M. Night Shyamalan is an enigmatic filmmaker. This video essay unlocks his riddles. Being No Film School's resident Philadelphia expert, I was excited when this video dissecting the career trajectory of M. Night Shyamalan crossed my desk. I have admired Shyamalan's work since I was a kid. He feels like one of the few directors who came of age and into prominence at the exact time I was watching and falling in love with movies. That's why I thoroughly enjoyed this edition of Movies with Mikey, which takes us through Shyamalan's life, from student films to The Sixth Sense, Split, and many of his other titles. Check out this video from FilmJoy, and let's talk after. Dissecting the Life and Work of M. Night Shyamalan This video really made me want to read a book that's a deep dive on the director. So much of his career was spent telling us he was the twist guy, but there's actually much more here. We have humanist stories about people going through trauma or trying to overcome their largest fears. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 5 May, 2021