Nicholas LeónSpider-Man Doesn’t Care About You!The fight over Spider-Man is yet another example of how major studios don’t care about the viewer.Aug 22, 2019Aug 22, 2019
Nicholas LeónHomework: Shutter IslandYour homework for this week is one of Martin Scorsese’s B-Sides!Aug 16, 2019Aug 16, 2019
Nicholas LeónIs Your Short Film Worth It?You’re finally at the point where you feel confident enough to tackle a short, great! Or, maybe you’re being forced to make something in…Aug 15, 2019Aug 15, 2019
Nicholas LeónDirecting (or, how being humiliated makes you a better at it)Exposing yourself to the most minute aspects of film-making can suck, but depending on your approach, this kind of experience can do…Aug 1, 2019Aug 1, 2019
Nicholas LeónDo You Have To Watch Movies To Make Movies?The term ‘filmmaker’ doesn’t mean what it used to.Jul 24, 2019Jul 24, 2019
Nicholas LeónHomework: Y Tu Mamá TambiénThis is my favorite Alfonso Cuarón film. Y Tu Mamá También is a sexually charged road movie about two young men growing out of adolescence…Jul 19, 2019Jul 19, 2019
Nicholas LeónFilm Strategy: Stacking AmmoUpon entering film school, I figured the game was simple. I’d just make a senior film and BOOM! I’d get into Sundance and Cannes. Yikes!Jul 17, 2019Jul 17, 2019
Nicholas LeónHomework: Blue VelvetIn honor of its Criterion release, Blue Velvet (1986) is your homework for this coming week!Jul 12, 2019Jul 12, 2019
Nicholas LeónDora Is Scaring Me…It starts off as a basic children action/adventure movie and seemed to capture the shows playful tone well. Until it didn’t.Jul 10, 2019Jul 10, 2019
Nicholas LeónVisual LiteracyYears ago, I watched an interview in which Martin Scorsese explained the importance of visual literacy. At the time, I interpreted what he…Jan 16, 2019Jan 16, 2019
