Thomas Flight

Original Title: Editing Lessons From the Best Editing Nominees

The Freedom of Nomadland's Unique Direction - A Breakdown

Going Inside Bo Burnham: Inside I go inside Bo Burnham's genre-breaking comedy special Inside, to examine how it works, and what it has to say about isolation, the internet, mental health, and more.

Uncut Gems is a chaotic and anxiety-inducing wild ride. In order to construct this kind of chaos without confusing the viewer or turning things into a jumbled mess, the Safdie brothers needed mastery of cinematography, sound design, and editing. In this video, I dive into each of these categories to look at how the Safdies are carefully crafting the chaos of Uncut Gems.

Despite being one of the most visually unique filmmakers working today, Wes Anderson packs his films with references and homage to films he loves. In this video I unpack the references in Moonrise Kingdom- and explore how tricky it can sometimes be to determine a scenes' true inspiration.

Original Title: The Side of Scorsese We Don't Talk About Most people know Martin Scorsese for his depictions of terrible people. But he also spends a lot of time exploring spiritual and religious themes and subject matter in his films. Are these two aspects of Scorsese's work in conflict? Or can we resolve the Sacred and the Profane in Scorsese's films and see the bigger questions that run through the heart of his entire career?

In the middle of The Green Knight, there's a slow 360-degree pan. Understanding this pan is the key to understanding what the film is communicating.

Omar Little is the most iconic character on one of the greatest shows on TV. This essay examines the legacy of Omar, how the character's unique position within the show's structure, and an incredible performance from Michael K Williams made him great.

How Succession uses subjective, observational cinematography to craft a "camera as a character" that draws you in and involves you in the show's drama.

Examining Hans Zimmer's brilliant score for Dune. How he uses sound and melody in the soundtrack to develop themes and conflict in the film.

In a world where impressive visual effects are commonplace, Dune managed to stand apart. In this video, I examine what's different about Dune's grounded approach to VFX.

How Paul Thomas Anderson's Style evolved and the thread that stayed constant throughout that evolution.