Our take on all things film theory, including Film Movements, Auteur Theory, and Representation. Analyzing iconic films and modern classics, cinema past and present, and explaining the theoretical stuff in a way that just makes sense!
The 1940s saw the emergence of the Italian Neorealist film. Films in this style often depict the struggles of Italy's working class. The Italian Neorealism movement's origins can be traced back to Italy after World War II when many of its citizens struggled to make …
Over the past century, there have been countless advancements in the film viewing experience, rendering the past largely irrelevant. Once only viewable in theatres and other designated locations, today thousands of films are available at any time, anywhere there is a computer and an internet …
In this article, we'll discuss the origins of the Talkies and how they changed the movie business forever. The recorded dialogue that played in time with the images on screen gave rise to the term talkie. Silent films were produced and exhibited during the years between …
Any recurring image or symbol in a narrative is called a motif. These can be overt, such as a recurring line of dialogue, or subtle, such as a colour scheme. It's common for the film's central theme to be reflected in its various motifs. Always keep …
There was a surge of surrealist filmmaking in the 1920s and 1930s. It makes use of symbolic, dreamy imagery and nontraditional narrative devices. The Surrealist art movement, which attempted to subvert accepted standards and investigate the subconscious, was a major inspiration for this kind of …
Cinematic apparatus theory is a theoretical framework examining how movies affect the audience. It examines how cinematic technology and mechanics produce a unique viewing experience, affecting our comprehension and interpretation of the film.
Poetic Realism is a subgenre of the realist drama genre. In the 1940s, under the direction of acclaimed French director Jean Renoir, a cinematic movement emerged that would become immensely popular in the country. Poetic realism is a literary and artistic movement that attempts to portray …
The black and white film was the original cinematic medium; thus, early filmmakers had to become experts in using contrast. Decades of progress have resulted in an increasing number of tools at filmmakers' disposal. Technicolor played an essential role in filmmaking. This article will highlight …
We explain the background of the test, why it's more important than ever, and provide examples of Hollywood films that do well on the test.
The reflexive mode incorporate the filmmaker and the camera into the final product. The nonfictional reflexive mode documentary style poses doubtful questions to its audience and approaches its subjects with an air of hesitation. Reflexive films frequently include shots of the camera or the production staff …
