"The Film Industry Feels Corporate" — Jessica Lange and The Rise Of Corporate Cinema
From auteur-driven cinema to algorithm-provisioned content, Hollywood’s evolution is leaving young creatives to wonder what they’re fighting for
LOF Staff
From "Sweet Home" to "True Beauty": How Korean Webtoons Are Reshaping Global Streaming
From just one Top 10 global streaming title in 2018 to six by 2023, Korean webtoon adaptations have become a mainstream force. With platforms like Naver Webtoon and Kakao leveraging fan data to reduce risk, Netflix and small studios alike are tapping this booming $7.44B market for their next hit.
Where Did All the Original Films Go?
Hollywood’s reliance on sequels used to deliver blockbuster profits. Now? It fuels growing audience fatigue. As studios chase safe IP bets, the challenge will be making original stories feel just as irresistible.
Reflections on Certified Copy's Visual Storytelling
Abbas Kiarostami's Certified Copy debuted at Cannes fifteen years ago. What lessons can we learn about life, love, and visual storytelling from Certified Copy's motifs of mirrors, windows, and reflections?
Asian Directors in Hollywood: From Outsiders to Global Storytellers
How Asian Directors are Making the World Fall in Love with Cinema Again
How AI Is Severing the Entry-Level Bridge for Aspiring Screenwriters
Is replacement a real possibility?
Screens vs. Streams: A Pixar Cinematographer on Animation's Existential Crossroads
As streaming evolves and shifts the way audiences experience animated films, Pixar’s Adam Habib reflects on the techincal, emotional, and cinematic stakes of this revolutionary transformation.
Producing 101: Script Breakdown
A crucial first step in film production that determines the trajectory of how well a film turns out. Let's explore all that's involved with breaking a script down.
The Magic of One-Shot Film and Television
If you've ever seen 1917 or the mini series Adolescence then you might've noticed something about them that felt unique or strange - that would be that they were shot in one take.
What Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer" Tells Us About Music Videos
Last month, Talking Heads finally released a music video for "Psycho Killer" in honor of the 50th anniversary of their live debut. Directed by Mike Mills and starring Saoirse Ronan, how does this new music video compare to the band's wacky, iconic works from the MTV era?
Women's Bodies in Horror Films
Horror is a genre that has frequently exploited women's bodies. This is usually done by objectifying them, but now horror films are also using older women's bodies as a vehicle for shock value and disgust.
The Steps After a Film is Made: Distribution
Filmmaking today is as much a business as it is creative. There's not a single step within film production that does not involve a business component, so much so that it can become a raging battle from the moment the idea of the film is conceived.
How Luca Guadagnino Shoots Film on a Small Budget
Acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino shoots his films on 35mm Kodak film, even when working with a smaller budget. Here's how he achieves this and why he believes it's important.
Canned Pineapple and Stolen Keys: The Unconventional Visual Poetry of Chungking Express
Wong Kar-wai's assertion about "the poetry of the impossibility of love" seems more relevant today than it did in 1994, not because technology has changed loneliness, but because it has heightened its basic essence.
Women Filmmakers of The 21st Century
Despite lots of progress, women filmmakers are still largely underappreciated by the film industry. Here are some of the best women filmmakers of the 21st century, their films, and how they got started.
The Film Set Lingo Guide
Whether it's your first time on a film set, or it's been a while since you've last been on one, we've got you covered with some current language that's commonly used on film sets, and who's responsible for saying it.