film essay
Pixar's Secret to Nailing It
A film essay delves into the philosophy that makes Pixar films so relatable every damn time.
Be Cool! Check Out Tarantino's Most Famous Movie References
The master of the homage "borrowed" from a lot of great directors. More power to him.
Why Buster Keaton's the OG of Physical Comedy
What do Jackie Chan, Wes Anderson, and Bill Murray all have in common? The influence of Buster Keaton.
This City Might Be the Most Overlooked Background Actor in the World
Tony Zhou guides viewers through the many faces of Vancouver.
Sorry, Even Futurama Was Sexist
For a show depicting the future, it's surprising how stuck it is in ideas of the past.
Storytelling 101 from the Work of Looney Tunes Director Chuck Jones
Tony Zhou explains how Chuck Jones went from being a good storyteller to a legendary storyteller in his latest film essay.
Spike Jonze and the Shifting State of Human-Robot Relations
In 'Her' and 'Being John Malkovich,' is AI a friend, foe, or something else entirely?
How to Tell a Story with a Chair
An inside look at how the Coen Brothers, Francis Ford Coppola, and more augment their films with furniture.
Why Is It Always Raining in 'Se7en?'
Raccord Collective's ongoing film essay project explores everything you wanted to know about David Fincher (but were too afraid to ask).
Composing Kurosawa: an Exploration of Movement in the Movies of a Master
Film essayist Tony Zhou launches his exploration into cinematic kinematics, 'Akira Kurosawa - Composing Movement.'
Kurosawa's Geometry Comes Alive in This Short Cinematic Essay
Film essayist Tony Zhou breaks down the killer choreography of Akira Kurosawa's 'The Bad Sleep Well.'