Thursday, 12 September 2013

About Today: Throwback Thursday: On the Silver Screen

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On Throwback Thursday, we take a look back at the how science, society, and culture has changed over the years. This week, we're talking about...movies!

Was This the First Movie Camera?
Long before paparazzi swarmed the streets of Los Angeles, before the Hollywood Sign was erected, and before the script of the first silent movie was ever written, someone created a way to capture moving images. Who was it?
Search Related Topics:  motion picture  lumiere brothers  thomas edison

The Master of Suspense
Alfred Hitchcock's career spanned across six decades and over 50 feature films. The acknowledged "Master of Suspense" practically invented the thriller and was a brilliant technician who deftly blended sex, suspense and humor into the genre. Add these these seven classic Hitchcock films to your must-watch list.
Search Related Topics:  classic movie lists  alfred hitchcock  cary grant

All About Audrey Hepburn (VIDEO)
Countless actors have left their mark on the industry and starred in films that continue to inspire and delight new generations of movie lovers. But who is the most iconic Hollywood star? Marlon Brando? Elizabeth Taylor? Audrey Hepburn?

The Beloved Box Office Flops
Some of Hollywood's greatest movies were box office flops when they were first released. While they have more than made up for the loss through home video sales, there are several all-time greats that you would be surprised to learn were initially dismissed by critics. Here are five such classics.
Search Related Topics:  classic movie lists  box office flops  classic films


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