12 Movies That Defined 1950s’ Cinema
The 1950s were a decade filled with iconic films that have not only remained popular in the present day, but affected where movies went in the future. Source: 12 Movies That Defined 1950s’ Cinema
Movie Studio Profit Report: A Year of Major Transition
Overall, only one studio unit among Hollywood conglomerates posted profit growth for the calendar year 2023 amid fast-paced change and disruption in the industry. Source: Movie Studio Profit Report: A Year of Major Transition
Cinema in Spain: a window into 500 years of history
“Who are the Spaniards?” This is the tricky, somewhat perplexing title of a culture module I inherited upon arrival at the University of Limerick. Initially, I turned the question on its head to ask “Who are the Irish?” I then … Continued
Inside the world’s oldest running cinema and its fight to survive
La Ciotat, a small town in the south of France, protects its cinematic culture despite numerous threats to its existence. Source: Inside the world’s oldest running cinema and its fight to survive | Courthouse News Service
From invention to circus: how the British helped Spain’s film industry
The first film in Spain was shown in May 1896. An English-owned circus in Madrid was the venue where a Spanish audience was able to watch a moving picture for the first time through the theatrograph, a projector invented by … Continued
A (Not So) Brief History of Silent Film Influences on Pop Music
When Taylor Swift dropped the cover for her upcoming album “The Tortured Poets Department,” classic and silent films fans were swirling over the title of one song in particular: “Clara Bow.” Articles sprung up explaining who exactly Bow was (although … Continued