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Did This Old Elephant Joke Inspire Damien Chazelle's 'Babylon'?
6 days ago by Jason Hellerman
joke
Damien Chazelle
hollywood
babylon
opening scene
storytellers
theme
storytelling
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Jason Hellerman
What Is Subtext in Film and TV? Definition and Examples
1 month ago by Jason Hellerman
subtext
gay subtext
romantic subtext
theme
storytelling
storytelling terms
Screenwriting terms
Character arc
development
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Jason Hellerman
'Prometheus' Explained—What Did the Movie Mean and Who Are the Engineers?
1 month ago by Jason Hellerman
prometheus
alien
ridley scott
ending explained
prometheus explained
engineers
storytelling
theme
Artificial Intelligence
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Jason Hellerman
What Is Juxtaposition in Literature and Movies? (Definition and Examples)
1 month ago by Jason Hellerman
juxtaposition
character development
worldbuilding
tension
comedy
theme
art
literature
storytelling
storytelling terms
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Jason Hellerman
'Memento' Movie Explained—The Meaning Behind the Nolans' Masterpiece
2 months ago by Jason Hellerman
memento
Christopher Nolan
Jonah Nolan
non linear story telling
non-linear
Black and White
screenwriting
meaning
theme
revenge movies
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Jason Hellerman
The 'Joker' Ending Explained
4 months ago by Jason Hellerman
joker
joker script
Todd Phillips
Joaquin Phoenix
joker ending
ending explained
endings
theme
DC comics
Comic book movies
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Jason Hellerman
What Is a Simile? (Definition and Examples)
5 months ago by Jason Hellerman
literary devices
literary terms
simile
metaphor
theme
storytelling
storytelling tips
Screenwriting terms
screenwriting
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Jason Hellerman
How 'The Bear' Uses Long Takes and Quick Cuts to Create Intensity
6 months ago by Jason Hellerman
the bear
Long take
quick cuts
Thriller
intention
theme
cinematography
editing
post production
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'Nope' Meaning— Explanation of Jordan Peele's Alien Movie
6 months ago by Jason Hellerman
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jordan peele
nope
Explain
Explainer
imax
storytelling
nope ending
original
horror
Thriller
alien
science fiction
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Jason Hellerman
Learning Media Literacy Is the Most Important Part of Film and TV Education
7 months ago by Jason Hellerman
media literacy
visual literacy
visual language
censorship
messaging
film theory
theme
arguments
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Jason Hellerman
How the Themes in Season Three of 'Barry' Shine Through
8 months ago by Jason Hellerman
barry
bill hader
alec berg
themes
theme
storytelling
comedy
dark comedy
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Jason Hellerman
The Thematic Richness of Christopher Nolan's Movies Can Help Your Storytelling
9 months ago by Jason Hellerman
Christopher Nolan
directing ideas
philosophy
theme
directing career
storytelling
directing
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Jason Hellerman
This Is How Some Directors Subvert Conventional Shot Selection
9 months ago by Jason Hellerman
camera angles
shot selection
shot size
close up
medium shot
wide shot
extreme wide shot
extreme close up
theme
cinematography
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Jason Hellerman
Watch Guillermo del Toro Unlock His Underrated Skill of Layering Visual Motifs
11 months ago by Jason Hellerman
Guillermo Del Toro
motif
scene breakdown
bradley cooper
Directing advice
directing tips
visuals
film theory
theme
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Jason Hellerman
How 'The Batman' Focuses on Shadows and Light in Its Theme and Visuals
11 months ago by Jason Hellerman
theme
dark
low light color banding
The Batman
greig fraser
matt reeves
cinematography
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Jason Hellerman
What's a Side of Scorsese We Never Talk About?
1 year ago by Jason Hellerman
Martin Scorsese
Religion
theme
subtext
storytelling
auteur
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Jason Hellerman
Breaking Down the Storytelling in Billy Wilder's 'The Apartment'
1 year ago by Jason Hellerman
Billy Wilder
the apartment
storytelling
screenwriting conventions
dialogue
theme
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Jason Hellerman
How Does Ted Lasso's Halftime Speech Encapsulate the Theme of the Show?
2 years ago by Jason Hellerman
theme
Ted Lasso
dialogue
dialogue scenes
Ethos
screenwriting
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Jason Hellerman
How the Coin Toss Scene in 'No Country for Old Men' Grounds the Theme
2 years ago by Jason Hellerman
Coen brothers
No Country for Old Men
theme
scene analysis
screenwriting
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Jason Hellerman
Justin Lin Addresses That Rocket Ship in the 'F9' Trailer
2 years ago by Jason Hellerman
character
theme
Fast and Furious
f9
Justin Lin
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Jason Hellerman
How Was 'Persona' a Breakthrough for Ingmar Bergman?
2 years ago by Jason Hellerman
persona
Ingmar Bergman
film theory
theme
Video Essay
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Jason Hellerman
3 Themes You Can Always Find in Martin Scorsese's Films
3 years ago by Jason Hellerman
Martin Scorsese
theme
directing
cinema
Video Essay
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Jason Hellerman
What Is Motif in Film and How Do You Use Them to Tell Better Stories?
4 years ago by Jason Hellerman
motif
what is a motif
theme
structure
leitmotif
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Jason Hellerman
What is Theme in Film and TV Screenwriting?
4 years ago by Jason Hellerman
theme
screenplay theme
storytelling
screenplay tips
thematic topics
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Jason Hellerman
What Do Roses Represent in 'American Beauty'? (Hint: It Ain't Beauty)
6 years ago by V Renée
American Beauty
Sam Mendes
alanball
theme
motif
Video Essay
videoessays
video essays
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V Renée
This Infographic Analyzes the Themes and Motifs that Captivated Hitchock
6 years ago by V Renée
Alfred Hitchcock
directors
infographic
motif
theme
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V Renée
Themes Explained: What They Are, How to Use Them, & Why They're Important
7 years ago by V Renée
dariousbritt
theme
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V Renée
Wes Anderson Describes How He Avoids Writing Themes on 'The Treatment'
11 years ago by Christopher Boone
screenwriting
wesanderson
moonrisekingdom
elvismitchell
treatment
theme
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Christopher Boone