Movies and TvShows featuring "video-essay" theme.
Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen, is dumped by her boyfriend. Determined to win him back, she applies to Harvard Law School and discovers her true potential beyond her looks. Along the way, she falls in love, befriends a manicurist, and takes on a court case to prove the innocence of her role model accused of murder.
How To with John Wilson is a comedic documentary series that explores the peculiarities of life in New York City. Through a blend of humor, realism, and documentary-style filmmaking, John Wilson provides unique and hilarious insights into urban life.
Join me on the path to Twilightenment.
Recently divorced Kevin Keegan is a photo journalist who quits his job and returns to alma mater, Roosevelt High School, to teach journalism. He then teaches his class how to produce a television news program instead of a traditional school newspaper... TV 101 is an American drama series that aired on CBS from 1988 until 1989. The series stars Sam Robards, Brynn Thayer, Leon Russom and Andrew Cassese. Other notable cast members include Stacey Dash, Teri Polo, Alex Désert and Matt LeBlanc. The music for this show was created and produced by Todd Rundgren.
This is a video essay. It is a brief analysis of the connection between the individual and the self, the individual and the changing environment, and the individual and other individuals through three clips: Part 1: 1980 video of Andy Warhol eating a burger Part 2: Canva clips edits Part 3: Clip from Jacques Tati's "Parade", 1974
Every Frame a Painting (2014) is a documentary TV show that delves into the world of film and dissects the art and craft behind it. Through insightful analysis and examples, it provides a deeper understanding of the techniques and choices made by filmmakers. With a focus on cinematography, editing, and storytelling, this TV show offers a unique perspective for both filmmakers and film enthusiasts.
A video essay exposé following Tommy Tallarico and his claims to be the creator of the infamous Roblox "Oof!" sound effect.
Keyan Carlile takes us on a monumentous journey through the life of massively popular Disney Channel TV show, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, exploring it's ups and downs and where it peaked in popularity.
Here, The Great Review (Augustin Heliot) breaks down the lore and story of the video game 'Outer Wilds'. He also uses this idea to tell a compelling story of discovery, curiosity and adventure...
Lewis Michael Bond passionately analyzes what are, in his opinion, the thirty greatest films ever made.
The whole story of one of the biggest gaming phenomenon ever, Call of Duty.
A group of friends decides to explore an abandoned island known for its paranormal activities. As they set foot on the island, they begin experiencing terrifying encounters with supernatural phenomena. They must unravel the island's dark secrets and find a way to escape before it's too late.
A video essay by Mark Rappaport, which spans René Magritte and Michelangelo to Bonnie & Clyde. Let’s mask up to rob a bank! But make sure that you are home before the curfew.
Cofralandes, Chilean Rhapsody is a surreal film that takes the viewer on a journey through the history and identity of Chile. It combines elements of comedy, documentary, and drama to paint a unique picture of the country. The film explores various themes such as the Chilean coup d'etat, the reign of Augusto Pinochet, and the national identity of Chile. It is directed by a cult director and features a non-professional cast. The film also incorporates elements of a film-essay and video-essay, creating a thought-provoking experience for the audience.
A tribute to actresses, approaching their presence in and out the screen, humanizing the icons. From the Ukrainian Anna Sten to the French Anna Karina, we can see some close-up faces that marked the history of the cinema, and whose demand is more relevant than ever.
A fictional biography of Hollywood actors Martin Kosleck and Hans Heinrich von Twardowski, both of whom fled Hitler-era Germany to live a long-lasting relationship.
Appealing concurrently in this video essay to various meanings of the term “Subatlantic”—a climatic phase beginning 2500 years ago, as well as the submerged regions of the Atlantic—Biemann immerses her camera deep in oceanic waters to ponder upon the entanglements of geological time with that of human history. As the voice-over speaks the accounts of a she-scientist traversing the pan-generational timescales of the Subatlantic, we navigate between the palpable evidence of the dramatic human-induced ecological alterations to the world and those that are simply beyond our comprehension.
A fictionalized biography on John Dall who was in two great movies - Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope (1948) and Joseph H. Lewis’ Gun Crazy (1950).
A visual essay about Benjamin Christensen's 1922 "Häxan," released as part of the Radiance Films limited edition Blu-ray on 11/11/2024.
Last Year in Dachau is a thought-provoking documentary short that delves into the fictionalized history of Dachau concentration camp. It explores the concept of cinema-on-cinema, providing a unique perspective on the atrocities of the past. Through a gripping video-essay style, the film reveals a fictional-biography of a filmmaker who attempts to understand the horrors that unfolded in Dachau.