Indiana Jones Old and New

This cool video shows side-by-side shots to demonstrate all the early cinema references used by Spielberg in planning the opening act of "Raiders of the Lost Ark".  It's true that everything is a re-mix. But what a remix!

MATRIX: Everything Is A Remix

Excellent breakdown showing many of the influences that shaped the Matrix movies.

"The Dark Knight" - Anatomy of an Action Sequence

The Batmobile, aka the Tumbler.

In the Cut, Part I: Shots in the Dark (Knight) from Jim Emerson on Vimeo.

An excellent break-down of the visual language and continuity of the big chase sequence in "The Dark Knight." This is the kind of stuff you learn in film school. Jim Emerson of the Chicago Sun Times 1st installment in a series of 3. I can't wait for the next one. 

Jonny Quest Stop Motion Masterpiece!

I've been following Roger Evan's progress on this project for about a year. He's finally completed it and it is amazing. You can also see his detailed behind the scenes "making-of" notes and videos on his website www.rogerevans.tv

Jonny Quest Opening Titles from Roger D. Evans on Vimeo.

Speaking of Terri Gilliam...

Here is an educational video by the master himself! It's kind of long, but he demonstrates how he did all his cut-out animation for Monty Python. This is how we did it before Flash was invented kids.