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
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
Here's my short video for beginners on what tilted shots usually mean. They are also known as oblique shots or Dutch angles.
Josh MatthewsNovember 21, 2019
In this episode of my podcast, I talk to special guest Dr. Tom Clark about the recent portrayals of villains or "bad guys and gals" in children's movies. SPOILERS abound. We will discuss, among other movies, Toy Story 4, Coco, Inside Out, Ratatouille, and other…
Josh MatthewsNovember 20, 2019
In this video, I talk about what high-angle shots in videos typically mean. The video contains plenty of examples from famous movies.
Josh MatthewsNovember 19, 2019
This is my basic introduction to Low-Camera Angles. You'll see examples from many movies that you know -- Star Wars, The Godfather, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and more.
Josh MatthewsNovember 13, 2019
This video discusses why The Coen Brother's "True Grit" is a great movie. I argue that it's a complex movie that interrelates with "No Country for Old Men," "The Night of the Hunter," and other works.
Josh MatthewsNovember 8, 2019
What is “adultery”? Decalogue 6 says that it’s far more than cheating on a spouse. Here’s my new video on what makes “Decalogue 6” a great movie.
Josh MatthewsNovember 6, 2019
