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Post by Nikan on May 6, 2020 12:22:31 GMT
Let's share the good commentary and analysis videos we come across on Youtube (or other sites) in this thread. I'm sure we'll have an interesting archives of channels, topics and ways of approaching our favorite medium by the end.
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Post by BlackCaesar21 on May 6, 2020 15:07:21 GMT
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Post by pacinoyes on May 6, 2020 15:53:39 GMT
Well are we opening a school for telling the "truth" or perpetuating a damn lies! film school - that repeats the utter myth that "film" is all about the friggin' director? Also.....if we're also celebrating the writers and actors are we then telling the truth that these 2 bad-asses are you know, the literal best modern actors period - or are we repeating the ridiculous notion often found on this board - that it could be a few other "guys" because nowadays everybody gets a prize!
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Post by DeepArcher on May 6, 2020 15:58:22 GMT
Yeah, that Now You See It Video is literally a film class lecture that I've received Regarding this topic you have to discuss Every Frame a Painting who are known for essentially creating the film analysis video essay format that we are oversaturated with today ... and no one did it better with them, who were always insightful and had a perfect balance of classic and modern subjects. This is a great video on Kurosawa (maybe the most "film school" of all directors in terms of the richness of lessons you can take from his films) and explores his blocking, rhythmic editing, etc. in such an insightful way that really opens up how to view his films. And also features an almost uncalled for callout of modern blockbuster filmmaking too which was also a cornerstone of this channel
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Post by Lubezki on May 6, 2020 16:34:39 GMT
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Post by Nikan on May 6, 2020 16:52:25 GMT
@blackcaesar21 Hitch has nothing on the Maestro: . . . Seriously though, This Guy Edits has some nice videos, like this one:
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Post by Nikan on May 6, 2020 16:57:57 GMT
Well are we opening a school for telling the "truth" or perpetuating a damn lies! film school - that repeats the utter myth that "film" is all about the friggin' director? Also.....if we're also celebrating the writers and actors are we then telling the truth that these 2 bad-asses are you know, the literal best modern actors period - or are we repeating the ridiculous notion often found on this board - that it could be a few other "guys" because nowadays everybody gets a prize! Truth I hope! You should be the professor of acting. and If you're referring to the so-called 'auteur theory'... I know it could be (and has been) debunked but have to confess it's a very attractive one.
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Post by Nikan on May 6, 2020 17:00:00 GMT
Yeah, that Now You See It Video is literally a film class lecture that I've received Regarding this topic you have to discuss Every Frame a Painting who are known for essentially creating the film analysis video essay format that we are oversaturated with today ... and no one did it better with them, who were always insightful and had a perfect balance of classic and modern subjects. This is a great video on Kurosawa (maybe the most "film school" of all directors in terms of the richness of lessons you can take from his films) and explores his blocking, rhythmic editing, etc. in such an insightful way that really opens up how to view his films. And also features an almost uncalled for callout of modern blockbuster filmmaking too which was also a cornerstone of this channel If only they uploaded more frequently...
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Post by BlackCaesar21 on May 6, 2020 17:05:40 GMT
Yeah, that Now You See It Video is literally a film class lecture that I've received Regarding this topic you have to discuss Every Frame a Painting who are known for essentially creating the film analysis video essay format that we are oversaturated with today ... and no one did it better with them, who were always insightful and had a perfect balance of classic and modern subjects. This is a great video on Kurosawa (maybe the most "film school" of all directors in terms of the richness of lessons you can take from his films) and explores his blocking, rhythmic editing, etc. in such an insightful way that really opens up how to view his films. And also features an almost uncalled for callout of modern blockbuster filmmaking too which was also a cornerstone of this channel If only they uploaded more frequently... The channel is now defunct unfortunately, the creators aren't going to be making anymore content
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Post by DeepArcher on May 6, 2020 17:05:51 GMT
If only they uploaded more frequently... Of course! ... they disbanded the channel several years ago though I know some people still hold out hope that they'll go back to it. I doubt it but anything's possible in our quarantined days I guess ... but I think those guys do a lot of work for Criterion now which is awesome.
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Post by Tommen_Saperstein on May 6, 2020 17:11:51 GMT
Be Kind Rewind is an indispensable film herstory resource. By using the Oscars and Best Actress category as a jumping-off point, she delves into historical film & cultural trends/perceptions throughout the decades that have defined the actresses we all know and love, and influenced their careers for better or worse. Penetrating analysis. Very articulate and easy to listen to. Very educational, especially when she discusses Oscar races of the 40s and 50s.
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Post by Film Socialism on May 6, 2020 17:12:17 GMT
every frame a painting has good intentions but kind of sucks at making good essays
following this thread tho
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Post by wonky on May 6, 2020 20:11:34 GMT
Well Roger Deakins has just started a podcastAlso I'm not sure people realize how active he is online but he's posted for years, CONSTANTLY, on his website's forum. They did an overhaul awhile back and lost a lot but there's still 4 years of archives, people ask him all kinds of questions and he always gets super detailed and technical about any random shot people wanna know how he did, tips on their own projects, very generous with his expertise and helping aspiring cinematographers learn. And he also obviously always has plenty to say about the process in general, filmmaking logistics, favorite films etc. The lighting and camera subforums are virtually incomprehensible to me but just inspiring that he shares his technique so freely to those who will understand. Some cool less tech-heavy posts by him just randomly skimming around... On violence/emotionInspirations Other favoritesChoosing gearSubjective vs objective POVAdvice
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Post by theycallmemrfish on May 6, 2020 20:32:09 GMT
Not a commentary, but I learned more about what goes into making a film from the Lord of the Rings Appendices than anything else.
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Post by Pittsnogle_Goggins on May 7, 2020 1:18:47 GMT
This thread more beneficial than actual film school.
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Post by Lubezki on May 7, 2020 10:05:28 GMT
Since this film has come up a lot recently.....here’s a dashing looking Nolan breaking down the magnificent Memento
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Post by Nikan on May 7, 2020 10:45:30 GMT
Well Roger Deakins has just started a podcastAlso I'm not sure people realize how active he is online but he's posted for years, CONSTANTLY, on his website's forum. They did an overhaul awhile back and lost a lot but there's still 4 years of archives, people ask him all kinds of questions and he always gets super detailed and technical about any random shot people wanna know how he did, tips on their own projects, very generous with his expertise and helping aspiring cinematographers learn. And he also obviously always has plenty to say about the process in general, filmmaking logistics, favorite films etc. The lighting and camera subforums are virtually incomprehensible to me but just inspiring that he shares his technique so freely to those who will understand. Thanks for sharing. This is gold. For what it's worth, Paul Schrader is pretty active on his FB page. Hasn't shared much technicality but posts his random thoughts and feelings towards films, politics, life etc.
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Post by Nikan on May 7, 2020 16:53:32 GMT
The most serious take on Fateful Findings there is on YT. Maybe we can learn one or two things from so-otherworldly-bad-they're-awe-spiring classics Internet loves to quote...
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Post by JangoB on May 8, 2020 0:22:56 GMT
One of the most important and for my money underappreciated aspects of cinema is sound design and I gotta give it to American cinema in particular for inventing some of the most creative and memorable soundscapes in movie history. I always find videos about sound design very useful and informative so I'll post this one for it is a wonderful demonstration of what these folks do and what it entails:
The documentary "Making Waves" is a nice tribute to sound designers but honestly, there's nothing in that feature documentary that you will not find in this 14-minute Youtube video. Good on Vanity Fair for talking with movie artisans from time to time.
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Post by lee on May 9, 2020 11:25:21 GMT
Basics French New Wave vid essay, thought it was well made.
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Post by pacinoyes on May 9, 2020 12:08:19 GMT
Basics French New Wave vid essay, thought it was well made. This is a good vid with a lot of good stuff in it and it IS well made - but damn is that narration fncking condescending "if you haven't guessed - - or "if you don't know what I'm talking about" is all over this especially at the start. "For those who DON'T KNOW (And for the sake of brevity)"....... I get that it's an introduction but you don't have to be that insulting........."Let me make that easier" he says at one point........ At least one of the clips I'd argue with as being quite poor though most of the clips are really good here and make this worthwhile: @9:55: That's a 3 person shot in Double Indemnity contrasted with a 2 person shot in Breathless.....the overall intent, thematic context and the composition of the scenes serve different purposes. The function of editing vs movement of the camera is more complex than is being suggested here just by contrasting them: The only commonality is "a woman hiding from a man" - people are going to ask obvious questions like that - especially when you've previously insulted them - They totally didn't have to show THOSE 2 clips to make their point about editing.....
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Post by DeepArcher on May 9, 2020 17:59:11 GMT
I don't think there's a Youtube channel that taught me more about film than Cinefix, whose "shtick" was always to disguise analysis videos as top 10 lists ... and then more or less gave up on that format over time as they started primarily releasing videos that are in-depth analyses of specific scenes and shots.
So here's another Kurosawa video ... about how he masterfully uses blocking in High and Low. Not only a great analysis of Kurosawa's genius filmmaking but also a great lesson on the technique of blocking in general.
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Post by Pavan on May 10, 2020 7:31:41 GMT
One of my fav videos ever
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Post by Lubezki on May 13, 2020 17:24:12 GMT
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Post by Nikan on May 14, 2020 16:39:16 GMT
Like eating the ice cream with the ice cream man.
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