Italian Neorealism: Film Movement Explained
The 1940s saw the emergence of the Italian Neorealist film. Films in this style often depict the struggles of Italy's …
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Directors
Discussing and debating Truffaut’s auteur theory, the idea of individuality within film, and film directors with a distinct approach.
Film Genres
We dissect your favourite genres — comedy, horror, sci-fi, you name it! — and offer notes on their codes and conventions.
History of the Film Viewing Experience
Over the past century, there have been countless advancements in the film viewing experience, rendering the past largely irrelevant. Once …
What are The Talkies?
In this article, we'll discuss the origins of the Talkies and how they changed the movie business forever. The recorded dialogue …
Semiotics: Signs and Motifs in Film
Any recurring image or symbol in a narrative is called a motif. These can be overt, such as a recurring …
Eat The Rich: Capitalism and Consequences on Film
The rising popularity of the Eat The Rich theme in films and TV shows is a response to the increasing …
Surrealist Cinema: History, Themes and Famous Films
There was a surge of surrealist filmmaking in the 1920s and 1930s. It makes use of symbolic, dreamy imagery and …
Top 7 Non-Romantic Films about Love
Aside from romantic love, many other kinds of love enrich our lives and deserve to be celebrated on Valentine's Day. …
What is Apparatus Theory in Film?
Cinematic apparatus theory is a theoretical framework examining how movies affect the audience. It examines how cinematic technology and mechanics …
Poetic Realism: Film Movement Explained
Poetic Realism is a subgenre of the realist drama genre. In the 1940s, under the direction of acclaimed French director …
Technicolor and the Use of Colour in Film
The black and white film was the original cinematic medium; thus, early filmmakers had to become experts in using contrast. …
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