In 2002 Aleksandr Sokurov directed “Russian Ark,” a fictional travelogue through the Russian State Hermitage Museum. The 99-minute film was astonishing for its intricate plot and memorable performances. And even more astonishing is that it was shot in a single take. Any glitch in the filming or the performance would have been catastrophic. But the…
read more →One of the first questions we ask about a movie is: “What’s the genre?” We know that a comedy will be different from a horror flick or a thriller. The categorization seems simple. But in reality, many movies—especially those that are memorable—blend two or more genres. They’re like alloys that combine metallic elements in order…
read more →“Reflections in the Sky” documents the beauty of Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The two-minute travelogue was shot on iPhone 11 Pro Max using only the ultra-wide lens in 4k and a film rate of 60 fps. And the trick used by the director EMKWAN? Of the 19…
read more →“Tell You Tell Me” is a daring rap music video that goes beyond entertainment. The film, featuring IMPS, reveals the singer’s inner conflicts witnessed by a mysterious woman who might be a mental health provider. For the first two-thirds of the video, the action is confined to a room, which acts as a kind of…
read more →When making documentaries of living people, filmmakers typically arrange for their subjects to talk about themselves. Although used less frequently in fiction films, the same technique can provide intimate and dramatic moments. Self-revelation in a drama is usually done in voice-over while the character carries out a defining activity, such as running a marathon or robbing…
read more →Like many great films, Tom F. Pardo’s “Submerged” reveals the beauty below the ocean’s surface. But Pardo’s movie also explores the significance of silence and isolation in the modern world. Shot on an iPhone 8, “Submerged” won the Grand Jury Prize and Public’s Choice Award at the Plug Film Festival. A citizen of the world, the director is…
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