An early experimental short based on the idea of troubled women and made for the purposes of getting to grips with DaVinci Resolve. Focussed on creating a visceral uncanny mood piece, with emphasis on an intricate sound mix and overlaying images from Brian De Palma's Passion (2012), David Lynch's Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014), Lost Highway (1997) and Ridley Scott's Alien: Covenant (2017).
The strange but intense dream of a musician the night after a tiring performance.
A true crime writer moves into a new home and discovers a box of super 8 home movies. As he watches the films, he realizes they are snuff movies depicting families being murdered. He investigates the murders and learns about a demonic figure named Mr. Boogie who is responsible for the killings. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he realizes that his own family is in danger and must find a way to stop Mr. Boogie before it's too late.
As told through clips from 183 female directors, this epic history of the cinema focuses on women’s integral role in the development of film art. Using almost a thousand film extracts from thirteen decades and five continents, Mark Cousins asks how films are made, shot and edited; how stories are shaped and how movies depict life, love, politics, humour and death, all through the compelling lens of some of the world’s greatest filmmakers – all of them women.
All That Jazz is a drama/musical movie released in 1979. It follows the story of a workaholic theater director who struggles with his self-destructive behavior, including prescription drug abuse and heart disease. The movie delves into the price of fame and the dark side of show business.
In Loafing and Camouflage, a group of soldiers navigate the challenges of an authoritarian military regime while trying to make a comedy show on television. They must navigate the strict rules and regulations of the regime while dealing with personal relationships and the pressures of their jobs. This 1980s film combines humor and political commentary to explore the absurdities of life in a dictatorial regime.
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse is a documentary that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Francis Ford Coppola's infamous film, Apocalypse Now. The documentary explores the challenges and turmoil faced by the cast and crew during production, including the effects of the Vietnam War, the harsh environment in the Philippines, and Coppola's own obsession with creating a masterpiece. It delves into the madness, ego, and troubled production process that ultimately resulted in a cinematic classic.
That's Entertainment! III is a documentary film that takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through the golden age of Hollywood. Featuring film clips, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage, the film celebrates the music, dance, and entertainment that made this era so iconic.
Follow the journey of Sylvester Stallone as he directs, edits, and captures the epic Rocky vs. Drago fight on his iPhone.
78/52 is a documentary that explores the significance and impact of the infamous shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. The film analyzes the technical mastery and psychological impact of the scene, delving into the editing techniques, the cultural context, and the lasting legacy of the film.
The attempt to make a short film about editing a short film about editing an argument between 2 friends during the editing of an incomplete short film about the decision to make a new short film from scratch or to re-upload an old short film.
Editing is more than just assembling shots in a certain order, it's an art form, and this documentary celebrates the craft and how it has grown and evolved through the history of the cinema. Edge Codes.com: The Art of Motion Picture Editing traces this story from the world of pioneering silent auteurs such as Georges Méliès and D.W. Griffith through the bold stylings of the masters of the French New Wave to the technical and creative innovations of films like The Matrix, Memento, and The Sixth Sense. Edge Codes.com includes interviews with noted directors George Lucas and Norman Jewison, as well as top editors Thelma Schoonmaker, Zach Staenberg, Dody Dorn, Andrew Mondshein, and many more.
A Quiet Passion is a biographical drama that explores the life of poet Emily Dickinson, focusing on her reclusive nature, family dynamics, and her struggles with societal expectations. Set in 19th century Massachusetts, the film delves into Dickinson's relationships, her search for immortality through her poetry, and her battles with kidney disease. It offers an intimate portrait of a complex and talented writer who lived in seclusion but left a significant impact on American literature.
When an aspiring writer from Connecticut and a financial advisor from London exchange homes for the holidays, they discover more than just a change of scenery. As they navigate the challenges of living in each other's shoes, they also find themselves falling in love.
A documentary that delves into the world of movie editing, showcasing the techniques and impact of this crucial aspect of filmmaking. From the early days of editing to the modern digital era, the film provides insights into the evolution and magic of the editing process. A must-watch for film enthusiasts and aspiring editors.
When a group of irreverent cowboys accidentally unleash Satan, they must use their wit and courage to stop him from taking over Tokyo. With lots of shooting, cocaine, and hilarious antics, this movie is a wild ride from start to finish.
The TV Set is a comedy-drama film that follows a TV show writer as he navigates the challenges and pitfalls of the television industry. As he develops a new sitcom pilot, he faces obstacles such as meddling network executives, demanding producers, and the pressure to compromise his artistic vision. Along the way, he must also deal with personal issues, including his wife's pregnancy and a friend's funeral. The film highlights the struggles and absurdities that occur behind the scenes in the creation of a TV show, providing a satirical look at the entertainment industry.
Made in wartime and edited in candlelight, Vartanov's rarely-seen masterpiece tells about his friendship with the genius Parajanov who was imprisoned by KGB "at the height of his fame ". Vartanov resurrects the riveting scenes from his banned 1969 film The Color of Armenian Land, where Paradjanov concocts the chef-d'oeuvre The Color of Pomegranates - widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time - then reveals the shocking request Parajanov sent him in unpublished 1974 letters from Ukrainian prisons. Vartanov's camera documents Parajanov's staggering last day at work in 1990 during the making of the unfinished Confession - which survives in The Last Spring - as Parajanov comments on this cherished autobiographical film. The foremost achievement of The Last Spring, emphasized by critics, is Vartanov's exquisite wordless montage that "evoked the very soul" of Parajanov and earned the praise of many of cinema's greatest masters, such as Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola.
To forget about the end of a relationship, a woman fantasizes about an ideal one. Fantasy and reality begin to melt into one another, but the past finds a way to rear its head again. Films used: Notorious (1946) Gaslight (1944)