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Oct 18, 2009
Best Films of the 1960s: Ten Years of Turmoil – Dr. Strangelove, Lawrence of Arabia
In: Film History
By: Anthony Cogliano
Oct 17, 2009
The 10 Best Made-in-Detroit Movies – Ever: As the Motor City Becomes a Film Mecca, Don't Forget These Classics
In: Film School (general)
By: Jimmy McFarlin
Oct 17, 2009
Best Films of the 1950s: A Nervous New World – The Day the Earth Stood Still, Seven Samurai
In: Film History
By: Anthony Cogliano
Oct 17, 2009
Best Films of the 1940s: Wartime Cinema – The Bicycle Thief, Casablanca
In: Film History
By: Anthony Cogliano
Oct 13, 2009
Best Films of the 1930s: A Decade of Escapism – The Wizard of Oz, Frankenstein
In: Film History
By: Anthony Cogliano
Oct 10, 2009
Why Horror Film Director Eli Roth Sucks: Cabin Fever and Hostel Among the Most Overrated Films of All Time
In: Film History
By: Mike Lippert
Sep 28, 2009
Film School Survival: Five Things Worth Learning To Live With
In: Film School (general)
By: Andy Golub
Sep 24, 2009
David Cronenberg's History of Violence: A Consideration of the Brooding Director's Psycho-Sexual Evolution
In: Film Directors
By: Martin G. Wood
Sep 23, 2009
New Hollywood Vs. Old Hollywood: History of Hollywood Movies - Is Movie Magic a Thing of the Past?
In: Film History
By: Iulia Filip
Sep 21, 2009
Philosophy of Cartoons, Aristotle and Coyote: Looney Tunes, Politics Book 1, Existential Hero, Sisyphus, Meaning
In: Film Studies
By: Derek Putz
Sep 21, 2009
Philosophy of Cartoons, Plato, Soul, Absurdity: Looney Tunes, Existentialism, Science, Nature, Three Parts of Soul
In: Film Studies
By: Derek Putz
Sep 21, 2009
Philosophy of Cartoons, Wile E Coyote Roadrunner: Looney Tunes, Pinky and the Brain, Morals, Cartoon Violence
In: Film Studies
By: Derek Putz
Sep 20, 2009
The Most Overrated Films of All Time: Bernardo Bertolucci's 1900
In: Film History
By: Mike Lippert
Aug 26, 2009
Quentin Tarantino's Conversation Pieces: The Auteur’s Much Talked About Work – Including Inglourious Basterds
In: Film Directors
By: Martin G. Wood
Aug 22, 2009
Top American Directors and Their Best Movies: Great Movies from Leading Filmmakers
In: Film Directors
By: Jeris Swanhorst
Aug 21, 2009
Best Films of the 1920s: The Birth of the Cinema – Metropolis, The Phantom of the Opera
In: Film History
By: Anthony Cogliano
Aug 12, 2009
Prequel to a Screenplay: Before Writing Begins: How to Write a Screenplay - The Basics in Five Easy Steps
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Kathleen Klein
Aug 8, 2009
Best Films of the 1980s: Decade Defining Movies - A Christmas Story, The Breakfast Club
In: Film History
By: Anthony Cogliano
Aug 3, 2009
Funding Your Film Through Investors: How to Find Investors, Plan a Presentation and Secure Funds.
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Heidi Griffin
Aug 3, 2009
Funding Your Independent Film: Grants, Investors, and Donations: Make A Movie Without Going Broke
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Heidi Griffin
Jul 28, 2009
Textual Analysis, The Blues Brothers: An intriguing introduction that succeeds in grabbing your attention
In: Film Studies
By: Andy Mckendry
Jul 17, 2009
Four Common Mistakes First-Time Filmmakers Make: 4 Common Traps that New Independent Movie Directors Fall Into
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Jeff Lanctot
Jul 9, 2009
Planning Your Independent Movie Post Production: Scheduling Tips for a Successful Indie Film Post-Production Cycle
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Jeff Lanctot
Jul 4, 2009
Film Finance for Independent Filmmakers: Vital Steps to Investment in an Indie Film Production
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Jeff Lanctot
Jun 28, 2009
D.I.Y. Distribution Methods for Your Indie Film: Specific Techniques for Generating Independent Movie Sales
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Jeff Lanctot
Jun 25, 2009
Guerrilla Marketing for Independent Filmmakers: Using Independent Distribution Routes to Get Your Indie Film Seen
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Jeff Lanctot
Jun 25, 2009
Is Film School Worth it? How to Decide Whether to Attend a Film Program
In: Film School (general)
By: Rachel Carey
Jun 24, 2009
Three Methods for Getting Your Movie Distributed: Using Traditional Distribution Routes to Get Your Indie Film Seen
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Jeff Lanctot
Jun 17, 2009
How to Employ Guns on the Set of Your Movie: Using Fake Weapons to Add Realism to the Shots in Your Film
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Jeff Lanctot
Jun 17, 2009
D.W. Griffith and Film: Was the Acclaimed Director Ashamed of His Industry?
In: Film History
By: Adam Dalton-Wyatt
Jun 15, 2009
Using Storyboards to Demonstrate Scene Action: Storyboarding Tips to Help Your Crew Visualize Shots
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Jeff Lanctot
Jun 9, 2009
Getting Shots in a Moving Car on an Indie Budget: Finding Ways to Shoot Your Driving Scenes Cheaply and Easily
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Jeff Lanctot
Jun 4, 2009
Understanding Your Protagonist and Antagonist: Creating Bold Heros and Villans to Make Your Movie Great
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Jeff Lanctot
Jun 1, 2009
Using the Three-Act Structure Effectively: Writing a Great Story or Screenplay Using Dramatic Story Structure
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Jeff Lanctot
May 30, 2009
How to Make Your Video Look More Like Film: Achieving Better Film Look on Video Without Breaking the Bank
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Jeff Lanctot
May 27, 2009
Understanding Color Balance for Video: Using Color Temperature Effectively to Produce Better Looking Video
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Jeff Lanctot
May 25, 2009
Lighting Your Independent Movie for Pennies: Using Your Hardware Store to Achieve Professional Lighting Results
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Jeff Lanctot
Apr 29, 2009
James Bond Director Guy Hamilton Interview: Bond Legend Interviewed in Aberdeen, Scotland
In: Film Directors
By: Kevin Sturton
Mar 22, 2009
Free Software For Digital Filmmakers: You don't have to pay for high-end filmmaking tools
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Doug Sinclair
Feb 9, 2009
Thoughts on Modern Film Criticism: The Stuff that Makes a Film Critic Tick
In: Film Theory
By: Mike Lippert
Jan 13, 2009
How To Direct Actors: Interview With Award Winning Director Ray Griggs
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Joe Lam
Jan 13, 2009
How To Direct A Feature Film: Learn What It Takes To Succeed As A Film Director in Hollywood
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Joe Lam
Jan 13, 2009
How To Write A Screenplay: Interview and Advice From Hollywood Screenwriter Ray Griggs
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Joe Lam
Dec 10, 2008
A Meditation on Film Criticism: What Makes the Film Critic Tick?
In: Film Theory
By: Mike Lippert
Nov 28, 2008
Book Review: Cinematic Storytelling: Jennifer Van Sijll Discusses Filmmaking Convention For Michael Wiese
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Dominic von Riedemann
Jul 31, 2008
Brigitte Bardot and the French New Wave: How a Blonde Bombshell Triggered a Cinematic and Social Revolution
In: Film History
By: Lisa Sutlieff
Jul 10, 2008
Anti-Nazi Hollywood Cinema: Early Films of Charlie Chaplin
In: Film History
By: Jamie Steele
Jun 21, 2008
Film's On-Screen Transformations: Characters Undergo Major Change, from Rocky to the T-1000 to GI Jane
In: Film Lore
By: Jennie Mancinone
Jun 3, 2008
Evolution of Women Heroes in Film: From Sally Field as Norma Rae to Buffy, Lara Croft and Princess Leia
In: Film Lore
By: Jennie Mancinone
May 21, 2008
Romantic Comedies—A Dying Genre: How to Keep Romance Alive On Screen
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Udhaya Kulandaivelu
May 20, 2008
Forgettable Movie Titles: Common Pitfalls in Naming
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Udhaya Kulandaivelu
Feb 23, 2008
Women, Sex and Film: The Objectified Woman and Her Quest For Subjectivity
In: Film Theory
By: Michael Peters
Feb 5, 2008
The Films of P.T. Anderson: A look back at his work, from Hard Eight to There Will Be Blood
In: Film Directors
By: Justin Marble
Jan 5, 2008
Creating Powerful TV Commercials: Advertising Ideas
In: Film Theory
By: Joe Lam
Dec 27, 2007
Writing Log Lines for Screenplays: A Step-By-Step Guide
In: Filmmaking 101
By: Joe Lam
Aug 22, 2007
The Movie Business: Statistical Data From 2006
In: Film Boxoffice News
By: Sean Ryan Valinoti
Aug 12, 2007
Leonardo DiCaprio: The Actor and Activist
In: Film Studies
By: Sean Ryan Valinoti
Aug 10, 2007
Silent Films: Classic Movies on YouTube
In: Film Studies
By: Sean Ryan Valinoti
Aug 4, 2007
Three-Point Lighting: The Art of Lighting for Film
In: Film Studies
By: Sean Ryan Valinoti
Jul 31, 2007
Acting in Film by Michael Caine: The 20th Anniversary of An Actor's Take on Movie Making
In: Film Studies
By: Sean Ryan Valinoti
Jul 17, 2007
Quentin Tarantino: a short biography of the great man.
In: Film Directors
By: Oliver Dowling
May 12, 2007
Michael Moore: Moore Truth or Trouble?
In: Film Directors
By: Diane Germano
Apr 8, 2007
Horror and Gangster Film Violence: Exposing Children to Graphic Imagery on Screen and in Cinema Ads
In: Film Studies
By: Henry Berry
Mar 31, 2007
*Grindhouse*: Robert Rodriquez and Quentin Tarantino go digital on Hollywood
In: Film Boxoffice News
By: Diane Germano
Mar 25, 2007
Gangster Film Reader: Alain Silver and James Ursini's
In: Film Studies
By: Henry Berry
Mar 14, 2007
Joseph Campbell: A Biography of a master of myth and modern film
In: Film Theory
By: Diane Germano
Mar 2, 2007
Cinderella: With Disney's new release, a very old legend lives on
In: Film Studio News
By: Diane Germano
Feb 25, 2007
George Stevens: Film Director: A Place In The Sun, Diary of Anne Frank and Greatest Story Ever Told
In: Film Directors
By: Kelli S. Bird
Apr 11, 2006
Diversity In Cinema: Native People In Film: Shattering Indigenous Myths and Ethnic Stereo
In: Film History
By: Tyson Woorama
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