#cinema-history

#cinema-history

Waterworld seemed primed for success, as it came from the director and star who'd turned Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves into 1991's second highest-grossing film.

The cinema opened in 1934 as the Gaumont Palace, seating just over 2,500 people, featuring a theatre stage and a large organ.

The iconic sled from Orson Welles's 1941 classic Citizen Kane has sold for $14.75m, making it the second most valuable piece of movie memorabilia ever sold.

"In his seventies, Jackie Chan continues to appear on the big screen with regularity, though he won't be attempting physically demanding stunts like in his earlier films."

"I really wanted to tell a human story, the human perspective of what it took to create a masterpiece."

The film tries to be politically diplomatic by including astronauts from diverse nationalities but ultimately falls into the trap of tired stereotypes.

The zombie genre, rooted in horror's early cinematic eras, has endured through decades, evolving from voodoo origins to a mainstream cultural phenomenon, showcasing its undeniable resilience.

The story of King Kong's creators begins in World War I and comes to fruition in Hollywood, highlighting the enduring legacy of this iconic character.

Enzo Staiola, who gained fame as the soulful son in 'Bicycle Thieves,' passed away at 85, marking the end of an era in Italian neorealism.

"Working on 'The Empire Strikes Back' was like stepping into a dream - an adventure in every sense... We knew it was something special even then."

Producer James G. Robinson initially wanted to revive the horror franchise, but after several directors dropped out, Paul Schrader was brought in, leading to unexpected conflicts.

"This is my fifth or sixth time at Cannes. The festival changes, but it's always been a great experience for me, introducing films to the world."

It seems like every month, there's an exciting new 4K re-release or a newly restored rediscovery that's reaching audiences for the first time.

The wildly ambitious 1,396-page compendium dedicated to Stanley Kubrick's classic adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining is back in stock and available for order.

During the Nazi Occupation, Lelouch and his mother found refuge in movie theatres, where she would hide him from the Gestapo while looking for new places to stay.

Watkins criticized the Canadian film industry for lacking identity and urged filmmakers to break away from American commercialization. He called for tougher, more authentic voices.