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Grizzly Man — What Makes This Movie Great? (Ep. 11)

https://youtu.be/cIYEzJlfFtY Werner Herzog's movie "Grizzly Man" is in my view one of the great documentaries ever, maybe one of the greatest movies ever. Herzog's documentary profiles Timothy Treadwell, an Alaskan environmentalist who communed with the grizzly bears in their habitat for thirteen years. Treadwell shot…

Josh MatthewsFebruary 26, 2020

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“The Magic Piano” — Goofy Movies Cliches (Episode 2)

https://youtu.be/lBCXFM1qmj4 Ever seen a movie where somebody playing an instrument instantly transforms everybody? It happens a lot, and it's what I call "the magic piano" cliche. In this video, I tell you what the cliche is, showing you why it's used in movies and why…

Josh MatthewsFebruary 13, 2020

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Werner Herzog — The Philosophy of Movies Podcast — Season 2, Episode 1

Why is Werner Herzog one of the greatest film directors of the last fifty years? This episode will discuss a few of Herzog movies and a couple of his major ideas. I will give you great recommendations about which Herzog movies to watch first.…

Josh MatthewsJanuary 31, 2020

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What Makes This Movie Great? — Episode 6, Ratatouille

The 2008 animated movie "Ratatouille" is arguably the most complex and sophisticated kids' film ever, at least in terms of its themes. At the end of the movie, something strange happens. The villain becomes partners with the hero. That villain, Anton Ego, is a food…

Josh MatthewsDecember 13, 2019

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The Philosophy of Movies — Dante at the Movies (2019 Episode 5)

In this podcast episode, I talk to Dr. Walker Cosgrove, Associate Professor of History at Dordt University. Dr. Cosgrove has written and delivered a paper recently on how Dante and his Divine Comedy impacted the movies. We talk in this episode about three of them:…

Josh MatthewsDecember 11, 2019

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What are Close Shots and Close-Ups For?

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

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What Low Camera Angle Shots Mean

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

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What Makes This Movie Great? — Episode 3, “Decalogue 6”

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

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The Philosophy of Movies — 2019 Episode 3

My 40th birthday approaches, and so this episode considers which movies influenced me the most. I consider whether movies, after all, have any impact on our lives, or if they are just mere entertainment. As usual, I conclude both. SHOW NOTES #1 -- The Never-Ending…

Josh MatthewsOctober 26, 2019

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The Philosophy of Movies — 2019 Episode 2

This podcast episode discusses the simplistic politics of "Joker," the controversial new movie starring Joaquin Phoenix. As well, I highly recommend "Ikiru" and make fun of this episode's Stupid Fun Movie, "Marathon Man."

Josh MatthewsOctober 5, 2019

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Grizzly Man — What Makes This Movie Great? (Ep. 11)

“The Magic Piano” — Goofy Movies Cliches (Episode 2)

Werner Herzog — The Philosophy of Movies Podcast — Season 2, Episode 1

What Makes This Movie Great? — Episode 6, Ratatouille

The Philosophy of Movies — Dante at the Movies (2019 Episode 5)

What are Close Shots and Close-Ups For?

What Low Camera Angle Shots Mean

What Makes This Movie Great? — Episode 3, “Decalogue 6”

The Philosophy of Movies — 2019 Episode 3

The Philosophy of Movies — 2019 Episode 2

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