Just One More Thing
Just One More Thing
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How Kurosawa’s Visual Secrets Shape Every Scene
Discover the genius of Akira Kurosawa in this scene-by-scene breakdown of High and Low. Learn how Kurosawa uses expert blocking and visual storytelling to convey power dynamics, emotion, and social themes. Through a detailed analysis of multiple scenes, we explore why Kurosawa is considered one of the greatest directors in cinema history. This video essay highlights the brilliance behind Kurosawa’s filmmaking techniques and how they continue to influence directors worldwide.
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How Naked Turned Months of Improvisation Into a Masterpiece
Просмотров 44 тыс.Месяц назад
In Naked, actors spent six months in rehearsal, exploring their characters to deliver raw, fully developed performances. This video dives into the meticulous process behind these performances, while also exploring the film’s complex themes, characters, and its bleak, apocalyptic vision of the world. David Thewlis won Best Actor and Mike Leigh Best Director at Cannes in 1993 for their work on th...
Why In the Mood for Love Pushed Wong Kar Wai to the Edge
Просмотров 107 тыс.2 месяца назад
In the Mood for Love is a cinematic masterpiece, but the journey to create it was filled with challenges. Discover the production difficulties that turned Wong Kar-wai’s vision into a 15-month-long struggle for the cast and crew. // If you enjoyed the video, consider subscribing for more! www.youtube.com/@UCtu6CSE-BvaZUUGqW4tuEJA // Support my channel: www.patreon.com/JustOneMoreThing Wong Kar-...
When a Director Understands Sound
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Zhang Yimou's Raise the Red Lantern (1991) is widely regarded as one of the greatest Chinese films of all time and a masterpiece in Asian cinema. In this video essay, I dive deep into the movie’s masterful sound design, symbolism, and its critique of patriarchal traditions. // If you enjoyed the video, consider subscribing for more! www.youtube.com/@UCtu6CSE-BvaZUUGqW4tuEJA // Support my channe...
Why The Bear Season 3 Feels Disappointing
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this video I dive into the issues with The Bear Season 3 and why it left fans divided. From character arcs, like Carmy's struggles and the Faks, to the show's pacing, I break down what went wrong and how the latest season strayed from what made The Bear so captivating. If you're wondering why Season 3 feels so different or what's missing, this video covers all the key points and theories. //...
Why 2001 Was the Hardest Film Kubrick Ever Made
Просмотров 281 тыс.3 месяца назад
Dive into the making of Stanley Kubrick's 1968 sci-fi masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey. Initially met with confusion, this epic is now celebrated as one of cinema’s greatest achievements. This documentary uncovers how Kubrick's visionary approach-and insights from directors like Spielberg and Lucas-redefined the genre. // If you enjoyed the video, consider subscribing for more! www.youtube.com...
Why The Best Movie Closing Shots Are Unforgettable
Просмотров 11 тыс.3 месяца назад
In this video essay, I take a deep dive into the world of cinema to analyze the best and worst closing shots in cinema history. Discover the most common techniques and what makes these final frames so impactful. I take a look at iconic final shots in films, unforgettable movie endings, and the techniques filmmakers use to create these memorable moments. Whether you’re a film enthusiast, a stude...
Why Gangsters Eat All the Time in Movies
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In this video essay, I analyze the significance of food and eating in the American gangster film genre. Discover why iconic food scenes in movies like The Godfather, Goodfellas, and The Sopranos play a crucial role in storytelling and character development. From the first gangster movies like Little Caesar and Public Enemy to contemporary works like Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction, food is all around ...
How an Oscar-Winning Editor Builds Tension Without Cutting
Просмотров 131 тыс.4 месяца назад
In 2022, Joe Walker won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for his work on Denis Villeneuve’s Dune. This award adds to his impressive career, including Oscar nominations for Arrival and 12 Years a Slave. As a long-time collaborator with Villeneuve, Walker has shaped iconic films like Sicario, Blade Runner 2049, and their latest, Dune: Part Two (2024). With exciting projects on the horizon,...
How Wong Kar Wai Made Chungking Express With $0
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Chungking Express has brought Wong Kar-wai international success despite all the difficulties and shortcomings of the project. In this documentary I explore the creation and style of the director’s highly acclaimed film from 1994 with footage from interviews and talks. Explained by his colleagues such as Quentin Tarantino, Ang Lee, Tony Leung and his long-time partner and cinematographer Christ...
Why Yi Yi Will Change How You See Life
Просмотров 10 тыс.4 месяца назад
Edward Yang’s magnum opus and last film from 2000, Yi Yi is a masterpiece of modern cinema. It explores humanity and modernity in a unique, and profound way. In my video essay, I explore the ways the director represented life and the important messages that are still relevant today. // If you enjoyed the video, consider subscribing for more! www.youtube.com/@UCtu6CSE-BvaZUUGqW4tuEJA // Support ...
Halls of Torment | A New Legend in Bullet Heaven
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Halls of Torment is a horde survival game in a pre-rendered retro look reminiscent of RPGs from the late 90s, created by German indie game developer company Chasing Carrots. It became a huge hit in less than two months after its release. In this video essay, I dive into the question of why it's so successful and explore the landscape of the current game industry. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:...

Комментарии

  • @Reza_WWH
    @Reza_WWH 7 часов назад

    I don't know if you will read this comment or not, but I want to write it anyway, many of your videos may not get the attention they deserve, but please don't let this discourage you, because your videos really share a good feeling, even if it's just for one person.

    • @JustOneMoreThing223
      @JustOneMoreThing223 5 часов назад

      That's very kind, thank you! I really enjoy making these and I always focus on improving little by little, so even if some videos get less attention I'm grateful that so many people care about them. Especially, when I get encouraging messages like yours, so I really appreciate it. There are a lot of things I'm learning with RUclips, and it's not always easy to balance with other things, but I'm still as motivated as before :)

  • @dickhartzell6261
    @dickhartzell6261 День назад

    Interesting that Just One More Thing chose *not* to mention that Kubrick hired Alex North to compose the music for 2001 -- then opted to stick with the classical placeholder music he'd used during editing. Worse, as I understand it he invited North to attend the premiere but didn't bother telling him that he hadn't used his music.

  • @akasthurirangan
    @akasthurirangan День назад

    So worthy. so much inspiring . Sincere Thanks.

  • @CINE9INEPICTURES
    @CINE9INEPICTURES День назад

    Did anyone catch Christopher Nolan in the audience at 20:06?

  • @_2JAY2
    @_2JAY2 2 дня назад

    wong kar wai is one of my fav director because of the beauty and the freedom his movies feels

  • @jarypomponi7035
    @jarypomponi7035 2 дня назад

    Very nice analysis. I just want to add that, in my opinion, the movie is clearly divided into three acts: Paradise, Purgatory, and Hell; everything in each act change to reflect this intention, as pointed out by Donald Richie. PS the English translation, and many others, for this movie is a crime...

  • @dewwwd3431
    @dewwwd3431 2 дня назад

    “Did you just order a $5 shake” If only he lived to see 2024 can’t find a $5 shake ANYWHERE not even McDonald’s

  • @hamza89868
    @hamza89868 3 дня назад

    Man Wong Kar Wai took filmography took to whole another level.

  • @officialtoddhoward69
    @officialtoddhoward69 4 дня назад

    "Okay, let's eat." - Paulie, Goodfellas

  • @HankAndStuff64
    @HankAndStuff64 4 дня назад

    I revere this film so much that I forced myself to look away when the star gate was being shown, just because I want to save the beauty for the next time I watch it Awesome video

  • @dedskin1
    @dedskin1 4 дня назад

    still looks real , still looks authentic, because still no one landed on the moon not even with machine , and no one took a picture of the Planet in one shot . So its still the same as before , we just have better CGI .

  • @Johnconno
    @Johnconno 4 дня назад

    Thewlis was lucky, Mark E Smith turned it down.

  • @thefish6235
    @thefish6235 5 дней назад

    Bro im white, like, my great great grandmother came here from sweden, white, and if i got Egg Noodles and Ketchup, someones gettin whacked

  • @giuoco
    @giuoco 5 дней назад

    2:16 it’s actually all set in One Day (24 hours to be accurate) as far as i remember

  • @meggy5
    @meggy5 5 дней назад

    you're such an interesting person, i love listening to you everytime :))

  • @nalinpiyaratna9059
    @nalinpiyaratna9059 5 дней назад

    I believe Zhang's placement of Songlian as the fourth mistress is not coincidental. To explain the number 4 in China "Si" sounds similar to death. The Chinese and some East Asians see this number superstitiously in a negative way. Songlian being the 4th mistress or "Si Tai Tai" as she is called by servants and the other mistresses frequently encounters misfortune from her own point of view. Since the camera details her daily routines mostly it seems that every turn of the walls of the estate is more misfortune and hardship. By the end of the film and much like the number 4 in China she is abandoned if not glossed over by the estate by the new 5th mistress. Who knows what misfortune or bad omens are to come to the estate if the 4th mistress remains the center of focus best to move on and pay no attention.

  • @enjoyer9525
    @enjoyer9525 5 дней назад

    theyre hungry

  • @georgeburnham1880
    @georgeburnham1880 6 дней назад

    Excellent movie! Too bad the critics didn’t think so. It was not nominated for best picture 😢

  • @anthonypantoja5052
    @anthonypantoja5052 6 дней назад

    Earned my sub with this one .. love these informative / deeper meaning type videos .. comfort videos on RUclips fr 🫡

  • @zazenbo
    @zazenbo 7 дней назад

    I miss my wife

  • @tnsrksdl1414
    @tnsrksdl1414 7 дней назад

    I hardly leave comment on RUclips but as a fellow editor, I could see how hard you worked to make this and I couldn't respect you enough for this. So thank you!! I enjoy watching this video so much that I kept coming back whenever I felt down.

    • @JustOneMoreThing223
      @JustOneMoreThing223 7 дней назад

      Thank you so much!! I'm glad my video made you feel this way, and it always makes me happy when people notice small details or things in my editing they like.

  • @cortadew
    @cortadew 8 дней назад

    Greatest film of all time

  • @Mozart12201
    @Mozart12201 8 дней назад

    2001 was made in 1968. We absolutely knew what the Earth looked like from space.

  • @lolly_bread
    @lolly_bread 8 дней назад

    His Apollo movies were great too.

  • @mikeohagan2206
    @mikeohagan2206 9 дней назад

    Because they can afford groceries. unlike middle class people under the democrats.

  • @Aven-Sharma1991
    @Aven-Sharma1991 9 дней назад

    Tommy Shelby: Hold my cigarette would ya guv?

  • @ScarletIbisJames
    @ScarletIbisJames 10 дней назад

    Lovely to learn more about the making of my favorite film.

  • @TheBlackBox_YouTube
    @TheBlackBox_YouTube 10 дней назад

    You're cooking bro 🔥 Easily the best film channel right now

  • @gozirimuu
    @gozirimuu 10 дней назад

    Wong kar wai is my spirit animal

  • @jackiehu3450
    @jackiehu3450 10 дней назад

    When so many times in china, the red lanterns symbolize ghosts and a sense of fear.that is because chinese ghost story are base on unfortunate newlywed woman,their clothes are red and the wedding house is red,from another point of view red is meaning afraid.

  • @chandermotwani3493
    @chandermotwani3493 11 дней назад

    A Masterpiece by Stanley Kubrick 👌🏼🤘🏻🎞💯🎬🎥

  • @remisramosc
    @remisramosc 12 дней назад

    hey THAT'S GABE NEWELL AT THE 0:16 MARK

  • @MarcoChiappettaFilm
    @MarcoChiappettaFilm 12 дней назад

    Great essay, thank you. Now I love this film even more!

  • @TheDrugFreeThrasher
    @TheDrugFreeThrasher 13 дней назад

    Tony Soprano kind of looks like Bill Murray in the thumbnail 😂

  • @elijahalbiston
    @elijahalbiston 13 дней назад

    Hey, I'm just watching through all your videos and I happened to remember a great yet underrated final closing shot. The Revenant, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and his haunting final gaze straight at the audience.

    • @JustOneMoreThing223
      @JustOneMoreThing223 13 дней назад

      Thank you, I also remembered that while writing this video, but I left that one out for some reason in the end.

  • @8a1ad61b
    @8a1ad61b 13 дней назад

    You talk like RFK Jr. Try to speak up if you don't have vocal paralysis.

  • @jkkchow74
    @jkkchow74 13 дней назад

    Hate gong li... Feels so unnatural in her acting...

  • @pervertt
    @pervertt 13 дней назад

    Not just the sound, but the attention paid to architecture stands out as well. Verticals are vertical. The symmetry of Chinese courtyard houses. Closed vistas and layered spaces. A visual treat for the eyes.

  • @tylerdai1413
    @tylerdai1413 14 дней назад

    interesting to see Zhang's recent film as he gravitate more towards big blockbuster films that borderline communists party propaganda. what a shame.

  • @mffmYT
    @mffmYT 14 дней назад

    I still don't understand the story and that's the problem, all the great pictures can't hide it, Interstellar is another example. HAL9000 is ok, but the rest?

  • @shenghe9861
    @shenghe9861 14 дней назад

    Do your research properly-the film has never been banned in China. It’s set in a time before the PRC was founded. What are you talking about, bro?

    • @JustOneMoreThing223
      @JustOneMoreThing223 14 дней назад

      There’s some debate about whether Raise the Red Lantern was fully banned or only temporarily restricted in certain areas after its release. Although the story is set in a period before the PRC was established, Zhang Yimou's films from the late '80s and early '90s often faced heavy scrutiny by the government. Up until To Live (1994), many of his films were banned due to their politically sensitive themes, such as Ju Dou, which came out before Raise the Red Lantern. In my research, several sources indicate Raise the Red Lantern faced similar issues, though this may not be entirely accurate. Some other sources, like the New York Times article A Chinese Master by Lynn Pan (March 1, 1992), Encyclopedia Britannica's page on Gong Li (fact-checked by the editors), Empire Magazine's Review by David Parkinson (Jan 1, 2000), The Hudson Review's Homeward Bound by Bert Cardullo (Vol. 55, No. 1, Spring 2002), and Haijing Tu's essay A Chinese Director and His Transition from Critical Banned Filmmaker to Box Office Success, also discuss Raise the Red Lantern in this context.

    • @shenghe9861
      @shenghe9861 14 дней назад

      @@JustOneMoreThing223 I haven’t found any valid sources online indicating that Raise the Red Lantern was banned. The film’s narrative of criticizing the oppression of women in the old society aligns with the political correctness of any period under communist governance. The only film directed by Zhang Yimou that has been banned is To Live, which was prohibited because it was submitted to film festivals without prior approval by China’s National Radio and Television Administration and allegedly touches on sensitive topics like the Cultural Revolution and the Great Leap Forward.

  • @Chris-c5l8q
    @Chris-c5l8q 15 дней назад

    it’s the greatest sci fi film of all time.

  • @Felix0587
    @Felix0587 15 дней назад

    Its nice to know that its not my depression that drives me to eat, but rather my status as an absolute G.

  • @favourgworks7551
    @favourgworks7551 15 дней назад

    Well edited ❤

  • @pocoyobangthewall22
    @pocoyobangthewall22 15 дней назад

    Beautiful video! Thank you so much!❤❤

  • @creek9311
    @creek9311 16 дней назад

    there is also the reason of family, the gangster's portrayed in most movies are organized crime families who emphasize being a family and eating food together is a pretty intimate thing that brings people closer

  • @TheGritherr
    @TheGritherr 17 дней назад

    Can a stunt man get some money?

  • @firmlygraspi1
    @firmlygraspi1 17 дней назад

    There's an idiotic video by Eyepatch Wolf where he spends 14 minutes saying he likes villains who have a favorite food because it makes them feel real. What I extracted from his prescription is the inherent relatability of mundanity is often the major difference between generic cartoon evil and the next best thing.

  • @delavan9141
    @delavan9141 18 дней назад

    I saw it. Pretty horrible. I would have preferred not to have seen it. I had read The Good Earth in my youth. Reminded me of that.