Here is a link to the shot-by-shot reading of the beginning of Melancholia by Manola Dargis at The New York Times:
It’s a strange form: not a review, and also not entirely analytical (some entries seem to just gloss or explain the shots). I’m posting the digital version here because I encourage you to follow up on some of the links, which are very useful if you’re planning on writing about Melancholia yourself.