Brief History

A Brief History of Movies Shot With Phones

Grab your phone and start shooting. The audience is waiting.  Read More

Who Asked For This? A Brief History of Hollywood’s Forgotten Sequels

'Sherlock Gnomes' isn't the first, and it won't be the last. Read More

A Brief History Of Directors Remaking Their Own Films And What We Can Learn From Them

From the blatantly unoriginal remake to the beneficial opportunity for improvement, the practice always has interesting results. Read More

Adventure Awaits: A Brief History of Space Opera

As the galaxy celebrates The Last Jedi, we celebrate the unappreciated sub-genre of science fiction that paved the way for… Read More

A Brief History of Japanese Horror Movies

Fears are cultural, so each culture has an evolving relationship with horror. Japan always puts out some of the most… Read More

A Brief History of All the [Expletives] Netflix Doesn’t Give About Its Original Movies

Nobody can explain Netflix's 'hands off' approach better than the filmmakers who worked with the streaming giant. Read More

A Brief History of Cartoons for Adults

With 'Rick and Morty' set to return this week, we look at the rise of cartoons with adult sensibilities. Read More

‘Logan Noir’ and A Brief History of the Black-and-White Cut

In praise of monochrome: why black-and-white remasters aren't just a gimmick, and what they can teach us about visual storytelling. Read More

A Brief History of the ‘Hangout’ Film

More than a sub-genre; a way of life.Filmmakers have worked within recognizable genres for nearly as long as they’ve told stories.… Read More