If you're an action aficionado, I'm sure you've seen your fair share of gun fights, maybe even some Kung Fu. But what about a combination of the two - enter Gun Fu. In today's Frame By Frame, Kyle discusses the sub genre inspired by Hong Kong action films and refined by director John Woo.
Stranger Things is a retro-horror masterpiece that seems to be on everyone's mind these days. And some of the best things about the series are its artistic designs. In today's Frame By Frame, Kyle discusses how Aaron Sims and his team of concept artists designed the show's Demogorgon and the alternate dimension known as the upside down.
People go to the movies for different reasons - some to laugh, some to see people get torn limb from limb (hey, I don't judge), and some people go for a mixture of the two. If you fall into that third category you're probably a fan of Splatstick films - a genre that blends slapstick comedy with splat horror films. And no one does this better than Sam Raimi in his films Evil Dead. In today's Frame By Frame, Kyle discusses how this genre was created and talks about the tricky balancing act these films need to accomplish.
South Park has always been a show that didn't give a *@#! about who it offended. But in recent years there have been some noticeable differences in the show's episodes - and, the biggest change might be more indicative of television's evolution as a whole. In today's Frame By Frame, Kyle discusses how South Park has made some pretty big changes to its format recently, and what its shift from episodic to serial might mean for television all around.
Out of horror movie sub-genres, slasher films are perhaps the most famous. They are known for creating classic horror tropes like sex, gore, and women running around pants-less. But what started this gory film craze?? In this episode, Kyle slices through seminal slasher flicks to uncover the movie that started it all.
Twists can make or break a movie, and no one knows this better than M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN. His movies are literally judged on the basis of how well he does a plot twist. But why do some twists work better than others? In this episode, Kyle discusses the 3 Types of Twists, using Shyamalan's films to show when they work and when they don't.
It's Oscar season, and the critics are singing their praises for LA LA LAND, a film clearly inspired by the classic MGM musicals. In fact the film seems to be a love letter to MGM's own musical master, Director Vincente Minnelli. In today's episode of Frame by Frame, Kyle show's how LA LA LAND adopted many techniques from Minnelli's classic MGM Musicals.
The FAST & FURIOUS Franchise contains some of the best car chases of all time, but there is so much more to those scenes than the cars. In this episode, Kyle explains the cinematography behind these famous scenes!
LOGAN is probably the BEST MARVEL MOVIE EVER! And recently, they've announced that it will be released on Blu-ray in Black&White as well as color. Will Logan have the Same Appeal in Blakck & White? In this episode, Kyle explains what makes B&W movies work to Reveal whether or not Logan has what it takes!
Samurai Jack is Back! And I for one can't wait to see where he is headed next. But where did he come from? In this episode, Kyle explores some of the inspiration that has led to Samurai Jack's creation and abstract art style.
ALIEN is about as classic as a horror movie can get–it breaks narrative, character, and thematic boundaries. But the thing that makes Ridley Scott's masterpiece so powerful might surprise you. In this episode, Kyle explains how Alien's production design is key to its legendary success.
BACK TO THE FUTURE is a true cinematic masterpiece. But with so many moments that make this movie memorable, there is a key quality that often goes overlooked: The Blocking. In this episode, Kyle explains how blocking in Back to the Future solidifies its standing as an American classic!
Valerian is set against the backdrop of Alpha, the city of a thousand planets. But when you have countless Alien civilizations that all need to feel unique and independent of each other, how do you go about designing them in a realistic way? In this episode, Kyle explains Luc Besson’s tactics for conceptualizing entire species from scratch!