The realization of imagine worlds can inspire wonder.
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The Cinematography of 'Succession'
Technical and creative choices, established in the pilot episode, guide the show’s unique visual approach.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Theme, Character, and Language in 'Deadwood'
In the series, David Milch interweaves humanity, history, and narrative.
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The actor and director collaborated for three impressive films.
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The singer-songwriter left an unparalleled musical legacy.
Read MoreThe Wire's Visual Style
The critically-acclaimed show has a nuanced visual language.
Read MoreThe Directorial Flare of Brian De Palma
Brian De Palma, who emerged in the 1970s, is a director with a gift for cinematic language.
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Al Pacino at 80: An American Actor
We celebrate the actor’s rich career in the performing arts.
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A Sense of Place and Time: Errol Morris's 'Gates of Heaven'
The 1978 documentary quietly poses questions on life and society.
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Precise Feeling: The Editing of Thelma Schoonmaker
Thelma Schoonmaker’s art realizes the dramatic power of cinematic editing.
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A Meditation on Mortality: Ingmar Bergman's 'The Seventh Seal'
The 1957 film reflects on the human spirit in the bleakest of circumstances.
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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.
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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 MoreWong Kar-Wai's Process
The director’s style centers on the evocative power of visual language.
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Anthony Bourdain's Cinematic Disposition
We examine Anthony Bourdain’s artistic sensibility through an episode of ‘Parts Unknown.’
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