This video shows you how close shots, or close-ups, are used in movies and videos. I talk about what it means for movies, as an art form, to use so many close shots. Discussed is Sergei Eisenstein, Jacques Tati, individualism, celebrities, and beauty. This is part of my series, Understanding Movies. The series is for beginners who are learning about movie and movie criticism. See joshmatthews.org for more great movie criticism.