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What Overhead Shots Mean

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

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The Red Pill Scene in THE MATRIX — Shot for Shot

Many people quote the "red pill" scene from the first Matrix movie when they talk about "taking the red pill". That scene provides a powerful way of thinking about changing one's mind or waking up to a new reality. But how did it do that?…

Josh MatthewsNovember 23, 2019

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What Makes This Movie Great? — Episode 5: RASHOMON

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

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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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Understanding Movies 101 — What are Tilted Shots?

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

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The Philosophy of Movies Podcast — Villains in Children’s Movies (2019 Episode 4)

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

Video Essays

What High-Angle Shots Are, and What They Mean

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

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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 “True Grit” Great?

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

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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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What Overhead Shots Mean

The Red Pill Scene in THE MATRIX — Shot for Shot

What Makes This Movie Great? — Episode 5: RASHOMON

What are Close Shots and Close-Ups For?

Understanding Movies 101 — What are Tilted Shots?

The Philosophy of Movies Podcast — Villains in Children’s Movies (2019 Episode 4)

What High-Angle Shots Are, and What They Mean

What Low Camera Angle Shots Mean

What Makes “True Grit” Great?

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

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