The Dark Shadows in Dark Shadows Make ‘Dark Shadows’ What It Is
It happens in almost every episode. The shadow of a boom mic hovers over someone’s head. It looms against the set in the background. We see the shape of it,...
Fahrenheit 451’s Magnificent Monorail Monoshot
There is a scene in François Truffaut’s film of Fahrenheit 451 (1966) that is almost all a single take. It is especially remarkable because in the background...
Still on the Shelf: Metropolis
Did my edition of Metropolis come from 1972 ... or 2026? Media tie-in novels are older than one might think. Sitting on my shelf, Metropolis by Thea von...