Title: A Nightmarish Vision: Revisiting “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” In the annals of cinema history, few films have etched as indelible a mark as Robert Wiene’s “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.” Released in 1920, this masterpiece not only stands as one of the earliest forays into the horror genre…
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Alice Guy-Blache
Alice Guy-Blaché holds a revered position in the annals of film history, distinguished not only as one of the first female directors but also as a pioneering figure in the early development of cinema. Her career, spanning from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, was marked by…
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Georges Méliès
Georges Méliès, born in 1861 in Paris, began his career as a magician and theater owner. While running his own theatre he was invited to a showing of a “movie” by the Lumière brothers and their cinematograph in 1895. His journey into the world of cinema began when he witnessed…
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Celebrating the First Commercial Movie – “Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory”
It was this date, December 28, in 1895 that the Lumiere brothers premiered what is now known as the first commercial movie showing. Movie’s – or moving pictures – had been shown previously, but this was the first time that admission was charged in a theatre setting. The short film,…
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Carnival of Souls (1962)
Movie Review: “Carnival of Souls” (1962) Title: Carnival of Souls (1962) Director: Herk Harvey Starring: Candace Hilligoss, Frances Feist, Sidney Berger Genre: Horror, Mystery “Carnival of Souls,” a 1962 cult classic, stands as a testament to the enduring power of atmospheric storytelling and minimalist horror. Directed by Herk Harvey and…