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An Evening in Krems

Writer-director Jessica Hausner looks back on a pivotal, make-or-break moment during production on her new film, Little Joe.

December 6, 2019

Revisited Video Essay: Independence Day, a Milestone in Special Effects, Comic Relief, and More

Celebrate July 4th with an epoch-defining video essay by Kentucker Audley on the classic Will Smith movie where he goes and shoots all those aliens.

July 3, 2019

How I Made “Emo Gremlins” (With a Little Bit of Help)

Bobby Miller takes us step by step through creative genesis of the creatures in his debut feature, The Cleanse. Warning: rad sketches ahead!

May 2, 2018

Video Essay: Independence Day, a Milestone in Special Effects, Comic Relief, and More

As Independence Day: Resurgence hits theaters, Kentucker Audley's video essay looks back at the original film.

June 24, 2016