The 7 Best Cinematographers in Hollywood of All Time, Ranked Cinematographers don't get as much love as directors or writers, but that's starting to change. Here are some you need to know about. ByMatt O'NeillJun 5, 2023
15 Great Movies With the Best Cinematography, Ranked What is great cinematography? These incredible movies with skilled cinematography will blow you away. ByGeorgia MayMay 31, 2023
Male Gaze vs. Female Gaze: 10 Examples in Movies, Explained Want to better understand the nuances and impacts of both the male gaze and female gaze on cinema? Here are several examples! ByGeorgia MayApr 30, 2023
The 10 Best Screenwriters in Hollywood, Ranked Directors get most of the fame and acclaim, but screenwriters play a big role in Hollywood—and they deserve some recognition, too. ByConall McManusApr 19, 2023
The 15 Most Famous MacGuffin Examples in Movies, Explained The MacGuffin is one of the most prevalent tropes in movies. Here are several iconic movie MacGuffin examples to know about. ByGeorgia MayApr 2, 2023
The 12 Best Behind-the-Scenes Movie Documentaries Worth Watching Dive into the behind-the-scenes details for cinema's most notable films with these must-watch documentaries. ByGeorgia MayMar 12, 2023
13 Infamous Movies With the Worst Film Production Stories Things always go wrong on set when making a film—but for these major movies, everything went wrong in the most nightmarish ways. ByGeorgia MayMar 4, 2023
The Long Shot Film Technique, Explained (And 12 Examples in Movies) A single long take can be impressive when it's done well. Here are several examples of the best one takes in cinema history. ByGeorgia MayFeb 19, 2023
The 14 Best Movies With Beautiful Color Palettes (And What They Mean) In crafting remarkable tales, the greatest films use more than just plot and characters—color palettes can say a lot without words. ByGeorgia MayNov 9, 2022
The 10 Best Movies That Changed Directors During Production Usually, a change in director midway through production spells disaster—but not always! Here are some examples of when it goes right. ByGeorgia MaySep 16, 2022
The 8 Best Movies Filmed (Almost) Entirely in POV Shots, Ranked Some movies stand out for their techniques—like the POV shot, which fundamentally changes the cinema experience. ByGeorgia MaySep 14, 2022
The Invention of Cinema, Explained: Who, What, Where, When? Movies are commonplace now, but in the grand scheme of things, cinema is still a young form of entertainment. How did we get to where we are? ByMatt O'NeillFeb 25, 2022
What Is Performance Capture? The 7 Best Motion Capture Performances Also called motion capture, performance capture is one technique that helps CGI films look as realistic as they can. ByMatt O'NeillFeb 21, 2022
South Korea’s Modern Auteur Filmmaking, Explained (And the Most Influential Films) South Korean cinema has been turning heads this century. What is it that makes South Korean films so uniquely compelling? ByMatt O'NeillJan 8, 2022
The Contra Zoom Film Technique, Explained (And 5 Examples in Movies) The contra zoom, also known as the dolly zoom, is an iconic technique that immediately signals something unusual to the viewer. ByGeorgia MayDec 31, 2021
What Is ILM’s StageCraft Technology? 4 Ways It’ll Revolutionize Filmmaking Industry Light & Magic (ILM) is revolutionizing the movie and TV industries with StageCraft. Here's what's so great about it. ByMatt O'NeillDec 21, 2021
The 10 Best Examples of Surrealism in Movies, Explained Sometimes, a movie can be bizarre. Not in a bad way, but it'll hit you with a quality that feels foreign and unusual. We call it surreal. ByGeorgia MayDec 8, 2021
What Is a Deep Focus Shot? 6 Great Examples in Film Filmmakers have lots of tricks up their sleeves to make you feel certain ways during scenes. The deep focus shot is one such potent tool. ByGeorgia MayNov 13, 2021
What’s Wrong With High Frame Rate Movies? The Problem, Explained Do high frame rate movies weird you out? You’re not alone. Here’s an explanation for why these movies can be so off-putting for viewers. ByKris WoukOct 13, 2021
The 10 Best Cinema and Filmmaking Documentaries for Movie Buffs You've watched the movies, but have you watched the movies about the making of the movies? ByKris WoukSep 18, 2020