In the early 1990s, the British Film Institute launched the Century of Cinema Series in attempt to explore the various examples of national cinemas around the world. Cinema of Unease, written and directed by Kiwi actor Sam Neil, was New Zealand’s contribution to this project. Although his attitudes towards this topic have gradually changed, Sam […]
Author: Jonathan Knox
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The 10 Most Influential Movies Used as Propaganda
Every film relies heavily on its audience and how they respond to the themes and ideas explored on screen. With the right skills and techniques, a film can easily become a powerful medium – one that can inspire action and influence change. It is no surprise that over the past century, this particular art form […]
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The 10 Most Uncanny Portrayals of an Historical Figure in Film
The use of history in cinema is still an uneven playing field. Filmmakers are storytellers, and a good storyteller never lets the truth get in the way of an entertaining story. Much to the dismay of many historians, the facts in historically-based films are often distorted to accommodate artistic license and ensure commercial success. And […]