85 years ago, a revolutionary epic film changed Hollywood forever
Movies are based on a collision of money, technology and artistry that can make successful films influential in very different ways. Some, like Citizen Kanecan make a name for themselves through new ways of writing scripts and directing scenes. Others,…
10 years ago, a dystopian classic ended a strange film trend
Previously there was A courtyard of thorns and rosesbefore it The Hunger Gamesand before it even Harry Potterit was much harder to find engaging yet accessible books for young adults. One bright spot of this era, however, was Lois Lowry,…
40 years ago, a wild science fiction film became a surprising cult classic
Science fiction comedies are difficult to make. For every Back to the future or Ghost Huntersthere is a Howard the Duck or evolution. There were hardly any sci-fi comedies in the ’80s in particular, but that doesn’t mean they were…
