What Being a Musician Taught Me About Film and Filmmaking
What if thinking like a musician could change the way you watch and make movies? If music is how we learn rhythm, space, and feeling, maybe it’s the missing link in how we approach film.
Director's Notes
Your weekly dose of deep dives into film, TV, and theatre—cutting through the noise with a director’s eye, focusing not just on what’s new, but on the stories built to last.
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The Accidental Gatekeeper
What if the people fighting to 'save cinema' are also the ones deciding which cultures are worth saving? Whose narrative are we really trying to save and who gets to tell them?
Disney’s Most Chaotic Mascot Might Be Its Most Significant
What if Stitch, the loudest, messiest Disney character is the one who speaks most clearly to the kids who feel misunderstood? And what does it say about us if we’re too quick to write him off?
Wait a Minute... Am I a Film Bro?
Can a working director accidentally become the guy he never hired? Can you love cinema without becoming a cliché? Am I being silly and maudlin?
What Would We Do If We Ran A Major Studio?
Even though it's not the same thing as running a tiny production company, the question has already lurked in my head. What if I was lucky/unlucky enough to be Matt Remick in AppleTV's The Studio?
Curating the Frame: The Specificity of Vision in Cinema
Do we still appreciate the power of the curated frame in a world of endless content? Can filmmakers still create moments that linger, or are we lost in the noise?
The Misfit Toys of Disney's Live-Action Legacy
Are these films really just soulless cash grabs, or is there a beautiful kind of chaos hidden in them? From nostalgic gems to ambitious misfires, let’s take a moment to appreciate this storied legacy.
Gene Hackman and the Work That Lasts
Gene Hackman’s relentless dedication to his craft not only shaped my love for movies but also reminded me that great storytelling is about showing up and doing the work.
Directing: Orchestrating Chaos into Greatness
Can a director go full Chalamet in the pursuit of 'Greatness,' or is true directorial mastery found in something beyond just personal ambition? Something I'm pondering on as we approach Oscar Sunday.
From Bangers to Ballads: 10 Original Movie Songs That Deserved Oscar Love
Oscars may have snubbed these songs, but that doesn’t mean we have to. From fake Bond themes to Disney bangers, here's an alternate 10 that deserved more love (and maybe a little gold statue.)