Our film reviews go beyond “liked it” or “didn’t like it.” We look at structure, editing, cinematography, sound design, and how the film connects with audiences. Whether it’s a viral music video, an indie short, or a cinematic experiment, each of our reviews is written to help you learn something about the creator, the craft, or the culture. These film reviews are for filmmakers who want to sharpen their critical eye and see how other creators solve storytelling problems. They’re also for fans who love behind-the-scenes insight. If you want to break down scenes, understand directorial choices, or explore how media reflects the moment we’re in, this is your zone.
Let’s do a music video analysis of APT. by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars. It is quite simply a whole vibe. It’s not here to tell a deep, complex story—it’s here to be fun, loud, and impossible to ignore. Directed by Daniel Ramos and Bruno Mars, the video is pure energy, packed with bold lighting, quirky […]
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Linkin Park “Over Each Other,” -their latest single, is directed by band member Joe Hahn. This video exemplifies the band’s evolution, showcasing not only their musical prowess but also their artistic vision. This music video is a profound exploration of the complexities of relationships and communication. In this article, I’ll break down the elements that
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If you’ve watched “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, you’ve probably experienced what I did when watching it – nostalgia and joy. This isn’t just any music video; it’s a cinematic exploration of eternal love and the fleeting nature of life, directed by none other than the artistic duo Daniel Ramos
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“I Had Some Help” By Post Malone – Video Content Analysis Let’s do a music video content analysis for “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen. This is more than just a visual accompaniment to a hit song. Directed by Chris Villa, this short film delves into deep themes like heartbreak, substance
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Change My Mindset – A Short Inspirational Video The key to overcoming fear is to change my mindset. I made a short motivational video telling the story of how I overcame my fears after nearly severing my thumb in a sheet metal accident. Right now, there is a lot of turmoil in the world and
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The Upper Left: The Great PNW I was born in the Pacific Northwest. It is in my blood; the forests, raging waters, the best hikes, rivers, waterfalls, mountains, the beautiful adventures that can be done on hiking trips. This short was shot in one hour – a self imposed limitation. My son and I took
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I just finished working with Seattle-based band Gumshen. This project was a great blend of work between an animator and an editor. The video was shot by projecting animation through a digital projector, the only source of light, projected onto the band. Then we took animations and generated SFX and overlaid that on the footage.
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The White House announced that the long planned plant upgrades were completed today. As part of the press release, they published pictures of the refreshed facility. Of course a renovation like this doesn’t occur in a matter of months, there is a lot of planning that goes into updating the appearance of the building but
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Our friend Nick Lambert of the band Falling Up and Northern Abbey has released a new single entitled Glimpses. It is a project that was also produced by Jessy Ribordy, also of Falling Up. Buy the new single here: https://northernabbey.bandcamp.com/track/glimpses Nick, Jessy, and I have worked together to soundtrack my feature length documentary “Historic Camping and Teardrop Trailers”.
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During the summer of 2016, Chip Reno reached out to us at Braxos to discuss a music video for his band’s forthcoming single “Fallacy”. After a few phone calls and over 100 emails, the project was in full swing. Ideas were fleshed out. The theme of the fragility of life based on the electric signals
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