Computer screen movies are a fascinating example of creative limitation - or the idea of limiting yourself in order to drive creativity. For all their limitations however, they offer just as many opportunities for some unique storytelling.

The Moving Picture World was an influential film magazine covering pretty much everything to do with the movie industry in the early 20th century. So, let's look through the pages of this original issue from exactly 100 years ago.

Ever wondered how the academy award winners are chosen? Especially considering that the Oscars are the most prestigious awards in the world of cinema. Well, I thought it might be a pretty serious process and after looking more into it - yes, it absolutely is.

Have you ever wondered what goes into the making of a really good and emoitonal crying scene? Well, it turns out it is not just a lot of talent, skill and practice but also - a tear stick.

Some say that up to 95% of all mental activity is processed by the subconscious mind. That is especially true when we watch movies, and not only are filmmakers aware of it, but the really good ones are using it as an advantage.

Improv comedy is a type of live theatre performance where everything is made up on the spot. There are two types - short form and long form, and both of those have had a massive impact on the entertainment industry as a whole.

We all know how important movie trailers are. But what are some of the tricks they use to get us excited? From clever editing to rhytm and sound design, let's dive into this fascinating art form and see if it can really make anything look compelling.

The slowly shrinking circle at the end of a movie - one of the most iconic film transitions in the history of cinema. It is commonly known as "The Iris Shot" and this is the story behind it.

The Odorama card was a gimmick accompanying the 1981 film "Polyester", written and directed by John Waters. Moviegoers could smell what they were viewing on-screen with special scratch-&-sniff cards consisting of 10 different smells, to go with 10 different scenes.

The Ray-Ban Wayfarer is easily one of the the most iconic pair of sunglasses ever created. It's been featured in hundreds of movies and TV shows over the past few decades, and this is the story of how it became a pop-culture phenomenon.

The Barbie Movie had one of the best marketing campaigns the film industry has ever seen. Up until its premiere in July, it completely dominated the conversation. Not just on social media where it was trending all the time, but in the real world with some ingenious branding, countless partnerships and a release strategy so smart, that it snowballed into a massive event of it’s own. I spent some time looking into it, and broke down its success into the five main components that made it work: earned media, startegic partnerships, branding, barbenheimer and tone of voice.

Never seen a silent film? Don't know where to start? No problem!

There is something unusual happening in the film industry today that would be pretty much unthinkable not too long ago. It's the phenomenon of Hollywood studios "leaking" their own movies and tv shows on social media for free.

14 movies, 1478 minutes, or just over 24 hours of movies - all recommended by you.

Analysing "Airplane!" and the comedy principles behind it.

As long as there've been movies, there have also been people talking about them. But ever since that talk became a factor of the box office performance, the studios have been doing everything in their power to sway those opinions in their favour. Let's examine.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a background actor on a major movie or TV show? This is my experience as an extra for a day.

The sequel to the highly successful “Joker” (2019) is finally here. But is it any good? Was it necessary? Why is it a musical? Let’s discuss.

Cillian Murphy's upcoming film "28 Years Later" was filmed on an iPhone, as seen from a behind the scenes photo acquired by Wired.

Based on a true story - four simple words that seem to add a sense of legitimacy to any film. We see them in the opening credits, on movie posters, in trailers and commercials. But considering there is no real obligation for any level of accuracy, the line between facts and fiction can often get blurry.

The original "Star Wars" trilogy is such a massive cultural phenomenon that it somehow feels like I’ve seen it already—even though I haven’t. I finally decided to fix that unforgivable film buff mistake, and what better way to do it than by binge-watching all three movies on the biggest screen possible?

Film localization is one of the most subtle yet fascinating ways studios ensure a movie feels relatable no matter where you are. It happens far more often than you might realize and unfortunately not always for the better.

The story of the Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz and how they broke the record for the most expensive film memorabilia ever sold at an auction!

Dave Bautista is a former WWE superstar turned into actor. But here’s the thing—he didn’t just want to be “big tough guy #47.” For over a decade, he’s been on a mission to prove he’s more than just muscles and action - and this is how he did it.

In the early 1990s, Charlie Sheen had seen a Japanese horror film so disturbingly realistic that he immediately reported it to the FBI. And he wasn’t the only one—authorities in Sweden, Great Britain, and Japan also launched investigations, all asking the same question: Was Guinea Pig 2: Flower of Flesh and Blood a real snuff film or a masterclass in gore filmmaking?

In the late 2000s, a Chinese billionaire with zero filmmaking experience but a deep obsession with movies (he’d seen over 4,000!) set out to create the next Hollywood style blockbuster - an epic underwater fantasy that the world had never seen before.

In 1983, over 100 million people tuned in to watch The Day After — a TV movie unlike anything ever before it. That night, it forced America, and the world to face the terrifying reality of nuclear war.

Under the Skin isn’t just a sci-fi film. It’s an experiment. Director Jonathan Glazer and Scarlett Johansson set out to blur the line between fiction and reality by using hidden cameras, real people, and letting things unfold naturally.