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Welcome to the Fandor Archives, our collection of articles, interviews, and video essays from Keyframe years gone by.
Cinema’s Commentary on Consumerism
Have you ever noticed that many films take aim at consumerism? This is somewhat ironic being that the movie industry itself does indeed depend on …
Scorsese’s Steadicam
Martin Scorsese’s films have a visual muscularity to them, and his use of the Steadicam is peerless in its virtuosity. Scorsese’s Steadicam swirls and swoops …
Fitzcarraldo: The Un-Making of a Masterpiece
Throughout film history, many movies are remembered for having been produced in very complicated conditions. Perhaps one of the most famous examples is Werner Herzog’s …
Terry Gilliam: Jung at Heart
Terry Gilliam has directed some of the most compelling fantasy films of all time. His vividly imagined tales have taken moviegoers to alternate realms, dystopian …
The Otherworldly Soundscape of Terrence Malick
When one thinks of the sounds that fill the worlds of Terrence Malick, the thoughts inevitably land on his seemingly patented and ultra-recognizable voiceovers. In …
Kathryn Bigelow: Directorial Trademarks
When you think of the films of Kathryn Bigelow, what do you think of? Do you think of fun, action-packed films with over-the-top stunts like …
The Aural Patterns of Alfonso Cuarón
“You know that ringing in your ears? That eeeee . . . that’s the sound of the ear cells dying like a swan song. Once …
How Much Do You Really Know Bill Murray?
Bill Murray is near and dear to our hearts. And in honor of the Murray-starring Hamlet becoming available to stream on Fandor, we thought it …
The Final Shot: Fade to White
What does it mean when a filmmaker doesn’t fade to black, but fades to white?
“The Bank Job” and Printing the Legend
“Based on a true story.” How many times have you read that sentence during the opening credits of a movie? This past year has been …
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