The MacGuffin Men

Michael Powell's influential use of perspective and POV, the camera as a weapon, contemporary pans of the film, differences between the receptions of Peeping Tom and Psycho, and how the film attempts to humanize a serial killer.

Cate Blanchett, Todd Field's return to features, no easy answers, Cate Blanchett, levels of performance in day to day life, a series of one on one conversations, and Cate Blanchett.

Ruben Östlund's view of humanity, non-flashy long takes, and Woody Harrelson's undeniable likability.

William Friedkin's 1970s, making a movie in the jungle, the Star Wars of it all, and not caring about whether or not the audience enjoys your movie.

How Signs feels like a 1954 movie released in 2002, Cherry Jones and Brendan Gleeson excelling in small roles, musical perfection, and how M. Night Shyamalan's first two post-9/11 films play twenty years later.

Nathan Fielder's latest inexplicable show and how it manipulates its subjects, time, and its audience.

Michael Bay's return to LA, Eiza Gonzalez' performance, veering tones, the staggering LA River sequence, drones, Terrence Malick's influence on the modern action film, and the best-shot car conversations you'll ever see.

Robert Wiene's highly influential horror film, German Expressionism, and silent era close ups.

The third genius Harold Lloyd’s appeal, movies made without completed scripts, physical comedy, and the film’s reflection of Lloyd’s work ethic.

Holly Hunter’s humanistic performance amidst absurdity, class struggles, the Coen Brothers’ first zany film, and Hi’s struggle to measure up.