Reviews Netflix Review, Unbelievable: It’s saddening. It’s maddening. It’s engrossing. It’s disturbing. It’s moving. Based on the true events, Netflix’s striking new limited series “Unbelievable” is a sympathetic and sensitive portrayal of trauma and tragedy. 09/30/2019 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Hustlers: A Money-Hungry Flex Based on True Events! It’s part stripper saga, part recession drama, part crime and corruption fiasco, and it’s resoundingly great. 09/16/2019 in Features
How-To Saturday 7 Screenwriting Tips for Character Development and Great Protagonists A great protagonist is interesting and multidimensional. Keeping these tips in mind will help you develop a character that resonates! 09/14/2019 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: The Peanut Butter Falcon, a southern and saltwater-soaked tale of friendship It’s a funny, touching, and tear-jerking adventure for the ages. 08/26/2019 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: a vintage late-night drive to a party that is bound to go off the rails! Stacked with an all-star cast, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood kicks its feet up on the table as an amusing view of a fascinating and often ugly world. 08/24/2019 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: An Ode to Horror Fandom and Spooky Cinema Itself! Adapted by horror master Guillermo del Toro, this big screen imagining brings the monstrosities to life and does an expert job in making your skin crawl! 08/19/2019 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: The Farewell: A Richly Drawn and Thought-Provoking Preimise Lulu Wang deftly handles the pristinely-shot proceedings with an eye of compassion and personal insight. 07/29/2019 in Features
Lists Top 6 Netflix Original Shows Netflix has a vast collection of original programming. So which ones are worthy of the Netflix binge? Find out in our Top 6 Pick! 07/25/2019 in Features
How-To Saturday The Keys to Writing the Best Set Pieces The best set pieces are the ones that take our breath away and make our jaws drop. Here are five tips to make your settings pop! 07/13/2019 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Spider-Man: Far From Home Is A Lot Of Sticky Fun The greatly cast Tom Holland continues to shine with a blend of wide-eyed exuberance and down-to-earth awkwardness. 07/08/2019 in Features
Reviews Netflix Review: Netflix’s Our Planet is Essential Viewing The earth we live upon is a very special place, full of precious life and wonders and Netflix’s new nature series “Our Planet” makes that crystal clear. 07/01/2019 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Toy Story 4, a Fun Box of Giggles and Heart! Toy Story 4 packs in the usual comedy and clever gags, but it runs on poignant emotion and genuine sentimentality. 06/24/2019 in Features
Reviews Netflix Review: Always Be My Maybe, a Funny, Enjoyable, and Sweet Watch-At-Home Treat for Summer! This thing is light, pleasant, and refreshing — like lemon pudding in movie form. 06/05/2019 in Features
Reviews Netflix Review: Season 2 of Netflix’s “She’s Gotta Have It” Unfolds with Beautiful and Urgent Greatness It’s vibrant. It’s lively. It’s poetic. And it embraces art in all mediums. 06/02/2019 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, a symphony of bedlam and storm of fury. He's back, and he does not disappoint! 05/20/2019 in Features
How-To Saturday Screenwriting Tips for Great Conversations Dialogue has to be natural, interesting, and meaningful--use these tips to improve your characters' conversations and bring them to the next level! 05/11/2019 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Avengers Endgame, an astoundingly fantastic ultimate showdown! There’s a sense despair. A sense of remorse. And maybe everything won’t be completely okay in the end, but the Avengers are going to their absolute best no matter what. 05/06/2019 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Missing Link, a refreshingly straightforward and meaningful adventure! Following the excellent Kubo and the Two Strings, the stop-motion animation sensation Laika returns with another gem! 04/29/2019 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Pet Sematary: an escalating sense of dread that never ends! Messing with the dead or resurrecting the beyond isn't always the best idea, but it sure is scary and fun to witness. 04/22/2019 in Features
Reviews Netflix Review: On My Block: A Hidden Gem that You Need to Watch On My Block is a vibrant and street-smart dramedy that revolves around a tight-knit group of four spirited high schoolers as they navigate growing up in South Central LA. 04/08/2019 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Us, a straightforward slasher flick that is forbidding, tense, and genuinely scary! Following the excellent horror hybrid Get Out, writer-director Jordan Peele returns with another eerie nail-biter! 03/25/2019 in Features
How-To Saturday Six Great Tips for Starting a Podcast If you're interested in getting started with a podcast, look no further than the advice from Rolling Stone Magazine! 03/16/2019 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Fighting with My Family: an amazing story of the rise of wrestling superstar Paige! The film enthusiastically details Paige’s journey from underdog to fan-favorite. 03/04/2019 in Features
reviews Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, fiery fun that tugs at your heartstrings! This final installment is just as fantastic as the predecessors, and it continues with the same lofty ambitions and wide-eyed spirit. 02/25/2019 in Features
How-To Saturday Essential Items to Have on a Film Set Filmmaker Josh Quillin has put together a list of essential (and often forgotten) items needed on hand when filming. 02/23/2019 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: The LEGO Movie: The Second Part, a blast of humor and heart! Just like the first one, this film is packed with referential humor and winky in-jokes, sure to entertain family members of all ages! 02/11/2019 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Green Book, a Heartwarming Film About Two Very Different Souls Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali star as two unlikely friends who embark on a road trip across America in the 1960s. 01/28/2019 in Features
How-To Saturday Screenwriting Tips for Aspiring Screenwriters from Successful Professionals Everyone's writing methods are different but these are some great tips to take to heart! 01/26/2019 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: If Beale Street Could Talk, a Beautiful and Somber Portrait of Life and Love Based on a James Baldwin novel of the same title, director Barry Jenkins returns with a richly detailed and meaningful story. 01/14/2019 in Features
Industry Tips Great Tips for Punching Up the Fight Scenes in Your Screenplay No Film School has put together a great and in-depth piece that features five excellent tips for writing the best fight scenes! 12/06/2018 in Features
Industry Tips 24 Tips To Check Out Before Making Your First Film Preparation is key! Make sure you're set to start shooting your film with these tips from The Film Look! 11/12/2018 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Hereditary, a Horror Film Guaranteed to Have You Crawling with Anxiety With hints of demons in the family home and in the main character's mind, Hereditary boasts some of the most nearly unbearable scenes you'll ever see in a horror film! 10/29/2018 in Features
Industry Tips Stop-Motion Tips For Beginners Interested in creating stop-motion animated works? Get started here with these tips! 10/22/2018 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: A Star Is Born, a Poignant Ballad of Love and Loss Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga play a dynamic couple of musicians in the film that soars with a haunting melody. 10/11/2018 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Hearts Beat Loud, a music-driven dramedy! Starring Nick Offerman and Kiersey Clemons, this movie wears its heart on its sleeve and will put a smile on your face! 09/27/2018 in Features
Industry Tips The Case for Filmmaker Workshops and Fellowships The process of applying for workshops and fellowships may seem like a daunting task, but this new article by PremiumBeat details why it's well worth the effort! 09/20/2018 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Searching, a online-drama and missing persons thriller A beautifully rendered film that will have you so completely engrossed you'll be clamoring to find out where the mystery leads until the credits roll! 09/13/2018 in Features
Industry Tips 6 Filmmaking Tips from Black Panther Director Ryan Coogler A new in-depth piece by Film School Rejects features Coogler's six great tips that every aspiring filmmaker needs to know! 09/06/2018 in Features
Industry Tips Motivation to get out and DO IT Sometimes it's hard to shake the "it's all been done before" mentality; this motivational video seeks to help kick that thought! 08/24/2018 in Features
Industry Tips 7 Tips for Location Scouting Location is so important when it comes to filmmaking. Check out these tips from The Buff Nerds to make your next film stand out! 08/15/2018 in Features
Industry Tips Things That Will Get You Fired From A Film Set The Slanted Lens shares their advice on 8 things to avoid that will send you packing in this humorous clip! 08/06/2018 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Sorry to Bother You If you're looking for something audacious and outside-the-lines, Sorry to Bother You will not disappoint! 07/30/2018 in Features
Industry Tips Awesome filmmaking lessons from Taika Waititi The Thor: Ragnarok director's vision shines through no matter how big or small a project may be and now he's sharing how he does it! 07/19/2018 in Features
Industry Tools A Filmmaker’s Guide to Using Social Media Check out these valuable tips for building your audience, making connections, and more! 07/12/2018 in Features
Industry Tips Tips to Make Life on a Film Set Less Stressful Keeping the stress to a minimum while on set is important. See how industry pros recommend keeping cool! 06/28/2018 in Features
Industry Tips Storytelling Tips from Pixar Pixar is known for crafting amazing stories, and now they're sharing their tips with the world! 06/21/2018 in Features
Industry Tools Avoid These Mistakes When Making Your Student Film Check out these tips and solutions to bring your film to the next level! 06/13/2018 in Features
Industry Tools The Best Tips for Networking Making connections is vital when you work in the film industry; but where should you start making them? 06/06/2018 in Features
Industry Tools Cinematography Tips from the Legendary Roger Deakins Six tips that will bring your next work to a whole new level! 05/30/2018 in Features
Industry Tools Audio: Adobe Audition Makes Sound Clean and Clear Why is my sound so underwhelming? 05/23/2018 in Features
Industry Tools Editing: The Art of Holding Long and Cutting Short How can such a simple edit make or break a scene? Check out this video! 05/17/2018 in Features
Industry Tools The Power of Props It’s amazing how these items can enhance the cinematic experience! 05/10/2018 in Features
Industry Tools 9 Essential Tips For Filming The Most Striking Scenes And Establishing Shots Extremely valuable pointers for craft of shot composition that are essential to keep in mind! 05/02/2018 in Features
Industry Tools Need Help With Your Screenplay? Check Out These Apps That Will Get You Back On Track! Writing a feature-length screenplay can stressful, but thankfully there are a handful of screenwriting apps to help keep you on-track and focused. 04/25/2018 in Features
Tutorials 5 Camera Hacks to Create Quality Images Easy hacks that will give your image the look you want without the fancy equipment. 04/18/2018 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Soderbergh’s iPhone-shot psychological thriller Unsane is a bold achievement The screenplay is truly unpredictable and there's no telling where it's going to end up! 04/02/2018 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Love, Simon is an Inclusive-Minded Coming-of-Age Gem Love, Simon is warm, charming, hilarious, heartfelt, thoughtful, and somehow manages to stray away from ever getting too cheesy or melodramatic. 03/27/2018 in Features
Tutorial Filmmaking Advice from Oscar Short Film Nominees What does it take to make a great short film? 03/10/2018 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "Black Panther" Has a Penchant for Worldbuilding Black Panther is a thoroughly prideful and entertaining journey that you don't want to end. 02/19/2018 in Features
Netflix Picks Netflix Picks to Binge-Watch Next: "The Ritual" is a Deeply Intriguing Horror Flick From beginning to end, The Ritual is consistently engaging and surprising in the best ways! 02/13/2018 in Features
Brand Marketing Burger King's "Whopper Neutrality" Video Explains Net Neutrality Net neutrality and Burger King? 01/31/2018 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "Phantom Thread" is A Fascinating Character Study A film with brewing conflict and tension so thick you could slice it with scissors. 01/23/2018 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "I, Tonya" is Brash and Gritty The film moves at a punchy pace and it definitely does not shy away from being brash and gritty. 01/09/2018 in Features
Tutorials 8 Screenwriting Resolutions to Make This Year New year. New writing projects. New resolutions. New tactics? 01/04/2018 in Features
Tutorials The Comedic Cinematography in "Home Alone" Yes, there's such a thing as comedic timing in cinematography. 12/22/2017 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "The Disaster Artist" is More Substantial Than You'd Think The ultimate recipe for an accidental phenomenon! 12/11/2017 in Features
Reviews Movie Review: Pixar's "Coco" is A Vivid Celebration Coco is a film that approaches the subject of death often, but is still so incredibly full of life! 11/28/2017 in Features
Tutorials 6 Bad Habits Creatives Must Break to Be More Productive Tips for improving your creative output. 11/20/2017 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "Thor: Ragnarok" Doesn't Take Itself Too Seriously Thor encounters old faces and new as he attempts to save his kingdom from mass destruction! 11/06/2017 in Features
Industry News Facebook Acquires "Skam" For Their New Video Content Service Facebook to kick off new "Watch" service with show "Skam". 11/04/2017 in Features
Netflix Picks Netflix Picks to Binge-Watch Next: Netflix Original "1922" is a Psychological Thriller "In the end, we all get caught." 10/30/2017 in Features
Brand Marketing "The Walking Dead Encounter" is An Augmented Reality App to See Walkers IRL New mobile device for Walking Dead fans everywhere. 10/26/2017 in Features
Tutorials 4 DIY Horror Effects for Low Budget Filmmakers It's the time of year for Horror filmmakers. 10/18/2017 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "Blade Runner 2049" is a Stark World of Creation and Destruction "The picture is so sublime and provocative that you just have to sit back and stare in awe." 10/09/2017 in Features
Tutorials 8 DIY Filmmaking Tips for Small Budgets Eight essential tips for DIY filmmaking. 10/06/2017 in Features
Reviews Short Films Bridge the Blade Runner Gaps Catch up on the events between Blade Runner films before Blade Runner 2049 hits the big screens! 10/02/2017 in Features
Tutorials How-to Advice for Indie Filmmakers: Practical Effects for Film Action Helpful tips for low-budget action stunts. 09/25/2017 in Features
Tutorials How to Make Your Film Look Cinematic with Adobe Premiere Pro In the art of filmmaking, it's always important for the film to look "cinematic." This may sound fairly obvious, but it rings true for filmmakers on any level. 09/13/2017 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "IT" is Everything You Could Hope For in a Modern Retelling Get out your nightlights, kids. Pennywise is back. 09/11/2017 in Features
Netflix Picks Netflix Picks to Binge-Watch Next: "Handsome Devil" is a Charming Coming-of-Age Tale A bright coming-of-age tale with irresistible charm! 09/10/2017 in Features
Industry News IT Film Promotional Campaign "IT: FLOAT - A Cinematic VR Experience" Features 360 Degree POV Technology Are you prepared for some jolts in the darkness? 08/28/2017 in Features
Industry News L.A. Times' "Dirty John" 6-Part Podcast Serial About an Interior Designer Six-part series not to be missed. 08/21/2017 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "Dunkirk" Packs a 360 Degree Visual Punch It's not "just another war film." 07/27/2017 in Features
Brand Marketing Lions Innovation for Cannes Shortlist Ranges from Google's Earth VR to Samsung's Billion Color TV U.S entries shortlisted for Cannes. 07/26/2017 in Features
Music Videos Music Video Review: "Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)" by Lin-Manual Miranda is a Blistering Track A technologically impressive clip, from the slick editing to the flickering lights that seem to synchronize with the song’s pummeling beat 07/17/2017 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "Spider-Man: Homecoming" Has A Fantastic Actor Helming the Franchise This Spidey isn't exactly what audiences are used to, but this time it's a good thing. 07/10/2017 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "Baby Driver" is A High-Octane and Stylish Action Flick This fast-paced film is firing on all cylinders! 07/05/2017 in Features
Brand Marketing Hasselblad's "Go Further, Do More, Make an Impact" Ad Tells An Environmentally Conscious Narrative Ah, the power of the captured image... 07/04/2017 in Features
Brand Marketing AXE's "Is it okay for guys to ..." Video Encourages Acceptance A new angle for a new era. 06/16/2017 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "Wonder Woman" is a Magnificent Looking Film DC finally hits the nail on the head! 06/05/2017 in Features
Brand Marketing Aardman's “Visualize This” Ad Cleverly Spoofs Other Ads A wonderfully layered, enjoyable piece. 05/26/2017 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2" is a Blast If you were worried about this sequel living up to the original, don't be! 05/08/2017 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews :"Their Finest" is A Delightful and Tragic Movie-Within-A-Movie Even in War, the Show Must Go On! 05/04/2017 in Features
Brand Marketing Discover L.A.'s "#EveryoneIsWelcome" Ad is a Vivid Celebration of Diversity "Let's forget who we are for one night..." 04/20/2017 in Features
Industry News Comedy Central is Producing A Talk Show Series with Alec Baldwin AKA Trump As The Host Because why WOULDN'T we have a comedy show about President Trump? 04/04/2017 in Features
Brand Marketing Samsung Galaxy's "The Rest of Us" Ad Wants You to Embrace Your Ideas "Do what you can't." 03/30/2017 in Features
Events 7 Takeaway Quotes from Jill Soloway's SXSW Film Keynote "Why aren't there more women directors?" 03/15/2017 in Features
Industry News Experience SXSW in 360 At-Home Attend SXSW without actually attending SXSW! 03/14/2017 in Features
Events Colaborator's Douglas Caballero Will Be Joining SXSW On the "Video Production: The Next 10x Tech Marketplace" Panel Catch our panel with Douglas Caballero at SXSW! 03/10/2017 in Features
Brand Marketing Kodak's "Understanding" Short Film is Heartwarming and Beautiful “Understanding” is a Kodak Moment, indeed. 03/02/2017 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "Get Out" Has a Bold and Off-Kilter Premise This is one of those movies that has it all. 02/27/2017 in Features
Brand Marketing Chuck Taylor All-Stars Are A Fashion Staple in Classic Movies in Their "Forever Chuck: Chucks in Film" Campaign If the shoe fits... 02/23/2017 in Features
Brand Marketing Nike's "Equality" Campaign Features Superstar Athlete Appearances from Serena Williams to LeBron James Nike steps up with powerful statement. 02/17/2017 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "The Lego Batman" Movie Has a Terrific Script Because broody Batman can be funny too. 02/11/2017 in Features
Brand Marketing Sundance is a Circuit for Branded Marketing Another year, another Sundance. 02/09/2017 in Features
Brand Marketing Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl Now Has Interactive "Pup-Eye-View" Feature It's an annual event of adorableness. 02/03/2017 in Features
Brand Marketing Adidas' “ORIGINAL is Never Finished” Short Film Features Contemporary Musicians New campaign collaboration ushers in original marketing. 01/31/2017 in Features
Brand Marketing Expedia's "Across All Borders" Ad Conveys Peace During Politically Charged Time A message of understanding in a time of conflict. 01/26/2017 in Features
Brand Marketing Fashion and Digital Media: The Fashion Industry Tapping into Entertainment Advertising The way brands are marketing is evolving, and the fashion industry has made leaps in adapting to the digital trends! 01/25/2017 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "Moana" is A Surefire Hit If you haven't hit the theaters yet to catch Disney's latest film, you're missing out! 12/05/2016 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "Ouija: Origin of Evil" Is Remarkably Restrained Need something terrifying to watch on this sacred haunted day? Don't let this one pass you by! 10/31/2016 in Features
Reviews Web Series Review: "All Over It" A Funny and Highly Relatable Show “Creative people live here. They work here on creative things. Group creative things. Occasionally group creative things for money. And that’s okay. “ 09/20/2016 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "Lights Out" Is Petrifying This film reminds us why we love (or hate) to watch horror flicks with, well—the lights out. 08/03/2016 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "Finding Dory" is A Welcome Return to Pixar's Colorful Underwater World The long-awaited sequel to 'Finding Nemo' doesn't disappoint! 06/20/2016 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "The Conjuring 2" Has A Hair-Raising Atmosphere If you want an in-your-face horror flick, this is it! 06/13/2016 in Features
Reviews Movie Reviews: "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping" is Full of Biting References to Popumentaries If you like satirical humor, you won't want to miss this Andy Samberg comedy! 06/06/2016 in Features
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