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So very excited to announce that as of today the number of Videographic Books in the world has doubled! Check out ADAPTIVE FORMS, Gregory Brophy & Shawn Malley's fabulous new open-access book on contemporary science-fiction - complete with video essays on ARRIVAL, SNOWPIERCER, BLACK PANTHER, etc.!!!
Adaptive Forms: Videographic Criticism and Contemporary Science Fiction Film
An examination of media adaptation in contemporary science fiction film, with 14 video essays <br><i>Part of the <a href="https://www.leverpress.org/videographicbooks/">Videographic Books</a> series</...
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October 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I just came across this, as I was looking for the blog entry about #YouTube 's 20th anniversary: blog.youtube/culture-and-...
Hour-long & Lovin' it: The joy of video essays
Who knew an hour-plus video breaking down a meme's history could be so gripping? Shoutout to the creators mastering the art of the deep dive.
blog.youtube
April 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Very happy that this article by @jamesmacdowell.bsky.social is finally out in public to join the small, but growing, scholarship about the YouTube video essay.
It's OA: doi.org/10.1080/1050...
March 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM
My three main-takeaways from this year's Video Essay Poll (2024) on @sightsoundmag.bsky.social, as analyzed by @queline.bsky.social, @willwebbful.bsky.social and @cydniiwilde.bsky.social. Thank you for your great work this year!
December 20, 2024 at 12:26 PM
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Autofictional Authenticity: Bo Burnham’s Inside, Netflix Comedy and YouTube Aesthetics by James MacDowell and Tom Hemingway

A comprehensive analysis of Burnham’s Netflix special and its (and his) metamodern quirky new sincere post-ironic autofictional authenticity.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0_C...
Bo Burnham's INSIDE: Autofictional Authenticity, Netflix & YouTube Aesthetics [Video Essay]
YouTube video by The Lesser Feat
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December 18, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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What Would Billy Wilder Do? by Every Frame a Painting (Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou)

Yes, it’s EFaP again (Zhou’s return feels like reuniting with a long not seen friend).

www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_aY...
What Would Billy Wilder Do?
YouTube video by Every Frame a Painting
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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The Sustained Two-Shot by Every Frame a Painting (Taylor Ramos and Tony Zhou)

Hi, his name is Tony… and after seven years of absence, he brought back Every Frame a Painting from its long hibernation.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn2D...
The Sustained Two-Shot
YouTube video by Every Frame a Painting
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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I co-edited the Sight and Sound poll for the best video essays of 2024! Thank you to everyone who contributed a list. We've highlighted a few notable essays, but it’s worth diving into the full list (183 unique vids!)

Thanks for having me @sightsoundmag.bsky.social 🎉
www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-so...
The best video essays of 2024
From film festivals to TikTok, our annual poll showcases 183 unique video essays nominated by 47 international voters.
www.bfi.org.uk
December 18, 2024 at 3:33 PM
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From film festivals to TikTok, our annual poll showcases 183 unique video essays nominated by 47 international voters

www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-so...
The best video essays of 2024
From film festivals to TikTok, our annual poll showcases 183 unique video essays nominated by 47 international voters.
www.bfi.org.uk
December 19, 2024 at 12:05 PM
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Sight and Sound has published its annual poll of the year's most notable video essays.
@queline.bsky.social , @willwebbful.bsky.social, and @cydniiwilde.bsky.social tallied a total of 183 videos. Better start now if you plan to watch them all before the year ends. Or skip Christmas dinner.
The best video essays of 2024
From film festivals to TikTok, our annual poll showcases 183 unique video essays nominated by 47 international voters.
www.bfi.org.uk
December 18, 2024 at 4:05 PM