film history
While ‘Fifth Generation Chinese Cinema’ technically refers to the films produced by the fifth generation of graduates from the Beijing Film Academy following Mao Zedong’s ‘Cultural Revolution,’ the connotations of the phrase are far deeper in meaning than simply referring to a group of people.
We take a look at a number of films that have helped paved the way for genuine change in social systems, legislation and policies.
Matthew Roe explores the Dogme 95 movement, arguing that it shows the boundaries of the human psyche, creativity and sociopolitical climate more effectively than any other movement of its time.
In this series, we will be examining various films in the seminal genre of time travel. To start, we look at George Pal’s The Time Machine, the most famous adaptation of H.G. Wells’ novel.
We examine how films have changed their use from black and white to color, as well as how it has continued to be used today.
Harold Lloyd is among the great silent comedians, and his work, which also spans into talkies, should speak for itself.
In Out of the Past (1947), we get to witness Kathie Moffatt’s moral degeneration and final morphing into the femme fatale of the story.
1976’s King Kong earned a bad rap over the years for its hokey special effects, yet here we explain just why it might be worth a revisit.
The Academy Awards: an evening of glamour, grace and sophistication. In a room full to the brim of Hollywood’s most celebrated stars, this is to be expected.
With a series of incredibly eclectic films, the Death Wish franchise is one of the most unique action franchises to ever exist.
Abbas Kiarostami was an Iranian filmmaker that was part of the Iranian New Wave, a movement concerning self-reflexive and humanistic films.
In an industry famously inhospitable to women, Agnès Varda has been quietly and consistently surpassing expectations, for more than five decades. This is our guide to the legendary Godmother of French New Wave cinema.
Acting is an art that has evolved through the years through various techniques; here is a rundown of the some of the more popular methods.
Mention the name Dorothy Arzner and even the biggest movie buffs can often respond with blank looks; this guide is an intro into her legacy.
As a production company, Disney and their famous princesses have changed significantly as a response to changing social norms.