Today, I posted a video examining two psychological thrillers about duality and hidden identities. Two films that brilliantly explore these themes are Jordan Peele’s “Us” and George Sluizer’s “The Vanishing.” Us is an underrated gem and The Vanishing is a classic that Kubrick himself thought was terrifying. Though they’re separated by decades and differ in…
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From Hitchcock to Peele: Mastering Tension in Cinema’s Calm Moments
Hitchcock to Peele: The Evolution of Cinematic Suspense Techniques Analyzing Iconic Scenes from “Vertigo” and “Us” My previous analysis of the Muir Woods sequence from Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” became one of my most popular posts. Based on your interest, I’ve created a new YouTube video that explores this masterful scene in greater depth while drawing fascinating…