#every frame a painting

[everyframeapainting20]

This iconic shot from “The Apartment” visualizes heartbreak and disillusionment with poignant precision. The broken mirror becomes a metaphor for C.C. Baxter’s fractured view of Fran Kubelik and, more broadly, his shattered ideals. As Baxter's reflection splinters, we see a physical manifestation of his inner turmoil—the realization that the woman he cherishes is romantically entangled with his morally corrupt boss. The fragmented image reflects not only Baxter’s loss of innocence but also Fran’s vulnerability. Her comment that the broken mirror reflects how she feels reinforces the film's theme of imperfect people navigating an imperfect world. It’s a deceptively simple shot with layers of emotional and narrative depth, epitomizing Billy Wilder's knack for marrying visual storytelling with character psychology.

[thankstothe]

Ok

[james-stark-the-writer]

BABE, WAKE UP, NEW EVERY FRAME A PAINTING VIDEO DROPPED AFTER SEVEN YEARS

[thewebcomicsreview]

Holy shit, Every Frame a Painting is back. This is a phenomenal resource for visual thinking, even though it's mainly aimed at film which is a different medium than comics, and also just a good series in general. I never really thought about how much shot-reverse shot in movies was for editing reasons not relevant to comics at all, and it makes me want to think of bigger panels.

[planchettettv]

Hey everyone! I participated in the #EveryFrameAgainstTheWall and contributed these frames! 193, 553, 581, 736 <3

[thefugitivesaint]

In case you didn't know dear reader, 'Every Frame A Painting' has returned with a new video essay (it's been about 8 years since Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou put a video essay together outside of some special features they crafted for The Criterion Collection [examples one & two], Filmstruck, and for the Netflix series Voir). It seems like this return is set to be a "limited series" of video essays. The series will be followed by a short film called "The Second," starring Paul Sun-Hyung Lee & Ethan Hwang (which is briefly described as being about "an alternate version of today’s world where dueling is still acceptable Philip, a man of tradition, must perform the role of “Second” on the day of his only son’s duel.") if you enjoy movies and you have an interest in video essays, then I highly suggest giving 'Every Frame' a watch. The essays are concise, insightful, and well crafted. The duo of Zhou and Ramos are often credited for establishing video essays as a "legitimate" medium on Youtube. Whether or not this claim is valid is besides the point, all I know is that their channel was one of the few channels I subscribed to and was always happy to watch. Glad to have more from them to enjoy.

[cyborgmythweaver]

Apotheosis / Abduction

Star Wars: Visions - S2E2 “Screecher’s Reach”

[nyaa]

[Ufoshock]

[smallcures]

[outofccontext]

source: Regular Show. S1E2: "Just Set Up the Chairs"

[petravonqunt]

A Woman's Revenge (2012, dir. Rita Azevedo Gomes)

[everyframeapainting20]

The final closing shots of “The Godfather” encapsulate the thematic and narrative core of Michael Corleone's transformation. As Kay watches from afar, the door to Michael's office closes, symbolizing her exclusion from his true world—the ruthless, patriarchal realm of power and violence. The framing underscores this divide: Michael stands resolute among his capos, embracing the role of "Don Corleone." At the same time, Kay remains in the domestic sphere, seeking a semblance of truth and reassurance. Her fleeting relief, based on Michael’s denial, contrasts sharply with the weighty finality of the door shutting her out, emphasizing the duplicity and isolation inherent in Michael’s rise to power.

[this-is-the-ticket]

020 Show Notes

The ongoing This is the Ticket Top 250 Movies List!

Double Indemnity per Cinephilia & Beyond - you can read the script in here!

Janicza Bravo's Zola

Sean Penn's The Pledge with Jack Nicholson

Sally Field with Fuckface McGee (Max Greenfield)

Meryl Streep being sooooo gorgeous in Manhattan

Sam Mendes' Empire of Light

Sam Mendes' production of Company

Casey has seen these James Bonds - Dr. No, From Russia with Love, Goldfinger, You Only Live Twice, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, The Spy Who Loved Me, Casino Royale (2006)

Teenagers reacting to The Beatles on American Bandstand (March 1967)

Michael Jackson doing the robot

Michael Jackson doing the moonwalk for the first time

An early draft of 10 Things I Hate About You

Every Frame a Painting on Spielberg's Oners

CANDYMAN (1992)!

People still do live in Cabrini-Green.

Candyman script for your reading pleasure

Philip Glass' score for Candyman.

Tony Todd is 6'5.

The script for Jackie Brown!

[theleakypen]

Peaky Blinders and Black Sails have such similar vibes istg

all these horrible, desperate people beating their fists against the cage of history

[jchamphero]

Bluey Hype

[thetravelerslight]

Well, far be it from me to pass up an opportunity to shill for one of my favorite video essay channels, Every Frame a Painting, and their excellent video on the subject:

Chuck Jones is the best counterexample to “the curtains are just blue” because you would not believe the amount of thought and art theory he put into his silly little cartoons