#WalkHard #filmanalysis Have you ever seen a parody so good that it totally ruins a genre for you? For me, that's Walk Hard. It's rare for a film to be so accurate in its critique while simultaneously fitting so well into that genre. The music in the film is genuinely amazing, and I shamelessly have multiple songs on my movie playlist. Join me as we explore this incredible film, and remember..."The wrong kid died." #walkhard #filmanalysis

#tarantino #sergioleone #filmanalysis The opening scene in Inglorious Bastards is widely considered one of cinema's all time greats, but it's not the first time we've seen it. Just over 40 years ago, a nearly identical scene appeared in Sergio Leone's masterpiece The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. A film that just so happens to be Quentin Tarantino's all time favorite. Join me as we break down these 2 scene to discover the influence that Tarantino took from Leone, and how that shaped so much of his work. #tarantino #sergioleone #filmanalysis

#heat #alpacino #robertdeniro #scenebreakdown Today I wanted to do something I don't normally do and take a deep dive into the film Heat. Specifically the famous diner scene with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. It's the inevitable meeting between the films two powerhouses, where they share a brief moment of humanity and recognize the respect they have for each other. It's one of the most iconic moments in film history and perfectly summarizes the main themes of the film. #heat #alpacino #robertdeniro #filmanalysis

#caddyshack #billmurray Caddyshack might be one of the greatest comedies of all time, but it didn't start out that way. And perhaps the films funniest character, wasn't even in the script at all save for one small line. And it was this very line, and the improv that followed, that turned Caddyshack into the film it is today. Add-free/early videos, + exclusive film commentary/reactions & more https://www.patreon.com/c/InCinematic

#furyroad #madmax "Oh what a day. What a lovely day!" After spending nearly 12 years in production, George Miller's incredible film Mad Max: Fury Road finally released. And despite the hardships with the economy and weather, the decision that almost made this film impossible, was the decision to avoid CGI. Fun fact, this film is my go-to flight film #madmax #furyroad

#willywonka #genewilder “Everything in this room is edible. Even I’m edible. But that would be called cannibalism. It is looked down upon in most societies.” When offered the role of Willy Wonka, Gene Wilder said he would only agree to do it if one specific scene could be added to the film. The famous cane walking scene might appear as a simple joke, but it establishes the type of person Wonka is, and immediately changes how we see the character, and how much we trust him. This movie has so much nostalgia for me, and Wilder's lines and delivery only seem to get better with age. #willywonka #genewilder

#Blazingsaddles #melbrooks Whenever Blazing Saddles comes up, someone is quick to mention how it could never be made today. Now whether or not that's true, one thing is certain, even back in 1974, it was barely made at all. Join me in exploring about the difficulties Blazing Saddle had in getting made and the lengths Mel Brooks had to go through, or not listen to, in order to create his vision. #blazingsaddles #melbrooks

#thelionking #disney #mufasa When Disney began work on The Lion King in 1991, there was one major problem. They were also working on Pocahontas, a film the studio believed was going to become an instant classic. In fact, they believed it so strongly, that nearly everyone in the studio wanted to work on it, writing off The Lion King as just "an experiment" and "a B movie." Join me in celebrating the film that inspired me as a kid and remains one of my favorites to this day #thelionking #disney #mufasa

#princessbride #miraclemax #billycrystal "Have fun storming the castle!" When Billy Crystal was about to begin filming his scenes for The Princess Bride, director Rob Reiner decided to completely change the scene by telling him three simple words, "forget the lines." This not only completely changed the character, but nearly upended the production entirely. Join me in celebrating the genius of The Princess Bride, and the incredible comedic talent of Billy Crystal. #princessbride #miraclemax #videoessay

#starwars #lightsaber #videoessay When George Lucas wrote the scripts for the prequels, he wrote in a number of lightsaber fights for exciting action scenes, but it's like he forgot there original point. When he did the original trilogy, he made them emotional climaxes that dramatically moved the story forward. This is one of the reasons why for me, the original trilogy remains unmatched. Also, it's about time I did a video on Star Wars! Written and Edited by Luke Custer

#thething #johncarpenter #videoessay John Carpenter's The Thing is one of my all time favorite horror movies, up there with Alien and Jaws. While it might be labeled a "creature feature" it's so much more than that. It's a perfectly crafted film full of tension and paranoia, filled with intelligent characters who act rationally to the situation. Written and Edited by Luke Custer

#Theshining #stanleykubrick #steadicam #videoessay Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is full of iconic shots, but one of the most iconic was impossible to film. At least until Garrett Brown invented the Steadicam in 1976. With the help of this new technology, Stanley Kubrick could finally film the hotel's point-of-view, creating some of the most haunting scenes in film. Written and edited by Luke Custer

#dannyboyle #28dayslater #videoessay With 28 Years Later making news for using an iPhone as it's principal camera, I wanted to go back to the original, which was also filmed on something unique for the time...digital cameras. While commonplace on film sets now, bac k in 2001 it was extremely rare to shoot your entire film on digital, especially with smaller, cheap cameras. Written and Edited by me

#climax #gasparnoe #filmanalysis Climax might be Gaspar Noé's most mainstream film, but that doesn't make it an easy watch. The near constant camera movements and dizzying angles cause you to go beyond being a passive observer, and instead experience it for yourself. Halloween season is officially underway!

#harrisonford #empirestrikesback #fingerofdoom Harrison Ford's iconic finger point is absolutely perfect. A lot of actors have signature moves, but perhaps none are as understated as Harrison Ford's finger of doom. From space bounty hunter to CIA agent, Harrison Ford has played them all, and you can bet he was pointing while doing it. And on occasion, was worried about his family too... If you have followed this channel from the beginning (that's crazy) then you'll recognize this. This was the first ever video I posted on my channel and I basically re-made it. Harrison Ford Films Referenced: Star Wars: A New Hope Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Star Wars: The Force Awakens Raiders of the Lost Ark Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Witness The Secret Life of Pets 2 The Fugitive Patriot Games K-19: The Widowmaker Extraordinary Measures The Mosquito Coast Clear and Present Danger Firewall 42 Air Force One Force 10 from Navarone Frantic

#edgarwright #babydriver #filmanalysis A quick note: When making a video, you are thinking about a ton of things, and sometimes you forget to fix a mistake. In this case, that was my mispronunciation of "Noel Fielding." That's my bad. But I promise you, this same thing will definitely happen again. Edgar Wright is known for his choice of music, and has used it to drive scenes before. But with Baby Driver, he decided to have the music dictate the entire film. In fact, he didn't even begin to storyboard a scene until he had the music for it picked out.

#themask #camerondiaz #videoessay You know that small detail you always notice but have trouble describing to others? Well this is mine! The over-the-shoulder shot is one of the most common ways to shoot dialogue, but what happens when your eyes wonder around the frame? You might notice that something doesn't quite feel right... And if you're me as a kid, then this little detail will be the thing that starts your deep dive into how films are made.

#ryangosling #lalaland #videoessay La La Land stands apart from contemporary musicals, because it pays tribute to the classic musicals that came before it. Join me in exploring how La La Land uses music and choreography to create something magical. Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound

no wonder this film is a masterpiece. #pixar #ratatouille #bradbird #disney Breaking ground isn't something new for Pixar. With Ratatouille, they not only had to make the humans and rats look better, they also had to animate food. And while that might sound easy at first, keep in mind that if they got the food wrong, the entire film would have to be scrapped. Little known fact about me, I really love to cook. I fell in love with it during my college years, and this film just further solidified my love of food.

#Her #VideoEssay #SpikeJonze Today we explore the use of color in the film Her. Spike Jonze uses them to explore each character's state of being, while adding a subtle detail to the film. Come join me appreciating one of my favorite, and one of the most beautiful films out there.

#GalaxyQuest #DeanParisot There are a ton of parody films that exist in the world, but the one that always stands apart for me is Galaxy Quest. Made as a love letter to Star Trek, it manages to craft a tight story around some truly compelling and unique characters.

There has slowly been a shift in Hollywood towards better stunt work and better fight choreography, and it all started with The Matrix, and the techniques used in the choreography of Yuen Woo-ping.

FLASHING LIGHTS: 00:18 - 00:28 The Lego Movie (2014) went from sure-fire box office bomb, to one of the most magical and inspired animated films. The team behind it leaned heavily into the preceding brick films and through a few key techniques, managed to perfectly capture their magic.

When the Marvel Cinematic Universe was created, it was done on the backs of two heroes, who it turns out are the perfect foils to each other. And even though they radically change their beliefs and ideals throughout their 10 films, they somehow remain foils until the very end. Written & Edited by Luke Custer

The Truman show is known for many things, in particular its social commentary. But a detail in the film I never see mentioned is the colors. Director Peter Weir manages to take a small detail and create a magnetic force that guides Truman to his one goal, Sylvia. Written & Edited by Luke Custer

#videoessay #sweeneytodd #johnnydepp When Tim Burton made the casting decisions for Sweeney Todd, he had a crazy idea. So, he picked two actors, Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter, to play the lead roles...without anybody having heard them sing. While it's not uncommon to pick actors over singers, it's rare to pick ones with almost no experience! Oh, and this was Burton's first ever musical. Talk about a challenge! Written & Edited by Luke Custer

#director #martinscorsese #film From Scorsese, to Kubrick, there's a long list of well respected directors whose first feature film, well, sucked. The point of this video isn't to insinuate anything negative about their abilities, but merely to demonstrate that aspiring directors shouldn't worry so much about the reception of their first film. Make it, hate it, and learn from it. Written & Edited by Luke Custer

#backtothefuture #DeanCundey #stevensoderbergh There's a lot of reasons to love Back to the Future. Its tight script, its memorable performances, or its incredible soundtrack. But what if I told you that one of the films best elements is actually it's use of blocking and staging, and that by removing the color and the original score, we can better examine its impact? Written & Edited by Luke Custer Music: Imperfect - Lofiru https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTQAjKBNp8g 50's Music - Dar Golan

#animation #pixar #videoessay By the mid 2000s, Pixar had become known for pushing the boundraries of what animation could achieve. But in 2008, they raised the bar again, this time making what is essentially a foreign film without subtitles. Andrew Stanton's masterpiece is what got me back into animated films, and made me appreciate the artistry behind them. I'm very excited to get to share it with you today. Written & Edited by Luke Custer Music: Dixie Outlandish - John Deley Comic Plodding - Kevin Macleod Deep Space - Prod. Riddiman Tetanus - Aviators

#davyjones #piratesofthecaribbean #videoessay Gore Verbinski's Pirates of the Caribbean sequels didn't get everything right, but when it came to the film's villain Davy Jones, they absolutely managed surpassed the original. That's in huge thanks to Bill Nighy's animated performance, combined with the revolutionary technology created by ILM to bring it to life. Written & Edited by Luke Custer Music: Pirate Crew - Ross Bugden Pirate Waves - TeknoAXE Dracula's Coming - Jakub Ondrias lost//found - Altitvde

#heredity #hauntingofhillhouse #videoessay #horror If you look up the best scares in horror, you'll probably find a bunch of lists full of jump scares. They CAN be scary, but to me, the subtle creepiness of a background scare is unmatched. They tend to serve up more than a quick jolt, and instead create a constant sense of dread. In fact, great background scares generally lead to effective jump scares. They create a 4th wall break of sorts, showing us the voyeuristic qualities of the antagonist lurking in the background. It's like Hitchcock's bomb. We now know that something is there, and thus every scene going forward is full of tension. So let's explore some background scares and how they're created, and in doing so hopefully learn more about the art of the scare. Music: Twin Musicom - "The Halloween Dawn" Peacock Affect - "Who Cares If You Exist (Eisu remix)" LoFiFin - "Breathe" Contents: 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - Framing, Movement & Lighting 02:56 - Subtle Scares 04:21 - Hidden Scares 06:01 - Conclusion

#dontbreathe #hauntingofhillhouse #videoessay #horror In the world of underappreciated shots, perhaps nothing is more underrated than horror long takes. They're pushed to the side in favor of directors like Quentin Tarantino, Alfonso Cuarón, and Wes Anderson, but some are truly incredible, and deserve more praise than they get. So let's explore some horror oners and learn more about the art of the scare. Music: The 5. 6. 7. 8's - "Woo Hoo" Altitude - "Trains" Arbour - "Reading, UK" Contents: 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - The Setting 02:30 - The Threat 04:06 - Characters 06:09 - Scare 06:40 - Conclusion

#theconjuring #jameswan #videoessay #horror A technical analysis of The Conjuring. Includes discussions on the different camera and audio techniques used to create fear, as well as an example scene breakdown. If you disagree with my interpretation please be polite and state your case with examples. This is a learning experience for everyone and I am happy to be proven incorrect if that be the case. The Conjuring is one of the most important horror movies of the last few years. It helped bring back legitimacy to studio horror films and helped steer the genre in a new direction. See, before The Conjuring came out, most mainstream horror was defined by cheap jump-scares and a blue tint. But James Wan believed that the key to a successful horror movie was to slowly build tension and keep a sense of dread. He emphasized quiet scenes that were shot in multiple long takes and often times had little in the way of tension breaking scares at the end. It ushered in an era of mainstream horror that took more consideration in how to effectively build to the scare. Music: "Aries Beats - Halloween Pipe Organ" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...