Long takes are a staple of filmic language that, when employed correctly, can both dazzle and enrich. They are virtuoso feats of technical derring-do, mounted and mastered by technicians and craftsman working at the top of their respective game to choreograph a beautiful, eye-popping moment. But it’s not enough to be technologically astounding. The best long, unbroken takes, are the ones that draw us deeper into the story, reveal something new about the characters, or get information across with an economy of dialogue or unnecessary exposition. The long take that combines form and function are truly awe-…
45 years ago, a band of misfits was brought together in a warehouse in Van Nuys. Assembled by George Lucas, who was struggling to figure out the ways his visionary Star Wars would be brought to the screen, and led by John Dykstra, the team was dubbed Industrial Light & Magic. Through their mixture of artistry and technical prowess, ILM would wind up changing cinema forever, bringing to the screen ideas that would have never been possible without them – liquid-metal assassins, ghostly pirates, resurrected dinosaurs, and everything in between. In the decades since Industrial Light & Magic’s formation, …
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Richie Tozier is an unforgettable character in the It movies, and he brings with him some of the franchise's best and most iconic quotes.
Created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson in 1940, few villains have haunted the imagination of pop culture like the Joker. For a major factor in the Joker's longevity as a character is the fact that there are so many facets to him, and a great deal of room for interpretation (just compare the performances of Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, Mark Hamill and more). There are times in his history where he's been very much cast in the role of the clown; others when he's a damaged man in need of help; others yet where …
Back in The Walking Dead's golden years, Daryl Dixon was every fan's hero. The taciturn redneck with a heart of gold and a knack for handling a crossbow charmed viewers everywhere within minutes of being on the show. Daryl was introduced in TWD's third episode ever. Shortly before Daryl sauntered out of the woods and fans everywhere fell in love, Daryl's infamous big brother, Merle, had been abandoned by Rick on a roof in Atlanta.
There are a lot of performers out there who make us laugh, but few are as synonymous with contemporary comedy as Tina Fey. She has built a comedy empire with the foundations of dry, self-deprecating, non-sequitur humor. But Fey is more than just a performer. She’s an award-winning writer, credited with reviving Saturday Night Live in the early 2000s. Her script for Mean Girls is one of the most quoted movies ever. Fey is also the creator of two hit TV series in 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Throw in a New York Times bestselling memoir, and it’s clear that there’s little this entertainment titan can’t do.
Keanu Reeves plays himself in Netflix's film Always Be My Maybe, but this is far from the first time a star has had some self-aware fun with his celeb image.
The Bachelorette has captivated audiences since its premiere in 2003. Each season, around 25 men vie for the attention and affection of an eligible single. Each episode traditionally ends with an elimination until only two suitors remain, one of whom proposes to the bachelorette during the season finale. Unlike its predecessor, The Bachelor, this spin-off dating game show has always ended with a proposal, though, like in its parent series, these proposals haven’t always ended well.
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