Dune director Denis Villeneuve: "Movies have been corrupted by television"
Films lack due to TV's dominance in storytelling; Villeneuve dislikes dialogue, values strong images in movies. Villeneuve champions form and power of cinema over dialogue; interested in creating a movie with no words to leave audiences impressed. [ more ]
A Floating Arts Venue Aboard A Historic Ship Is Coming To London's Docklands
A historic cargo ship in London's Docklands has been transformed into the largest floating theatre and cinema in the UK.
The ship will host a programme of film, theatre, visual arts, and music, starting with a celebration of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. [ more ]
The visual thrill of the legendary filmmakers Powell and Pressburger
Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, known as the Archers, created influential and magical films such as The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp and The Red Shoes.
The Archers' films were a product of a pan-European team of collaborators and blended authentic everyday life with a sense of magic. [ more ]
13 Films That Broke the Motion Picture Association Rating System
With the dissolution of the Hays Code, filmmakers had more freedom but still faced restrictions from the Motion Picture Association of America.
The civil rights movements of the 1960s influenced the acceptance of sex, violence, drugs, and conversations around race in film.
The MPA's rating system has been criticized for bias against queer folks and people of color, and for having non-experts on the ratings board. [ more ]
The 10 Best Doppelganger Films, from 'Dead Ringers' to 'Vertigo'
Doppelganger concept is both fascinating and unsettling, often used in cinema to terrify and provoke while showcasing actors' talent in dual roles. [ more ]
The impact of Moustapha Akkad's film about the early history of Islam continues to resonate today.
The release of the film 'The Message' was a landmark event for Bosnian Muslims living under communism, marking the return of religion to public life. [ more ]
Essential Czech Movies From the New Wave and Beyond
The Czech or Czechoslovak New Wave was a period in the 1960s during which a group of filmmakers made movies that were humorous, humanistic, artistically engaging, and politically challenging.
Many of these movies were banned after the Soviet-backed Czechoslovak authorities came to power, but they have since outlasted their bans and can now be watched and appreciated. [ more ]
Neuroscience and psychology are often poorly depicted in cinema and TV despite the success of science-focused films like Interstellar and Jurassic Park. [ more ]
studio modijefsky revives dilapidated cinema as all-day brasserie in the netherlands
Revitalization of a cinema in Dordrecht by Studio Modijefsky into the all-day De Witt brasserie that combines flavors and visual entertainment with historical layers.
The design concept of De Witt captures the building's rich history, incorporating elements from its past uses as a convent, school, and laboratory. [ more ]
The new Tenet poster has restored my faith in poster design
The pandemic in 2020 caused the highly anticipated movie Tenet to underperform at the box office.
The limited cinema rerelease of Tenet in 2024 is accompanied by a new sleek poster design that is graphic, minimalist, and considered in its design. [ more ]
Here Are Our Top Affordable Events And Fave Things About London In January 2024
January in London offers affordable activities to beat the post-Christmas blues.
Some affordable things the Secret London team enjoys in January include going to the cinema, attending comedy shows, and visiting art galleries and museums. [ more ]