Awesome Film Essays

Cinematographer Roger Deakins is responsible for some of the most striking imagery in the films of the Coen Brothers, as well as Kundun, Jarhead and Skyfall. Plot Point Productions pays tribute to this true master of composition, light and shadow in this short montage.

Video editor WhoIsPablo did top-and-bottom comparisons of the original Raiders of the Lost Ark films with Indiana Jones 4, as well as the original three Star Wars films with the prequels, identifying numerous, often intentional, parallels between new and old.

Film essayist Now You See It takes a look at the history and usage of varying aspect ratios in the making of movies. While the early days were limited due to technical constraints, now, directors have multiple choices, which can dramatically affect the feel of a film.