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- The Improvised Scene That Defined ‘Reservoir Dogs’
NoFilmSchool (Friday, 23 January) - We are already a quarter of the way (and 11 Quentin Tarantino movies) through the 21st century; we have made our peace with movie violence. If you go to a Tarantino movie now, you know what to expect: movie brilliance obviously, but also some voguish splashes of red. But in... - ‘Den of Thieves’ Ending Explained: The Real Mastermind NoFilmSchool (Friday, 23 January) - Den of Thieves takes you on a testosterone-fuelled journey in a “cops vs. robbers” setup. The journey is gritty, sweaty, muscley, loud, full of bullets and bravado, but most importantly, it clearly marks two dominant territories: Ray Merrimen (Pablo Schreiber), the relentless robber, and Detective Nick O’Brien (Gerard Butler), the...
- One Line That Made Darth Vader Terrifying Without a Lightsaber NoFilmSchool (Friday, 23 January) - Darth Vader is one of the most iconic and unforgettable antagonists in the history of film. His relentless, unchecked ambition and hunger for raw power reflect equally in his words and actions.Like every great antagonist, Darth Vader in Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) challenges the status quo, forces the...
- What Is a Byronic Hero? The Dark, Magnetic Archetype Explained NoFilmSchool (Friday, 23 January) - Byronic heroes, to quite an extent, are responsible for my problematic taste in men. Brooding, broken, and destructive, these heroes are a blend of genius and madness.They’re tempting and magnetic, but soon enough, you realize that they’re a bite too big to swallow. They’re meant to save the world, but...
- The Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS Just Got Better With New Firmware
Canonrumors (Friday, 23 January) - This is a confusing mess of a firmware update from Canon for the RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM. Times like this make me wonder what is really happening over there. Nonetheless, this is a worthy update to the Canon RF 24-105L as it adds some features to the lens that... - More Nikon ZR camera cages
Nikonrumors (Friday, 23 January) - In addition to Kondor Blue, SmallRig, Tilta, and Mid49 (now available also at B&H Photo), here are a few additional Nikon ZR camera cages from third-party manufacturers (check also Ali Express): 8sinn is teasing a new cage for Nikon ZR: Camera Foundry CineBack for Nikon ZR: Rigid Pro Nikon ZR Cinerig base... - From Music Videos to Feature Films: Editing Lessons That Translate NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 22 January) - But that assumption misses something important. Some of the most durable editing instincts come from music videos, and those instincts translate directly into long-form storytelling when you understand what to carry over and what to leave behind.In a recent Adobe MAX Luminary session, editor Vinnie Hobbs walks through his career...
- The Industry Awakens: What It Means for Your Short and Long‑Term Career NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 22 January) - January is often perceived as a slow month in Hollywood, but in reality, it’s one of the most strategic windows of the year for filmmakers. In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins and guests Ana Liza Muravina and John Lamm unpack how the industry “wakes up”...
- Nanlite Expands Its Popular PavoSlim Series With Larger and Softer 360C RGB LED Light Panel NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 22 January) - Announced as a major expansion of the company’s popular PavoSlim series, a new PavoSlim 360C RGB LED light panel from Nanlite is here to illuminate your productions. Set to build on its popular predecessor, this 360C version will be the largest (and, perhaps, softest) light panel in Nanlite’s PavoSlim series...
- 10 Best Heath Ledger Performances Ranked (And the Joker Isn’t #1) NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 22 January) - I felt like I came of age with Heath Ledger. He was starring in teen movies when I was a teen, and as I grew up, the films he worked on matured with me. When we lost him, I remember just going to a cafe and sitting outside for a...
- Here’s The First Look at Runway’s New Gen-4.5 Video Model That You Didn’t Ask For NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 22 January) - As we’ve mentioned many times in the past, the future of AI’s involvement in the filmmaking industry is splitting into two distinctly different camps. In one area, we have AI tools that speed up workflows and make the lives of filmmakers and video creatives easier.In the other area, we have...
- Tilta’s Popular Boulder Camera Cart Gets an XL Upgrade For Your Bigger Production Projects NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 22 January) - Well, look at this big boy! Announced as a new XL version of the company’s popular Boulder Camera Cart, the Tilta Boulder Camera Cart XL promises to be even more rugged, reinforced, and production-ready than ever before, especially tailored for your bigger projects and productions.Let’s look at this new upgraded...
- History Made: Breaking Down 'Sinners' 16 Oscar Nominations NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 22 January) - Just under a year ago, Sinners debuted in movie theaters, and it lit the world on fire, which was helpful because those flames killed vampires. It leaped out to a massive box office success, spawned a million think pieces arguing many different aspects of the film and filmmaking process, and...
- Is Hollywood Dead? No! NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 22 January) - If you watched the Golden Globes recently, you probably saw how, during the opening monologue, host Nikki Glaser joked that the star-studded audience was "in the heart of Los Angeles, where no TV or film has been made for the past six years."That's been about the long and short of...
- Stealing Isn't Innovation: Hollywood Heavyweights Draw a Line Against AI NoFilmSchool (Thursday, 22 January) - Over 700 actors, musicians, and creators have come together to call out AI for stealing their work and to take a stand against its ongoing theft. It's a clear line in the sand that the people whose work has propped up one of the fastest-growing industries will not take it...
