Voir
Take a closer look at the stories that captured our imaginations.
S01E04: The Duality of Appeal
For animators like Glen Keane, appeal means harmony in design. It's also led to narrow beauty standards for female characters — and new challenges.
Overview
Film lovers examine the cinematic moments that thrilled, perplexed, challenged and forever changed them in this collection of visual essays.
Episodes
S01E01 Summer of the Shark
December 6, 2021 5.0 17 min
For Sasha Stone, summer 1975 evokes endless days, first kisses, "Jaws" on repeat — and the start of a long love affair with the movies.
S01E02 Ethics of Revenge
December 6, 2021 7.0 18 min
Forever changed after seeing Park Chan-wook's "Lady Vengeance," Tony Zhou breaks down the uneasy perils and pleasures of revenge.
S01E03 But I Don't Like Him
December 6, 2021 7.5 24 min
Love "Lawrence of Arabia," but can't embrace its protagonist? Drew McWeeny examines likability and the monsters we're drawn to in the dark.
S01E04 The Duality of Appeal
December 6, 2021 6.5 22 min
For animators like Glen Keane, appeal means harmony in design. It's also led to narrow beauty standards for female characters — and new challenges.
S01E05 Film vs Television
December 6, 2021 6.5 20 min
How has film's challenging storytelling held up against the small screen's welcoming character arcs? Digital changed it all, says Taylor Ramos.
S01E06 Profane and Profound
December 6, 2021 7.5 23 min
For young Walter Chaw, "48 Hrs." kicked off a crucial conversation about race in America — not to mention a host of interracial buddy movies.