Cambridge Writing Tips, Films That Inspire Ari Aster, and the Art of Moving the Camera

🖌️ Screenwriting

A Cambridge Professor On Why All Writing Sounds the Same Now

Ready for some writing advice from Cambridge?

In this insightful video, Professor Robert Macfarlane takes us on a journey through his writing process and reveals a connection to the natural world and a meticulous approach to language.

His theory is that all writing sounds too much alike these days, and we'll try to unpack why.

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🎬 Directing

What Movies Inspire Ari Aster?

It's so refreshing to have a director like Ari Aster working consistently in Hollywood because his filmmaking style is so unique and original.

He recently sat across from Sean Evans, the best interviewer of our time, to talk about the movies that influenced his new movie, Eddington, and what other movies inspire him.

If you’re an Ari Aster fan, get ready to jot down these titles.

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🎥 Cinematography

Picking Apart the Art of Moving the Camera

Great cinematography doesn’t just look good — it tells a visual story.

That’s why it’s so important to expand your visual literacy so you can understand the effects shot sizes, angles, and lighting have on how your audience interprets a scene.

This week, though, we focus on camera movement. Check out this deep dive into the stylistic choices and impact of camera movement in filmmaking.

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🎙️ Podcast

John Hamburg on Writing the Most Quotable Movies of All Time

This week on the No Film School Podcast, John Hamburg joins GG Hawkins to discuss crafting iconic, rewatchable comedies—from cult hits like Safe Men to mainstream favorites such as Meet the Parents, Zoolander, I Love You, Man, and the upcoming new Meet the Parents installment.

Hamburg shares his creative journey, balancing absurd premises with emotional truth, breaking into the industry, and directing the finale of Apple TV’s Stick. He also dives into working with comedic legends, developing enduring characters, and orchestrating large-scale scenes with precision and heart.

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