Few words are as loaded or as controversial as “propaganda”. But what is propaganda and what does propaganda mean? Is it a way to spread misinformation? A function of manipulation onto a populace? A funny Walt Disney cartoon starring Donald Duck? All this and much more, propaganda has been around for a very long time but seems to be more recognized (at least by name) since the nineteenth century. We will provide a definition of propaganda, along with notable examples, primarily in art and film.Continue reading What is Propaganda — Definition, Types & Functions
Director Taika Waititi’s Jojo Rabbit was the anti-hate satire that many felt was needed at this precise point in history. Modern-day intolerance was challenged through the lens of a period piece comedy with a big heart. What is Jojo Rabbit about? We'll start with a synopsis before jumping into our Jojo Rabbit analysis and how Waititi set us up for the ultimate emotional gut-punch. SPOILER ALERT!Continue reading What is Jojo Rabbit About? Synopsis, Quotes, & Video Analysis
When it comes to blending the boundaries between monster and man, no one does it better than Academy Award-winning director, Guillermo del Toro. Whether he’s directing a superhero film or a gothic romance, he brings his unique visual flair to any story he’s at the helm for.What do you think his best film is? Do you agree with our list? Keep reading to see where your favorite monster story lands on our list of the best Guillermo del Toro movies of all time.Guillermo del Toro Movies and TV Shows12. Blade II (2002)Guillermo del Toro Interview • Blade II FightsA script light…
Want your movie to have a professional movie poster? Every "one sheet" movie poster has ONE thing in common. It's called "the billing block,” which is the industry-standard way of formatting movie poster credits. However, those variable fonts and specific movie poster credits "looks" are tough to format. Don’t worry. To make a movie poster you just need the right formatting and you can do this with a movie poster credits template. We'll help you out with a free movie poster credits template, and a quick rundown of how to make a great poster.Continue reading How to Make a Movie…
Most filmmakers likely know Denis Villeneuve for bursting onto the scene with 2013’s Prisoners. However, the truth of the matter is that he’s been directing excellent movies for well over 20 years now. With Dune just around the corner, it’s time to look at the best Denis Villeneuve movies of all time.There’s really no such thing as a bad Denis Villeneuve film, just lesser and greater ones. It may have taken him a while to find his footing, but he’s quickly become one of the most interesting and exciting filmmakers working today. Where do you think Dune should end up…
By the 1990’s, filmmakers worldwide were starting to resent the direction that cinema was going in. From Hollywood to Bollywood to nearly every other “wood” in between, big-budget movies were taking over the landscape of film. In response, Danish filmmakers Lars von Trier, Kristian Levring, Soren Kragh-Jacobsen, and Thomas Vinterberg created Dogme 95, a radical film movement that intended to strip cinema of the technical effects that it was becoming reliant on.Continue reading Dogme 95 — Rules, Manifesto and Films of a Radical Experiment
If you've ever been interested in acting but needed to figure out how to get started, becoming a background actor can be a fantastic entry point into the industry. It’s the meat and potatoes of how actors can get their foot in the door, make some money, and pursue larger opportunities. While the start may seem like a less glamorous pursuit of a dream career, it can open up plenty of doors in the industry.Continue reading How to Become a Background Actor — Tips & Resources
By now, you’ve heard the jokes. One Netflix user timestamped The Irishman scene by scene so people could watch it as a mini-series. Others have recommended Martin Scorsese’s 209-minute epic to pass the time amidst the coronavirus outbreak: To survive months in isolation, just watch it once!We get it: The Irishman is long. Such is the nature of a film that spans six decades within its storyline.We’re not here to look for every Easter egg allegedly hidden inside Scorsese’s sprawling true crime narrative. But if you’re a filmmaker looking to leave a lasting first impression on your audience, there’s much…
Over the years, animated movies have changed the landscape of cinema with fantastic imagery, other-wordly stories, and sobering morals. We all remember watching animated movies when we were children, whether it be the work of Disney, Pixar, Studio Ghibli, Dreamworks, or another production house - but there’s so much more to animated movies than what we saw as children. In this article, we’re going to rank the best animated movies of all time - from Aardman Animations to Zootopia.Each film on this list was selected because it offers something extraordinary to the world of animated cinema, whether it be for…
Best Nolan MoviesNolan's Directing StyleNolan Directing Tips Nolan's CirclesNolan's Shot List How do you learn from a director like Christopher Nolan? You can watch his films, or listen to the points he makes during filmmaking interviews. We took the best Christopher Nolan quotes from various interviews. Then we compiled a video with examples from his films, so that way you can perfectly understand the directing tips he gives in each interview. Curious to learn more?Lezgo.Continue reading Christopher Nolan: Directing Tips and Quotes from Nolan’s Interviews
