motion pictures

Traces the history of motion pictures from the discovery of photography in the early nineteenth century to the development of sound film in 1927.

A collection of essays in which leading scholars explore the role that cinema and television play in altering and complicating society's understanding of historical events.

Studies the way in which the makers of commercial movies have dealt with history, focusing on eight films about real people and real situations from America's past, including "Mississippi Burning," "JFK," "Bonnie and Clyde," and "Norma Rae.".

Presents a background to film making, discusses outstanding directors, pictures, and stars in the field.

Melanie and Jeff try to sound the alarm when they discover that the alien invasion epic being filmed in their hometown is just a cover for a real alien invasion.

By the mid-1920s, millions were already confirmed "moviegoers". Movies reflected and affected the way people dressed, thought and spoke, teaching the inexperienced about love, courage, and how to dress, while the governments around the globe were quick to realize the power of film: this new mass entertainment would also prove an unrivaled tool of mass persuasion. Here moviegoers reminisce, revealing how the new medium persuaded, influenced and entralled them, as it offered a welcome refuge from the century's pressures.

An exploration of the science behind motion picture production that discusses optics, acoustics, biomechanics, and electronics and includes related projects.