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Discover the History of Film & Cinematic Artistry, where storytelling and visual expression brought groundbreaking innovations.
The Prince of Egypt movie tells a story set thousands of years in the past. Is the movie an accurate portrayal of ancient Egypt?
Japanese master filmmaker Akira Kurosawa made his mark during the 1940s, and his influence is still felt in the work of international filmmakers today.
While samurai movies and Westerns might seem entirely distinct, hardcore fans will notice many overlaps between the two classic film genres.
Look up in the sky! No, it’s not Superwoman. It’s the Jazz Age flapper, one of the highest-flying social creations of the 1920s.
The blockbuster film Gladiator (2000) contains many exciting fight scenes, but how historically accurate are the battlefield and arena scenes?
Norse mythology has had a profound influence on popular culture, inspiring some of the most famous franchises of all time.
Many famous filmmakers have turned to Greek mythology for inspiration since the advent of cinema.
Learn how the Stanislavsky school of acting, alias the “Method,” matriculated to the movies in the years after World War II, in eight methodical lessons.