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: Grunge
Grunge was more than a musical genre; it was a powerful form of self-expression that challenged mainstream fashion and societal norms.
Movement: Glam Rock
This style was all about being bold and dramatic, using costumes, make-up, and hairstyles to create a spectacular show.
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: Renegades
The Renegades are Black heavy-metal fans who have created a special subculture, mixing the powerful sounds of heavy metal with their African culture.
Film Movements
Global film movements spanning the past 100+ years of filmmaking.
Poetic Realism (1930 – 1939)
A movement that portrays the human experience while also going beyond it, to convey emotional depth and universal truths.
British New Wave (1959 – 1963)
The British New Wave, spanning from 1959 to 1963, brought a fresh, authentic perspective to British cinema, moving away from the overly stylised and escapist films that previously dominated…
Dogme 95 (1995 – 2005)
From 1995 to 2005, a new way of making films, known as the Dogme filmmaking movement, was developed and widely accepted in the industry due to the recognition of the artist rather than the…
Greek Weird Wave (2009 – )
Public tragedy has a long history of inspiring and driving artists to create masterpieces. A cinematic upheaval, the Greek Weird Wave cinema, was therefore hardly surprising in the wake of the…
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.
