Film History & Genres
The Rise of Color in Film
Color in film began with hand-painted and tinted prints and grew into the dominant standard. Here is how the technology developed and…
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Film History & Genres
What Is the French New Wave?
The French New Wave was a late-1950s and 1960s movement in which young film critics became directors and broke conventions with fresh,…
Film History & Genres
An Introduction to Italian Neorealism
Italian neorealism emerged after World War II with films shot on real streets about ordinary lives. Learn its traits, key films and…
Film History & Genres
How Sound Changed the Movies
When recorded dialogue arrived in the late 1920s, it transformed acting, camerawork, genres and the business of cinema. Here is what changed…
Film History & Genres
What Is Film Noir? Style, Themes and Where It Came From
Film noir is a moody style of crime drama known for shadows, moral ambiguity and doomed characters. Learn where it came from…
Film History & Genres
A Short History of Silent Cinema
Silent cinema ran from the 1890s to the late 1920s and invented much of film language. Here is how it grew, who…