Classic Film Costume Design: Edith Head, Givenchy and Walter Plunkett
Look beyond the famous gown: learn how costume design shapes a character, and untangle the design credits and Oscar history of Sabrina.
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Is Film Noir a Genre or a Style? A Practical Viewing Guide
Noir is more than shadows and detectives. Use two contrasting films to explore the difference between a story category and a way of seeing.
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1990s Action Movies: Three Martial Arts Picks Beyond the Blockbusters
Look beyond the biggest 1990s hits with three action films built around martial arts performers, personal stakes and direct confrontations.
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Classic Movies for a Weekend at Home: How to Choose
A classic movie weekend can be as simple as choosing one film you have always meant to see and giving it your full attention....
Read articleEarly Science Fiction Films: Wonder, Future Cities and Uneasy Discoveries
A lunar fantasy, a divided future city and a discovery beneath London offer three distinct routes into science fiction cinema.
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What Does “Modern Classic” Mean in Movies?
A modern classic movie is a relatively recent film that viewers or critics regard as having lasting value. The phrase expresses a judgment about...
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From Book to Film: Three Classic Adaptations to Explore
Hammett, Fitzgerald and Hugo on screen: three adaptations show different ways a film can turn a book into images, performances and dramatic choices.
Read articleFilm Themes Explained: Finding Connections Between Movies
A practical way to discuss film themes without hunting for a single secret message, plus a pairing drawn from the DVD catalog.
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Disney Remakes: How to Compare Two Versions of a Story
A familiar plot does not produce the same viewing experience twice. Look at what changes when a story takes on a different visual and...
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Three Familiar Films Worth Watching from a New Angle
A second viewing can reveal a different film without requiring a secret explanation. Try these three spoiler-light approaches.
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Why Dr. Mabuse and The Trial Still Feel Modern
Two unsettling films about power and uncertainty, with ideas for watching their images, performances and shifting viewpoints more closely.
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Women and Independence in Three Hollywood Classics
Three contrasting classic films open a conversation about women’s independence: Mae West’s self-possession, Bette Davis’s self-discovery and Joan Crawford’s resolve.
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