making the Cut: Our Definitive Ranking of the 15 Best Slasher Villains
Today, I want to go over some of my favorite slasher villains of all time and talk about what makes them great. 3. Jason Voorhees ('Friday the 13th')Again, easily could have easily been number one, but I went with my gut, and I have no regrets.Jason Voorhees has become the face of the Friday the 13th franchise now, and probably never won't be again.
16/10/2025
Saudi Arabia Pays $1 Billion to Open a New Hollywood Studio (& What That Means for Filmmakers)
The latest venture is a major deal involving Erik Feig, the producer behind hits like The Hunger Games and La La Land.Feig's production company, Picturestart, has partnered with Japanese gaming giant SNK to launch Arena SNK Studios, a new movie studio in Hollywood.The venture is significantly financed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), the nation's sovereign wealth fund.
16/10/2025
Netflix Plays Nice With AMC to Put 'KPop Demon Hunters' Back In Theaters Again
It'll be on 400 screens across America and raking in more dollars for the streamer.It will return to cinemas from October 31st to November 2nd.The last time it did a weekend in August, it pulled in $19 million and topped the box office.
16/10/2025
Freddy Himself Shares How He’d Reboot 'Nightmare on Elm Street'
Instead, he thinks the franchise should restart with A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Who Could Play the Next Freddy?However, surprisingly, Freddy vs. Jason is his favorite entry to watch.
16/10/2025
Best '90s Shows: The Ultimate 10 TV Series of the Decade
Today, I wanted to go over what I think are the ten best TV shows of the 1990s.Created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, this series, famously known as "the show about nothing," revolutionized the sitcom and changed what it could be.The show was created by Mark Frost and David Lynch.
16/10/2025
From HAL 9000 to Ava: The Greatest AI Villains Ever Made
HAL 9000 (2001: A Space Odyssey) - YouTube www.youtube.com He is the blueprint.Erik Wolpaw said that before developing GLaDOS, he used a text-to-speech program while writing for Psychonauts.Ridley Scott, who also told an AI story in Blade Runner, says that it's merely a tool.
16/10/2025
These Are the 7 Movies Tarantino Calls "Perfect"
What makes a movie perfect?Tarantino had a definition in mind when he called certain films flawless.As he explained to Kimmel, "The perfect movie kind of crosses all aesthetics to one degree or another.
16/10/2025
We Gotta Get Over the 'One Battle After Another' Box Office
The One Battle After Another box office does not matter.Movie Studios Plan For These Things If you run a movie studio, you look at your slate every year and hope it's diverse enough to weather the storm of the box office.This year, Warner Bros has had a spectacular box office showing.
16/10/2025
Nikon Shooters Are Going to Want to Check Out These Ultra-Fast New DX Lenses
Nikon has announced two new DX lenses for the company’s Z crop sensor lineup, which will include a lightweight 35mm f/1.7 DX prime and a 16-50mm f/2.8 DX zoom.These two lenses are both ultra-fast, highly portable, and balanced for speed.Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 35mm f/1.7 Lens
16/10/2025
Instantly Connect and Access Terabytes of Media From Anywhere With the New Strada Mobile App
Fresh off the launch of the company’s Strada Agent, which promises to deliver direct-to-edit transfer technologies and a complete reinvention of how to connect cameras directly to editors, eliminating production bottlenecks, the company has a new mobile app version that is also quite promising.Introducing the Strada Mobile AppUsers will be able to browse, play, and export their media from anywhere on iOS and Android devices.
16/10/2025
Are Video Editors Truly Ready for the New Apple iPad Pro and Its Powerful M5 Chip?
This new iPad Pro will feature iPadOS 26, which will bring its own supercharged performance and some major upgrades over previous M1 models.The new iPad Pro will be able to deliver up to 3.5x the AI performance of iPad Pro with M4 and up to 5.6x faster than iPad Pro with M1.The new iPad Pro is available to pre-order starting today, and will be available in stores beginning Wednesday, October 22.
16/10/2025
10 Horror Movie Openings That Hook You From the First Scene
Here are some of the most unforgettable opening sequences in horror, where the ghosts and ghouls make a heck of an entrance.Star Julianna Margulies called the movie "The Shining meets Dead Calm."Mitchell based the story on recurring dreams he had in his youth about being followed, he told Digital Spy.
15/10/2025
The Hybrid DP: How Mathew Rudenberg Blends Realism with Narrative Cinema
And now, he's crushing it on ABC and Hulu's High Potential.But it’s his deep experience in documentary filmmaking—which has taken him from Folsom prison to a Juggalo rally and earned him a SXSW Grand Jury Prize for The Work—that may be the secret to his success.We spoke with Mathew about his process and how nonfiction shooting informs his scripted work, and his advice for DPs looking to avoid being pigeonholed.
15/10/2025
You Should Be Able to Answer This One Question About Your Script
While still in film school, he sold a pitch to Ridley Scott.Vince Gilligan's logline for Breaking Bad was "Mr. Chips becomes Scarface."Before you write, figure out what your story is really about.
15/10/2025
Read and Download Some of the 'Batman: The Animated Series' Screenplays
It was so well written and had so many deep and interesting episodes.To do that, you have to read the screenplays. So today, I thought it would be fun to go through some of them and give you an opportunity to scroll through some of the best episodes of all time in order to see how they made the magic happen.
15/10/2025
Tax Documents Revealed 'Rise of Skywalker' Cost How Much?!
That's why it was so interesting to check out some leaked tax documents that show that the total cost of 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker came to $593.7 million.Those numbers make it the third most expensive movie in history.Now, thanks to the magic of filming in the U.K. and their incentives, Disney receives a hefty tax reimbursement of $103.8 million, which brings the net cost down to a slightly less staggering $489.9 million.
15/10/2025
Christopher Nolan Calls Dwayne Johnson's 'Smashing Machine' the Best Performance of the Year
Speaking with director Benny Safdie on the DGA's podcast, The Director's Cut, the Oppenheimer helmer didn't mince words when it came to Johnson's turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in Safdie's A24 film, The Smashing Machine.Nolan said it was “heartbreaking,” adding: “I think it’s an incredible performance.It shows that there is power behind casting against type.
15/10/2025
10 Best Soccer Movies to Watch Before the World Cup
Today, I want to go over what I think are the ten best movies about soccer and talk about what makes them special. The film won the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival.The film chronicles the parallel lives of Colombian soccer captain Andrés Escobar and notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar.
15/10/2025
Chris Pratt Stayed Locked in a Chair for 'Mercy'. Here's What That Teaches Us
He was actually restrained, wrists and ankles locked down, take after take.He specifically asked for it that way, he said (via People).In the film, which releases Jan. 23, 2026, Pratt plays a detective on trial for murdering his wife.
15/10/2025
Should You Write a Movie with AI as the Antagonist? Maybe Not
But the times have changed, and AI hasn't been playing so well with modern-day audiences.As The Hollywood Reporter points out, evil AI is pretty boring these days.The outlet points to films like M3gan 2.0, Tron: Ares, and the latest Mission: Impossible as examples of films with AI antagonists that flopped.
15/10/2025
This New Full-Frame Telephoto Lens Can Help Bring The Most Coveted Focal Length Into Reach
Regardless of your perspective, Venus Optics has rolled out a new Laowa telephoto lens that promises to bring the price of the elongated lens market down, if at least a little bit.The new Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF lens is here for your full-frame cameras and designed to help bring one of the most coveted focal lengths into reach.The lens will come in Canon EF, Sony E, and Nikon Z mount options at launch, and is available to order now on Laowa’s website with options ranging from $1,799.00 to $1,999.00.
15/10/2025
Get Smoother Audio Playback and Improved Trimming With Latest DaVinci Resolve Update
Blackmagic Design has released another update for DaVinci Resolve, which is not earth-shattering, but it’s important nonetheless.Set to add smoother audio playback in Fairlight, improved trimming and ripple behaviours on the edit timeline, and other color management upgrades, let’s look at everything new coming to DaVinci Resolve 20.2.2 update.The biggest news might be the improved Mac viewer color management for Rec.709 scene, as well as some fixes to issues having to do with jittery playback on Fairlight and other issues with ripple deletes and sometimes unlinking clips.
15/10/2025
Blackmagic Camera for Android Users Can Now Shoot Open Gate and in Selectable Aspect Ratios
Blackmagic Camera for Android Update 3.1 is set to add support for shooting open gate as well as in selectable aspect ratios, major new upgrades that will undoubtedly make your smartphone videography capabilities more sophisticated and diverse.Blackmagic Camera for Android Update 3.1The app also allows for selectable aspect ratios and the ability to apply Samsung Log LUTS, as well as several new features.
15/10/2025
Did Hollyland Just Kill Traditional Camera Monitors With Its New Vcore Smartphone System?
Introducing Hollyland VcoreUsers simply need to connect Vcore to their camera via an HDMI and to their phone via a USB-C.The Vcore signal can be sent over 5 GHz and up to 350’ line of sight with a low latency of approximately 65ms.
15/10/2025
That One Line From ‘Casablanca’ That Still Breaks Hearts 8 Decades Later
Through this scene, the movie tells us that love is neither about possession nor is it permanent; it’s about moments that never fade.The Airport Farewell: Where the Line EndsThe Setup: Lies, Sacrifice, and a Plane in the Fog The whole setup begins with dramatic tension, goes through irony, and concludes with perhaps cinema’s most iconic goodbye.Humphrey Bogart’s Measured ResolveWhen Ilsa asks, “What about us?”
15/10/2025
‘Cool Hand Luke’: What “Failure to Communicate” Truly Means
But when the Captain (Strother Martin), the prison camp warden in Cool Hand Luke, tosses it at you, it’s not trying to put a comically sophisticated spin on a chaotic situation.He is the soul of the scene.In Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall,” the themes of institutional oppression and loneliness draw a parallel to the line.
15/10/2025
What Does The Mask On The Pillow In ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ Mean?
Coming back to masks, the greatest scene with a mask in Eyes Wide Shut is the one where Dr. Harford’s wife, Alice (Nicole Kidman), lies fast asleep on their bed, with her husband’s Venetian mask lying on his side of the bed, right next to her.In this article, we analyze the iconic shot of Alice with the mask to uncover how that one image was actually a verdict on their relationship. Alice chooses love over her heartbreak.
15/10/2025
What Detective Sam Spade Really Meant in the Final Scene of 'The Maltese Falcon'
stuff that dreams are made of,” at the sight of the love of his life being led away by the police to be convicted for the murder of his business partner.In this article, we’re examining how Spade’s response to Detective Polhaus when he asks about the black bird statuette, “It’s the uhh..stuff that dreams are made of,” is a sardonic commentary on the fundamentally hollow nature of the quest that has driven every character in this dark tale of greed, deceit, and betrayal to their ultimate fall.
15/10/2025
How VFX Helped Me Find My Directorial Voice With 'Gator Girl'
This film allowed me to merge my storytelling skills and visual effects desires fully.The Magic of Small DetailsMy journey from producer to director has been guided by a love of specificity, a willingness to take risks, and an unshakable belief in the magic of storytelling.At the heart of the story are two unlikely animal protectors: an alligator and a bee.
14/10/2025
Crafting Fear Frame by Frame: The Art of Editing a Psychological Thriller
In the new folk-horror standout Bone Lake, the bone-chilling pace and gut-punch scares are a testament to the power of a great editor.Get ready to dive into the art of the jump scare, the secrets of suspenseful pacing, and how she helped shape the haunting final story of Bone Lake frame by frame.Can you tell us more about your background in cutting music videos for artists such as The Marias and Marshmello?
14/10/2025
What Were Legendary Artist Drew Struzan's Best Movie Posters?
For the uninitiated, Drew Struzan is the legendary artist behind the iconic movie posters for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and countless other classics.He passed away at 78, leaving behind a legacy of images that touched billions of people.Today, I want to go over my ten favorite Struzan movie posters and talk about what makes them special.
14/10/2025
Screenwriters: Here’s Why Your Opening Scene Doesn’t Need to Be "Spectacular"
Tony DuShane wrote the screenplay for Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk, based on his own semi-autobiographical novel, which was directed by Eric Stoltz and released in 2017.With this experience, DuShane understands the difference between opening a novel and opening a screenplay. "I think, especially with a novel, there's a lot more grace than in film and on the first page of a screenplay," he said.
14/10/2025
These 10 'Batman: The Animated Series' Episodes Are Legendary
For me, it was sitting down in front of the TV and going through countless hours of Batman: The Animated Series.Today, I wanted to go over my ten favorite episodes and talk about what made them cool and also why I loved the stories in them. It was so mature for what we thought was a kid's show.
14/10/2025
Bring a New Level of Practical Lighting Performance to Your Shoots With the Astera SolaBulb
One of the leading brands in wireless LED lighting solutions, Astera, has reinvented practical lighting with the SolaBulb, its first wireless, zoomable, Bulb-style Fresnel.Finally, perhaps its greatest calling card, the SolaBulb really shines with its renowned color science and 96 TLCI.The SolaBulb made its official debut at IBC 2025 and is set to be one of the most exciting new lighting options on the market this year, thanks to its versatile attributes, spot and wide-angle beam control, and Astera’s superior color science.
14/10/2025
Here’s Everything You Need to Set Up Your First Pro-Level Wireless Monitor Workflow
While the Hollyland Pyro 5 and Pyro 7 wireless transceiver monitors have been available for some time now, this new kit option is a nice bundle available on B&H that brings together everything you might need to get started.Hollyland Pyro 7 & 5 Wireless Transceiver Monitor Kit7 and 5.5" Touchscreen DisplaysTransmitter and Receiver Mode SwitchingOne Transmitter Can Send to 4 ReceiversAuto Frequency Hopping, 2.4/5 GHz BandsRTMP Streaming, USB/SD Card Import/SaveBuilt-In L-Series Battery PlatesHollyland Pyro 7 & 5 Wireless Transceiver Monitor KitThe Pyro 7 & 5 Wireless Transceiver Monitor Kit from Hollyland equips you with both a 7 and 5.5" transceiver monitor and all of the necessary accessories to facilitate dual-band wireless communication of HD video on set.
14/10/2025
These New HD Magnetic Variable ND and CPL Filters Are Kind of Insanely Awesome for Video
H&Y has just announced a new Nova-Series Magnetic Variable ND3-32 and CPL Filter Kit that’s quite affordable and set to offer some beautiful results for all types of photo and video projects.The Nova Series HD VND + CPL Filter KitThe kit is set to feature lens sizes ranging from 49mm to 82mm, with prices that will range from $95 to $135.
14/10/2025
Shyamalan Almost Wrote 'The Notebook'—Now He’s Writing a Novel With Nicholas Sparks
Now think of what you get from M. Night Shyamalan, and it would be much different.They've cowritten a new novel, out today, called Remain: A Supernatural Love Story.Shyamalan and Sparks have almost worked together before.
14/10/2025
Sora 2’s Watermark Can Be Removed—Here's Why That's Scary for Filmmakers
Now that Sora 2 has dropped, and got an unprecedented million downloads in just a few days, the internet is also flooded with ways to remove the watermark on the video feature, taking away the one marker that informed viewers that they were watching an AI video. This leads to a massive creative problem: how can you protect your unique visual language when an AI can replicate it on demand?For independent filmmakers, this means it will be exponentially harder for thoughtful, human-created work to be discovered.
14/10/2025
‘After the Hunt’ Writer Once Trained AI for Meta—Now She’s Speaking Out Against It
Before her film After the Hunt premiered at the London BFI Film Festival this month, Garrett spent time as a data analyst at Meta, teaching AI systems how to function."I feel like AI is sold to us like it's the future, but it's a regurgitation of our collective past, remarketed as the future." The film will release wide Oct. 17.
14/10/2025
What Is James Gunn Tackling Next in the DCU?
When asked what would determine his directing choices, Gunn described Man of Tomorrow as something he's had in mind for a long time, then added he knows the next few projects he'll be directing.And Man of Tomorrow will not be the same as Superman.Man of Tomorrow will release July 9, 2027.
14/10/2025
Scoop Up the DJI Osmo Action 4 For a Crazy Discounted Price If You Act Fast
The DJI Osmo Action 4The camera at the heart of the Osmo Action 4 features a 1/1.3" sensor that can record up to UHD 4K120 video and capture experiences in dynamic, smooth detail.The DJI Osmo Action 4 is currently on sale for $229 for the standard combo, with similar savings being offered for a few different combo options as well.
14/10/2025
Excited for the Nikon ZR? Here’s Another Short Film That Showcases Its Insane Capabilities
The first true child of Nikon’s acquisition of RED Digital Cinema, the ZR promises to be a new filmmaking powerhouse that could bring in a new era of run-and-gun videography and pro-level filmmaking.Nikon ZR Short FilmWeighing just 540g, the Nikon ZR is the most compact camera in the new Z Cinema line.
14/10/2025
10 Brilliant Movies About Movies Every Cinephile Should Watch
It is François Truffaut's love letter to the collaborative spirit of filmmaking.6. Ed Wood (1994)Director: Tim BurtonWriters: Scott Alexander and Larry KaraszewskiThis film is probably in my top ten of all time.Tim Burton's affectionate black-and-white biopic tells the story with nuance and grace.
14/10/2025
Best '80s Movies: The Ultimate 10 Films of the Decade
Today, I wanted to dig into the best movies of the '80s.The Shining (1980)I think this is the greatest horror movie ever made.Check out our list of the best '90s movies, too!
14/10/2025
Peter Jackson Left This Iconic Villain Out Of His 'Hobbit' Movies
But recently, we learned from the director’s commentary track for The Hobbit that there was an iconic villain Jackson actually left out of that story.It turns out Jackson was actually planning to add a young Gothmog, the grotesque Orc commander from The Return of the King, to the Hobbit movies.In a fascinating bit of world-building, Jackson and his team intended to introduce a younger, "adolescent" Gothmog in The Hobbit films in order to plant his existence.
13/10/2025
Your Neck Will Thank You For Investing in These Maneuverable Monitor Mounts
To help those looking to find the right positions for their on-camera monitors, this new Tilta Extended Pro Monitor Mount brings dual-axis adjustments and flexible monitor positioning capabilities.The Tilta Extended Pro Monitor MountThe Tilta Extended Pro Monitor Mount features a unique extended design that supports multiple configurations for monitors and other accessories.
13/10/2025
A Highly-Anticipated 50mm Full-Frame Lens Is Set to Be Released for Sony E-Mount Shooters This Week
The highly anticipated Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 PRO Full-Frame E-mount lens appears to be set to be officially released this week on October 15th.Upcoming Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 PROViltrox has shared a teaser image, which appears to indicate that a Viltrox 50mm f/1.4 PRO is set to be released here on October 15th, 2025.
13/10/2025
You Shouldn't Feel Guilty About Watching Comfort Films
And just when I was feeling guilty about that, I watched Thomas Flight's insightful video, "In Praise of Comfort Films," that put my mind at ease. Why We Love Comfort FilmsComfort films offer a vital space for relaxation and emotional restoration.
13/10/2025
Mike Flanagan's Movie Recommendations for Horror Fans
We enjoyed his The Life of Chuck this year and are now waiting on his announced projects with Amazon, including a new take on Carrie, an Exorcist film, and a series based on The Dark Tower.The Letterboxd list contains 262 films sorted by release date, and Flanagan notes he's "left a LOT out" and will be "updating this list forever."The film draws inspiration from classics while feeling thoroughly contemporary.
13/10/2025
Early Reviewers Are Calling This New Sigma “The Most Insane Lens” That They’ve Ever Tested
Ideal for wedding photographers and videographers, as well as creative filmmakers or documentarians looking for non-intrusive lens options for nature or run-and-gun settings, the Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art Lens is starting to turn some heads.Hands-on With the Sigma 135mm f/1.4 DG Art LensWe get a nice look into how the lens could be ideal for portraits or even street photography.
13/10/2025
WB Rejected Paramount's First Bid, but It's Prepping Another
Insiders say the bid was too low.Warner Bros. Discovery is valued at $42 billion.Paramount's bid would be for Warner Bros. Discovery in its entirety.
13/10/2025
Rhea Seehorn is the World's Grumpiest Hero in 'Pluribus' Teaser
The first teaser for his new series, Pluribus, was just released, giving us a glimpse of Better Call Saul alum Rhea Seehorn in a stressful starring role.The series has been under wraps since Gilligan and co. began work on it for Apple TV+, but in September, the showrunner gave some details to Entertainment Weekly.In the show, Seehorn plays Carol Sturka, an author who is immune to a literally viral optimism that sweeps the nation.
13/10/2025
'Minecraft 2' is a Go, with Jared Hess Returning
The studio announced that Minecraft 2 will hit theaters on July 23, 2027, per Deadline.Hess is co-writing the screenplay with Chris Galletta, though plot details remain secret for now.very nearly a cool $1 billion.
13/10/2025
Canon EOS R6 III Rumors: Possible Specs, Pricing, and Availability Are Swirling Online
Canon EOS R6 Mark III RumorsAccording to Canon Rumors, the EOS R6 Mark III is on the way with an official announcement possibly set to be made in early November.The Canon EOS R6 III, according to these sources, will possibly feature the same 32MP sensor as the Canon EOS C50, which will be capable of Open-Gate recording.
13/10/2025
Diane Keaton's 10 Best Movies
Diane Keaton died at age 79 on Oct. 11.Here are 10 of her iconic roles to revisit in tribute to her fascinating career. is that I got cast to be in The Godfather and I didn't even read it.
13/10/2025
'American Made': The Moment Barry Seal Walked Out — and Never Truly Escaped
He is a pilot hired by the CIA and the drug cartels to run guns and cocaine between the US and Central America.He is a man who has been able to navigate the impossible situations with his cunning, charm, and audacity.He delivers the line with a clear hint of daring insubordination.
11/10/2025
10 Categories That Should Be Added to the Oscars
The ceremony runs long, the jokes are often cringeworthy, the Academy sometimes buries craft categories during commercial breaks, and plenty of deserving artists go home empty-handed every year.The Golden Globes separate drama from comedy and musical categories, which creates space.An ensemble category would acknowledge this at the Oscars, too.
10/10/2025
10 Best Movies Starring Clint Eastwood, Ranked
Eastwood delivers one of his best performances as disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski.Eastwood won his second Oscar for directing and was nominated for Best Actor for his performance as Frankie Dunn.Eastwood is iconic as Inspector "Dirty" Harry Callahan.
10/10/2025
'A House of Dynamite' Has Two Bothersome Writing Issues
Kathryn Bigelow's new film, A House of Dynamite, is incredibly well-made and features some stellar performances by the likes of Rebecca Ferguson, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, and Idris Elba. The U.S. response is seen from three perspectives, told in three separate acts.Learn more about how to end your screenplay.
10/10/2025
Break Into Video Editing With These Highly Affordable Lenovo Computers
Yet, believe it or not, not everyone can afford to invest in the latest iMac or MacBook Pro. Sure, there are some nice deals out there on older or used Mac computers, but if you really want to bust into the world of video editing with the smallest barrier of entry possible, then these Lenovo computers might be your best options.For our latest"Deals of the Week" roundup, we have a computer, a laptop, and a notebook from Lenovo to check out that are all well below $500 and great options to consider for your first video editing computer purchases.Lenovo 21.5" IdeaCentre 3i All-in-One Desktop Computer: $329Lenovo 15.6" IdeaPad Slim 3 Notebook: $329Lenovo 16" IdeaPad Slim 5i Laptop: $549You can find more filmmaking deals here.
10/10/2025
Expand Your Video Billables With This Easy-to-Use Full HD Teleprompter
Elgato Prompter XL TeleprompterUsers can film or stream with a mirrorless or studio camera with a zoom lens thanks to the prompter’s various step-up rings..The Elgato Prompter XL is available for preorder, with units expected to start shipping soon.
10/10/2025
How to Build Better Characters: Start With Their Biggest Lie
In his video series on character development, screenwriter James A. Hurst explores two layers in his framework for building character: "misbelief" and "the wound."In his view, the theme of a screenplay should be something you can argue about (much like a misbelief).Your inciting incident should challenge the character's misbelief, specifically.
10/10/2025
This Might Be the Best Lens For Those Looking to Finally Try Out Ultra-Wide Tilt-Shift Shots
TTArtisan 17mm f/4 Tilt-Shift LensThe TTArtisan lens also features an all-metal body with a clicked aperture ring, making it quite durable as well as offering an ultra-large image circle that is larger than most medium-format lenses.Its closest focus distance will be just 0.3m, and the lens itself will only weigh between 1051 and 1056g.
10/10/2025
What Do You Think the Next Panasonic Lumix Camera is Going to Be?
In a new video, Panasonic is teasing the upcoming announcement of a new Lumix camera set to be unveiled on October 17th, 2025.Posted to YouTube Live, the video is simply titled “Lumix Online Stream Oct 17 2025.”Judging from comments online and other camera rumors sites, it sounds like the two leading theories are that Panasonic will be unveiling either a Lumix S1HII or an updated version of the Lumix G100.
10/10/2025
'Wicked: For Good' Tracking to Open With Over $150 Million
And this year, we have the perfect collision of blockbuster and awards season in Wicked: For Good. The film is already smashing records, becoming Fandango's biggest first-day ticket pre-seller of 2025.Wicked: For Good is poised to be a cinematic event.
10/10/2025
Can Filmmakers Make Money by Adding a ‘Tip Jar’ to the Credits? ‘Dolly’ Filmmakers Find Out
Moviegoers at this year's edition of Fantastic Fest were in for a surprise when the credits of the horror world premiere Dolly rolled: several QR codes lingered on screen.On this episode of the No Film School Podcast, NFS Founder Ryan Koo discusses these innovations — and the making of the film Dolly — with writer-director Rod Blackhurst, producer Noah Lang, and producer Ross O'Connor:In this episode, we discuss: Why the Dolly team added a “tip jar” at the end of their movie using QR codesHow creating additional revenue streams as actors and content creators might be a new model for indie filmmakersThe story behind casting wrestler Max the Impaler as DollyUsing 16mm film to enhance the grindhouse horror tone and the challenges of daily shipping undeveloped reelsThe VFX, SFX, and editing craft that made the gore and kills land effectivelyThe DIY spirit that fueled every part of this low-budget horror’s productionPutting themselves in the film for potential SAG residualsPlans to build Dolly into a franchise, and the playful spirit they bring to thatThe lesson that proper channels aren’t always the best path—sometimes you just DM a star and see what happensGuestsRod BlackhurstNoah LangRoss O'ConnorResources:Why The 'Blood for Dust' Filmmakers Don't Wait for Permission'Here Alone': Post-Apocalyptic DIY Flick Wins Audience Award at Tribeca7 Directing Tips From A First Time Feature DirectorWhy a Proof of Concept Short is Always Worth MakingSubscribe to the No Film School Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleGet your question answered on the podcast by emailing [email protected] to previous appearances by Rod Blackhurst and Noah Lang on the NFS podcast here:Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:
10/10/2025
The Legendary Rant in 'Network', Explained
If I could, I would make a song out of Howard Beale’s rant on national TV from Sidney Lumet’s Network (1976) and make it the national anthem of every country.In this article, we analyze the legendary broadcast rant, “I’m mad as hell, and I’m not gonna take this anymore,” from Network—a quote that only seems to become more and more relevant with each passing day, as society and the economy degenerate in the name of progress. But when the network fires him with two weeks' notice, Beale does the unthinkable—he declares on national television that he will blow his brains out live on national television within one week.
10/10/2025
Graveyard-Shift Gems: 9 Iconic Midnight Movies
The midnight movie culture peaked in the early 1970s, when mainstream content was censored and followed specific narrative structures.Best Midnight Movies of All Time1.The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Directed by Jim Sharman, The Rocky Horror Picture Show was one of the most popular midnight movies back in the ‘70s.
10/10/2025
Jason Blum Opens Up About AI and the State of Horror
The guy found his niche producing horror movies in a world that was starving for them, and now has shifted the tide toward horror so much that he's now riding the tidal wave of horror that is sort of shifting away from the indie model and becoming more mainstream.So, where does Blum think AI will fit into horror in the future?The producer recently sat down with Variety for an all-encompassing interview where he talked about his career and what Hollywood wants from him now.
09/10/2025
Check Out The HBO Trailer for 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'
In January, we're getting a brand new series called A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Trailer The show's six-episode first season will premiere on HBO on January 18, 2026.
09/10/2025
How to Write the Best First Page in Your Screenplay
So, that's why I encourage people to take it one page at a time. The first page of your screenplay is your calling card.Rian Johnson establishes the world, the protagonist, and the central conflict of the film right away and lets the audience into the world.
09/10/2025
5 Hero Tropes That Work Every Time
Writer Brandon McNulty breaks down the hero tropes he loves most in his video below, and honestly, these patterns show up in some of the best stories we know.Great character arcs often rely on failure.Explore writing morally ambiguous main characters.
09/10/2025
10 John Carpenter Moments That Still Haunt Us
Writer, director, and composer John Carpenter just received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this past April.Today, we want to dig into 10 moments from his filmography that continue to haunt us (and hear from the filmmakers themselves about how they pulled it off).The Final Assault (Village of the Damned, 1995) - YouTube www.youtube.com The film's most haunting image is the white-haired children with their glowing eyes.
09/10/2025
Breaking Taboos with Slamdance-Winning 'Chaperone'
Set in Hawaii, the film explores a taboo relationship between a woman and a teenage boy and dives deep into themes of loneliness, desire, and moral ambiguity.GG and Zoe unpack the journey from novelist to filmmaker, the unique challenges of indie production on a remote island, and how a community-driven approach made the film possible.Plus, GG shares her own experiences pitching at the Gotham Project Market, with special guest and No Film School founder Ryan Koo reflecting on his own path from Gotham to Netflix.
09/10/2025
Advanced Open Gate Recording With Apple Log Comes to iPhones With the Latest Blackmagic Camera App Update
Blackmagic Design has announced another firmware update for the company’s popular Blackmagic Camera app.Coming to the iOS version, update 3.1.2 is set to add 1920x1440 Open Gate recording with Apple Log as well as address several minor issues, which will make the app even more powerful.The other big news is the added support for 1920x1440 Open Gate recording with Apple Log, something that iPhone users have been hankering for, and another easy way to quickly improve your video recording capabilities.
09/10/2025
‘Mad Max’ Director George Miller Thinks Art Needs to Evolve With AI
But now something new has caught the director's eye: AI In an interview with The Guardian, Miller said he has an “intense curiosity” that came to fruition once he saw the AI actress Tilly Norwood and the trailer for a movie supposedly directed by AI. “AI is arguably the most dynamically evolving tool in making moving image,” Miller said.“It will make screen storytelling available to anyone who has a calling to it,” he said.
09/10/2025
Hollywood Fights Back Against Sora 2
It comes with a kind of AI version of TikTok, with only AI-generated content to scroll.Users are able to upload their likenesses and generate new content from them.Sora 2 can generate sophisticated videos with in-sync dialogue and complex movements.
09/10/2025
Gear Up for the Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 With This Huge Selection of Pro Accessories
Offering a new large-format sensor that covers Open Gate and a range of additional formats, the GFX Eterna 55 boasts an array of features that help this new cinema camera offer exceptional video capture and seamless integration with Fujifilm G lenses.MID49 Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 AccessoriesIn the video overview provided by MID49, we see a range of base kits, lens adapters, monitor mounting options, and vertical camera mounting pieces that all could make your GFX Eterna 55 fully customizable to your unique filmmaking preferences and needs.
09/10/2025
Could the Nikon ZR Sneakily Become the Best Camera for Documentary Filmmakers?
Let’s take a look at one of the first sports documentaries shot on the Nikon ZR.The short film, which is shown in the video, is preceded by some helpful insights provided by Porter and cinematographer Mitch Blummer into their thoughts on working with the ZR for their project and how the camera was able to handle their sports doc specifications.Nikon ZR 6K Cinema Camera
09/10/2025
The Usual Suspects’ Smartest Moment Is Just One Line Long
Another quote that is perfectly in sync with this sentiment is from Bryan Singer’s The Usual Suspects, delivered by Kevin Spacey as Roger “Verbal” Kint.However, at the end of the film, it is revealed that Kint is Söze and had meticulously concocted an entire story to deceive the authorities to escape justice.His entire narrative is focused on establishing Söze as an enigma and an embodiment of evil, basing his danger quotient on his unpredictability.
09/10/2025
The Black Sheep of Their Narratives: 11 Most Iconic Antiheroes
In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the most iconic antiheroes who’d overshadow even the most iconic heroes, any day. The Most Iconic Antiheroes Of All Time1.To top it all, Bob Odenkirk as Saul is literally the pride of television.
09/10/2025
5 Reasons Readers Don't Care About Your Characters
But no amount of character sheet creation or imagined backstory will help you if you aren't executing several basic story elements that will make your reader care about what's happening to them.Don't force story beats onto your characters.Give us a character's internal monologue without spelling it out.
08/10/2025
How These 4 Plot Devices Are Used in Horror Movies
The Cursed Object gives your protagonist (and your audience) a clear, immediate problem that has to be solved.Enter the ticking clock.The Red HerringYour audience is smart.
08/10/2025
Tom Cruise’s Most Death-Defying Stunts
Today, I want to go over the best stunts he's ever done and talk about how cool they are and what he risked. But Cruise fell short and slammed his foot into the side of the concrete wall, shattering his ankle.To prepare, Cruise performed over 500 skydives and 13,000 motocross jumps.
08/10/2025
Get Smoother Video With the New GoPro Fluid AI Pro Gimbal
Featuring a new and improved AI Tracking Module that offers super-smooth video stabilization, the Fluid Pro AI is designed for videographers, vloggers, and content creators and comes with a nice array of easy-to-use tools and features.The GoPro Fluid Pro AI Gimbal StabilizerThe GoPro Fluid Pro AI gimbal stabilizer has a battery that lasts up to 18 hours, which can also serve as a reserve power source for your device.
08/10/2025
5 Roles That Changed Jonah Hill Forever
Today, I wanted to look at five roles that I think changed our perception of him and helped him make his own way through Hollywood. The performance earned him his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and proved he wasn't just a comedic actor;4. Donnie Azoff in 'The Wolf of Wall Street' (2013)If Moneyball was about subtraction and subtlety, his role as Donnie Azoff in Martin Scorsese's debauched epic was about letting his id completely off the leash.
08/10/2025
California Just Banned This on Streaming, and It's About Time
Starting July 1, 2026, streaming platforms will no longer be able to do this in the state of California.Governor Gavin Newsom has signed State Bill 576, which prohibits streaming services from airing commercials louder than the programs subscribers are watching (via The Hollywood Reporter).The new law requires that the noise level of commercials is at the same level as the movie or TV series being streamed, the same standards as traditional broadcasters under the FCC's Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, which has regulated TV and cable volumes since 2012.
08/10/2025
Everyone in Hollywood is Talking About 'Verticals'...But What Are They?
This storytelling format has been reshaping Hollywood's job market, especially over the past year.Verticals (or micro-dramas) are a format that originated in Asia, where a narrative is broken into very short episodes.The U.S. is one of the largest markets for micro-dramas, with revenues reaching $819 million in 2024 and projected to rise to $3.8 billion by 2030, per Deadline.
08/10/2025
5 Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism in Writing
Writer Brandon McNulty breaks down the difference between inspiration and plagiarism and offers tips for writers who want to learn from other stories without copying them.One of the most famous cases of film plagiarism involves Akira Kurosawa's 1961 movie Yojimbo and Sergio Leone's 1964 movie A Fistful of Dollars. Stephen King's Salem's Lot is a great example.
08/10/2025
This Center Split Lens Filter Isn’t Built for Everyday Use (and Here’s Why That’s Awesome)
The PolarPro Center Split FilterThe goal of the PolarPro Center Split Filter is to transform your footage with a surreal split-field effect.The PolarPro Center Split Filter is available to order now, with the 49mm version going for $79 and the 67mm, 77mm, and 82mm versions going for $99.
08/10/2025
6G and 12G Quad Mode Are Coming to Your Flanders Scientific XMP Monitors
With this Public Beta 3.1.14 firmware version, Flanders Scientific XMP monitors will be getting support for 6G and 12G signals in Quad Mode, as well as added support for empty inputs.Flanders Scientific XMP Monitors Public Beta 3.1.14Adds support for 6G and 12G signals in Quad Mode.
08/10/2025
Crime Fans Rejoice: 'Heat 2' Is Happening
After a budget dispute with Warner Bros. over how much they could put into the movie and how many sequels they wanted, Amazon MGM has stepped in to finance and distribute the highly anticipated sequel to the 1995 crime classic via their United Artists branch. A Prequel and a SequelThe Heat 2 novel functions as both a prequel and a sequel to the original film.While no casting is official, Leonardo DiCaprio is reportedly being eyed for the role of Chris Shiherlis.
08/10/2025
Before CGI Took Over: Cinema’s 8 Best Practical Effects Masterpieces
In this article, we’re looking at some of the most iconic films that nailed visual effects without any CGI. Movies That Featured Iconic Visual Effects Without Any CGI1.Méliès is known to be the pioneer in special effects.
07/10/2025
11 Best Feminist Movies Where Women Took the Spotlight
In this article, we’ve compiled some of the best feminist films that present women in their real skin and in their most humanized versions.11 Best Feminist Movies1.Hidden Figures (2016) Set in 1961, when both racism and patriarchy were at their peak, Theodire Melfi’s Hidden Figures follows three African-American women, who turn out to be the brains behind astronaut John Glenn’s launch into orbit, while battling for their rightful place as scientists and professionals.
07/10/2025
The Art of Controlled Chaos: How the 'Coochie Coo' Segment Was Shot for 'V/H/S Halloween'
The segment, directed by Anna Zlokovic, plunges viewers into the jittery, overexposed world of late-2000s DV camcorders, where fear feels immediate and every frame looks like it could have been captured by accident.Robinson leaned into the imperfections of found footage—embracing blown highlights, handheld chaos, and the hum of analog sensors—to make the horror feel disturbingly real.In the Q&A below, Robinson breaks down how he and Zlokovic recreated the look of 2009-era digital video using a modern Sony FX9, a custom tapeless DV workflow, and a lighting approach built entirely from practical sources.
07/10/2025
This List From 1991 of the '100 Best Movies You've Never Heard Of' Is Sending Us
The "100 Best Movies You've Never Heard Of" From 1991Not to be confused with the horror film, this is a somber and powerful adaptation of Theodore Dreiser's Sister Carrie.A Zed & Two Noughts (1985) - Director: Peter Greenaway.
07/10/2025
The 10 Best Animal Performances In Movies Ranked
So today, I wanted to go over the best animal performances in movies of all time.1. Terry the Cairn Terrier as Toto in 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939)This is the GOAT, but also the dog.Terry's portrayal of Toto is arguably the most iconic animal performance in film history.
07/10/2025
The Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia Returns in Collaboration With the Sapporo International Short Film Festival
The celebration, which runs from October 10-13 in Sapporo, Japan, highlights a long-standing collaboration that has been vital to promoting short film culture in Japan and beyond.For the past 20 years, the two organizations have worked together as “sibling film festivals,” jointly contributing to the growth and promotion of short films.The Anniversary ProgramTo mark the occasion, SSFF & ASIA is showcasing a special program of seven acclaimed international short films and inviting the filmmakers with the support of Japan Cultural Expo.
07/10/2025
11 Tom Cruise Performances That Define His Career
Dustin Hoffman won a well-deserved Oscar, but Cruise’s work as Charlie Babbitt is the engine that drives the entire narrative.Cruise's performance as a disavowed Hunt is one of paranoia and quiet intensity.Tom Cruise is one of the greatest actors of all time.
07/10/2025
Tim Burton’s Most Underrated Spooky Characters You’ll Obsess Over
Today, as we dive deeper into the Halloween season, we want to turn the lens on some of Tim Burton's underrated characters, where he explores and subverts character tropes, and find out what we can learn from them.Here's how Burton reinvents 10 common tropes through underrated supporting players.Burton subverts the mad scientist trope by making the character kind.
07/10/2025
These Alternate Endings Could’ve Changed Cinema Forever
In this article, we’re listing some iconic films with their alternate endings (that we’re quite sure you never knew existed). Alternate Endings of Some of the Most Iconic Films1.In this alternate ending (which Wright couldn’t manage to film), through a news report, Pilgrim is revealed to be a mentally disturbed serial killer who claims to have killed seven people, believing that he was in a video game.
07/10/2025
A24 Went Big with 'The Smashing Machine' but Forgot the Marketing
But The Smashing Machine opened to just $5.9 million domestically, marking the lowest opening of Johnson's career.The film was initially projected to open in the high teens to $20 million range just three weeks before release, according to Deadline.Know your audience, message clearly, and start early.
07/10/2025
10 Strange but Effective Writing Tricks You’ve Never Heard Of
Maintain an Idea List Keep a running list of topics you might want to write about, and revisit it regularly.Add it to a problems list and keep writing.Don't let yourself idle in a spot.
07/10/2025
3 Essential Ingredients to Writing a Perfect Scene
You need to find the balance between three elements: action, dialogue, and visual storytelling. Without strong action lines, your scenes become talking heads in a void.Keep action lines to 1-3 sentences per block, and use white space strategically.
07/10/2025
This Popular Tamron Telephoto Zoom is Finally Here for Nikon Z Mount Shooters
The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 LensTamron has sprinkled in some new specs and features, including new Vibration Compensation image stabilization.The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens is available to preorder now.
07/10/2025
Buckle Up For Caira: The World’s First AI Micro Four Thirds Camera
A new camera is being teased by Camera Intelligence that promises to be the world’s first AI-native Micro Four Thirds camera that is powered by Google’s Gemini AI and is set to offer in-camera generative editing.The Caira is a Micro Four Thirds camera that features an interchangeable lens system, a professional-quality image sensor, and—most distinctly—an on-camera assistive editing option that uses an LLM and computational photography features. Camera Intelligence has the Caira set to launch via a Kickstarter campaign here at the end of the month, which will likely give much more detail about how this AI camera will work, what else it will offer, and what it will cost.
07/10/2025
Don’t Be An Idiot: Protect Your Potential Investment In The Most Anticipated Camera Of the Year
SmallRig Advanced Camera Cage Kit for Nikon ZRThis Advanced Cage Kit will also come with a secure and helpful top handle and side handle, packed with features that should further provide countless accessory attachment options as well.Overall, this SmallRig Advanced Cage Kit should be a nice option to consider for the Nikon ZR.
07/10/2025
Speed Up Your AI-Assisted Edits With New Feedback and Unified Logging Modes
Both of these updates aim to make the editing process smarter, faster, and more collaborative for editors and producers.Here are the updates:Feedback Mode: Editors can now upload cuts up to 40 minutes long and receive timestamped, tactical feedback from Eddie AI.Unified Rough Cut Mode: Eddie has also merged its previous ChatGPT, Social Media, and A-Roll Logging modes all into a single, powerful Rough Cut Mode.
07/10/2025
Best Jane Campion Movies, Ranked
The movie earned Campion the Best Director Oscar.And it is one of the greatest movies of all time.The Piano not only won Campion the Palme d'Or at Cannes (the first woman to do so), and an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
06/10/2025
Shane Black’s Filmmaking Philosophy
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, host GG Hawkins sits down with legendary screenwriter and director Shane Black, known for iconic films like Lethal Weapon, The Last Boy Scout, The Nice Guys, and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. The two dive deep into Black’s creative process, his latest project Play Dirty (an adaptation of Donald Westlake's Parker novels), and how his filmmaking journey and sobriety have shaped his vision.Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:
06/10/2025
ElevenLabs-Powered Chroma Awards Opens Call For Submissions
AI is here to stay, and a new competition is giving you the chance to be at the forefront of the movement.The Chroma Awards, a new competition organized by AI audio company ElevenLabs, is calling for submissions for its inaugural competition. The competition is looking for the best in ...
06/10/2025
AI as a Tool, Not a Shortcut: Inside the Chroma Awards
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, we take a deep dive into the intersection of AI and creativity in filmmaking. Host GG Hawkins speaks with Matty Shimura from ElevenLabs about the upcoming Chroma Awards—an international competition that aims to spotlight ethical, intentional, an...
06/10/2025
5 Story Openings That Kill Your Screenplay
Your opening scene carries a massive weight. What's going on in your story? Why is it unique? What can we expect? Generally, you've got about ten pages to hook someone, and industry pros will know within the first few pages whether they're in or out.We r...
06/10/2025
Here’s How You Can Convert Your Fujinon MK Lenses to Native RED DSMC Mounts
Designed by the team at CINELUX to be a full mechanical conversion, RED (RED DSMC1, DSMC2, and Ranger) shooters will now have the ability to mount their Fujinon MK lenses directly to their preferred cameras. Set to preserve parafocal accuracy, optical performance, and stability while unlocking the power of these ...
06/10/2025
Hollywood Is Dying—42,000 Jobs Gone in Just 2 Years
If you work in entertainment, you probably heard some variation of this last year: "Survive 'til '25." Things have been bleak. In a recent article from The Wall Street Journal, the reporting goes ...
06/10/2025
What Were Stanley Kubrick's Thoughts on Stephen King's Writing?
Stanley Kubrick and Stephen King are undeniably two of the greatest to work in their respective mediums. They're such interesting and creative men who tell uncompromising stories that challenge their respective audiences. We've covered
06/10/2025
Why the Original 'Tron' Director is Happy His Film Got Something Wrong
It feels like all we talk about today is AI. But back in 1982, when Steven Lisberger’s film Tron came out, it was a revolutionary idea. The whole film was about programs that were sentient beings and human beings who were fighting back against the Master Control Program (MCP). Now, all of tha...
06/10/2025
Prime Video Took Away Bond's Gun, Much to Fans' Dismay
Over the weekend, there was some hubbub in the James Bond community when fans online noticed that Prime Video (the Amazon platform that now owns the IP) was using some interesting key artwork for the series' listings in their catalogue.It appeared that the thumbnails removed all firearms from the images, including ones where Bond w...
06/10/2025
Taylor Swift Forgot the First Rule of Storytelling
Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl dropped last week to massive commercial success and is already on its way to becoming the biggest album of all time. Despite all this, the critical reception has been deeply divided. While
06/10/2025
Master the Art of Apple Immersive Video With These Free (In-Person and Online) Workshops
Both set for October 21–23, 2025, Apple is offering free workshops both in-person at the company’s Cupertino headquarters, as well as (more realistically for most people) online. These workshops are free and are aimed at educating the masses on how to create compelling interactive experiences for visionOS and the Apple Vision Pro.
06/10/2025
Ridley Scott Says Modern Movies Are “Shit”
87-year-old Ridley Scott is still the firebrand he was half his life ago, when he broke into Hollywood. He's the director of some of the greatest movies of all time. And we've covered
06/10/2025
Save $500 on the Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Mirrorless Camera With These Instant Savings
Hey, in this economy, if you ever see prices trending down instead of up, you might want to act fast. The Panasonic LUMIX S5 II is an ideal content creator’s mirrorless camera that features strong stills and video performance.It’s also just gotten a pretty significant price reduction with $500 of instant savings, dropping its price...
06/10/2025
Did You Know You Can Turn Your DJI Osmo Pocket into a Sick, Vintage-Styled Camcorder?
We’re always suckers for fun, innovative rigs that help modern filmmakers and videographers unlock (or at least feel like they’re unlocking) old-school technologies.For anyone who grew up with camcorders and skateboard highlight videos, this new OsmoRocket Rig from Byron Seven is here to help recreate that vintage feeling with this fun vintage...
06/10/2025
What “Show Me the Money” Really Means in 'Jerry Maguire'
An inspirational narrative, with the right doses of humor and emotion, starring actors like Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Renée Zellweger, Cameron Crowe’s Jerry Maguire is everything that you might need on a blue day. The film won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 1997, with Cuba Gooding Jr. w...
05/10/2025
Do You Know the Surprising Inspirations Behind E.T.’s Face
Some argue that designing an alien is easy since nobody has seen one, so you could just let your imagination run wild. While that might be the case in some narratives, I do not believe conceptualizing the alien in E.T. the Extraterrestrial was th...
05/10/2025
The Hidden Irony in “I Love the Smell of Napalm in the Morning”
War films majorly use muted colors, yet one cannot possibly ignore how vividly they explore different emotions in their various shades. From cynicism to romanticism to patriotism to spiritualism, to “you name it,” war films have covered it all. But few have done it like
05/10/2025
How a Bronx Kid Infiltrated Lucas Skywalker Ranch
Eddie AI is the assistant video editor for pros (think ChatGPT for video editing: logging, rough cuts, all seamless with your NLE) and they've been documenting the incredible people who sought to push forward the production and post production industries.P...
03/10/2025
How a Bronx Kid Infiltrated Lucas Skywalker Ranch
Eddie AI is the assistant video editor for pros (think ChatGPT for video editing: logging, rough cuts, all seamless with your NLE) and they've been documenting the incredible people who sought to push forward the production and post production industries.P...
03/10/2025
Brighten Up Your Projects With These Helpful On-Sale Aputure LED Lights
For those looking to find quick, easy, yet still helpful LED lights to use for their various film and video projects, we have you covered with some nice deals on a few top options from Aputure.In our latest"De...
03/10/2025
What Editing 51 Books Reveals: 9 Hidden Traps for Aspiring Writers
Novel editor John Matthew Fox worked on 51 manuscripts last year and came away with insights for writers of books... that apply just as powerfully to screenwriters. While the mediums differ, the creative struggles are very similar. Watch his video below, and...
03/10/2025
10 Brilliant Midpoints Every Screenwriter Should Study
As a writer, I am constantly trying to figure out what happens in the middle of my screenplay. Act two is definitely the hardest to put on paper, so I find myself going back to some of my favorite movies to see how they spin those beats.
03/10/2025
The Ultimate Screenwriting Crash Course
Writing a screenplay can be really hard. I struggle with it all the time, and I'm a professional. That's because every story is different and presents its own unique blend of frustrations and challenges. I set out to make a hub that screenwriters could flock to, no matter the level they're at, to get a crash course in al...
03/10/2025
Why October 3rd Became 'Mean Girls Day'
More than two decades after Mean Girls hit theaters, October 3rd has become an unofficial holiday for fans of the 2004 teen comedy.But why? What's so special about October 3rd?Let's explore the line from the film that made this day so important to Mean Girls fans.Why is October 3rd Important in Mean Girls
03/10/2025
100 (More) Terrifying Horror Writing Prompts
Sometimes I need to shake out of my routine. And to do that, I like to just scour over writing prompts and decide if they'll work for me. I try to put my own riff on them and add them into other ideas and break them down, and really just pull apart what I think works and doesn't. These exercises help me break a story, come u...
03/10/2025
Could This Director Tackle One of the Most Beloved 'Star Wars' Stories?
Any Star Wars fan knows that there is a rich world of extended universe stories that Disney could currently be plundering for new IP. The embattled Disney+ series The Acolyte got a little creative with the High Republic era, which comes a c...
03/10/2025
What Are Jordan Peele's Favorite Horror Tropes?
It's spooky season, and I'm excited to dig into YouTube to find some stuff I had never seen before. While I was searching for videos related to some research I'm working on, I stumbled upon this awesome deconstruction of horror tropes featuring Jordan Peele and Conan O'Brien. It's a lovely conversation about great horror ...
03/10/2025
Clint Eastwood’s Top 10 Must-Watch Directorial Hits
Clint Eastwood's career is so fascinating. He's regarded as one of the greatest Hollywood stars of all time, but I think we don't celebrate his directing career enough. Eastwood has showcased a real talent behind the camera for over 50 years and has been directing interesting movies across many different genres. His ...
03/10/2025
How the Script for 'Alien' Almost Looked Completely Different
In space, no one can hear you scream about studio interference.1979's Alien ushered in a new era of sci-fi horror that few movies have ever matched. And it's kind of a miracle it exists and is so exemplary on every level, considering the final product is a hodgepodge of rewrites and clashing personalities. When Dan ...
03/10/2025
10 Must-Watch Movies About Politics
Hey, wanna watch a movie about politics?We know, we know. The real world is stressful enough right now, and you'd be within your rights to want to tune out. But we've got some picks that will hopefully help you see the worldwide political situation from a new angle, or maybe laugh at it—plus some lessons from these filmmakers and ...
03/10/2025
Here’s How You Can Trick the iPhone 17 Pro Into Recording Internal ProRes RAW Open Gate
If Steve Jobs were alive, he’d be furious. Several iPhone content creators online have seemingly discovered a simple way in which iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max users can bypass Apple’s external SSD requirements and capture ProRes RAW Open Gate directly to their internal storage.Let’s take a look at how the iPhone 17 Pro can be ...
03/10/2025
RED’s Trade-In Program Now Lets KOMODO Owners Upgrade to the V-RAPTOR XE
While it isn’t a huge amount of savings for any RED KOMODO shooters looking to possibly upgrade to the new V-RAPTOR XE, RED has officially expanded its trade-in program to include the KOMODO as well as the KOMODO-X.The program is offering credits toward the V-RAPTOR XE or the V-RAPTOR [X], which could be appealing to cinematographers and w...
03/10/2025
What Gordon Gekko Really Meant by “Greed Is Good”
My favorite part of a crime drama, you ask? It’s when the antagonist justifies his actions. Not that they’re speaking sense always (many times it’s pure delusion), but I always look forward to the ones that make you conflicted. It’s always good to know how the other...
02/10/2025
Decoding the “Milkshake” Metaphor from 'There Will Be Blood'
The “I drink your milkshake” is one of the most unbreakable scenes—finales. When some people hear Daniel Day-Lewis’ name, it’s the first thing that comes to mind. Others experience a fever dream that lingers long after they have left the theater. ...
02/10/2025
7 Ways to Build Tension in Screenwriting
Tension in a story is one of the best possible skills you can master as a writer. In a finished product, how tension plays out comes down to your whole team—how actors are directed, the production design that lends visual conflict, the editing between different perspectives, and more—but it all starts on the page. You can probably thi...
02/10/2025
Decoding the Chilling Symbolism of ‘Get Out’
When Jordan Peele’s Get Out hit theaters in 2017, it didn’t just scare us; it started a conversation. I remember seeing it in DTLA, it was like the theatrical premiere, and I went with a buddy, and we sat with some execs and went to an after-party.And I was in such awe of the movie and so sure we were witnessing the birth of...
02/10/2025
5 Directing Lessons From Steven Spielberg's Interview With Paul Thomas Anderson
The movie everyone is talking about is One Battle After Another. How many times have you seen it, because Spielberg has gone three times himself? And in a recent conversation with Paul Thomas Anderson at the DGA, Spielberg gushed over the movie. After a screening of the new Leon...
02/10/2025
Why Subjectivity is So Important To Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan is a filmmaker who operates on his own terms. From in-camera spectacle to fractured timelines, his process is as dissected and debated as his films. But beneath the layers of complexity and blockbuster scale lies a fundamental approach to storytelling that any filmmaker can learn from.In a recent
02/10/2025
Lionsgate's Big AI Dream is Crashing Into a Harsh Filmmaking Reality
When it comes to making movies, AI has always been seen as a lazy shortcut for people who don't want to get their hands dirty or pay a crew to make something unique and special. But still, the promise of just instantly getting what you want was too much for some to pass up, like
02/10/2025
James Cameron Says AI Is "Never Going to Take the Place" of Humans
Recently, entertainment news has felt like "all artificial intelligence, 24/7," especially with the announcement of both an AI actor and an AI director, not to mention the numero...
02/10/2025
Benny Safdie on Blurring Reality and Fiction in 'The Smashing Machine'
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie to dig into his solo directorial feature, The Smashing Machine — a biopic‑adjacent portrait of UFC legend Mark Kerr starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. The...
02/10/2025
The Austin Film Festival Full Lineup is Here to Bring Screenwriting Insights and Inspiration
The Austin Film Festival is known as one of the best writer’s festivals in the world for a reason. Not only does it feature several screenwriting competitions and pitch contests, but the festival is also a nice look into the art of screenwriting, both with panels and workshops, as well as with the films shown on the big screen....
02/10/2025
The Large Format Revolution Continues With More Full-Frame Cinema Primes On the Way
For what was once a niche format for the highest end of feature filmmakers, large format is becoming more accessible and popular these days. If you’re looking to gear up for working with your ARRI ALEXA 65, ALEXA 265, Blackmagic URSA Cine 17K, Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55, or any other large format cinema cameras anytime s...
02/10/2025
This New Lineup of Tripods Could Bring Balance to the Camera Stability Market
In the world of filmmaking and videography, it never hurts to have multiple options to explore for the various cameras, lenses, and gear needed for your projects. The more competition, the better. It drives prices down and innovation up.And while the tripod industry isn’t completely dominated by just one brand, it isn’t quite as...
02/10/2025
The Legendary Line That Made 'Braveheart' a Symbol of Resistance
“They’ll Never Take Our Freedom!”The Architect of Defiance: Randall Wallace’s ScriptFrom History to HollywoodThere is not much historical evidence of the real William Wallace.In essence, Randall Wallace wrote a script for the ghost of history, and it sounded like the real thing.
02/10/2025
The Creepiest Reveal in 'The Shining' Has Nothing to Do With Ghosts
I share a very intimate creative relationship with Jack Torrance’s manuscript, which had nothing but 18 pages of “All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy” —just a single sentence, written over and over again. It was in my early days of filmmaking (sometime in 2018), and I was penning a psychological thriller centering on a pair of...
02/10/2025
Sherlock Holmes’ Most Famous Line Wasn’t in the Original Stories
Did you know that, although the quote, “Elementary, my dear Watson,” is synonymous with Sherlock Holmes, the quote is not a part of Doyle’s works? In fact, he never wrote anything like that in Sherlock Holmes. It’s amazing how certain reimaginings and improvisations in s...
02/10/2025
The 15 Greatest Mark Wahlberg Movies of All Time
There are very few actors who have the ability to open a huge comedy movie, a huge action movie, or an awards drama. But somehow, Mark Wahlberg is the guy who can do all three. While he started his career as a rapper, he is now known for his acting skills. And he's got the uncanny ability to get people to watch him perform, w...
01/10/2025
What Are Shane Black's 10 Favorite Crime Films?
Around here, Shane Black is one of our favorite directors. We've talked about how much he loves Christmas, and we've talke...
01/10/2025
8 Movie Roles That Demanded Extreme Physical Changes
Actors can be ridiculously intense about their craft, and we love them for it. Sometimes, that dedication leads them to change their appearance, typically by adjusting their weight or hair. Sean Astin, for instance, famously bulked up to play Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings. More recently, Emma Stone shaved her head for Bug...
01/10/2025
"Now We Rule": How One Line Set Up the Future of the 'Alien' Universe
Last week, we all watched the climactic end of Alien: Earth season one, and heard the final line of "Now we rule," delivered by the hybrid Wendy.It wasn't just a statement of victory, but a harbinger for wh...
01/10/2025
Artlist Might Be the Ultimate AI Subscription for Video Creators
For years, creators have navigated a fragmented digital landscape, piecing together workflows with separate subscriptions for music, stock footage, visual effects, and now, a dizzying array of AI tools.This juggling act is not just costly; it's a creative bottleneck.
01/10/2025
How Voiceover Saved 'Fight Club' From Being "Sad and Pathetic"
When it comes to movies with voiceover, Fight Club is one of the best. It's a pathway through the deep psychosis that's in the movie, and it perfectly sets the stage and the tone for the story.It's hard to imagine Fight Club even being a movie without the cynical, biting, and darkly hilarious voice-over from Edw...
01/10/2025
Disney Sends Character.AI a Cease and Desist
The Walt Disney Company sent a cease and desist letter to Character.AI last week, demanding that the AI chatbot developer stop using its copyrighted characters without authorization.The letter was first reported by Axios.The concern is not just ...
01/10/2025
Lossless Vertical Video Recording Comes to the DJI Mavic 4 Pro
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro, which is sadly still not available for customers in the US, is getting some pretty significant upgrades with a new firmware update that will add more vertical video recording capabilities. The latest update will also ad...
01/10/2025
We Finally Know What Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' Monster Looks Like
And right on schedule, a new trailer for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein has arrived.The trailer, narrated by Jacob Elordi as the monster, gives us a clearer idea of how this story will unfold.The film will have its streaming debut on Nov. 7.
01/10/2025
Here’s a First Look at Cooke Optics' New Large-Format Panchro 65/i Lens Series
Set to combine classic character with modern performance, this new Panchro 65/i series will include six focal lengths ranging from 30mm to 152mm and will carry on the company’s long history of supporting large-format cinematography.The Panchro 65/i series is set to include six focal lengths, including:Shipping for Panchro 65/i will begin in November 2025.
01/10/2025
Uh Oh—There's an AI Director Now, Too
The Sweet Idleness is about a future (the year 2135, to be exact) in which 99% of workers have been automated, but 1% still strive to have jobs.It's being shopped as the first film by FelliniAI.The cast is comprised of AI performers by Actor+, which is part of the Andrea Iervolino Company.
01/10/2025
The Nikon ZR Will Reportedly Be Able to Record Continuously for Over 2 Hours Straight
The Nikon ZR promises to be the best of RED and Nikon’s shared technologies.According to reports online, the Nikon ZR will be able to record for up to 125 minutes in R3D NE 6K 59.94p without stalling out from overheating.The Nikon ZR, being fanless, also ensures dust and drip resistance, which is great.
01/10/2025
OpenAI’s New Sora 2 Generative AI Model is Here to Absolutely Wreck Your Day
Sora 2 is the latest video generation model developed by OpenAI, and it promises to be more physically accurate, realistic, and controllable than prior systems.Sora 2 will also feature synchronized dialogue and sound effects and a host of upgrades to its performance and controllability that, indeed, will make it more appealing to aspiring AI filmmakers or other artificial artists.OpenAI is also launching a new social iOS app called “Sora” that will be powered by Sora 2, which will allow AI creators to create, remix, and share each other’s generations in a new customizable Sora feed.
01/10/2025
13 Genre-Bending Movies You Won’t Forget
Every once in a while, a film will trick you into believing you have everything worked out. With popcorn ready, you settle in, thinking you understand the plot.And bam! Suddenly, it takes a different turn, leaving you scratching your head and a little excited, too.These are the movies that play with the concept of storytelling i...
01/10/2025
How a Street Incident Turned into the Most Iconic Line in 'Midnight Cowboy'
While some lines are meticulously conceived and written to last forever, others just pop out of nowhere—like a taxi that almost ran Dustin Hoffman over.It’s now a known fact that Waldo Salt didn’t write this iconic line for the most well-known scene in Midnight Cowboy (1969). It came out spontaneously while filming in N...
01/10/2025
What the Red Balloon Really Means in 'It'
When a horror film features a children’s prop on its poster, know that you’re in for a ride. There is something about taking a children’s toy and turning it into something sinister. At the very first glance, such visual
01/10/2025
The Real Meaning Behind the Sunken Place in 'Get Out'
It is easy to identify when a film or a story is deeply rooted in real-life experiences. Get Out, directed by Jordan Peele, is one such narrative. I had been following Peele’s work since his Key and Peele days, but with
01/10/2025
Outperform Your Traditional 4K HMI Lights With the Powerful, New Godox MG4K
For seasoned cinematographers and those looking to simply get the most bang for their buck with their lighting setups, the new Godox MG4K is here to outperform your traditional 4K HMI lights with high efficiency and a wide CCT range from 2,800 to 10,000K.Featuring a light head weighing 10kg, the new Godox MG4K is set to deliver 25,600 lux at 5600K ...
30/09/2025
The Do's and Don'ts of Including a Pet Death in Your Movie
I met Indy the Dog from Good Boy at SXSW, and on a social media post I made featuring his adorable little face, I received dozens of comments from fans worried about whether he would make it through the film. And I get it. He's adorable, and he also happens to be the main character of a horror film. There's reason for concern. Indy is t...
30/09/2025
What Is VistaVision? Inside the Classic Widescreen Format Behind Hollywood’s Biggest Films
The promotional materials are out for the new Paul Thomas Anderson film One Battle After Another, and by now, I'm sure you've heard everyone urging you to see the movie in VistaVision.But One Battle After Another is just the latest in a new wave of movies resurrecting the old forma...
30/09/2025
Why Your Script Isn’t Getting Read (and How to Fix It)
I worked as a script reader (back when human beings were still doing that kind of thing) and I never DNF'd a script. But there were times I wanted to, simply because the writing and/or story wasn't quite there yet. When you're having to push through a read that doesn'...
30/09/2025
10 Iconic Nicole Kidman Performances That Define Her Career
Nicole Kidman is one of our greatest living actors. She's so enthralling to watch on screen and can take on characters in any genre. When she stars in a movie, I'm immediately drawn to it. I love her presence and the choices she makes. Today, I want to go over ten of her best films and talk about what she does ...
30/09/2025
Sora Is Coming for Hollywood's IP and the Studios Have to Opt Out to Stop It
OpenAI is reportedly planning to release a new version of its groundbreaking text-to-video model, Sora, that can generate content featuring well-known copyrighted characters.Well, that should be illegal.If ...
30/09/2025
Hollywood on High Alert As Trump Reignites Tariff Battle
Yesterday, President Trump renewed his threat to impose a 100% tariff on all films made outside of the United States.
30/09/2025
This New Sony Macro Prime Lens Could Change How You Shoot Up-Close Content
If you’re a Sony lens fan, then you’re well familiar with the renowned G Master lineup. Yet, as many astute photographers, videographers, and hybrid content creators might have been able to tell you, this G Master lineup had been missing one non-critical, but quite fun, lens type.The Sony G Master lineup now gets its first ...
30/09/2025
What 'One Battle After Another' Can Teach You About Cinematography
We're living in an era where a lot of modern cinematography feels flat. There are many contributors to the issue. The ease of digital workflows on projects that shoot fast and cheap (as well as the standardization of cameras ...
30/09/2025
Expand Your Lighting Control With This New Aputure Motorized Fresnel
For current Aputure STORM XT52 owners, prospective owners, or future renters, Aputure has unveiled a new motorized CF16 Fresnel lens...
30/09/2025
SAG-AFTRA Comes Out Against AI "Actress" Tilly Norwood
The recent emergence of Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated "actress," has ignited a firestorm of controversy in Hollywood. Social Media was ablaze with everything from hot takes to letters of defe...
30/09/2025
Oh Ya, You Betcha! The Best (and Worst) Minnesotan Accents in Movies and TV
I love accents, but I don't always love them in film and TV, especially when they don't quite land. One of the most difficult accents for many actors is the one found in Minnesota, rooted in Scandinavian affectations and often delivered with a smile. Keely Wolter, an accent and dialogue coach, told
30/09/2025
Think You Can Shoot Full-Frame Anamorphic Footage in Both Horizontal and Vertical Formats?
Love it or hate it, vertical shooting just might be here to stay. And while it might always be a bit cringe to try out, there are—thankfully—new and innovative ways being introduced to more easily capture both styles.The new Blazar Beetle 1.33X Anamorphic Lens is a great example of a creative lens solution that features a buil...
30/09/2025
It’s Here! You Can Now Start Using Adobe Premiere on iPhone Beginning Today
Announced earlier this month, Adobe Premiere for iPhone (which we covered here) is now officially live. This Adobe Premiere mobile app aims to bring the best of the desktop version of Premiere Pro to a new generation of content creators, as well a...
30/09/2025
Robert Altman’s Secret Weapon: Dual Dialogue in ‘Nashville’
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think that while we filmmakers are focused on grounding our narratives in reality, many times we sort of take dialogue for granted and forget its contribution towards realism. Other times, ...
30/09/2025
Holy Pitt! 7 Most Unforgettable Brad Pitt Roles
I was first exposed to Brad Pitt’s acting when he played rookie detective Mills in David Fincher’s Se7en. Slightly scrawny, an angry young man, all set to take up the world with his bare hands. Quite the contrast to the wise veteran, Somerset (Morgan Freeman), with whom he is partnered, yet his presenc...
30/09/2025
The Risky Camera Move in 'The Bourne Supremacy' That Redefined Action
Bloodied and desperate, Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) smashes a stolen taxi through traffic as Russian police chase him.That’s The Bourne Supremacy’s (2004) now-famous chaotic car chase in Moscow we are talking about. It’s q...
30/09/2025
Everyone Misunderstands the Hand-Drawn Joke in 'Pulp Fiction'
Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman) walking into Jack Rabbit Slim’s is one of those few movie scenes that stick in your cultural imagination.It’s a surreal time capsule—an old-school diner stuffed with pop icons, themed waiters, and a jukebox that seems like it belongs to another dimension. But beneath all the neon, this is—by...
30/09/2025
The Final Rewrite: How Editor Catherine Haight, ACE, Shapes Story and Performance
It’s often said that a film is written three times: once on the page, once on set, and once more in the edit.That edit is the last line of defense. It's where the story's rhythm, emotion, and voice are discovered. Few editors working today understand this alchemy better than Catherine Haight, ACE.With a resume that reads like ...
29/09/2025
Accountability, Networking, and Creative Grind with Just Shoot It
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, host GG Hawkins sits down with Matt Enlow and Oren Kaplan, the prolific directing duo and co-hosts of the long-running Just Shoot It podcast. With nearly 500 episodes under...
29/09/2025
The ‘Dark Knight’ Quote That Plagues Nolan—and the Secret Writing Tip Behind It
There's something about the grandiose nature of superhero movie dialogue that roots itself deep in your brain and sticks there, sometimes for years.With great power comes great responsibility. Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves back up.Or what about, "You either die a hero or you live long enough to see ...
29/09/2025
Here’s Why the Canon EOS C50 is Going to Change the Game for Videographers
Canon’s cinema camera lineup might have finally cracked the code for what an optimal professional video camera will look and perform like. The new Canon EOS C50 is designed to truly help shooters maximize their creative freedom.Featuring a compact, full-featured camera body that includes Canon's newly developed 7K full frame CMOS sensor with 3:...
29/09/2025
If Tarantino Can Fight Back After a Flop, So Can You
Failure stings, no matter who you are. In 2007, Quentin Tarantino watched his film Death Proof bomb at the box office. He felt the crushing weight of public rejection. We all have setbacks, and it's what we do afterward that proves our resilience. So what did Tarantino do?
29/09/2025
The Hard Truth About Hollywood and Originality From Gore Verbinski
There was a time when Gore Verbinski was the hottest director in Hollywood. The guy used a scope and scale as a weapon for his Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy. His work in horror on The Ring created a generation terrified of VHS tapes. And he even delved into animation with the
29/09/2025
Shooting Extreme High-Magnification Close-Up Shots Is Easy With the Right Lens
In what is often one of the most fun, yet also most challenging, types of shots to pull off, the extreme high-magnification close-up shot can be a great trick to try for documentary or product work, or—you know—just for the fun of shooting macro shots of little bugs or other interesting items.Whether it’s for a quic...
29/09/2025
How 'Rocky Horror' Invented Interactive Cinema
Do you remember your first time watching The Rocky Horror Picture Show? For me, it was in college in a basement, and with a bunch of people who were already fans.I was behind the eight ball, bu...
29/09/2025
What Are The Best CFexpress Cards For the Blackmagic PYXIS 12K?
Originally introduced as “the next generation customizable cinema camera” for all types of filmmakers and video professionals, the original PYXIS 6K model quickly established itself as a top option for on-the-go pro videographers seeking high-end digital film capabilities, precise skin tones, and rich, organic colors.The Bl...
29/09/2025
Here Are the 3 Best Lighting Setups for Video Interview Shoots
In many ways, videography today is easier than ever before. It’s certainly more accessible than previous generations, as cameras and gear are much more affordable and offer tons of helpful specs and features.Still, even with the right gear, there is a bit of a learning curve to shooting video footage that looks professional and high-qua...
29/09/2025
Long-Lost Vintage Prime Lenses from the 1950s Find New Life For the First Time
In an interesting story of preservation and, perhaps, chance luck, a set of ASC Todd-AO prime lenses from the 1950s has been found, restored, and made available to the general filmmaking public once again. Announced to be available for rent exclusively at Keslow Camera, these ASC Todd-AO 65mm Primes helped to shoot Hollywood classics s...
29/09/2025
Why 'Jay Kelly' Looks Like Baumbach's Most Personal Film Yet
Noah Baumbach turned 55 last September, right around the time he wrapped Jay Kelly. We're not saying the film is evidence of a midlife crisis, but it might be a bit of a cry for he...
29/09/2025
Trump Adds 100% Tariff on Movies Not Made in America
It’s official. Back in May, Trump floated the idea of tariffs on Hollywood, and now they are here.
29/09/2025
What We Know So Far About 'The Social Reckoning'
Aaron Sorkin is returning to the world of Facebook with a follow-up film. But this time, the story isn't about the first social network and the messy lawsuits that followed. Sony Pictures announced t...
29/09/2025
Hollywood Agencies Race to Sign AI "Actress" Tilly Norwood as Critics Push Back
Over the weekend, news broke about a controversial new actress who was supposedly being circled by talent agencies. People were not wary of this new hit actress because of past crimes of geopolitical beefs, but because she was made entirely of AI. Speaking at the Zurich Summit,...
29/09/2025
The Story Behind the ‘Star Wars' Crawling Text
For most cinephiles, yellow text on a black background takes them back to one place—The Star Wars movies. Yellow prominent text crawling against the backdrop of pitch black and John Williams’ score—that’s how the first Star Wars movie opened, which became the identity of the Star W...
29/09/2025
Breaking Down the Meaning of the Famous 'Moonstruck' Slap
It happens when you least expect it. Practical to the core, Loretta Castorini (Cher) is distressed upon waking up in bed next to Ronny Cammareri (Nicolas Cage), a melodramatic baker, and her fiancé’s brother. After Ronny loopily says that he’s in love with her, already perturbed, Loretta slaps him across the face—twice...
29/09/2025
The Meaning Behind the Final Close-Up in 'Sunset Boulevard'
Sunset Boulevard (1950) has one of those endings that has left its mark on cinematic history.As Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson) drifts down the staircase of her decaying mansion with her eyes glazing over, in her manic trance, she mistakes the newsreel cameras for Cecil B. DeMille’s film crew...
29/09/2025
The Meaning Behind the Most Famous Line From 'King Kong'
A giant hand slips from the ledge, a body plummets through the air, and the crowd below gasps as Kong crashes onto the New York City pavement. The most improbable victim of the Empire State Building has been identified. Then the quiet, almost melancholic words:“It wasn’t the airplanes… it was beauty killed the beast.”The fi...
29/09/2025
8 Haunted House Movies That Will Haunt You Forever
Horror cinema has always had one address it can never leave behind: the haunted house.These old houses—sometimes covered in cobwebs and layers of dust—are basically pressure cookers of fear where the walls seem to breathe and history refuses to stay buried. The real horror of a haunted house film lies, not in ...
28/09/2025
How '1917' Pulled Off the Illusion of a One-Take War Epic
1917 (2019) appears to be a one-shot movie.Well, it’s not. It’s 30 shots.Yet, audiences never notice the cuts. That’s the magic trick Sam Mendes pulled off with this World War I thriller. It looks like one seamless journey through No M...
28/09/2025
“That’s All You Had To Say”: Breaking Down This 'Pulp Fiction' One-Liner
“Trust works in a weird way,” my mom says all the time. I never quite understood what she meant by this. So you’re telling me, I’m supposed to believe that they’re going to come through just because they said so? Then, when I saw
28/09/2025
Cinema's Big Bang: 7 Films That Created Whole New Genres
There are times when I randomly think about films that started whole new genres. It makes me giddy to openly admit that nobody really knows what is going to work out in a film or screenplay (yes, even the seasoned writers and filmmakers). And trying something completely new? That’s a trip to Vegas! So, on our worn-out laptops, with jittery...
28/09/2025
You’ll Never Believe How This Shot In 'The Matrix' Was Shot
Whether you're a cinephile or not, chances are you have watched The Matrix. A multifaceted premise that is considered to be a milestone in science fiction, from story to performances to special effects, it is hard to find fault with the movie. To me, it is a philo...
28/09/2025
Single-Shot Wonders: Cinema’s 10 Most Iconic Long Takes
A long take is often associated with pacing. The common conception is that a long take slows down your narrative. While that is definitely up for
28/09/2025
How 'Jerry Maguire' Gave Us Cinema’s Sweetest Confession
I’ve watched Jerry Maguire more times than I would like to admit. No, not only because of Tom Cruise (just felt like that question was coming!) but because the film always leaves me with a feeling of wholesomeness. It reminds me to look for fulfillment in places that are often ignored in the n...
28/09/2025
Drenched in Drama: The Best Rain Scenes in Movie History
It’s funny how rain can infiltrate our favorite movie moments. It’s never just about bad weather; it’s also about high stakes, unfiltered feelings, and unforgettable images.A steady downpour can make a musical number feel magica...
27/09/2025
Building the Sonic World of 'Acapulco': A Conversation with Composer Bo Boddie
The sun-drenched world of Apple TV+'s Acapulco is brought to life with its Latin-inspired score. But all good things must come to an end.As the award-winning series comes to its heartfelt conclusion in its fourth and final season, composer Bo Boddie faced the challenge of writing the show's musical last chapter.Boddie inf...
26/09/2025
Inside Adult Animation: Creating Netflix’s 'Haunted Hotel'
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins checks into Netflix’s brand new animated comedy, Haunted Hotel, and gets a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create an adult animation from the ground up. She’s joined ...
26/09/2025
Check Out These Three Nikon NIKKOR Z Zoom Lenses Perfect For Your Projects
If you're a Nikon shooter looking to find the perfect NIKKOR Z zoom lens to use as a kit lens option, or just to add to your collection, for your various photo and video work, then we have you covered.In our latest"
26/09/2025
RIP to a Giant: French Monitor Company Transvideo to Shut Down After 40 Years of Business
In sad news that happens from time to time, the French monitor company Transvideo is shutting down after 40 years of operations. Best known for making multimedia monitors, 3D view stereo monitors, wireless systems, and a range of other accessories for professional videography, the company appears to be wrapping things up.In a post by founder ...
26/09/2025
The Screenwriting Tricks That Don't Work Anymore
There is a lot of screenwriting advice out there. If you've ever been in a writing class, you've probably been given Save the Cat by Blake Snyder or Screenplay by Syd Field. And these are good resources full of valuable information.But if you try to teach a creative skill to large groups of people the same way over sever...
26/09/2025
Leonardo DiCaprio Knows It's 'Very Important' To See ‘One Battle After Another’ In a Theater
Last night, I packed into an IMAX screening of One Battle After Another, and for three hours, I had an amazing communal experience with fellow Los Angeles film buffs. I loved the movie, but even if I didn't, I'd have felt good when I left, because I was voting with my wallet. I was telling movie studios that I want more movies l...
26/09/2025
The Top 10 Ethan Hawke Films That Define His Career
Ethan Hawke is one of the most versatile actors out there. I think he's been in every genre imaginable. And he's given amazing performances across all of them. Today, I wanted to go over the best Ethan Hawke movies. I wanted to celebra...
26/09/2025
How 'The Santa Clause' Reinvented Tim Allen as a Family Movie Star
Before 1994, Tim Allen was primarily known as a stand-up comedian with a hit TV show, Home Improvement. So, it was probably a surprise to many after it was announced that he would be playing Santa in a holiday film. But when The Santa Clause hit theaters that November, he became a family movie star. By the early 1990s, h...
26/09/2025
How Leonardo DiCaprio is Using a Hitchcock Classic to Prepare for His Next Scorsese Film
It’s no secret that the actor-director duo of Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese is one of the most iconic in modern cinema. The duo pumps out great moves together in a way that actually feels nostalgic for the old days.From ...
26/09/2025
What 'The Lost Bus' Teaches Us About Telling a True Story
On November 8, 2018, the Camp Fire erupted in Butte County, California, becoming the deadliest wildfire in the state's history. The fire killed 85 people, displaced over 50,000 residents, and essentially wiped the town of Paradise off the map. In the midst of this catastrophe, school bus driver Kevin McKay and teacher Mary Ludwig brought 22 elem...
26/09/2025
The Ending Of 'One Battle After Another' Explained
The movie that everyone will be talking about this year is Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another. The movie is a sprawling, action-packed drama that blends a tale of radical activism, a covert government conspiracy, and a father's desperate search for his daughter ...
26/09/2025
The Plot Twist Audiences Hate the Most
Imagine you're watching Repo Men. Jude Law's character Remy has spent the film fighting against the evil corporation that repossesses people's organs when they can't make payments. He's fallen in love with a woman, they've infiltrated the company's headquarters, and they're heroically destroying the corporate database t...
26/09/2025
Aputure’s Most Powerful Light in the NOVA Series is Here for Your Complex On-Set Workflows
Looking to light your next project with the most powerful Aputure NOVA Series LED panel light that has ever existed? Well, you’re in luck. The new Aputure NOVA II 2x1 RGB LED Light Panel is here, and it’s been tailored to handle the most complex of on-set work...
26/09/2025
How One Line Made Mr. Tibbs a Civil Rights Icon
The Sparta, Mississippi precinct. The atmosphere is tense. Exasperated, Chief Bill Gillespie (Rod Steiger) has just taken Harvey Oberst (Scott Wilson) into custody as a suspect in the Colbert murder case. A Black detective from Philadelphia, Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier), is called in—not as a visitor, but as a necessary...
26/09/2025
The 21 Most Unforgettable Sidekicks in Film
Typically, the Oscar talk, the poster space, nd the glory in general go to the leads. But let’s be honest, without the sidekicks, movies would be much less enjoyable. They are what truly make the protagonist likable—the comic relief, the moral compass, the unlikely hero, or a devoted friend. They are frequently the reason w...
26/09/2025
6 Movie Extras Who Stole the Spotlight
Extras are everywhere—in every film. You literally cannot shoot a film without them unless your story is limited to a deserted or dystopian location, such as the island sequences in Cast Away or in A Quiet Place. Neither do they get to show their faces on camera, nor do they have d...
26/09/2025
How a Composer Turned iPhone Voice Recordings Into the Creepiest Horror Score of the Year
While horror scores often lean on orchestration or synth design to generate tension, some composers push further by experimenting with found objects or unconventional techniques.Recent standouts include Colin Stetson’s Hereditary and Mark Korven’s The Witch, both of which used unusual sound sources t...
25/09/2025
What We Actually Know About the New James Bond
Veteran showbiz correspondent Baz Bamigboye has a reputation as one of the most reliable sources for insider information. And his "Breaking Baz" column at Deadline has just given us a...
25/09/2025
The World’s Smallest, Professional, Waterproof Recorder is Here for Your Submerged Audio Needs
Another new audio recording option has hit the market with Zoom’s Instamic Pro Plus C. This ultra-compact microphone array and recorder is tailored for video and audio pros who need reliable audio in any environment, wet or dry.Clocking in at just 1.5 x 1 x 0.5 inches, the
25/09/2025
Superhero Fatigue Is Real, and the Numbers Don't Lie
It's a headline that would have been unthinkable a few years ago: for the first time in over a decade, a superhero movie may not cross the $700 million mark at the worldwide box office. And we won't have one in the top 5 highest-grossing movies of the year, as well. Plus, there are only two superhero movies in this year's top 10 so far. And t...
25/09/2025
Lawsuit Alleges LA Film School Faked Grads' Jobs for Federal Millions
Look, we're team no film school around here. Not because there aren't great ones, but because there are also a lot of scams out there trying to take your money. Case in point,
25/09/2025
What the Scariest Movie Stephen King Has Ever Seen Can Teach Us About Fear
Like Stephen King, I often reflect on my first experiences with horror films. I can remember my first viewings of Carrie and The Shining—and a favorite, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.My first time with the movie was a bit disjointed. I started and stopped it, initially put off by the opening because I was in...
25/09/2025
11 Worst Daughters in Movie History
Apparently, it's National Daughters Day, and that got everyone in the office talking about all the daughters across movie history. There have been a lot of great ones... but isn't it a little more interesting to talk about the ones we think are kind of awful? After some back and forth, we figured the best way t...
25/09/2025
Audio Recording Doesn’t Have to Suck Thanks to This New TASCAM Field Recorder
While this might not be true as a blanket statement, it’s pretty much the standard sentiment these days: audio isn’t that fun. At least when compared to video and cinematography. Audio is often an afterthought, and that can be a huge problem—especially if it’s ignored.To help any interested shooters or video crews level up their audio games, TASC...
25/09/2025
Ranking Spider-Man’s Most Dangerous Villains—Who Tops the List?
I'm a nerd, and I'm especially a nerd for villains. I can remember one day, when I was young (and nerdy), I had just made a trip to Hot Topic for a new Spider-Man 2 poster of Doc Ock. My younger sister lamented, "My sister's in lov...
25/09/2025
The Insta360 Wave is Here to Bring Speakerphones Back, But Now With AI
The 1980s are back, baby! Speakerphones, conference calls, Gordon Gekko’s Wall Street, it’s all happening. All kidding aside, Insta360 has introduced the Wave Conference Speakerphone, a new conferencing speakerphone option that features clear speaker and mic sound powered by a host of AI features that enhance the audio quality for both end...
25/09/2025
The New 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' Trailer Is Full of Must-See Action
When James Cameron delivers a movie, you'd better go see it in theaters because no one shoots spectacular and action-packed like him. The new trailer for Avatar: Fire and Ash is an action bonanza, with Jake Sully running over hot air balloons, his kids firing arrows, and a human army made up of giant ships and robots that...
25/09/2025
The Poetry of VFX: Building Gotham with Emmy‑Winning Team of 'The Penguin'
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins, and guests Erin Sullivan and Johnny Han take listeners behind the curtain of The Penguin, exploring how a VFX team builds a gritty, immersive Gotham — from e...
25/09/2025
Making a Monster Mash: How the Blair Brothers Scored 'The Toxic Avenger'
How do you score a radioactive, mop-wielding monster vigilante? For composing duo Brooke and Will Blair, the answer is: with absolutely everything you've got.Longtime collaborators of director Jeremy Saulnier, for whom they scored last year's acclaimed Rebel Ridge, the brothers face...
24/09/2025
The Psychological Trick That Turns Writer’s Block Into Momentum
You're cruising through your screenplay when suddenly you slam into a wall. Your protagonist needs to admit their love, or confront the villain, or solve the mystery, but you have no clue what should actually happen on the page. The blank page mocks you. Your creative momentum dies.We've all been there.
24/09/2025
The Lonely Life of a Screenwriter and How to Survive It
For many of us, the ultimate goal is to see our name in the credits of a film or TV show. If you're a writer, you know it's one of the hardest creative tasks for a project. You have to come up with everything out of thin air. And it's so much fun.But what they don't tell you about is the hours you'll spend alone in your pajamas, staring at a blinking curso...
24/09/2025
Midwest Fujifilm Shooters Can Check Out This Fun ‘Create With Us’ Event This Weekend
Following up on a fun event that was hosted in Austin, Texas, last year, Fujifilm is hosting what will be its third annual ‘Create With Us’ event this weekend in Minneapolis. As an attendee of last year’s event, I can say it’s a good time and certainly worth checking out if you’re a Fujifilm shooter, or a photographer or videographer i...
24/09/2025
'Alien: Earth' Season One Ending Explained
The world of the Alien franchise is in safe hands with Noah Hawley, who brought us to the conclusion of Alien: Earth last night in epic fashion.The season one finale, titled "The Real Monsters," was the culminatio...
24/09/2025
Guillermo del Toro Says 'Frankenstein' Is the End Of An Era For Him
Guillermo del Toro is the master of monsters and dark fairytales. But that might be his past, and his future could look very different.With his highly anticipated Frankenstein still in the works, the visionary director has signaled that...
24/09/2025
What Movie Did Clint Eastwood Call Steven Spielberg's "Leftovers"?
Hollywood is full of stories about movies that almost had one actor or director but found another along the way, and the same is true for American Sniper. Originally, it was set to be a movie directed by Steven Spielberg. There are lots of rumors and stories about Spielberg's version, which was said to be too p...
24/09/2025
What John Boyega Would've Done Differently in the 'Star Wars' Sequels
I could (and have) spent a great deal of time envisioning what I would feel would be a better version of the latest Star Wars sequels. As a lifelong fan of the series and a fervent reader of the extended universe, there were endless possibilities for the new movies (helmed by J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson, briefly) to take. Instead, ...
24/09/2025
Which Classic Villain Is 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Bringing to the Big Screen?
In a move that has sent ripples of excitement through the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvin Jones III has been cast as the villain Tombstone in the upcoming film,
24/09/2025
Disney Will Hike Its Streaming Prices
Disney subscribers will face higher bills starting next month.The entertainment company announced Tuesday that it's hiking prices across its streaming services, starting Oct. 21. This comes just days after ending the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show amid a fierce free speech controversy that saw many subscribers canceling their Disne...
24/09/2025
Is Video Editing a Multiplayer Game? This New Online Editing Platform Says It Should Be
Is video editing a multiplayer game, or is it a solo endeavor? That’s the question at the heart of the announcement of elevate.io, a new multiplayer video editing platform that is accessible in your browser and is designed for real-time collaborat...
24/09/2025
Did AI Erase a Gay Character in the Chinese Release of 'Together'?
The Allison Brie and Dave Franco movie Together was a noisy horror movie that played on all of our senses and was a modest hit in America. As it debuts internationally, the film is also doing well. But headlines out of China suggest that they may not be seeing the same movie we did. In fac...
24/09/2025
Panasonic’s First Ultra-Telephoto Zoom in the Lumix S Series is a Compact Powerhouse
Panasonic has unveiled an impressive new lens that offers a unique blend of compactness, sharpness, and stabilization. Also, it's long—like real long. The Panasonic Lumix S 100-500mm f/5-7.1 O.I.S. Lens is set to be the first ultra-telephoto zoom in the Lumix S Series and will combine its long reach with a compact 7.7"-l...
24/09/2025
How One Line Made Admiral Ackbar a Pop Culture Meme Icon
The catchphrase, “It’s a trap,” from Richard Marquand’s Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983), captures a moment of realization in the movie, when the Rebel Alliance re...
24/09/2025
The Meaning Behind Pulp Fiction’s “Royale with Cheese”
In a Chevy Nova, two men in black suits cruise the streets of Los Angeles. Although they are currently just coworkers discussing McDonald’s, the world views them as hitmen. Vincent (John Travolta) informs Jules Winnifield (Samuel L. Jackson) that a Quarter Pounder with Cheese is known as “Royale with Cheese” in Pari...
24/09/2025
When Music Takes the Lead: 7 Films Where Sound Becomes Story
Every film has music, and it does what it is meant to do—highlight emotion and nudge the audience toward a mood. At best, it remains a background decoration—the wallpaper of a scene.But in some films, music refuses to sit quietly in the corner. It becomes a character in its own right, shaping mood, steering the story, and sometimes dic...
24/09/2025
7 Signs Your Screenplay Sucks
Look, we've all been there. We're all written something we think works, but when we send it around to friends and producers, we hear nothing back. Now, the first gut reaction is just to blame them for not reading or not getting it, but if you want to mature as a writer, the first thing is understanding why something didn't work out. And then ...
23/09/2025
Get More Consistent Ripple Trimming and Other Improvements With DaVinci Resolve Update 20.2.1
After just releasing DaVinci Resolve Update 20.2 a week ago, Blackmagic Design has released another quick tweak of the company’s popular NLE with some quite equally impressive new features and improvements.The DaVinci Resolve Update 20.2.1 i...
23/09/2025
Reese Witherspoon Says Your Film Career Depends on Understanding Gen Z
We've been covering this a lot lately, but the film industry is in a state of flux. We've seen so much consolidation over the last couple of years, and on top of that, everyone is trying to find a way to get audiences' eyeballs on their content. Filmmakers have never been in a situation like this ever. And we're all looking for ways out. ...
23/09/2025
Zach Cregger Confirms We'll Get a 'Weapons' Prequel
We can bet pretty authoritatively that a bunch of people will dress up like Aunt Gladys from Weapons this Halloween. Why wouldn't you? She's an icon, with that trendy smudged lipstick and those perfectly normal baby teeth. And her love of gardening. We can't get enough of her or Zach Cregger's Weapons, which is about to see its digit...
23/09/2025
Here Are All of the Fantastic Shorts and Features That Won Awards at Fantastic Fest 2025
To celebrate the halfway point for this year’s Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, the winners of this year’s awards have been announced. Featuring a range of gruesome and always-entertaining genre films from around the world, this year’s lineup brought an abundance of unique and intriguing features and shorts.Let’s take a loo...
23/09/2025
Why the 20th Edition of Fantastic Fest is the Most Important One for Filmmakers
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, Ryan Koo and Jourdan Aldredge explore what makes the 20th edition of Fantastic Fest so crucial for genre and indie filmmakers. They discuss the festival’s unique energy, audience connection, and events, spotlighting standout films like
23/09/2025
All Frankenstein, All the Time: 'The Bride!' Trailer Is Here
Warner Bros. dropped the first trailer for The Bride! today, finally giving audiences a proper look at Maggie Gyllenhaal's ambitious reimagining of the Frankenstein story. The preview shows us Christian Bale's turn as the Monster and Jessie Buckley as his reanimated bride in 1930s Chicago, complete with period details, tons of crime, and gothi...
23/09/2025
Bong Joon-Ho's 3 Must-Watch Films for Aspiring Filmmakers
When the Academy asked director Bong Joon-Ho to recommend films for aspiring filmmakers to watch, he got a bit overwhelmed and didn't want to attempt to list five favorites. Instead, he narrowed his focus to three movies about mov...
23/09/2025
What Oscar Snub Makes Quentin Tarantino Mad?
In 2019, Quentin Tarantino released an endlessly rewatchable masterpiece about someone trying to stay in the mix. Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood is a movie that hit me so hard the first time I watched it, and hit me again with each subsequent viewing. It's a deep story about yearning in show business, wanting to be...
23/09/2025
Is the UK The New Hollywood?
What would you make with an extra $2.2 billion? That's a question Disney gets to answer after it just received subsidies from the UK government over the last 15 years. They got the money as part of a kickback in production incentives for companies making stuff in the United Kingdom. This mak...
23/09/2025
Scorsese Champions PTA's 'One Battle After Another'
Martin Scorsese has added his voice to the growing chorus of filmmakers championing Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, calling it "a fascinating and extraordinarily made film [with] extraordinary performances everywhere," according to
23/09/2025
GoPro Fires Back at DJI and Insta360 With New Flagship MAX2 360° Action Camera
On the same day that DJI officially unveiled its new Osmo Nano action camera, GoPro has fired back with the announcement of its new flagship MAX2, a 360° action camera that offers True 8K video, which can result in up to 21% more resolution than its competition.Not locked in...
23/09/2025
The New DJI Osmo Nano is Here to Help On-the-Go Creators Record POV With Ease
While DJI might still be fighting an endless battle against tariffs and potential drone bans, including a new FAA Draft Rule that the company says might ground a large majority of its fleet in the US, the company is still working hard on other film, video, and content products...
23/09/2025
“What a Dump”: The Line That Defined Bette Davis’s Rosa Molins
There’s a saying in my culture which, when translated into English, roughly means, “Happiness and peace can be a serious itch for some people.” If you know, you know, for such people, the definition of peace and happiness is chaos. To me, they are simply misery-magnets! I’m sure, by now, you have quite a few na...
23/09/2025
8 Creepiest Stalker Films That Will Keep You Looking Over Your Shoulder
More than films about monsters and ghosts, stalker movies have to be some of the scariest movies out there. When I was a little girl and used to ask my mother to check under the bed for monsters as I clung to my blanket like a shield, my mom would remind me that there’s no bigger monster than a human being. So I mustn't worry about ghosts, demons...
23/09/2025
Disney’s “B-Project” That Became 'The Lion King'
It’s hard to think of a world where The Lion King (1994) wasn’t the towering masterpiece that defined a generation.And that’s why it’s hard to believe that back in the early 1990s—when Disney’s animation department was hitting its so-called “Renais...
23/09/2025
16 Screenwriting Lessons From the Best American Football Movies of All Time
Every Sunday during football season, I wake up early, make some coffee, and then spend like 12 hours on my couch yelling at the television. It's one of the best feelings in the world. So when my favorite sport overlaps with my favorite thing, movies, I rejoice. I love a good mashup of a football movie. I think football i...
22/09/2025
Scoring the Unimaginable: How This Composer Gave Voice to Trauma in VR
How do you compose a score for an experience that defies language? This was the central challenge for composer Prateek Rajagopal on the Tribeca-premiering VR installation, In The Current of Being.The project immerses viewers in the true story of a woman’s harrowing journey surviving electro-convulsiv...
22/09/2025
Critics Are Sacking 'Him' But...Should You?
The critical response to the new Justin Tipping film, HIM, has been overwhelmingly negative. The horror/thriller follows hotshot quarterback Cameron Cade (Tyriq Withers), who suffers a traumatic head injury and almost sees his dreams as a professional die. But when he's offered the mentorship of the legendary Isaia...
22/09/2025
Ridley Scott Regrets Not Keeping This 'Blade Runner' Prop
Ridley Scott is one of the greatest directors of all time. He's an incredible craftsman whose work has taken us through movies, TV, and commercials. You can imagine that he's been on a lot of cool sets and he's got a lot ...
22/09/2025
Imagen Expands Into Video Offering AI-Powered, Frame-Accurate Color Correction for Editors
If you’ve worked in photo editing or have friends who work in the space, then you’ve probably heard of Imagen and its AI-powered photo editing tools. Trusted by over 100,000 professiona...
22/09/2025
These Are the Oscar Submissions for Best International Feature (So Far)
The race for Best International Feature at the 2026 Oscars is starting to heat up.With the October 1 deadline for submission fast approaching, countries are finalizing their picks, and the lineup is already looking incredibly strong.What's particularly striking about this year's submissions is the range of genres.
22/09/2025
Want to Improve Audio Quality When Capturing from Your Computer?
A pretty significant update is coming to Blackmagic Design’s Desktop Video application with a new 15.1 update that is set to offer some major improvements to the DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder. If you’re an editor or digital content creator looking to record and capture footage and audio from your computer, this update is going to offer improve...
22/09/2025
10 On-Set Injuries that Made It Into The Final Movie
An actor's safety on set should be at the top of the priority list. When we're making movies and TV shows, we want to do them with everyone having a productive time without being injured. But sometimes things happen on set that are unav...
22/09/2025
Learn Movie Financing from a Former Netflix Exec
Look, most of us in film are in it for the creative side. Unfortunately, filmmaking involves a lot of business and marketing, too, which (yuck) means numbers and finance.That's why it's good to get familiar with the business side and learn from experts like Zac Reeder, who knows
22/09/2025
Unlock Impressive Ultra-Wide Cinematography for Under $200
If you’ve ever wanted to explore the fascinating world of ultra-wide photography and videography, but you haven’t wanted to break the bank, so to speak, by overspending for a new lens that might not be your primary option, this new Viltrox might be right for you.The Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air is a tiny and lightweight ultra-wide lens...
22/09/2025
Here’s Everything You Still Need to Check Out in Premiere Pro’s 25.5 Update
Lost in all of the hustle and bustle of the last few weeks, which saw some major cameras introduced to coincide with IBC 2025 in Amsterdam, Adobe rolled out some pretty significant updates to its flagship NLE as well.Of course, the big news to many might have been the
22/09/2025
Watch the Daring 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Movie Trailer
One of the things about modern movie trailers is that I think they usually tell you too much of the story. You're treated with all three acts to try to entice you to go to the theater. But Disney just debuted the trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu. It's a movie continuation of The Mandalorian TV show. And it...
22/09/2025
Yikes! A New FAA Draft Rule Could Potentially Ground DJI Drones in the United States
According to a post put out by DJI over the weekend, a new draft rule from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) called FAA Part 108 could potentially have a pretty devastating impact on the operability of DJI drones in the United States.The Part 108 rules have to do with UAS BVOLOS (beyond visual line of sight) flights, whic...
22/09/2025
Tom Holland's Injury Highlights the Risks Stunt Performers Face
Tom Holland suffered a mild concussion on Friday while filming Spider-Man: Brand New Day in Scotland, an incident that stopped production. According to The Hollywood...
22/09/2025
The 14 Greatest Movie Endings Ever Filmed
Climaxes or endings are tricky. They can either elevate a film into the pantheon of greatness or leave it stranded in the purgatory of almost-classics. A bad ending makes us feel cheated, but a brilliant one—oh, that lingers.A good story ending goes beyond just wrapping up the story and adds dimensions to it. It redefines it. It sh...
21/09/2025
15 Political Thrillers That Stand the Test of Time
Political thrillers tap into a very specific itch—the feeling that the world is run by hidden hands, and ordinary people are left scrambling to piece together the truth. These films thrive on suspicion, shadowy power plays, and the terrifying idea that the system meant to protect us might actually be the threat.It’s...
21/09/2025
What Does the Line “Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown." Actually Mean?
The final moments of Chinatown (1974) leave viewers in stunned silence.Private investigator Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) watches helplessly as Evelyn Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) is gunned down, her daughter pulled ...
21/09/2025
The Opening Montage That Made 'Up' an Instant Classic
Pixar’s Up (2009) does something we don’t usually expect from a fun animation movie—instead of easing us into its story, it knocks the wind out of us in ten minutes flat. Before we even hit the main plot, we’ve already lived an entire life with Ca...
21/09/2025
13 Wall Street Movies That Show the Highs and Lows of Greed
Money has always made for good drama, but Wall Street movies take it a step further. They are about the human cost of ambition, not just about numbers on a screen or men shouting into phones.The towers of finance have long captivated the film industry, which views them as places where morality goes to...
20/09/2025
9 Legendary “Final Girls” in Horror Cinema
Horror movies thrive on body counts, but there is always one who refuses to go down. The character who survives the blood, the mayhem, and the shadow-dwelling monsters is known as the “final girl.”After everyone else has been slashed, gutted, disembowled, decapitated, or even dragged to hell, she is the only one where th...
20/09/2025
11 Funniest Villains in Movie History
Every great hero needs a villain, but comedy has a knack for turning the tables—making the “bad guy” the one who keeps us laughing the hardest.Comedic villains have made a unique place for themselves in movies, from foolish burglars who can’t...
20/09/2025
Behind the Audio Magic of Netflix’s Hit 'KPop Demon Hunters'
Michael Babcock has spent nearly three decades crafting soundscapes for some of Hollywood's biggest films, from Christopher Nolan's Inception to Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two. He's a sound designer, supervisi...
19/09/2025
More Than a Soundscape: How ‘Families Like Ours’ Is Scored with the Human Voice
How do you score a world on the brink of collapse? For sound designer Peter Storm Wich, the answer wasn't found in traditional instruments, but in the unsettling symphony of the human voice.He worked with acclaimed d...
19/09/2025
The Ultimate Guide to Batman’s Most Iconic Villains
It's incredibly hard to write a good villain character. And somehow, the Batman universe has tons of them. It seems like everyone who invades Gotham City also leaves a mark on the audience. Today, I want to go over all the best Batman villains and talk about some lessons we can learn from them as writers. Let's dive in.
19/09/2025
Why This Filmmaker Thinks "Nobody Cares About Your Movie Ideas"
There you are: a young (or not so young) budding filmmaker with big stories and even bigger dreams. The problem is...you're kind of starting to worry that nobody is going to give a damn about your ideas. Well...they kind of don't.In this video from Film Courage, filmmaker
19/09/2025
Three Diverse RF Zoom Lenses to Build Out Your Canon Camera Bag
Perhaps the most popular, or at least the most familiar, name in the camera and lens industry, Canon has built a reputation over the years on its superior quality, color science, and competitive pricing. If you've invested in a Canon mirrorless camera over the past few years, you're probably quite happy ...
19/09/2025
8 Must-Watch Meta Horror Movies That Offer Self-Aware Scares
Every genre comes with tropes. In horror, there are too many to count. The final girl always lives. Kil...
19/09/2025
The Beauty of Split Diopter Shots in 'All the President's Men'
I, like many others this week, decided to rewatch All the President's Men in honor of Robert Redford's passing. It's a pretty perfect film on multiple levels and still feels remarkably modern, right from the minimalist opening titles. Not to mention its tight script and incredible performances from Redford and Dustin Hoffman ...
19/09/2025
Who's the Villain in Matt Reeves' Batman II?
I'm willing to say that a superhero movie is only as good as its villain. And in Batman movies, the villain is sometimes the main draw. That's why people are so excited for Matt Reeves to take on the second installment of his Batman saga. They wan...
19/09/2025
Netflix Enters The Mix to Buy Warner Bros.
Just when you thought the Hollywood consolidation was maybe over, we hit a new round of awful. We reported that, fresh off his blockbuster takeover of Paramount last month, Skydance's David Ellison is apparently just getting started.
19/09/2025
First Love, Queer Cinema, and the Art of Collaboration
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with Carmen Emmi (director, writer) and Erik Vogt-Nilsen (editor) of Plainclothes, a striking debut feature that blends the aching vulnerability of first love with the...
19/09/2025
A Rumored Sony a7V Could Be Announced Sooner Than You Might Think
According to rumors online, a new Sony a7V mirrorless camera may be announced as early as next month, with October and November cited as possible release dates. Exciting news if true for Sony shooters long anticipating a follow-up to Sony’s popular a7 line, with the Sony a7IV...
19/09/2025
Is Apple Looking to Add a Global Shutter Sensor to Its Next iPhone?
As we’ve seen in the past, adding a global shutter to an already great camera can be a great way to kick that product’s usability up quite a bit. When Sony announced that it was adding a global shutter to the new a9 III, it really put the mirrorless camera on the map...
19/09/2025
14 Iconic Mexican Standoffs in Cinema
Cinema has always thrived on moments where time seems to stop, where a single breath or twitch of a finger could redraw the story’s fate.Few devices capture this tension better than the “
19/09/2025
Seeing Red: The Supernatural Signal in ‘The Sixth Sense’
I’ve confessed several times before this that I’m guilty of rewatching films over and over again, and The Sixth Sense has and will always be on my rewatch list for two reasons. Firstly, it was one of the first psychological horror movies I ever watched, probably at the age of 10 or 11, so it's a core child...
19/09/2025
The Ultimate Survival Movie Collection: 9 Essential Picks
In a chase between the prey and the predator, who do you think is more likely to win? Interestingly, it’s the prey. That’s because survival is deeply embedded in every creature. It’s instinctive and primal. Hollywood has numerous movies that explore the theme of survival. From disasters to serial killers to supernatural entities. In t...
19/09/2025
Chris Punsalan on Using Premiere Pro to Edit 'Reeling'
We spoke with editor Chris Punsalan to learn more about how he brought the film to life in Premiere Pro.“Premiere Pro’s flexibility in rearranging and customizing windows is crucial,” said Punsalan.Read on for more of Punsalan’s tips (including why David Bowie is his creative inspiration), and make sure to check out Reeling, which premiered at SXSW on March 7th.
18/09/2025
“Don’t Listen to What Your Seniors Say”: How ‘THE CURSE’ Satires Social Media With Fantastically Gruesome Horror
Following up on his Fantastic Fest 2023 breakout horror hit VISITORS, prolific Japanese director Kenichi Ugana is back with a new horror feature that satires social media, yet doesn’t pull any punches with a gruesome array of fantastic and bloody horror.Shot on a Ronin 4D, THE CURSE is an interesting (and maneuverable) look into how social media is not only changing the lives of new generations, but it’s also changing what we find horrifying.We chatted with Ugana about his latest film and how he sees the horror genre evolving in the coming years.
18/09/2025
How to Create a Modern, Mid-Century Comedy-Horror Film That Would Make John Waters Blush
Inspired by the writer and director’s own battle with endometriosis, Brooke H. Cellars’s debut feature is a bold, fun, and—at times—psychedelic look into the comedy and horror of menstruation.With a heavy influence by the mid-century films of John Waters, THE CRAMPS: A Period Piece manages to both look like it’s a dusty VHS discovery from the back of a thrift store, while still presenting a narrative that feels important and empowering today. Brooke H. Cellars: I grew up around stories.
18/09/2025
Channeling Wildfires Into a Eco-Terror Horror Feature With ‘COYOTES’ Director Colin Minihan
Starring real-life partners Justin Long and Kate Bosworth, COYOTES brings an interesting mix of humor and horror to tell a timely story of resilience and (hopefully) regrowth.We chatted with filmmaker Colin Minihan about how this project has caught fire for him and explored what advice he can share with other aspiring horror filmmakers.COYOTES will have its world premiere at Fantastic Fest on Sept 20 and will be in theaters nationwide on October 3.
18/09/2025
The Jack Black Film School: 10 Movies & the Lessons They Teach
But today, I wanted to go over the ten films I think are his best. 5. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)Director: Jake KasdanWriters: Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Scott Rosenberg, & Jeff PinknerMan, this might be the best reboot of all time.Black's comedic genius is on full display as he portrays a teenage girl trapped in the avatar of a middle-aged male explorer.
18/09/2025
10 Genre-Bending Horror and Action Films We’re Excited to Check Out at Fantastic Fest 2025
Housed in the flagship Alamo Drafthouse theater in Austin, Texas, Fantastic Fest returns with another genre-bending lineup that showcases some of the best horror, action, and otherwise gruesome films set to release this year.As always, we’re excited to dive into the fest and see which films (some of which we might expect, others we’...
18/09/2025
Get a Sneak Peek at the New Ryan Gosling 'Star Wars' Movie
But now we have our first image of what he looks like in costume and on set. Shawn Levy dropped the image on his Instagram, which you can see below. The Star Wars franchise has not had a movie in theaters since 2019, and I would assume it desperately wants to conquer the big screen again to set up a new world of exploration and new characters for the studio.
18/09/2025
What You Don’t See in 'Him': Taylor Mason on the Edit That Shapes It
Host GG Hawkins explores how Mason's editing shaped the emotional tone, visual storytelling, and layered character dynamics of the surreal football drama.They also dive into how working on larger-scale projects differs from the indie scene, the importance of creative collaboration, and how editing can profoundly impact narrative clarity and emotional resonance.Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:
18/09/2025
The 10 Funniest Horror Comedy Movies You Need to Watch This Year
But instead, he advised, write a horror film with comedic elements.So after sharing that advice, we wanted to show you how rich the genre can be and compile our favorite horror comedies for you—uh, that is, the best horror movies with strong comedic elements.Drew Hancock's feature directorial debut is a dark relationship comedy.
18/09/2025
What We Know So Far About the 'Summer I Turned Pretty' Movie
It's true, mere hours after the season finale, Prime Video announced that the characters would return in a franchise-expanding feature.The feature will be directed by Jenny Han and written by Han and Sarah Kucserka.In Han's third and final book, We'll Always Have Summer, Belly marries Conrad at the summer house.
18/09/2025
Richard Linklater Praises Robert Redford's Indie Advocacy
His first film ("that anyone would care to watch," as he says), Slacker, played at Sundance in 1991.Now it's considered a Sundance classic.It all started with Redford's vision.
18/09/2025
10 Gangster Masterpieces That Redefined Crime Cinema
Today, I want to go over what I believe are the 10 best gangster movies of all time. James Cagney gives a performance that is nothing short of nuclear.Robert De Niro’s "Noodles" is one of the great tragic figures of the genre.
18/09/2025
ARRI Drops Prices on ALEXA 35 Sets by Nearly $20,000
These price reductions are appearing on B&H and are certainly something worth exploring if you’ve been at all considering an investment in an ARRI ALEXA 35 system for your film and video productions.ARRI ALEXA 35 Set Price ReductionsARRI ALEXA 35 Lightweight Set
18/09/2025
More Agentic Editing, Longer Rough Cuts, and Smarter B-Roll Logging Updates Coming to Eddie AI
Best known as an “AI assistant editor”, Eddie AI has added several new tools and features to its offering over the past few years, with many of those updates set to be improved with the new release today.Eddie AI shares that these three key enhancements are all designed simply to help streamline storytelling and accelerate post-production with the technology.If you’re curious to check these new features out, they’re set to be available to all Eddie AI users starting today, September 18, 2025.
18/09/2025
Adobe FireFly Adds Support for Ray3, Luma AI’s Newest Video Mode, and the First to Support Native HDR
Set to be available in the Adobe FireFly app starting today, the company has announced that Luma AI’s latest video model, Ray3, is now available in the app, where it can be used to generate videos and explore other creative concepts in FireFly Boards.Adobe is partnering with Luma AI to be the first launch partner for Ray3 and reports that Firefly customers are getting early access to the model ahead of its broader public release.So, for the next two weeks, Ray3 will be available in the Firefly app and on Luma AI’s Dream Machine platform.
18/09/2025
13 Tsunami Movies That Bring Disaster to the Big Screen
In this article, we’ll dive into thirteen standout films that capture this unique mix of devastation and resilience.The list spans decades and genres—everything from 1970s disaster classics to recent international dramas.Together, they paint a picture of how cinema has turned one of nature’s deadliest forces into unforgettable storytelling.
18/09/2025
14 Times Meryl Streep Stole the Screen
She is known for reinventing herself every single time she’s on screen.Yes, she’s the most Oscar-nominated actor in history with 21 nods and 3 wins, which is wild enough to headline any career.11. Julie & Julia (2009) as Julia ChildWritten by: Nora Ephron |
18/09/2025
9 Best Cate Blanchett Performances That Prove She Can Do Anything
Not only has she deeply impressed us with her onscreen versatility, but she has also been a pioneer of change, be it with her fearless advocacy against sexism and ageism in the film industry, or her artistic choices that broadened the creative landscape for women, in terms of roles available to them.In this article, we’re listing the films where Cate Blanchett shone bright like a diamond. Which is your favorite Cate Blanchett movie?
18/09/2025
“Wilson!”: The Prop That Became a Movie Icon
Robert Zemeckis’ Cast Away is a lot of emotions packed into two hours and 23 minutes.Starring the talented Tom Hanks, the narrative follows FedEx executive Chuck Noland, whose life is changed forever when he is stranded on an island after surviving a plane crash.In this article, we analyze how Zemeckis turns an inanimate volleyball into a pivotal emotional anchor of the narrative.
18/09/2025
7 Screenwriting Contest Red Flags
Look out for these warning signs and ask questions if you feel the contest doesn't meet your standard of legitimacy. Huge Reading FeesWhile many legitimate screenwriting contests charge reasonable entry fees to cover costs, be wary of competitions asking for exorbitant amounts to read your screenplay while offering little information about what they provide in return. You Lose Script RightsRead those terms and conditions carefully.
17/09/2025
Hollywood's AI Copyright War: Studios Sue AI Firm MiniMax
The lawsuit alleges "willful and brazen" copyright infringement, accusing MiniMax of using its iconic characters to train its AI model, Hailuo.Don't Try to Steal From Hollywood StudiosThe lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.It claims that MiniMax's Hailuo service is built on the theft of intellectual property.
17/09/2025
Editfest Fall 2025: FilmSupply’s 30-Day Short Film Competition
The 30-day editing competition is back for a second round in one year.The winners of Best Title Sequence, Best Advertisement, Best Trailer, and the People’s Choice award will split a massive prize pool valued at over $70,000.Here’s a look at what the winners will take home:The PrizesFall 2025’s Editfest winners—Best Title Sequence, Best Advertisement, Best Narrative, and People’s Choice—will split over $70K in film grants, high-end filmmaking tools, and creative assets.
17/09/2025
The New 'Anaconda' Reboot Is So Meta, It Bites Its Own Tail
The movie is a soft reboot of Anaconda...that's about making a soft reboot of Anaconda.The film has become a '90s cult classic.
17/09/2025
Penske Media Files Landmark Lawsuit Against Google AI Overviews
Penske Media Corporation (PMC), the parent company of entertainment and culture giants like Rolling Stone, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter, has filed a lawsuit against Google over its AI-powered search summaries. At the heart of the lawsuit is Google's "AI Overviews" feature.While I understand why they are convenient for users, PMC argues that these summaries are essentially stealing their content and costing them money.
17/09/2025
Billy Zane and the Golden Age of the Sleazy ’90s Villain
But his new film, Waltzing with Brando, has put him back on the public's radar for a stunning performance as Marlon Brando (at the very least, they nailed the classic actor's look).The film releases Sept. 19.The Collector in Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight - YouTube www.youtube.com In this horror spin-off from the HBO series, Zane played The Collector, a demonic entity seeking an ancient key to end the world.
17/09/2025
Why Love Triangles Are So Hot Right Now in Film & TV?
The love triangle is alive and well across media.Story is conflict, and the love triangle is a conflict machine that runs on two parallel tracks: internal and external.Love Triangles Create Character Arcs A love triangle is the ultimate crucible for character development and character arcs.
17/09/2025
Charlie Kaufman's Super Relatable Struggle to Get Original Films Made
Turns out that Kaufman struggles to get projects off the ground, despite four Academy Award nominations and one win.On Industry RealitiesEven acclaimed writers experience relatively short windows of industry heat.Self-awareness and truth are what matter in creating authentic work, Kaufman believes.
17/09/2025
Venus Optics’ First Laowa Tele-Macro Lens Brings Big Portrait Capture Capabilities
Set to retail for under $500, Venus Optics has unveiled its first Laowa tele-macro lens, the 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO. The Venus Optics Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APOThe Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO will also now support manual focus (MF) for Canon RF and L mounts, as well as autofocus (AF) for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Canon EF mounts, which means you’ll be able to use auto-focusing on subjects from 1.5m to infinity.
17/09/2025
Learn Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About DaVinci Resolve 20 With These Free Training Books
Free DaVinci Resolve 20 Training BooksThe free training books range from beginner-level guides to more advanced audio and VFX editing in Fairlight and Fusion.Several of the books include multiple lesson files as well as online exams.
17/09/2025
Is This The Best Vintage Prime Lens for Nikon Z-Mount Cameras?
The new Simera 50mm f/1.4 Lens from Thypoch is here, and it aims to be a versatile full-frame optic perfect for the Nikon Z-mount camera shooter.It features some impressive optical specs and performance, and shouldn’t break the bank either.The Thypoch Simera 50mm f/1.4 Lens
17/09/2025
What Does Clint Eastwood Think About Tom Cruise?
Cameron Crowe said, "I have the same lawyer as Clint Eastwood, and he invited me to a dinner party.Crowe worked with Cruise on Jerry Maguire and Vanilla Sky, so he's very familiar with the actor. Eastwood has acted into his 90s, and I think he probably expects Cruise to do it as long as he has, too.
17/09/2025
The DJI Mini 5 Pro Will Feature 4K/120p Video (But, Again, Won’t Fly in the US)
DJI has officially announced its new Mini 5 Pro, a 250g drone with a 1-inch type 50MP sensor and the capabilities to record 4K at up to 120fps.The DJI Min 5 Pro will also feature a 225-degree rotatable gimbal, Nightscape Omnidirectional Sensing, and an Intelligent Flight Battery capable of providing up to 36 minutes of flight time.But the kicker is, as expected, that this new flagship mini drone won’t be available in the United States.
17/09/2025
Decoding The Line That Defines The Matrix’s Reality
In this article, we are going to try and peel back the layers of that scene: the dialogue’s meaning, its philosophical roots, the filmmaking craft that made it feel real, its role in Neo’s journey, and why this one simple line is still resonating through pop culture decades later.Deconstructing the Dialogue: A Lesson in Three Lines“Do Not Try And Bend the Spoon—That’s Impossible.”Instead, it’s the film’s most concise statement about reality: the spoon is only a projection, code translated into perception.
17/09/2025
Decoding The Line That Turned Defeat Into Defiance in ‘Gone With The Wind’
In this article, we analyze “After all, tomorrow is another day” —Scarlett’s iconic line that closes Gone with the Wind. At the same time, the movie also traces Scarlett’s resilience as she toils hard to rebuild her ancestral plantation in Tara, Georgia, in the face of the war.Through Scarlett’s impulsive journey of life and pursuit of redemption, Gone with the Wind explores complex themes, with its main focus on the transformation of Southern society and the feud between traditions and their evolution.
17/09/2025
Decoding The Iconic One-liner That Embodies Snow White’s Evil Mother
In this article, we’re celebrating one of the greatest expository lines ever by a film antagonist, the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.Despite that, the evil within Walt Disney’s vengeful Queen shines through–talk about a true antagonist!The Queen is a WitchThe line, “Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all,” defines the Queen in all her colors.
17/09/2025
“Start Small”: A Guide to Shooting Big With the New Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive
In an interview with Clara Chong and Ben Allan, ACS CSI of Main Course Films, we chatted about the husband and wife filmmaking duo’s experience working with the new Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive camera.The URSA Cine Immersive is a massively ambitious camera that lets filmmakers enter the realm of 180° media with Apple Immersive Video support with dual 8160 x 7200 58.7MP sensors capable of capturing immersive 8K images at up to 90 fps (and with impressive 16 stops of dynamic range). Get a feel for how the format functions, and start to get used to imagining how the images on the monitor will be experienced in full Apple Immersive in the Vision Pro.
16/09/2025
Even Film Fan Needs to Watch These 10 Chow Yun Fat Movies
He won Best Actor at the Hong Kong Film Awards for this delicate, New York-set romance.Watch it for Ringo Lam’s grounded take on the cop-and-robber genre.Chow Yun Fat is one of the greatest actors of all time, and I'm eager to see his next projects.
16/09/2025
How Jack Reacher Was Formed To Combat This Detective Trope
In a recent interview with The New York Times, Lee Child discussed how the character of Jack Reacher was inspired by a common detective trope, and I wanted to explore this further.Analyze the tropes in your genre and find a new angle.Lee Child saw a genre saturated with heroes defined by their trauma and decided to build one defined by his capability.
16/09/2025
9 Movies from Venice and TIFF We're Most Excited For
The film stars Jessie Buckley as Agnes and Paul Mescal as Shakespeare.The film is scheduled for limited theatrical release on Nov. 27, expanding nationwide on Dec. 12. The film will release globally on Oct. 10 and stream on Netflix on Oct. 24.
16/09/2025
The 16 Best Matthew McConaughey Movies
Here are 15 of his best films, ones that demonstrate his range across genres.The role required dramatic weight loss (he got down to about 135 pounds) and earned him an Oscar for Best Actor.Director Jeff Nichols wrote the role specifically for McConaughey.
16/09/2025
Are We All Sleeping on the Most Exciting Full-Frame Mirrorless Cinema Lens Line of the Year?
Leitz has announced their new HEKTOR lineup that is here to bring the greatness of the company’s lens legacy to the mirrorless camera market.Announced as part of a six-lens set which will cover a full range from 18mm, 25mm, 35mm, 50mm, 73mm, and 100mm, the new Leitz Cine HEKTOR T2.1 lens lineup will feature user-interchangeable mounts with Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and L-mount available here at release.The New Leitz Cine HEKTOR T2.1 Lens Lineup
16/09/2025
How One Iconic Line Became Journalism’s Greatest Mantra
Yet that's what happened with the line spoken to Robert Redford in All the President's Men, where he listens to, "Follow the money" from Deep Throat.He Was the Producer Before He Was the StarAll the President’s Men is a Robert Redford film.He was the producer.
16/09/2025
All the New DaVinci Resolve Features, Explained in One Quick Video
This latest DaVinci Resolve 20.2 update is quite notable as well, as it added support for immersive EXR workflows and streaming content from Fusion to Apple Vision Pro, plus improved track patching and ripple trim controls as well. Well, quite a lot, along with the aforementioned updates above, Blackmagic Design also added Apple ProRes RAW support in Resolve, as well as with the company’s popular Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K.For DaVinci Resolve 20.2 specifically, there are several new improvements, including updates to track patching and ripple trim controls, new effects, increased support for immersive workflows, and a lot more.
16/09/2025
Two is Better Than One With These New LAOWA Anamorphic Zoom Lenses
Venus Optics knows this, as they’ve announced not one, but two new LAOWA Sunlight T4.5 FF 2x Anamorphic Cine Zoom Lenses that look to be nice options for full-frame shooters looking for 2x anamorphic squeeze and a nice range of flare colors.Let’s take a look at these LAOWA Sunlight T4.5 FF 2x Anamorphic Cine Zoom Lenses, which will come in 40-80mm and 70-135mm models with an ARRI PL mount, as well as offer interchangeable bayonets to mount the lenses on your favorite Sony FE, Canon RF, Nikon Z, or L-Mount camera systems.LAOWA Sunlight T4.5 FF 2x Anamorphic Cine Zoom Lenses
16/09/2025
What Are The Best Robert Redford Movies of All Time?
Today, I want to go over the ten best Robert Redford movies and talk about why I love them. The Way We Were (1973)This is one of the greatest and maybe saddest romance movies of all time.It's one of the best American movies ever made.
16/09/2025
Film Mississippi Unveils New Brand and Incentives
The Mississippi Film Office just got a major facelift and a new name, and it's a signal that they're ready for their close-up.They've got some of the most competitive incentive programs in the country.In 2024, the Mississippi Episodic Television Incentive Program was introduced, offering a cash rebate of up to 40 percent for episodic productions.
16/09/2025
DJI Teases ‘Pro in Mini’ Camera Drone, But Will it Actually Fly in the US?
Teased in a video as a “Pro in Mini” concept, this potential new DJI Mini Pro drone could be an affordable, yet powerful, new camera drone.However, the rub is that it also could be a great new drone that isn’t available in the US.DJI Pro in Mini Teaser
16/09/2025
Robert Redford, Hollywood Icon Who Transformed Independent Cinema, Dies at 89
Charles Robert Redford Jr. was born August 18, 1936, in Santa Monica, California.He was a staple of so many 1970s-era hits, like The Sting and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, along with adult dramas like All the President's Men (where he also served as producer) and Three Days of the Condor.He appeared in more than 50 films over his six-decade career as both an actor and director.
16/09/2025
Did You Know? The Icy Breath in The Exorcist Was No Movie Trick
No cheap visual effects.The solution was as simple as it was punishing: turn a soundstage into a walk-in freezer.This article dives into one of the most extreme filmmaking choices of the 1970s, unpacking the conception of the refrigerated set, the grueling production that followed, and the legacy of this chilling decision.
16/09/2025
Scene Stealers: 13 Supporting Characters Who Became Stars of the Film
This article breaks down 13 such legendary scene-stealers—breakthrough supporting characters who hijacked the spotlight and never gave it back.The Joker – The Dark Knight (2008)Portrayed by: Heath Ledger |2. Anton Chigurh – No Country for Old Men (2007)Written by: Joel & Ethan Coen |
16/09/2025
“We Rob Banks”: The Bold Introduction That Changed Crime Films
Just three words, but in Bonnie and Clyde (1967), the line lands twice and defines everything.You could see “We rob banks” as just a dialogue or as the film’s mission statement—a logo stamped on two characters who refuse to apologize for what they are.In the pages ahead, we’ll break that moment down from every angle: the writing that forged it, the direction that framed it, the performances that sold it, the cultural nerve it hit in 1967, and the long shadow it still casts on movies and pop culture.
16/09/2025
How One Line Turned 'Dirty Dancing' Into a Pop Culture Legend
The moment capped off the film’s love story, crystallizing its entire theme of liberation.This article digs into how that single line—once almost cut from the script—grew into a cultural phenomenon that still carries weight today.Patrick Swayze himself hated the line.
16/09/2025
8 Movies That Master the Voiceover
If you're looking to include voiceover in your next script, you should study the films in which it's done well.These films are among the strongest examples of narrative voiceover.The film's brilliance lies in its use of voiceover to deliberately mislead the audience, culminating in one of the most shocking plot twists in cinema.
15/09/2025
These Are Our 8 Favorite Modern Scream Queens
But we thought we'd look to modern horror films for the most recent and up-and-coming final girls to watch.Modern scream queens are complex characters who fight back and think strategically.Up next, she will star in Searchlight's Ready or Not 2, opposite Samara Weaving.
15/09/2025
Ice Cube Explains His 4% Rotten Tomatoes Score
It's got a 4% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and inspired countless GIFs and memes from its shoddy plotting and acting.Speaking on a recent podcast, Ice Cube broke down exactly why the film looks the way it does.But in any other circumstance, we think many filmmakers need to learn to walk away if a project is not good.
15/09/2025
'Demon Slayer' Makes Box Office History with Massive $70 Million Opening Weekend
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – the Movie: Infinity Castle shattered the record for biggest opening weekend domestic gross for an anime movie, hauling in an estimated $70 million (per CNN). That's more than double the previous benchmark held by 1999's Pokémon: The First Movie, which grossed $31 million in its opening weekend. The Conjuring: Last Rites made just $26.1 million, which is a 69% drop from the weekend before.
15/09/2025
Shoot Live With Your ALEXA 35 With This New 10” Live Production Monitor
Following an announcement of the new Atomos Shinobi 7 RX (which is tailored for live productions), ARRI has also announced a new live production monitor designed to work with the company’s exciting new ALEXA 35 cinema camera.The ARRI LPM-1 Live Production MonitorA 10” on-camera touchscreen LCD, this LPM-1 model will feature a 16:10 aspect ratio, 900:1 contrast ratio, and will be able to be quite bright with up to 1500 nits, making it certainly usable in outdoor environments.
15/09/2025
'The Pitt' Works Because It's R-Rated 'ER'
But this past year, we saw the introduction of The Pitt on HBO Max.To put it bluntly, The Pitt is just an R-rated ER.This personnel overlap led Michael Crichton's estate to sue, claiming the show is a stolen concept from the ER sequel.
15/09/2025
How 'Adolescence' Risked Their Entire Show on Owen Cooper's Powerful Performance
Casting a 14-year-old Owen Cooper was a big risk, but it ended up becoming the show's greatest strength.Show creators, Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, wrote a 4-part story about a 13-year-old boy arrested for the brutal murder of his classmate.They risked their entire show on Owen Cooper, and he delivered.
15/09/2025
10 Best Single Location Movies
Chris Sparling (friend of the pod) scripted the most contained thriller possible: it's just a man in a coffin.The underground bunker is a perfect location for a psychological thriller because it’s both a prison and a sanctuary.Trap your characters in a room, a car, or a coffin.
15/09/2025
The Biggest Sweeps in Emmy History (And What We Can Learn From Them)
Last night, Apple TV+'s sharp comedy The Studio made history with 13 wins.(It's the most-winning freshman comedy in Emmy history!The New Record HoldersThe StudioAs noted, The Studio just broke every comedy record in the books, earning 13 total Emmy wins and becoming the most-awarded comedy series ever in a single year.
15/09/2025
This New On-Camera Monitor Could Be the Key to Leveling Up Your Live Production Kit
The Atomos Shinobi 7 RXFollowing on the heels of a Shinobi II model launched last summer, this 7 RX redesign of the Shinobi 7 monitor will now include the camera control and touch-to-focus functionality of Shinobi II, plus wireless video monitoring.Ideal as a companion for the Atomos TX RX wireless monitoring system, the Shinobi 7 RX can now help you monitor wirelessly on set with multiple Shinobi 7 RX units.
15/09/2025
Who Won The 2025 Emmy Awards?
It really was a fun night celebrating TV's finest talents.- WINNERThe Price Is RightWheel of FortuneWho Wants to Be a MillionaireOutstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition ProgramAlan Cumming, The Traitors - WINNERJeff Probst, SurvivorKristen Kish, Top ChefRuPaul, RuPaul's Drag RaceMark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O'Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Daniel Lubetzky, Shark TankOutstanding Talk SeriesThe Daily ShowJimmy Kimmel Live!The Late Show With Stephen Colbert - WINNEROutstanding Scripted Variety SeriesLast Week Tonight with John Oliver - WINNERSaturday Night LiveOutstanding Animated ProgramArcane - WINNERBob’s BurgersCommon Side EffectsLove, Death + RobotsThe SimpsonsOutstanding Television MovieBridget Jones: Mad About the BoyThe GorgeMountainheadNonnasRebel Ridge - WINNEROutstanding Variety Special (Live)The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Starring Kendrick LamarBeyoncé BowlThe OscarsSNL50: The Anniversary Special - WINNERSNL50: The Homecoming ConcertOutstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) Adam Sandler: Love YouAli Wong: Single LadyBill Burr: Drop Dead YearsConan O’Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor - WINNERSarah Silverman: PostmortemYour Friend, Nate BargatzeOutstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Series100 Foot Wave - WINNERChef’s TableSimone Biles: RisingSocial StudiesSNL50: Beyond Saturday NightOutstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction SpecialDeaf President Now!
15/09/2025
“Attica! Attica!”: The Improvised Shout That Shook Audiences
But why did this improvised outburst—a two-word chant—become one of the most electrifying moments in film history?It crystallized America’s wounds, captured a generation’s distrust, and redefined what political cinema could be.During the George Floyd protests of 2020, marchers revived “Attica!” as a rallying cry against police brutality.
14/09/2025
Joker’s Iconic Bathroom Dance Wasn’t in the Script
The whole dance sequence was completely improvised.That scene, born on the spot, became the emotional core of the movie.Director Todd Phillips played the score during filming and even fed it to Joaquin Phoenix through an earpiece so he could move with the music, not against it.
14/09/2025
'Jurassic Park': The Surprising Origins of the Raptor Screams
This article dives into how sound designer Gary Rydstrom turned a reptilian love song into one of cinema’s most terrifying predator voices, the happy accident that made it possible, and the enduring legacy of these sounds in film history.The Mastermind Behind the Sounds: Meet Gary RydstromThe man responsible for this audio sorcery is Gary Rydstrom, a seven-time Academy Award-winning sound designer who cut his teeth at Skywalker Sound, George Lucas’s audio playground.The Jurassic Park soundscape is a greatest-hits album of wild experimentation.
14/09/2025
8 Movies That Secretly Reveal Their Endings in the First Scene
But they all prove the same thing: in the right hands, the first scene can be more than just an introduction—it can be the finale in disguise.The Sixth Sense (1999)Written by: M. Night Shyamalan |The Magic of MisdirectionThe next time you settle into a theater or hit play at home, freeze-frame the first scene in your mind.
14/09/2025
The Strange Genius of “You’re Tearing Me Apart, Lisa!”
And then there’s The Room (2003), a movie so famously inept that its greatest contribution to culture is a line that should have been forgettable:“You’re tearing me apart, Lisa!”Delivered by Tommy Wiseau in a tuxedo, with the emotional precision of a kindergartner, it became the crown jewel of bad cinema.It’s both a parody of cinema and a strange form of cinema history in itself.
13/09/2025
11 Movies That Unfold Backwards and Still Make Sense
That’s the magic of backward storytelling—it creates tension, empathy, and shock all at once.This article takes you through 11 groundbreaking films that chose to run their stories in reverse.Each one proves that moving backwards can push cinema forward, showing how structure alone can change everything about the way we experience a story.
13/09/2025
How Budget Struggles Gave ‘Blade Runner’ Its Iconic Dark and Rainy Vibe
Whether you’re an indie filmmaker or Ridley Scott filming Blade Runner, a movie that would go on to change the sci-fi landscape forever, money will always be limited, and therefore, if you aren’t creatively quick on your feet…In this article, we look back at how Scott visually designed a dystopian LA in Blade Runner, adhering to budget constraints and still ending up with a movie that is critically acclaimed for its visual world-building. Despite being sci-fi, Blade Runner is a morally complex story that has won hearts with its emotional resonance.
13/09/2025
7 Most Iconic Fashion Films of All Time
While they set new trends and inspire new fashion standards, these films also promote inclusivity and representation, offering visibility to both diverse cultures and marginalized communities.So, if your exposure to fashion films is limited to The Devil Wears Prada, here is a list of the best fashion films that are sure to hit the mark. Not only is each piece of clothing a statement in itself, but the movie features some of the most iconic quotes that have become a part of pop-culture vernacular.
13/09/2025
Keep Your Gear Powered With These Highly Affordable SmallRig Battery Solutions
So, in that vein, for our latest "Deals of the Week" roundup, we're looking at some high-powered and highly-affordable battery solutions from SmallRig.These ultracompact, lightweight professional battery options can be great investments to consider to keep your gear powered, whether you're in-studio or out on location.SmallRig VB99 SE Mini V-Mount Battery: $119SmallRig VB99 Mini V-Mount Battery: $159SmallRig VB99 Pro Mini V-Mount Battery: $199You can find more filmmaking deals here.
12/09/2025
10 Best Cinematographers of All Time
These are the ten names I came up with.Famous For: The Shawshank Redemption, Blade Runner 2049, No Country for Old Men, 19172.Famous For: American Beauty, Road to Perdition, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, In Cold Blood8.
12/09/2025
5 Movie Franchises That Randomly Went to Space
So today, I wanted to look at a few times when some huge franchises inexplicably used an entry to go to space. This is the movie that made me want to write this list.Let me know what you think in the comments.
12/09/2025
Scream Kings: Actors Who’ve Made Horror Their Home
It's almost time for full-on spooky season, so here are a few actors whose filmographies you should peruse for some great horror watches this fall.Josh Hartnett Key Films: 30 Days of Night, Penny Dreadful series, The Faculty, Trap - YouTube www.youtube.com I actually enjoyed Trap, okay?Scream for your lives!"
12/09/2025
4 Types of Feedback That Will Actually Help a Writer
But the right kind of feedback can transform a script from "almost there" to "let's make this tomorrow."So let's say you agree to read your friend's script.If you're someone who wants to give good, useful feedback, here are four areas to focus on.
12/09/2025
The Evolution of Mario in Adaptations in Movies & TV
Illumination and Nintendo revealed the sequel today, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.The cast will include returning characters Mario (voiced by Chris Pratt), Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), Luigi (Charlie Day), Bowser (Jack Black), Toad (Keegan-Michael Key), and Kamek (Kevin Michael Richardson). It grossed $1.36 billion worldwide, broke multiple box-office records, and became the highest-grossing video game adaptation ever made.
12/09/2025
Why Does Universal Regret Sending 'F9' to Space?
The Genie is Out of the BottleIn a recent interview, NBCUniversal's Donna Langley said the decision to go full-on sci-fi with the franchise was a "mistake."We can never get that genie back.”She said that a huge part of the Fast & Furious franchise's success is that they listen to the fans.
12/09/2025
7 Horror Movies Marlon Wayans Plans to Spoof in 'Scary Movie 6'
Now the Wayans brothers are ready to return to the genre with Scary Movie 6.The upcoming sixth installment, set to hit theaters in June 2026, will see the return of Anna Faris and Regina Hall.The return of Marlon, Shawn, and Keenen Ivory Wayans to the franchise is exciting for horror comedy fans.
12/09/2025
Get Support for Syncing Clips From Remote Cameras With Blackmagic Camera 3.0 Update
This new version 3.0 update for Blackmagic Camera is for both versions, and it’s set to be a pretty significant one.Blackmagic Camera 3.0 UpdatesThe Blackmagic Camera app is also adding new quick tap access to presets, slate, and camera controls, as well as three programmable function buttons.
12/09/2025
Is This New FUJINON Large-Format Power Zoom the Perfect Lens for the GFX ETERNA 55?
Designed specifically to be a great option for large-format camera systems, like the aforementioned GFX ETERNA 55, for example, this new FUJIFILM GF 32-90mm T3.5 PZ OIS WR Lens is a large-format power zoom that should be able to bring a nice cine-style touch with run-and-gun features.You know, features like optical image stabilization, autofocus, auto iris, and servo and manual zoom.The FUJIFILM GF 32-90mm T3.5 PZ OIS WR Lens is available to preorder now, with units expected to ship here in the coming week.
12/09/2025
Editor Kali Kahn on Crafting 'After This Death' in Premiere Pro
Editor Kali Kahn brought this narrative to life in Adobe Premiere Pro, leveraging its intuitive software and flexibility to experiment with story structure and different kinds of media.Notably, Kahn said she couldn’t have edited this project without the Essential Sound Panel, since sound design was so key to creating its unique tone and feel.Kali Kahn: I taught myself how to edit on Premiere Pro back in 2018 by editing my own short films and films for my friends.
11/09/2025
DP Oren Soffer’s Short Film Shows You Exactly What the GFX ETERNA 55 Can Do
Released by Fujifilm to coincide with the official announcement of the GFX ETERNA 55 (a camera that was long-rumored and long-teased, as well as debatably given the title of the “first Fujifilm filmmaking camera”), this short film is a great way to peek into what this new large-format cinema camera is capable of.OKAY: A Short Film Shot on the Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55Built around a new large-format sensor that covers Open Gate and a range of additional formats, the GFX ETERNA 55's looks to be a promising addition to the large-format camera market that promises to bring the best of Fujifilm’s vaunted photographic history into a high-end video-centric form.
11/09/2025
The 10 Funniest Mockumentaries Ever Made
With the upcoming release of Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, we decided to look back on some of our favorite entries to the genre.The film, which was almost entirely improvised, chronicles their declining popularity and incompetent management, and fictional filmmaker Marty DiBergi captures every misstep."Drop Dead Gorgeous is a different kind of mockumentary than Christopher Guest's.
11/09/2025
The 10 Funniest Mockumentaries Ever Made
With the upcoming release of Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, we decided to look back on some of our favorite entries to the genre.The film, which was almost entirely improvised, chronicles their declining popularity and incompetent management, and fictional filmmaker Marty DiBergi captures every misstep."Drop Dead Gorgeous is a different kind of mockumentary than Christopher Guest's.
11/09/2025
The 'Good Fortune' Stars Share 5 Game-Changing Filmmaking Lessons
The film stars Keanu Reeves as Gabriel, a bumbling guardian angel, Aziz Ansari as Arj, a struggling employee, and Seth Rogen as Jeff, a wealthy venture capitalist.Keke Palmer plays Elena, an activist fighting for better working conditions.The film, which premiered at TIFF, explores themes around the American Dream, wealth, and empathy through a body-swap premise—Gabriel swaps Arj’s life with Jeff’s to show that money does not solve all problems.
11/09/2025
10 Times Cillian Murphy Completely Owned the Big Screen
Today, I wanted to go over ten movies he's in that I think are great.We'll look at his roles and what he brings to each feature film.Ken Loach’s Palme d'Or winner is raw and naturalistic, and Murphy is its beating heart.
11/09/2025
This 'Breaking Bad' Writer's Golden Rule for Screenwriters
The show ended exactly when it needed to, and there's a reason why.In 2013, staff writer Thomas Schnauz explained why one of television's most beloved shows had to end. You have to trust those characters enough to let them guide the story.
11/09/2025
How Theaters Choose What to Show: Inside Programming
Shelby shares her insights into the complex and often misunderstood world of theatrical exhibition, from how she discovers films to what drives the decision-making process behind booking movies in theaters.Drawing from her extensive background in distribution, financing, and development, Shelby explains how indie filmmakers can better position their projects for theatrical success, the importance of knowing your audience, and the evolving role of movie theaters in the digital age.Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:
11/09/2025
Paramount Skydance Bids to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery
Reports have Paramount Skydance exploring a bid to buy Warner Bros. is a move that would take another studio off the table. It’s a mega-deal that could create a Hollywood behemoth.Terms of the Deal Warner Bros. Discovery's market cap is around $39.8 billion, and Paramount's is about $17.95 billion.
11/09/2025
2025 Emmy Predictions: New Shows Shake Things Up
The 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will air live on Sunday, September 14, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS and Paramount+.Comedian Nate Bargatze will host.Here are the early predictions for the 2025 Emmy Awards, broken down by major categories.
11/09/2025
Comedy Central Pulls Charlie Kirk ‘South Park’ Parody in Wake of Assassination
The episode, titled “Got a Nut,” is still available on Paramount+ as of Thursday, Sept. 11th, 2025.In a TikTok, Kirk called the episode "Hilarious."South Park returns with a new episode on September 23rd on Comedy Central, which will be available to stream on Paramount+ the next day.
11/09/2025
5 Scenes That Show How Subtext Really Works in Dialogue
Ocean's Eleven: "He doesn't make me cry."No Country for Old Men: "What's the most you ever lost on a coin toss?"Anton Chigurh's coin toss scene with the gas station owner works because it's not really about the coin toss at all.
11/09/2025
Vimeo’s Filmmaking-Friendly Legacy is on the Line as It's Acquired for Over $1 Billion
Vimeo, the well-known video hosting service that has held a special place in the hearts of indie filmmakers and video professionals over the years as a preferred option for posting and sharing films and videos, has just announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired for approximately $1.38 billion.The acquiring company is the European software company Bending Spoon, which has a large portfolio of tech businesses, including WeTransfer, Meetup, Evernote, and more.The deal is reportedly an all-cash deal which will take Vimeo private, and—as is the case with most acquisitions—leaves several aspects of Vimeo’s future in question.
11/09/2025
It Must Be Zoom Season as Another Powerful New All-Purpose Telephoto Lens Has Dropped
It’s exciting, though, as this new M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO looks to be quite powerful and promising for photographers and videographers alike.The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PROThe OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO is available for preorder now, with units expected to start shipping at the beginning of October 2025.
11/09/2025
11 Box Office Bombs That Became Cult Hits
No, a cult classic is a movie that people adopt.They’re often too weird, too dark, too niche, or too ahead of their time for the mainstream to catch on right away.From misunderstood sci-fi to subversive comedies, these 11 films rose from obscurity to legendary status—here’s how.
11/09/2025
How Duality Is Omnipresent in 'Black Swan'
The narrative explores nature’s duality both philosophically and visually, through Nina’s (Natalie Portman) journey, as she finally transforms into the Black Swan, but at the cost of her own life.The StoryBlack Swan follows Nina, a ballet dancer at the New York City Ballet Company.Duality Through ContrastsThe scenes are also designed with duality in mind.
11/09/2025
Villains’ Victory Lap: 8 Movies Where Evil Actually Wins
Because, in this article, we’re looking back at stories where the villains snatch the crown!Rather, he is a villain with a mission.No Country for Old Men Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) is a near-mythical figure.
11/09/2025
Can The Now-Officially-Introduced Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55 Bring Balance to the Large Format Camera Market?
At release, the GFX ETERNA 55 is set to be the tallest digital filmmaking sensor that has ever been available for purchase on the open market.With a native 4:3 Open Gate format that is set to mirror the filmmaking legacy of the 4-perf Super 35mm, but—you know—at a scale nearly 1.7x larger, the tall sensor-powered GFX ETERNA 55 is going to be a powerhouse workhorse, likely, for years to come.The Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55 is set to begin shipping in October 2025 and will retail for the suggested price of $16,499.95 USD.
11/09/2025
The Paul Thomas Anderson Scripts Every Cinephile Should Read
Today, I wanted to take a look at his screenplays and pick apart what we can learn from them. Paul Thomas Anderson Screenplays Hard Eight (1996)Screenplay by Paul Thomas Anderson – Read the screenplay!Licorice Pizza (2021)Screenplay by Paul Thomas Anderson – Coming Soon!
10/09/2025
When the Bad Guys Break: 7 Villains Who Turned Into Victims
How to Write the Villain-to-Victim ArcRemember Plant and PayoffOne mistake writers make is treating the villain-to-victim reveal as a twist.Don't wait until the final act to reveal crucial backstory and expect sympathy.Create a Foil for Your VillainMirror your villain's journey with other characters.
10/09/2025
The Forgotten Tony Gilroy Adaptation Every Writer Should Study
Writer/director Tony Gilroy's take on Stephen King's Dolores Claiborne is one of the most underappreciated achievements in King adaptations and screenwriting. The 1995 film, directed by Taylor Hackford and starring Kathy Bates (who won a Best Actress Oscar for Misery a few years before), is a serious, adult drama rendered mostly in cool hues perfect for the beginning of fall.Have you seen Dolores Claiborne?
10/09/2025
3 Big Lessons from How This Writer Uses AI
In this interview with David Perell, he discusses why he writes at 4 a.m. and how he conducts extensive research.But the two also have a conversation about the use of artificial intelligence in writing, which we'd like to focus on.The point is that AI serves as a boost to existing skills rather than a substitute.
10/09/2025
The Reason Christopher Guest Came Out of Retirement After 9 Years
He went off-grid for a while, but has returned for Spinal Tap II.Netflix offered him a development deal, but he said he didn't have an idea.Spinal Tap II: The End Continues is in theaters Sept. 12, 2025.
10/09/2025
What Are Donnie Yen's Top 10 Films?
From then on, I have been gobbling up the best Donnie Yen movies in my quest to watch some of the most epic martial arts movies of all time. 10. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)Let's start here because it's the movie your friends know and the one that brought me back to Donnie.Ip Man is the perfect marriage of character and action, and it brings Donnie Yen to the forefront.
10/09/2025
Big Tech Scraped Nearly 16 Million YouTube Videos to Train AI—Is Your Channel One of Them?
They have exposed the unconsented scraping of nearly 16 million YouTube videos to train the next generation of generative AI.An Unprecedented HeistThe investigation, part of The Atlantic's new AI Watchdog subsite, reveals that over 15.8 million videos from more than 2 million YouTube channels were downloaded without permission. AI companies were found to be going after filmmakers' works specifically.
10/09/2025
Who Does Glen Powell Attribute to Changing Hollywood's Leading Man?
Who is Responsible for Glen Powell's Stardom? “I remember when Chris Pratt broke out in Guardians of the Galaxy,” Powell said.I think this is a valid deconstruction of the two types of leading men in Hollywood.
10/09/2025
Apple ProRes RAW Support Coming to DaVinci Resolve and the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
To coincide with the announcement of the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro, as well as the Blackmagic Camera ProDock, Blackmagic is also announcing some new firmware updates for Resolve (20.2) and Blackmagic Camera (9.8 public beta) that will add support for Apple ProRes RAW, including footage captured with the new iPhone 17 Pro, and ProRes RAW HQ file formats. Apple ProRes RAW UpdatesDaVinci Resolve 20.2 and Blackmagic Camera 9.8 public beta are both available now, free of charge from the Blackmagic Design website here.
10/09/2025
Here’s How the Blackmagic Camera ProDock Can Turn the New iPhone 17 Pro into an Actual Pro Camera
This new docking solution aims to add professional camera connections to iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models.The Blackmagic Camera ProDock will be able to support all of the highest-end features for the Blackmagic Camera app for iPhone, like the aforementioned ProRes RAW and genlock.The new Blackmagic Camera ProDock is available now and set to retail for US$295.
10/09/2025
Is The New Apple iPhone 17 A Push Forward for Smartphone Filmmaking… or Nah?
The New iPhone 17 and 17 ProThese new features will most notably be highlighted by ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, and genlock.The new flagship iPhone 17 Pro is set to be available starting at $1,099, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max will start at $1,199.
10/09/2025
PLAYBACK Festival Names Winners: Offscript and Eddie AI Spotlight the Best in Launch Films
The Winners of PLAYBACK 2025The AI assistant video editor used by filmmakers and pros worldwide enables creators to focus on storytelling by logging, organizing and creating rough cuts in minutes.With the debut of PLAYBACK, Eddie AI and Offscript will partner to launch ROUGH CUT, LIVE on November 6 in the San Francisco Bay Area, featuring storytellers who are leveraging the latest tools and platforms to accelerate their craft.
10/09/2025
Exclusive: Austin Film Festival Announces Second Wave of Film Premieres
Set to run from Thursday, October 23 through Thursday, October 30, 2025, in, you know, Austin, Texas, the Austin Film Festival has announced the second wave of film premieres set to screen at this year’s fest.Some highlights of this 2025 film slate include the Texas premieres of Jay Kelly starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler, Hamnet starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, and Park Chan-wook's No Other Choice.World Premieres With Texas Ties
10/09/2025
The Fujifilm GFX ETERNA 55 is Here to Bring Balance to the Large Format Camera Market
At release, the GFX ETERNA 55 is set to be the tallest digital filmmaking sensor that has ever been available for purchase on the open market.With a native 4:3 Open Gate format that is set to mirror the filmmaking legacy of the 4-perf Super 35mm, but—you know—at a scale nearly 1.7x larger, the tall sensor-powered GFX ETERNA 55 is going to be a powerhouse workhorse, likely, for years to come.Fujifilm further shares that shipments are expected to begin in October 2025, so stay tuned for more specs and purchase options below.
10/09/2025
The Nikon ZR is a Sleek RED-Infused Introduction to a Powerful New Z Cinema Series
Nikon has just announced the Nikon ZR and a new era of cinematic possibilities as the new flagship Z Cinema Series camera is set to combines the best of Nikon’s optics and AF with the best of RED Digital Cinema’s famous color science and cinematic DNA.Packaged together into an ultra-lightweight, full-frame camera body, the Nikon ZR is designed for up-and-coming cinematographers and high-end content producers and is packed with a huge array of cinematic-minded specs and features.The new Nikon ZR Cinema Camera is set to be available in late October 2025 with a suggested retail price of $2,199.95 for the body only, with several kit configurations set to be available as well.
10/09/2025
All 8 'Mission: Impossible' Movies, Ranked
Ranking MethodologyTo avoid just ranking by “which Tom Cruise stunt gave us the most anxiety,” we broke it down using four key criteria:Action & Stunts: How original and jaw-dropping are the set pieces?This is the most emotionally driven M:I film, and Philip Seymour Hoffman’s icy, underplayed performance gives the series a genuine threat.4. Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)Written by: Christopher McQuarrie |
09/09/2025
How 'Contact' Pulled Off the Most Mind-Bending Shot of the ’90s
One sequence that often pops up on my Instagram timeline is the mirror scene from Robert Zemeckis’ Contact, with captions such as, “How is this happening?”So, in this article, we’ve decoded how cinematographer Don Burgess brought Zemeckis’ innovative vision to life with pure technical acumen. On that note, as a filmmaker, I’m a firm believer that filmmaking is very similar to magic.
09/09/2025
13 Brilliant Movie Character Arcs Ranked
It’s a focused ranking of 13 character arcs that showcase a wide spectrum of transformation—some redemptive, some tragic, and some that walk a morally grey tightrope.05. Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader – Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)Written by: George Lucas |Liam Neeson’s restrained performance ensures Schindler doesn’t become saintly.
09/09/2025
How the Cinematography in 'The Thursday Murder Club' Softens the Crime
The film follows four retirees at the Coopers Chase retirement village whose weekly cold case hobby turns serious when a real murder lands in their laps. The cast is a cavalcade of U.K. stars, including Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie, Naomi Ackie, Jonathan Pryce, David Tennant, Richard E. Grant, and more, all of them seemingly having a ball in this romp of a story.The series Only Murders in the Building has become a cozy mystery standard, too.
09/09/2025
Just How Good is Greenlight Coverage?
This is why professional script coverage has become an indispensable tool for serious writers. Over 20,000 writers and producers, including industry veterans with millions in box office credits, trust Greenlight Coverage to prepare their scripts for the next level.As a special offer for No Film School readers, we're giving you 10% off your first month of a Greenlight Coverage subscription with the code NFSGLC.
09/09/2025
How This Indie Festival Shook Up A Boring Model And Focused on Filmmaking Gains
Enter The Rich & Successful Film Festival (RSFF), a fest in Los Angeles, I heard about from a couple of friends, and decided to investigate.The 2025 edition takes place September 10th–13th at Hollywood’s Egyptian Theatre (in collaboration with the American Cinematheque) and other iconic venues across Los Angeles.NFS: The name "Rich & Successful" is tongue-in-cheek yet aspirational.
09/09/2025
Is James Wan About to Leave 'The Conjuring' Universe Behind?
The film surprised with an $83 million weekend box office (per CNN).Then it went on to become the biggest horror opener of all time, worldwide, according to Deadline.which is the highest-grossing horror franchise of all time, by the way.
09/09/2025
Guillermo del Toro and Oscar Isaac Are Already Planning Their Next Film
Two projects are coming up on his slate.One is a stop-motion film, The Buried Giant.The other is a live-action film with Frankenstein star Oscar Isaac called Fury.
09/09/2025
How Does Leonardo DiCaprio Let a Director Know He Wants to Work Together?
This month, we'll get his first PTA team up for One Battle After Another.This guy is like one of the great visionary filmmakers of my generation,” DiCaprio said.I hope he wins another Oscar and continues to help advance the visions of fellow artists.
09/09/2025
Have You Seen Canon’s New Insanely Fast and Short Telephoto Prime Lens Yet?
The Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCMOne of the top features for this new lens will be its Voice Coil Motor (VCM) focusing system, which will offer a nice balance of speed and quiet performance that is especially beneficial to video recording.The Canon RF 85mm f/1.4 L VCM is available for preorder now, with units expected to start shipping at the end of the month.
09/09/2025
OpenAI Is Making a Feature-Length Animated Movie
Their goal is to debut at the Cannes Film Festival next May. The film is being created almost entirely with artificial intelligence.The film, which is about a group of woodland creatures on an adventure, will be largely generated by AI tools.
09/09/2025
The Trio Dynamics is 'Only Murders' Secret Weapon
From The Three Musketeers to the original Star Wars, audiences love stuff that comes in threes.In television, we've seen it work wonders in shows like Three's Company, but no show in recent memory has perfected the trio dynamic quite like Hulu's Only Murders in the Building.The chemistry between Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short), and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) is the show's not-so-secret weapon.
09/09/2025
Why Flawed Heroes Are More Memorable Than Perfect Ones
If a character has no flaws, is always good, never stumbles even a little, then where is the conflict?Modern superhero films succeed when they embrace their protagonists' flaws.Get StartedDon't be afraid to break your heroes a little.
09/09/2025
The New RED V-RAPTOR XE is Your Chance to Upgrade to 8K Large Format Global Shutter
Built off of RED’s DSMC3 platform, this new XE model is set to provide a large-format VV sensor in a lightweight 4 lb body.The XE will be able to capture 8K video in up to 60 fps with 17+ stops of dynamic range.The new V-RAPTOR XE is available to preorder now.
09/09/2025
This New Canon Cine Zoom is Here to Provide 8K HDR-Compatible Imaging For Your High-End Cinema Cameras
Still, as a natively compatible option with Super 35 sensors and with a built-in 1.5x extender, the Canon CINE-SERVO 11-55mm Compact-Servo Cine Zoom Lens is worth exploring if you know how to handle it.The Canon CINE-SERVO 11-55mm Compact-Servo Cine Zoom LensThe lens is available to preorder now, with units expected to start shipping at the end of 2025.
09/09/2025
What Are Stephen King's Favorite Films?
Stephen King's Favorite Movies Stephen King posted a list of his 10 favorite movies.He noted that the list excludes some of the well-known adaptations of his own books, specifically Misery, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and Stand By Me.
09/09/2025
Sony Hybrid Shooters Are Going to Love These Versatile New Lenses From Sigma
The new Art lenses will be a 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art and a 135mm f/1.4 DG Art, which have been announced along with a 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary lens.Here are the specs and pricing for the Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art Lens:Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary Lens
09/09/2025
The Canon EOS C50 is Here to Finally Bring Affordable 3:2 Open Gate Video to the Masses
Featuring a newly developed 7K full-frame CMOS sensor, the EOS C50 can also record raw video up to 7K60p and take 32MP stills in its photo mode.This new Canon cinema camera will also include several new advanced features, including Dual-Pixel CMOS AF II, simultaneous 2K crop recording, built-in Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud integration, and XC protocol support for remote control.Canon EOS C50 Cinema Camera