Story
The Unseen Listener: Point of View in a Film Scene
Point of view in a film scene shows how framing, reactions and withheld information steer attention, helping you see…
The review shelf
All writing
Read close observations of story, performance, image, sound and the ideas films carry.
Performance
Whose Face Holds the Scene? Ensemble and Lead Performances
Ensemble and lead performances distribute attention differently; learn to spot stalled character change and shifting…
Image
Colour That Comes Back: A Motif Across the Frame
Track a recurring film colour through its changing placement and company to see how an image gathers meaning without…
Sound
Silence Is Not Empty: What a Film Leaves Unscored
Film silence can sharpen room tone, pauses and uncertainty. Learn how to hear what an unscored scene makes present—and…
Context
The Programme Note Is Not the Film: Using Context Without Letting It Lead
Use film context without letting it lead: a week-long viewing routine keeps historical information in view while…
Our point of view
A verdict is only the beginning
We look for the choices behind a film’s effect, and leave room for viewers to see those choices differently.