All articles tagged with #cinema history
Ken Russell’s restored director’s cut of The Devils hits North American theaters on October 16 for a one-week, 35mm engagement, followed by a UK release on October 30; the NC‑17 cult classic stars Vanessa Redgrave and Oliver Reed, and a new trailer has dropped with praise for the restoration from Guillermo del Toro.
The Guardian curates a 25-film guide for children and young adults, inviting filmmakers and critics to pick joyful, imaginative, and thought‑provoking titles that shape how young people view cinema and the world—ranging from animated classics like Fantasia and My Neighbor Totoro to boundary-pushing dramas like Trainspotting and Do the Right Thing—emphasizing media literacy in an era of AI, doomscrolling, and growing screen time.
A loving homage to early cinema drives Minions & Monsters, with James and Henry's bond and a parade of classic film references making for the strongest entry in the series; while the Goomi/Dort monster subplot wobbles, director Peter Coffin centers the story on art, entertainment, and cinema's communal legacy.
On Star Wars Day, BuzzFeed’s Raven Ishak curates 27 rarely seen photos from the original trilogy, offering fans fresh behind‑the‑scenes glimpses—from George Lucas and Luke Skywalker on set to Chewbacca mask prototypes and press‑tour moments—highlighting productions from Episode IV to VI and reshaping how fans view the saga’s origins.
James Tolkan, the actor famed for Back to the Future’s stern Mr. Strickland, has died at age 94, capping a long career as a defining 1980s character actor whose imposing presence helped anchor the beloved time-travel trilogy.
A look back at Technicolor’s Technirama Delrama prism-based anamorphic lenses, explaining how they delivered distortion-free widescreen on 35mm film, why they faded from the market (fragile silvered mirrors, fixed focus for projection), and why vintage designs still intrigue lens enthusiasts today.
Netflix will showcase Noah Baumbach's 'Jay Kelly' in select historic movie palaces worldwide on 35mm film as a celebration of cinema's golden age, before its streaming debut, featuring stars like George Clooney and Adam Sandler, with a theatrical release on November 14 and streaming on December 5.
Anna May Wong, a pioneering Chinese-American actress, broke barriers in early Hollywood and international cinema, challenging stereotypes and advocating for better representation, despite facing typecasting and racial discrimination throughout her career. Her legacy is celebrated through retrospectives, films, and cultural recognition.
Fifty years after its chaotic production, Steven Spielberg's 'Jaws' revolutionized cinema by establishing the summer blockbuster model, blending suspense, innovative marketing, and emotional storytelling, despite numerous technical and logistical challenges during filming.
Taylor Swift's concert film, "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," is being hailed as a milestone moment in cinema history by IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond. The film, which premiered in Los Angeles and will be released in theaters worldwide, has generated unprecedented demand and advance ticket sales, with over 350 shows already sold out and well over $100 million in presales. Gelfond believes that Taylor Swift's unique talent and the immense publicity surrounding the concert film make it a groundbreaking event. The release of the film comes at a critical time for theaters, providing much-needed flexibility amid disruptions caused by the writers' strike. Gelfond also noted that the success of Taylor Swift's concert film could pave the way for more concert films featuring artists with similar drawing power.