Elizabeth Loftus has contributed a huge body of work to Psychology on the topic of eye witness testimony. In this video, we explore why our memory isn't always as good as we think it is, and what implications this can have on eye witness...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the theme of power in Julius Caesar. See how political power can be wielded for good or evil, and how absolute power can corrupt somebody.

Along the way, learn how to...

The company of the National Theatre's Romeo & Juliet film talk through their different processes for preparing for their roles.

Welcome to the first lesson on Flying through Film! This lesson will unpack some tools that filmmakers use to create powerful films. Most of your favourite movies rely on structure and editing to pack a punch. And of course, we can’t...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores influence of religion in Hamlet. See how Shakespeare uses the spiritual confusion of the play to ask us questions about good and evil, and the way we live our lives.

Along...

In a dark room inside a Canadian prison, a special production of The Tempest is presented. All seems normal until BOOM… the lights go out and shots are fired in the darkness!

Meet Felix Philips, the mastermind behind the chaos. He...

I made this video for fun because I recently rewatched Tangled with my kids. It made me think of all the movies and TV shows with scenes that don't make economic sense. Can you think of any others?

In this video I cover how to create seamless panoramas, detailing the gear, software, and techniques you will need. Panoramas are a great way to show more of your scene and create compelling images that stand out. Watch this video to...

Othello, the timeless battle of good versus evil. The sinister Iago is pitted against Othello, a man of honor. Cassio seriously wounds Rodorigo. Lago secretly stabs Cassio in the leg. His cries are heard by Othello, who thinks Iago has...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the question of whether deception is ever justified in Hamlet. See the characters of Claudius and Polonius, who show how lies and deception can cause a person’s downfall....

The Art and Science of "Seeing" La Rue Montorgueil by Claude Monet "If only we could pull out our brain and use only our eyes." Pablo Picasso

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the complexities of love in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. See that these humorous characters and situations can cause us to deepen our understanding of love and how we behave...

Analysis of Shakespeare's play Measure for Measure Act 5

Othello, the timeless battle of good versus evil. The sinister Iago is pitted against Othello, a man of honor. Desdemona speaks to Othello on Cassio's behalf, Lago stirs up his suspicions of Desdemonas infedelity. This video is part 5 of...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the conflict between fate and free will in Macbeth. Decide for yourself - is Macbeth merely a puppet of destiny, or a man with a dark side who just needed a little nudge in the...

Are you a community college student who has a novel idea that uses science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM)? The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) present the third...

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the tension between appearances and reality in The Tempest. See that Shakespeare is playing around with our imaginations, blurring the line between reality and fantasy on...

Everyone is puzzling to make sense of Hamlet’s increasingly crazed behaviour. Perhaps Hamlet is having some girlfriend trouble? But Hamlet is much more interested in investigating the ghost’s shocking claim that Claudius is a...

Analysis of Shakespeare's play Measure for Measure Act 1

Continue the journey with Al Pacino as he figures out the tricky parts of Shakespeare’s Richard III. How important is iambic pentameter? What motivates the characters? As the plot heats up, Pacino concentrates on winning audiences over....

Now that Richard has been crowned King Richard III, he becomes obsessed with holding onto his power. How far will he go to secure his stolen crown? Pretty darn far! But there are a few things Richard didn’t count on – the curse of old...

Police question a dude named Salinas about a murder, and they claim his silence made him seem guilty. He claims "the right to remain silent."

Welcome to Scene by Scene, the series where we discuss and analyze plays in minute detail.

While doing so we bring our experience as actors, teachers, and directors to the discus

sion.

For this video we'll be looking at...

Learn more about the paintings of Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida.