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Published by CinemaWaves | Jul 25, 2024
Independent film, also called indie film, is produced outside the major studio system. Its roots can be traced back to the early 20th century, when filmmakers began seeking creative freedom. This quest for independence was driven by desire to tell unique, personal stories...
Published by CinemaWaves | Jul 23, 2024
The development of slow, or contemplative cinema is rooted in the history of film itself. Understanding slow cinema involves examining its evolution from early influences to its contemporaries and the broader changes in the film industry...
Published by CinemaWaves | Jul 21, 2024
Silent films trace their origins to the late 19th century when inventors like Thomas Edison and the Lumière brothers pioneered motion picture technology. Edison's Kinetoscope, introduced in 1891, allowed individuals to view short films through a peephole...
Published by CinemaWaves | Jul 19, 2024
Pre-Code Hollywood is a period in the American film industry between the widespread adoption of sound in 1929 and the enforcement of the Motion Picture Production Code, commonly known as the Hays Code, in mid-1934. This era is...
Published by CinemaWaves | Jul 17, 2024
Neo-noir is a modern style that draws from the classic film noir genre, which thrived in the 1940s and 1950s. The term "neo-noir" means "new noir," referring to its revival and evolution. Classic film noir emerged post-World War II, characterized by its dark...
Published by CinemaWaves | Jul 15, 2024
The Hays Code, also known as the Motion Picture Production Code, was a set of guidelines established to govern the content of films produced in the United States from 1930 until it was effectively replaced by the MPAA film rating system in 1968. Named after William H. Hays...
Published by CinemaWaves | Jul 13, 2024
The Golden Age of Hollywood refers to the period between the late 1920s and the early 1960s when the American film industry was at its peak in terms of creativity, influence, and profitability. This era is marked by the dominance of the studio system...
Published by CinemaWaves | Jul 11, 2024
Postmodernist film emerged in the latter half of the 20th century, rooted in the broader cultural and philosophical movement of postmodernism. It started as a reaction to the limitations and failures of modernism, particularly after the social upheavals of the 1960s...
Published by CinemaWaves | Jul 09, 2024
Film theory is the academic discipline that explores the nature, essence, and impact of cinema, questioning their narrative structures, cultural contexts, and psychological effects. It draws on a variety of intellectual traditions and methodologies to analyze the medium from...
Published by CinemaWaves | Jul 07, 2024
Arthouse film refers to a category of cinema known for its artistic and experimental nature, usually produced outside the major film studio system. These films prioritize artistic expression over commercial appeal, and are associated with independent filmmaking...