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How 2001: A Space Odyssey’s Deleted Interview Prologue Could Have Changed the Film

How 2001: A Space Odyssey’s Deleted Interview Prologue Could Have Changed the Film

Discover the 10-minute prologue Stanley Kubrick cut from 2001: A Space Odyssey and how its removal transformed the film's enduring legacy.

How Rear Window Created Grace Kelly’s Unforgettable Entrance

How Rear Window Created Grace Kelly’s Unforgettable Entrance

Discover the meticulous planning, costume design, and directorial genius that made Grace Kelly's entrance in Alfred Hitchcock's "Rear Window" iconic.

A Director’s Guide to Discussing Visual Style Without Showing Final Footage

A Director’s Guide to Discussing Visual Style Without Showing Final Footage

A director's guide to effectively communicating visual style to a film crew using lookbooks, storyboards, and specific language before final footage exists.

Documentaries Explore Cult Status of 'The Keep' and 'Wolfen'

Documentaries Explore Cult Status of 'The Keep' and 'Wolfen'

Documentaries Explore Cult Status of 'The Keep' and 'Wolfen'

Why “Batman Black” Is More Complicated Than Choosing the Darkest Fabric

Why “Batman Black” Is More Complicated Than Choosing the Darkest Fabric

From comic book ink to cinematic lighting and advanced materials, the 'black' of Batman's suit is a complex choice of storytelling and technology.

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' IMAX 70mm Tickets Resell for Thousands

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' IMAX 70mm Tickets Resell for Thousands

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' IMAX 70mm Tickets Resell for Thousands

How Trailer Editing Signals Sci-Fi, Horror, and Superhero Genres

How Trailer Editing Signals Sci-Fi, Horror, and Superhero Genres

A breakdown of the distinct narrative and editing formulas that sci-fi, horror, and superhero movie trailers use to promise audiences very different thrills.

Christopher Nolan Utilizes Practical Effects for 'The Odyssey' Sea Monsters

Christopher Nolan Utilizes Practical Effects for 'The Odyssey' Sea Monsters

Christopher Nolan Utilizes Practical Effects for 'The Odyssey' Sea Monsters

This Day in History: Ed Wood's Wildest Sci-Fi Vision Hit the Screen

This Day in History: Ed Wood's Wildest Sci-Fi Vision Hit the Screen

'Plan 9 from Outer Space' is a film that has intrigued audiences with its unusual plot and themes. Directed by Ed Wood, this 1959 science fiction h...

Ron Howard Reflects on Tensions During Filming of 'The Shootist'

Ron Howard Reflects on Tensions During Filming of 'The Shootist'

Ron Howard Reflects on Tensions During Filming of 'The Shootist'

Hitchcock's 'Vertigo' Finale Explored in New Documentary 'The Fall'

Hitchcock's 'Vertigo' Finale Explored in New Documentary 'The Fall'

Hitchcock's 'Vertigo' Finale Explored in New Documentary 'The Fall'

Denzel Washington's 1998 Role in 'Fallen' Explored His Versatility in a New Genre

Denzel Washington's 1998 Role in 'Fallen' Explored His Versatility in a New Genre

Denzel Washington's 1998 Role in 'Fallen' Explored His Versatility in a New Genre