The realization of imagine worlds can inspire wonder.
Read More
Image via Pinterest.
The Cinematography of 'Succession'
Technical and creative choices, established in the pilot episode, guide the show’s unique visual approach.
Read More
‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ (1992). Image via BBC.
Holiday Spirit: The Magic of 'The Muppets Christmas Carol'
The holiday story and elegant filmmaking make this film a timeless classic, 30 years after its release.
Read More
James Gandolfini, David Chase, and James Magaro on the set of ‘Not Fade Away’ (2012). Image via Christian Science Monitor.
Not Fade Away: David Chase's Musical Touch
David Chase’s use of music in ‘The Sopranos’ is one of the show’s most memorable aspects. In his 2012 film ‘Not Fade Away,’ Chase explores his love for rock and roll.
Read MorePlaylist: The Beatles Acoustics
The Beatles’ acoustic recordings, unearthed through recent anniversary editions of their later albums, provide insights into the band’s creative process and are a soulful highlight from their work.
Read MoreThe World-Building of Tim Burton's 'Batman'
In the 1989 film, Gotham City is a main character.
Read More
Paula Malcomson in Deadwood (Pinterest).
Theme, Character, and Language in 'Deadwood'
In the series, David Milch interweaves humanity, history, and narrative.
Read MoreDaniel Day-Lewis and Jim Sheridan: Three Films
The actor and director collaborated for three impressive films.
Read MoreThe Great Otis Redding At 80
The singer-songwriter left an unparalleled musical legacy.
Read MoreThe Wire's Visual Style
The critically-acclaimed show has a nuanced visual language.
Read More
Image via Billboard.
In My Lifetime: Jay-Z at 50 (Podcast and Playlist)
We reflect on Jay-Z’s music through a personal lens.
Read MorePage, Stage, Screen: 'Glengarry Glen Ross'
Both the play and the film are an artful study of what it means to be salesperson.
Read More
The ‘El Coyote’ on Beverly Blvd in Los Angeles. Image via John Gregory.
Once Upon a Time in Quentin Tarantino's Los Angeles (Podcast)
Quentin Tarantino’s L.A. films capture the appeal of the city’s uncanny aesthetic.
Read More
Anthony Bourdain in Hong Kong. Image via Eater.
Anthony Bourdain's Cinematic Disposition
We examine Anthony Bourdain’s artistic sensibility through an episode of ‘Parts Unknown.’
Read MoreThe Depth of Acting: Ian McKellen and Judi Dench's 'Macbeth'
In a 1978 production of ‘Macbeth,’ the craft of acting is the conduit for the depths of Shakespeare.
Read More
Image via Boi-1da.com.
Defining a Classic: 'Illmatic' at 25 (Podcast)
25 years ago, Nas crafted one of hip hop’s greatest albums, ‘Illmatic.’
Read More
Image via the American Cinematographer.
Composition and Confidence: Stanley Kubrick's 'Barry Lyndon' (and Podcast)
Through his dedication to the process, Stanley Kubrick fully realized his creative vision for the 1975 film ‘Barry Lyndon.’
Read MoreExistential Malaise: The Films of Michelangelo Antonioni (and Podcast)
In the 1960s, five films from Italian director Michelangelo Antonioni find characters dealing with the societal effects of postwar modernity.
Read More
Image via Billboard.
George Harrison: Beyond the Material World
Martin Scorsese’s film documents the cultural and musical legacy of George Harrison.
Read More
T and coffee. Screencap: JG.
Podcast: 'The Sopranos' at 20
In our first podcast with Zero Point Fiction, we reflect on the legacy of James Gandolfini and ‘The Sopranos’ twenty years after the show’s premiere.
Read More