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Film lovers examine the cinematic moments that thrilled, perplexed, challenged and forever changed them in this collection of visual essays.
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1Episode 1Summer of the Shark
17 min
For Sasha Stone, summer 1975 evokes endless days, first kisses, "Jaws" on repeat — and the start of a long love affair with the movies.
2Episode 2Ethics of Revenge
18 min
Forever changed after seeing Park Chan-wook's "Lady Vengeance," Tony Zhou breaks down the uneasy perils and pleasures of revenge.
3Episode 3But I Don't Like Him
24 min
Love "Lawrence of Arabia," but can't embrace its protagonist? Drew McWeeny examines likability and the monsters we're drawn to in the dark.
4Episode 4The Duality of Appeal
22 min
For animators like Glen Keane, appeal means harmony in design. It's also led to narrow beauty standards for female characters — and new challenges.
5Episode 5Film vs Television
20 min
How has film's challenging storytelling held up against the small screen's welcoming character arcs? Digital changed it all, says Taylor Ramos.
6Episode 6Profane and Profound
23 min
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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