Music Genres + Influences
The history of your favourite genres and the influential artists that have shaped them.
Music Subcultures
Style movements inspired by Music and Pop Culture.
Movement: Goths
Music is at the heart of the Goth subculture. It started with a type of music that evolved from the post-punk genre.
Movement: Glam Rock
This style was all about being bold and dramatic, using costumes, make-up, and hairstyles to create a spectacular show.
Movement: Grunge
Grunge was more than a musical genre; it was a powerful form of self-expression that challenged mainstream fashion and societal norms.
Movement: Disco
Explore how Disco brought together different cultures, its unique fashion styles, and the way it still influences us today.
Film Movements
Global film movements spanning the past 100+ years of filmmaking.
Cinéma Pur (1921-1931)
Cinéma Pur opposes the view of film as a means for narrating a story and focusses on the artistic uses of a camera.
Polish Film School (1956 – 1965)
Imagine you’re living in Poland in the 1950s. It’s a time of intense change and renewal. In the wake of World War II and the grips of Stalinist control, the air feels charged with a mix…
Parallel Cinema (1952 – 1980)
Parallel Cinema was able to address social and political issues in an authentic way: the role of women in society, the caste system, the lives of young people.
German Expressionism (1913 – 1930)
The History of German Expressionism Politics in 1910 Germany was highly tumultuous. World War I dominated the country, and most of its films were geared towards recruiting soldiers for the war…
Filmmaker Profiles
In-depth exploration and interviews with global filmmakers.
Director Profile: Christopher Nolan
With his films, you have to make sure that you’re looking closely.
Director Profile: Edgar Wright
Edgar Wright is a filmmaker for filmmakers, with the referencing and pastiching of his favourite films a running current within his canon.
Director Profile: Lynne Ramsay
Lynne Ramsay stands as a cinematic visionary whose films linger in the mind long after the credits roll.
Director Profile: Yorgos Lanthimos
We delve into Yorgos Lanthimos' history, genre-defying approach, and the artistry that defines his filmmaking.
Art Movements + Works
The History of Famous Works and the Artists that brought them to life.
