Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:
Movie Science of the Day:
Inspired by Deadpool 2, Kyle Hill explains in the latest edition of Because Science why the “superhero landing” is bad for you:
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Video Essay of the Day:
Speaking of movie science, this video essay looks at how science and scientists are wrongly portrayed in movies (via /Film):
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Fan Theory of the Day:
This video from That Film Theory looks into the theory that the twist ending of The Usual Suspects isn’t actually what we think it is:
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Movie Comparison of the Day:
Dimitri Bitu compares scenes from Eddie the Eagle with footage of the real Eddie Edwards side by side:
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Vintage Image of the Day:
Clint Eastwood, who turns 88 today, behind the camera on the set of Don Siegel’s Coogan’s Bluff in 1967:
Actor in the Spotlight:
In honor of Cillian Murphy’s recent birthday, Philip Brubaker looks at the actor’s “dark charm” in this video for Fandor:
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Filmmaker in Focus:
The focus is on Christopher Nolan again, with this video showing how his movies relate to the work of artist M.C. Escher:
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Screenwriting Lesson of the Day:
Lessons from the Screenplay’s Michael Tucker dissects two character arcs in the script for Star Wars: The Last Jedi:
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Cosplay of the Day:
Speaking of Star Wars, here’s some awesome gender-swapped Han Solo cosplay in honor of Solo:
Han Solo Cosplay #StarWars
(Bya @AnastasyaRaider) pic.twitter.com/LVWimOwOqS
— Sith Vegeta (@SithVegeta) May 25, 2018
Classic Trailer of the Day:
This weekend is the 30th anniversary of the release of Vampire’s Kiss. Watch the original trailer for the Nicolas Cage cult classic below.
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