2001: A Space Odyssey – The Making Of A Myth
James Cameron narrates this 43 minute documentary on the Kubrick movie that totally redefined Science Fiction in film.
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The Invention of Paramount Pictures
Nicholas Rombes combs through the Media History Digital Library to look at the beginnings of Paramount Studios – the company that would become synonymous with the the powerful studio system of...
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The Crazy Story Of How “Clue” Went From Forgotten Flop To Cult Triumph
Adam B. Vary goes into the story of how a movie based on a board game went from a box office dud to becoming a cult classic. When Clue opened in theaters on Dec. 13, 1985, it was an unambiguous flop,...
View ArticleThe Evolution of Cinema and the Birth of a New Art Form
National Film Board of Canada’s Tom Perlmutter believes that “as human beings, we are constantly trying to order the world.” When he was a teenager, he began to see film as an effective and inspiring...
View ArticleWhy Is It So Common For Young Artists To Not Know The History Of Their Craft?
Film Courage interviews comedy writers Jeffrey Davis & Peter Desberg about the need for knowing history as a crucial part of the artistic process.
View ArticleThe Origin of the Film Industry Portrayed in LEGO
icanlegothat covers the Early Pioneers and the birth of Hollywood: 1889-1920 using LEGO figurines to stand in for historical figures.
View ArticleHow Do You Solve a Problem Like Lolita?
Documentary following writer and broadcaster Stephen Smith on the trail of Vladimir Nabokov, the elusive man behind the controversial novel and 1962 film, Lolita. The journey takes him from the shores...
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Isaac Asimov’s 1964 Predictions About What the World Will Look 50 Years Later...
How far off was he? “Gadgetry will continue to relieve mankind of tedious jobs. Kitchen units will be devised that will prepare ‘automeals,’ heating water and converting it to coffee; toasting bread;...
View Article2001: A Space Odyssey – The Making Of A Myth
James Cameron narrates this 43 minute documentary on the Kubrick movie that totally redefined Science Fiction in film.
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Invention of Paramount Pictures
Nicholas Rombes combs through the Media History Digital Library to look at the beginnings of Paramount Studios – the company that would become synonymous with the the powerful studio system of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Crazy Story Of How “Clue” Went From Forgotten Flop To Cult Triumph
Adam B. Vary goes into the story of how a movie based on a board game went from a box office dud to becoming a cult classic. When Clue opened in theaters on Dec. 13, 1985, it was an unambiguous flop,...
View ArticleThe Evolution of Cinema and the Birth of a New Art Form
National Film Board of Canada’s Tom Perlmutter believes that “as human beings, we are constantly trying to order the world.” When he was a teenager, he began to see film as an effective and inspiring...
View ArticleAre There TWO Nikola Teslas? | PBS Studios – Idea Channel
Unless you’re new to the internet, you probably know that Tesla was an incredibly popular scientist and inventor who was WAY ahead of his time. But was he really the valiant underdog against the...
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Science-fiction Cinema’s Richest Era Began with Two Films That Use the Future...
Keith Phipps explores the rich age of science fiction cinema which began in the late 60s and faded away by the mid 80s. Look up in the sky, and consider for a moment that everyone living today thinks...
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The Fascinating Life of “Indiana Jones” Cinematographer Douglas Slocombe
Here is a 12 minute profile of “Indiana Jones” DP Douglas Slocombe features interviews with Richard Attenborough, Alan Parker, Frank Marshall and Ken Russell. Via TheSheik1976
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The History of Knives, Forks and Spoons
Tegan Jones traces the lineage of eating utensils. Spoons Spoons are one of the oldest eating utensils on the planet. This isn’t particularly surprising if one considers that nearly as long as humans...
View ArticleA Story of The Upstarts Bruce Campbell, Robert Tapert and Sam Raimi from 1982
Local news show PM Detroit filmed this piece on Renaissance Pictures and its newfound success with The Evil Dead in 1982, interviewing Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert and Bruce Campbell, as well as investor...
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Genre of the Dead – When Zombies Infected Pop Culture
This infographic follows the history of zombies as the crossed from books to film to television and video games over the years. Click on the image below to see the graphic:
View ArticleThe History of Horror – A Filmmaker IQ Lesson
Dissect the history of horror, from it’s roots deep in Gothic literature, through B-movie status and director’s proving grounds to ultimate respectability as an important filmmaking genre. Check out...
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Casting In Tarantino Films
Nicolas Edelbach reviews Quentin Tarantino’s casting decisions and how often times second choices have struck cinematic gold. Amongst the many things Tarantino films are known for, his casting choices...
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