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Discover the History of Film & Cinematic Artistry, where storytelling and visual expression brought groundbreaking innovations.

Bikers, Outlaws, and Mobsters: A Brief History of New Hollywood
Bikers, Outlaws, and Mobsters: A Brief History of New Hollywood

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, a new generation of filmmakers rescued the Hollywood studios from a financial fade-out. What was this New Hollywood?

Grace Kelly: Her Life, Death, & Royal Legacy
Grace Kelly: Her Life, Death, & Royal Legacy

Grace Kelly was the embodiment of an American icon whose legacy continues today in many ways.

Is The Prince of Egypt (1998) an Accurate Portrayal of Ancient Egypt?
Is The Prince of Egypt (1998) an Accurate Portrayal of Ancient Egypt?

The Prince of Egypt movie tells a story set thousands of years in the past. Is the movie an accurate portrayal of ancient Egypt?

Director of Dreams: Who Is Akira Kurosawa?
Director of Dreams: Who Is Akira Kurosawa?

Japanese master filmmaker Akira Kurosawa made his mark during the 1940s, and his influence is still felt in the work of international filmmakers today.

A New Generation of Women: What Was the Jazz Age Flapper?
A New Generation of Women: What Was the Jazz Age Flapper?

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.

How Accurate Were the Fight Scenes in Gladiator?
How Accurate Were the Fight Scenes in Gladiator?

The blockbuster film Gladiator (2000) contains many exciting fight scenes, but how historically accurate are the battlefield and arena scenes?

4 Norse Myths That Inspired Cinema
4 Norse Myths That Inspired Cinema

Norse mythology has had a profound influence on popular culture, inspiring some of the most famous franchises of all time.

Walt Disney: The American Dream Personified (Bio & Facts)
Walt Disney: The American Dream Personified (Bio & Facts)

Walt Disney was a creative genius and an inspirational entrepreneur. Here is his story.