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Subscribers 579K

Videos 225

Views 110.4M

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It’s Just Cinema analyzes film, cinema theory, and art cinema through in-depth video essays and genre-focused explorations. The channel presents content that leans toward deep-dives and analytical explorations (e.g., long takes, transnational cinema, color in cinema) and is supported by a catalog of video essays and analyses. It’s Just Cinema publishes content regularly, with 225 videos published and a channel history since Nov 8, 2018, averaging approximately 151.5K views per video across 110.4M total views and 579K subscribers.

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StudioBinder (2.2M subscribers, 86% match) and The Media Insider (148K subscribers, 75% match) and The Film Theorists (13.4M subscribers, 71% match) are It’s Just Cinema's biggest competitors. They share a focus on film-related content, including industry insights, analysis, and discussions about cinema.

What type of content does It’s Just Cinema make?

It’s Just Cinema produces video essays and analysis about films and cinema, with titles such as anti-war films don't exist., Why The Iron Giant is More Than Just a Cartoon | Video Essay, Paris, Texas - The Myth of Modern America, The Power of Colour in Cinema | Video Essay, and A24's Misunderstood Masterpiece | Video Essay. The channel averages about 151.5K views per video, and uploads appear to be multiple times per week.

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