My Youtube video of the top-10 movies of the 2010s. I put a surprise at #1, one which nobody will have in any "best of the decade" list.
Josh MatthewsDecember 4, 2019
My alternative list to the Best Movies of the 2010s, from my particular point-of-view.
Josh MatthewsNovember 30, 2019
What is a cut for in movies and videos? Some students don't know, so this video will show you what they are. I also argue that movies are not inherently stories, but instead they are just a collection of images in a sequence. The story…
Josh MatthewsNovember 30, 2019
Close shots in movies are intense, but when and why are they used? This video gives you several of the reasons why extreme close shots are a key part of many movies. Observing extreme close shots is important for learning film grammar. Noticing them will…
Josh MatthewsNovember 27, 2019
Which movie images can make you feel awestruck, terrified, or both? The long shot is a crucial aspect of film. It shows you vast landscapes, vistas, horizons, and images of things that are enormous. But these shots aren't just about showing you pretty landscape pictures.…
Josh MatthewsNovember 26, 2019
Which shot in movies is the best for cliffhangers? One candidate is the overhead shot, also known as the birds-eye-view shot. In this video, I'll show you several examples of this kind of shot.
Josh MatthewsNovember 25, 2019
Many people quote the "red pill" scene from the first Matrix movie when they talk about "taking the red pill". That scene provides a powerful way of thinking about changing one's mind or waking up to a new reality. But how did it do that?…
Josh MatthewsNovember 23, 2019
SPOILERS within. Among the most famous movies ever, "Rashomon" is still not an easy movie to watch. It doesn't have a typical Hollywood plot structure, for example. But I'm here to help you. I'll show you some ways to watch the movie. I'll explain why…
Josh MatthewsNovember 22, 2019
This video shows you how close shots, or close-ups, are used in movies and videos. I talk about what it means for movies, as an art form, to use so many close shots. Discussed is Sergei Eisenstein, Jacques Tati, individualism, celebrities, and beauty. This is…
Josh MatthewsNovember 22, 2019
