Film lovers examine the cinematic moments that thrilled, perplexed, challenged and forever changed them in this collection of visual essays.
The best episode of "VOIR" season 1 is "Summer of the Shark", rated 6.6/10 from 311 user votes. It was directed by David Prior and written by Sasha Stone. "Summer of the Shark" aired on 12/6/2021 and is rated 0.8 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Ethics of Revenge".
For Sasha Stone, summer 1975 evokes endless days, first kisses, "Jaws" on repeat — and the start of a long love affair with the movies.
Director: David Prior
Writer: Sasha Stone
Forever changed after seeing Park Chan-wook's "Lady Vengeance," Tony Zhou breaks down the uneasy perils and pleasures of revenge.
Director: Taylor Ramos, Tony Zhou
Writer: Taylor Ramos, Tony Zhou
Love "Lawrence of Arabia," but can't embrace its protagonist? Drew McWeeny examines likability and the monsters we're drawn to in the dark.
Director: David Prior
Writer: Drew McWeeny
For animators like Glen Keane, appeal means harmony in design. It's also led to narrow beauty standards for female characters — and new challenges.
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How has film's challenging storytelling held up against the small screen's welcoming character arcs? Digital changed it all, says Taylor Ramos.
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For young Walter Chaw, "48 Hrs." kicked off a crucial conversation about race in America — not to mention a host of interracial buddy movies.
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