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Video Essay: Mark Rappaport on The Empty Screen

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By Mark Rappaport | February 6, 2017
By Mark Rappaport | February 6, 2017

Video Essay: Mark Rappaport on The Empty Screen

A new video essay from Mark Rappaport about movies in movies, and how the screen watches us just as we watch it.

Video Essay: The Essence of Agony

Film
By Nathan Silver | December 14, 2016
By Nathan Silver | December 14, 2016

Video Essay: The Essence of Agony

Nathan Silver, who has cast his mother Cindy in nearly all his films, tries to make sense of their complex and often fraught working relationship.

Video Essay: Linas Phillips Brings Adam Sandler’s Jack and Jill “In Focus”

Film
By Linas Phillips | November 3, 2016
By Linas Phillips | November 3, 2016

Video Essay: Linas Phillips Brings Adam Sandler’s Jack and Jill “In Focus”

Writer-director Linas Phillips marks the release of his new film Rainbow Time by demystifying the genius of one of his favorite funny movies.

Video Essay: Mr. Holland’s Opus — What Music Is?

Film
By Kentucker Audley | October 12, 2016
By Kentucker Audley | October 12, 2016

Video Essay: Mr. Holland’s Opus — What Music Is?

Kentucker Audley continues his series of video essays with a new entry that focuses on the classic '90s drama starring Richard Dreyfuss.

Video Essay: Powder, Outside Appearance

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By Kentucker Audley | August 18, 2016
By Kentucker Audley | August 18, 2016

Video Essay: Powder, Outside Appearance

Ahead of the film's 21st anniversary, actor, director and video essayist Kentucker Audley looks at one of the major movie achievements of the 1990s.

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

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By Kentucker Audley | June 24, 2016
By Kentucker Audley | June 24, 2016

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.

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