Jake Orthwein
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Past articles by Jake:
The Great Directors Who Went To The Extreme
An exploration of the ethics behind extreme filmmaking tactics. → Read More
The Age of the Video Essay
Said Scorsese, “Recreate Movies.” When asked by BAFTA for his advice to young filmmakers, Martin Scorsese didn’t hesitate: “Make your own industry,” he said. “Recreate movies.” The patron saint of cinema didn’t rattle off a list of classic movies to watch (though he’s done so elsewhere) or admonish youngsters to learn film history (though he’s done that too). Rather, he recommended what the very… → Read More
How the ‘Game of Thrones’ Showrunners Found their Footing
We often forget the relative obscurity from which the 'Game of Thrones' showrunners emerged as they entered Westeros. → Read More
‘Dunkirk’ and the Experience of Time
“Time, printed in its factual forms and manifestations: such is the supreme idea of cinema as art.” - Andrei Tarkovsky → Read More
The Philosophy of the Coen Brothers: Inside the Minds of Joel and Ethan
What is the Coen Brothers' philosophy? Let's look at the fraternal filmmakers' work and the ideas that drive their many masterpieces. → Read More
The Origins of Hollywood's Obsession With Disaster
Every blockbuster wants to destroy the world. We explore where that impulse comes from. → Read More
'Alien: Covenant' and the Nature of Horror
A look at where 'Covenant' is similar to the original 'Alien,' and where it differs. → Read More
A Master at Work: Lessons Learned from "The Godfather Notebook"
We dig into Francis Ford Coppola's Godfather Notebook to learn lessons from a master at the peak of his power. → Read More
Cinema, AI, and Human Nature –
Why being honest about AI stifles good storytelling. → Read More
‘Signs’ and ‘Arrival’: A Philosophical Comparison –
What the two alien invasion films tell us about existential questions. → Read More
Beyoncé is Being Courted for the New ‘Lion King’
What Favreau’s choice for Nala says about the adaptation. → Read More
Martin McDonagh’s New Film Has a Trailer, More Broken Humanity
How McDonagh uses violence as a window into the brokenness of his characters. → Read More
Colin Farrell Re-Teams with Yorgos Lanthimos for a New Amazon Series
Why the Greek director’s tragicomic sensibility is perfect for the subject matter. → Read More
Netflix Changes Its Rating System
What will the impact of the new metric be on film culture? → Read More
Ridley Scott and Danny Boyle are Tackling the Same Subject
A film by Scott and a TV Show by Boyle chronicle a 1970s kidnapping. → Read More
What We Learned from Terrence Malick’s SXSW Appearance
The media-shy director provides rare insights into his process and philosophy. → Read More
What James Mangold’s Mentor Taught Him
How Alexander Mackendrick sowed the seeds of Logan’s success. → Read More
With ‘Five Came Back’ Trailer, Netflix Pays Tribute to Cinema’s Masters
Why the documentary series may foster a new community of cinephiles. → Read More
Why This Year’s Best Picture/Director Split Means Something New for The Oscars
Analyzing The Academy’s willingness to split the ticket for its two biggest awards. → Read More
The Trailer for ‘The Discovery’ Teases an Afterlife
Charlie McDowell’s new thriller tackles metaphysical questions. → Read More