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Spielbergian’, ‘Tarantinoesque’ and ‘Kubrickian’ lead new film term entries into Oxford English Dictionary
“You know you’ve made quite an impression when you get added to the dictionary.” The Oxford English Dictionary has acknowledged the cultural impact of film makers such as David Lynch,

Most successful Book-to-Film Adaptations of All Time
Creative ideas for movies can come from any place and throughout the history of movies, books have been a frequent cinematic inspiration. In fact, books are great fodder for films,

Elements of Stagecraft
Stagecraft is the technical aspect of theatrical, film and video production which include the elements such as scenic design, stage machinery, lighting, sound, costume design and makeup. In simple terms

Mind blowing Special Effects that were not CGI
In the present day, it isn’t surprising to see life like dinosaurs amidst humans, apes on horseback or people in space. Contemporary films are suffused with Computer Generated Imagery abbreviated

7 of the Best indies of the 21st Century
Indies have been around ever since filmmaking came into being with Thomas Edison first monopolising film making technology. Though indies weren’t backed by studios they were potent enough to reach

Lexicon Grown Broader with Cinema
There are certain phrases such as “Toast”, “As if” and “Catfish” which have become so common in our lives that we wouldn’t even bother to think that their origin could

Oscars 2021: Change in Rules
The “Academy Awards”, widely known as the “Oscars” awarded annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), is considered as the most celebrated and prestigious award in

Greatest Filmmakers of All Time
Filmmaking is certainly not an easy undertaking . Different filmmakers take different approaches in creating celluloid masterpieces. The following are some of the greatest filmmakers of all time, who have

Impact of COVID-19 on the Cinema Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic impact on the Global Cinema Industry. All aspects of the industry from production and distribution to consumption have significantly changed. Many movie productions

Film Styles
Film styles refer to the techniques used by the film director to create a frame or a shot. They are the recognizable film techniques used by filmmakers to give specific