Some films are so revolutionary that they change how movies are made. Some provide audiences with such a thrill that they change what viewers demand. This hour-long lecture focuses on five notable titles – The Birth of a Nation, The Jazz Singer, Citizen Kane, Jaws,...
In 1922, The Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Of America was created by studio executives to stave off government censorship and ensure the wholesomeness of Hollywood films. It later morphed into the MPAA ratings we have today, and is now known as the MPA....
If there’s one thing the media loves more than championing the virtues of Hollywood’s biggest stars, it’s exposing the sleazy details of stars’ indiscretions. This hour-long lecture looks back at some of Hollywood’s biggest scandals – some true, some not-so true, some...
They are the gears that power the engine of the film industry, yet many movie fans may not know the names of some of Hollywood’s most important contributors. This hour-long lecture examines the people behind the scenes whose work you’ve probably loved for years, and...
The late 1940s/early ‘50s were revolutionary for a number of reasons, but the greatest impact on pop culture came with televisions entering American homes for the first time. Now people were able to stay home and be entertained by the likes of Lucille Ball and didn’t...
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