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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.

  1. ‘Civil War’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    The writer and director Alex Garland narrates a sequence from his film.

     By Mekado Murphy

    CreditA24

  2. ‘Música’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    The director and composer Rudy Mancuso narrates a one-shot sequence from his film, in which he also stars.

     By Mekado Murphy

    Rudy Mancuso and Camila Mendes in “Música.”
    CreditAmazon Studios

  3. ‘Barbie’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    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.”

     By Mekado Murphy

    Ryan Gosling in “Barbie.”
    CreditWarner Bros.

  4. ‘Oppenheimer’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    The writer and director Christopher Nolan narrates the opening sequence from the film, starring Cillian Murphy.

     By Mekado Murphy

    CreditMelinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures, via Associated Press

  1. ‘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.

     By Mekado Murphy

    Sandra Hüller in “Anatomy of a Fall.”
    CreditNeon

  2. ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    The director Martin Scorsese narrates a sequence in which the character Ernest Burkhart, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, is cornered by investigators.

     By Mekado Murphy

    Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone in “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
    CreditApple TV+

  3. ‘The Zone of Interest’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    The director Jonathan Glazer narrates a sequence in this Holocaust drama that takes place in the home of the lead characters.

     By Mekado Murphy

    Sandra Hüller as a woman who lives next door to Auschwitz in “The Zone of Interest,” directed by Jonathan Glazer.
    CreditA24

  4. ‘American Fiction’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    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.

     By Mekado Murphy

    Jeffrey Wright in “American Fiction.”
    CreditClaire Folger/Orion Pictures

  5. ‘Poor Things’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    The director Yorgos Lanthimos narrates a sequence from the film in which the characters played by Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo share a dance.

     By Mekado Murphy

    Emma Stone in “Poor Things.”
    CreditAtsushi Nishijima/Searchlight Pictures

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Anatomy of a Scene | Oscar Winners

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  1. ‘Oppenheimer’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    The writer and director Christopher Nolan narrates the opening sequence from the film, starring Cillian Murphy.

     By Mekado Murphy

    CreditMelinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures, via Associated Press

  2. ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert narrate a sequence from their film starring Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan.

     By Mekado Murphy

    CreditAllyson Riggs/A24

  3. ‘Nomadland’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    The director Chloé Zhao narrates a scene from her movie featuring Frances McDormand and David Strathairn.

     By Mekado Murphy

    Frances McDormand in “Nomadland.”
    CreditSearchlight Pictures

  4. ‘Parasite' | Anatomy of a Scene

    The director Bong Joon Ho narrates a sequence from his film.

     By Mekado Murphy

    CreditNeon

  5. ‘Green Book’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    Peter Farrelly narrates a sequence from his film featuring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali.

     By Mekado Murphy

    Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali in “Green Book.”
    CreditUniversal Pictures

Anatomy of a Scene | Horror

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  1. ‘Nope’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    Jordan Peele narrates a sequence from “Nope,” starring Daniel Kaluuya.

     By Mekado Murphy

    CreditUniversal Pictures

  2. ‘Candyman’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    Nia DaCosta narrates a haunting sequence from her film that uses shadow puppetry.

     By Mekado Murphy

    CreditParrish Lewis/Universal Pictures

  3. ‘Last Night in Soho’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    The director Edgar Wright narrates a sequence from his film featuring Anya Taylor-Joy and Thomasin McKenzie.

     By Mekado Murphy

    CreditFocus Features

  4. ‘Us’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    Jordan Peele narrates a sequence from his film.

     By Mekado Murphy

    CreditClaudette Barius/Universal Pictures

  5. ‘The Curse of La Llorona’ | Anatomy of a Scene

    Michael Chaves narrates a sequence from the thriller.

     By Mekado Murphy

    CreditWarner Bros. Pictures

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