The 1970s were a monumental decade for enthusiasts of cult cinema, marked by a departure from conventional studio norms that opened up avenues for filmmakers to delve into unconventional themes, styles, and narratives. This transformative era was heavily influenced by the countercultural movements of the 1960s, which paved the way for audiences to seek out […]
The 1980s were an exciting, transformative decade for cult cinema, One of the most significant changes was the advent of home video technology, which allowed audiences to access and enjoy movies in the comfort of their homes. Video rental stores became communcal spaces for fans to enthuse about their favourite films against a backdrop of […]
The 1960s was the decade when the Golden Age of Hollywood came to an end. Some veteran directors had their best work behind them like the great Billy Wilder. Newer directors were just getting started like the multi-faceted Peter Bogdanovich. Even though black and white films were still going strong, color was rapidly taking over […]
Filmmakers have long explored the idea and the concept of artificial intelligence, its possible benefits and dangers for decades but recently the topic has become even more relevant. The idea of a future in which intelligence is not restricted to humans has long been a fascinating one. A future where machines can think as well […]
2023 was the year of “Barbenheimer”, an unlikely double-feature showdown that caught on as a social media craze and dominated multiplexes last summer to become the biggest theater-going experience in recent memory. Last year also saw the return of veteran household names in Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott, David Fincher, Todd Haynes, and Hayao Miyazaki. And […]
The 1970s was a new chapter in cinema. The director now had the power to make the stories they wanted. Before the 70s, studios were in charge and would take the power back in the following decades. But until they did, the director was king. Some of the greatest directors of our time came from […]