History of film

In 1960, Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir ventured to Cuba during, as he wrote, the “honeymoon of the revolution.” Military strongman Fulgencio Batista’s regime had fallen to Fidel Castro’s guerilla army and the whole country was alight with revolutionary zeal.

The first camera used for film was a box with a curtain that you go under to operate. Now, we have cameras on our cell phones that are outstanding quality.

Have books, will travel

Alfred Hitchock with the MGM Lion, 1958. Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull Made in Hollywood: Photographs from the John Kobal Foundation Archive, Santa Barbara Museum of Art unused, bought in 2011 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Leo the Lion is the mascot for the Hollywood film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and one of its predecessors, Goldwyn Pictures. Since 1924, there have been around five different lions used for the MGM logo, including Tanner, and Leo, the current (and…

Dead Poets Society. Robin Williams, the captain.

Former chairman Jim Leach interviews the 2013 Jefferson Lecturer about growing up, making films, and capturing that special "something" on the big screen.

Title: Silent Film I | Category: Conceptual | Country: United Kingdom

Jack Cardiff, one of the most influential cinematographers in film history, is now the subject of a documentary. Cameraman explores Cardiff's 90 years in the movie business, from his first movie job as an actor in a silent film to his honorary Oscar in 2001.

History: Go Behind the Scenes on Real Hollywood Film Sets From the Age of Hail Caesar!

The 8th Academy Awards | 1936