Denver 48 Hour Film: Denouement

100 Most Iconic Movie Lines of All Time

This are some of the movie quotes that have defined cinema. Even if you haven't seen all these movies, you have probably heard all these lines at some point in your life.

Why Do Video Game Movies Suck?

So I love video games, but when ever a film adaptation of one comes out, I can never be less excited. Throughout the years, Hollywood's attempts at making a movie out of a videogame has resulted in failure, but why? Well MatPat at The Game Theorists seems to have figured it out:

Great Chairs in Film

For any filmmakers out there that have not seen the videos over on Every Frame a Painting you should definitely check it out. Tony Zhou examines all sorts of aspects in films, but in his most recent episode he chooses to look at some a little stranger... Chairs. Check it out!

The Gap by Ira Glass

A lot of people striving to get into creative fields often struggle to make something they are happy with, but it's hard for them to know why. In this short speech by Ira Glass he sums up why people quit their creative pursuits, but also how we can work towards improving what we create and how we can become successful! Tell me what you think.

THE GAP by Ira Glass from Daniel Sax on Vimeo.

The Hollywood Movie Trailer

Movie trailers have always been a great way for studios to generate hype for their upcoming movies, but the people over at Red Letter Media have noticed a reoccurring trend with all of the recent trailers. It seems like the Hollywood trailer has more of a formula than the movies themselves! What do you think?

Teaser Trailer for Dude Bro Party Massacre III

The great filmmakers over at 5 Second Films have finally released a teaser trailer for their long awaited feature film, Dude Bro Party Massacre III. As a fan of their Youtube channel I am very excited to see this! Here is the trailer:

Listen to Kevin Smith Talk About Stoytelling

Writer/director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Dogma, Red State) has been telling stories 1994. Fortunately for us, Kevin likes to talk and share his knowledge. This video is of Kevin answering questions from film students. Enjoy!

Visual Comedy Lessons from Edgar Wright

Edgar Wright is a comedy genius when it comes to using visual comedy. Here is a video from Tony Zhou that illustrates not only how Edgar Wright's film making excels in using camera and motion to get a laugh, but also how Hollywood has failed in popular comedy movies.

Edgar Wright - How to Do Visual Comedy from Tony Zhou on Vimeo.

Dragoon Films Recommendations: I Saw The Devil

This South Korean revenge film is by far he best I've seen from the genre. It's about a man whose wife is brutally murdered and he goes the extra mile to get back at her killer. This emotionally driven film has some very intense scenes and disturbing imagery that will stay with you for a long time. Definitely a must watch... If you can handle it!

Dragoon Film Recommendations: Mystery Team

This is a very funny independent film made by Derrick Comedy starring Donald Glover and Aubrey Plaza. It is about three eighteen year old kids who have trouble growing up, but they try to solve a murder in their neighborhood to prove that they are adults. This is a little known movie that I think deserves to be seen by all crude comedy fans.

Dragoon Films Recommendations - The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

This is a fantastic documentary that follows middle school science teacher, Steve Weibe, as he attempts to break the world record in Donkey Kong against Billy Mitchell. I feel like this film came across the perfect protagonist and antagonist totally by accident. It's really hard not to root for Steve as he works towards his goal, he's just such a likable person that I had to opportunity to meet at Denver Comic Con one year:

This is by far one of the most entertaining documentaries I have ever seen! A definite must watch!

The Wilhelm Scream

After you are familiar with the Wilhelm scream, you'll always catch it in every movie that has it. so here's twelve minutes of it!

Dragoon Film Recommendations: Hot Fuzz

I don't think I have ever laughed harder in any movie than I did in Hot Fuzz. There are so many small moments among the fast paced editing that makes repeat viewings a lot of fun and almost necessary. From Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg (behind Shaun of the Dead and The Worlds End) This is a must see!

Neil Gaiman Speech for Anyone Pursuing The Arts

I came across this Commencement speech made by Neil Gaiman at The University of Arts in 2012. As someone who is in to film and would like to pursue it as a career, I found this speech very inspirational. I think for anyone looking to make a living out of any form of art this is a must watch!

Dragoon Film Recommendations: Requiem for a Dream

Requiem for a Dream is one of those few films that take brilliant writing, directing, editing, music, and cinematography and combines them in a way that digs deep into your emotions for an experience you'll never forget. I will not only say this is my favorite film by Darren Aronofsky, but it is one of my favorite films of all time! (Don't do drugs)

Dragoon Film Recomendations: No Country For Old Men

I am a huge fan of the Coen Brothers, and with No Country For Old Men they've made one of the most intense thrillers I have ever seen! The antagonist of this movie will give you nightmares with his emotionless speech and disregard for human life. Javier Bardem certainly deserved his Oscar for his performance in this movie. Check it out!