How a Village Comes to Life in ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’
The director Wes Ball narrates a sequence from his film.
By Mekado Murphy
Anatomy of a Scene
A video series where directors comment on the craft of movie-making.
A video series where directors comment on the craft of movie-making.
‘Civil War’ | Anatomy of a Scene
The writer and director Alex Garland narrates a sequence from his film.
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CreditA24 The director and composer Rudy Mancuso narrates a one-shot sequence from his film, in which he also stars.
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CreditAmazon Studios Greta Gerwig, the co-writer and director of “Barbie,” narrates this musical sequence, including Ryan Gosling’s performance of the song “I’m Just Ken.”
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The writer and director Christopher Nolan narrates the opening sequence from the film, starring Cillian Murphy.
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‘Anatomy of a Fall’ | Anatomy of a Scene
The director Justine Triet narrates a sequence dissecting an argument between two of the movie’s central characters, played by Sandra Hüller and Samuel Theis.
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The director Martin Scorsese narrates a sequence in which the character Ernest Burkhart, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, is cornered by investigators.
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The director Jonathan Glazer narrates a sequence in this Holocaust drama that takes place in the home of the lead characters.
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The screenwriter and director Cord Jefferson narrates a scene in which the film’s lead, played by Jeffrey Wright, comes up with an idea for a new novel.
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The director Yorgos Lanthimos narrates a sequence from the film in which the characters played by Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo share a dance.
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The writer and director Christopher Nolan narrates the opening sequence from the film, starring Cillian Murphy.
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Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert narrate a sequence from their film starring Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan.
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The director Chloé Zhao narrates a scene from her movie featuring Frances McDormand and David Strathairn.
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Peter Farrelly narrates a sequence from his film featuring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali.
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More in Anatomy of a Scene | Horror ›Jordan Peele narrates a sequence from “Nope,” starring Daniel Kaluuya.
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Nia DaCosta narrates a haunting sequence from her film that uses shadow puppetry.
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The director Edgar Wright narrates a sequence from his film featuring Anya Taylor-Joy and Thomasin McKenzie.
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Michael Chaves narrates a sequence from the thriller.
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Watch Ryan Gosling Perform His Own Stunt in ‘The Fall Guy’
The director David Leitch narrates a sequence from the film featuring Gosling and Emily Blunt.
By Mekado Murphy
Watch Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor Spar Over Churros in ‘Challengers’
The director Luca Guadagnino narrates a tense scene between the two characters.
By Mekado Murphy
Watch an Elaborate One-Shot Montage in ‘Música’
Rudy Mancuso, the film’s director, composer, co-writer and star, narrates this sequence, which plays out in real time with movable sets.
By Mekado Murphy
How an Argument Resonates in ‘Anatomy of a Fall’
The director Justine Triet narrates a sequence from her film, which is nominated for best picture. Triet is also nominated for best director.
By Mekado Murphy
How a Domestic Scene Creates Dread in ‘The Zone of Interest’
The director Jonathan Glazer narrates a sequence from his Holocaust drama.
By Mekado Murphy
How Scorsese Moves the Camera With Purpose in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
The director narrates a “circular ballet” sequence where Leonardo DiCaprio’s character, Ernest Burkhart, is taken in for questioning.
By Mekado Murphy
Watch Adam Driver Keep Time in a Scene From ‘Ferrari’
The director Michael Mann narrates a sequence from his biopic about Enzo Ferrari.
By Mekado Murphy
Watch the Opening Scene of ‘Oppenheimer’
The writer and director Christopher Nolan narrates a sequence from his film, which won the Golden Globe for best drama.
By Mekado Murphy
Watch Taraji P. Henson Sing in ‘The Color Purple’
The director Blitz Bazawule narrates a scene from the musical, featuring the star performing as the dynamo Shug Avery.
By Mekado Murphy
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