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The Last Word

The Last Word

For all the criticism and critique of these shows, even if our opinion has fair arguments, it is still incomplete as we don’t know the details of the why and how. Giving us, the audience, that insight allows for a more informed perspective. Give a more direct relationship to the artists.

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Watch More Movies

The Limits of Excess

The Limits of Excess

When there is too much of everything, there is no room for anything. While this film has value, it shows why more constraint is not only good practice, but an essential need.

Everything is Groundhog Day

Everything is Groundhog Day

What does invented lore do to to our relationship with film and shows? What does it change in how understand and interpret a story?

Watching What You Can’t Do

Watching What You Can’t Do

Knowing your limits gives you the space to focus on what you're good at, what interests you, and what you are driven to produce.

The Bear is a Bear

The Bear is a Bear

The Bear is one of those shows that has mastered the dramatic tool of tension. On the premier episode of season 3, "Tomorrow",hey inverted that tension, employing a new tool that still fits with the show’s ethos.

Continue to Grow

Continue to Grow

There is a thrill in the endless techniques to learn, layered on top of simple principles, that add complexity, appeal, and connection to your writing.