The Morning Watch: ‘Jurassic Park’ Sequel Problems, ‘Breaking Bad’ Video Essay & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, a video essay explores why the sequels toJurassic Parkhave mostly been less than satisfying. Meanwhile, another video essay aboutBreaking Badexplores how the cinematography of the series forces viewers into a certain degree of impartiality, andMike Colterrecaps the first season ofLuke Cagefor everyone who needs to catch up.
First up, a new essay fromPatrick (H) Willemsexplores why theJurassic Parksequels haven’t come close to matching the greatness of the original movie. For example, one of the problems comes from the disconnect between the audience and the characters as each sequel keeps going back to the island and the audience knows exactly what to expect. But there’s much more than that to analyze.
Next up, a video essay fromScreenPrismtakes a closer look at the cinematography ofBreaking Badto illustrate how the story is presented to us in such a way that it allows us to see the inevitability of what is about to happen to these characters. As noted in the essay, shots from shots featuring timelapse, object perspective and “wide and closed” offes a comforting sense of detachment and a disturbing feeling of insignificance.
Finally, if you’re looking for a quick way to catch up on the first season ofLuke Cageso you can check out the upcoming second season on Netflix, we have good news. Mike Colter did a breakdown of what you need to know about the show in order to be ready for the second season, and it takes just 10 minutes.
