What Were The First Hollywood Films About Rape?
Johnny Berlinda and Outrage boldly deal with the taboo subject of rape, even though they still contain dated elements.
Kenneth Lonergan Discusses “Manchester by the Sea” at the 54th New York Film Festival
Writer-director Kenneth Lonergan discussed his latest film, "Manchester by the Sea," on opening day of the 54th New York Film Festival.
What is the Significance of the Cyclical Patterns in “The Place Beyond the Pines”?
Derek Cianfrance imbues his film with references to circles and repetition, demonstrating his characters' hereditary cycles of immorality and corruption.
Ava DuVernay Talks “13TH” at the 54th New York Film Festival
On opening day of the 54th New York Film Festival, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay spoke about her powerful Netflix documentary, "13TH."
Why is it that after 8,000 years, technology in Westeros has not advanced?
What causes the citizens of the Game of Thrones world to not technologically advance? Most likely their lack of education.
Filmmaker’s Handbook: What was Kinescope Recording?
Kinescoping was the method by which television shows were recorded for broadcast in other networks during the early 1950s.
How is film noir like the Book of Ecclesiastes?
The themes of film noir and the Book of Ecclesiastes bear striking similarities.
In “New Girl” why don’t Jess’s glasses have lenses?
In "New Girl," the character Jessica Day wears frames that don't have lenses in them to avoid lens flare and shadows which obstruct the audience's view of her eyes.
How much of “Portlandia” is improvised?
Portlandia's sketches start with an outline but end up being almost completely improvised.
Why does Prince Edmund’s last name change in “Blackadder”?
Edmund's last name is a reflection of his social status. When he is royalty, he has no last name. When he is a regular member of society, his surname is Blackadder.
How did “I Love Lucy” invent the rerun and syndication?
Desilu Productions shot television on 35mm film and retained the rights to the shows, birthing the ability to sell episodes into syndication later.
Ask The Director: “The Lovers & The Despot” Directors Robert Cannan and Ross Adam
The directors explain how they managed to get rare North Korean archive footage, the ethics of their new project, and literally dictatorial producers.