Kathryn Bigelow the most Successful Female Director
Before she directed “The Hurt Locker” and won the Oscar for best director, Kathryn Bigelow was known as a successful movie producer. And long before that, she was an award-winning photojournalist. Her first film gigs were in documentary…
630What is the Definition of Film Noir?
There are many different genres of film. Some, like horror and comedy, are more easily recognizable as a specific type of film than others. However, even those that are not so obvious have their conventions and tropes that make them feel very…
486Gene Tierney - Film Noir Movie Star
Did you know that Gene Tierney became a movie star after she left Hollywood to serve in the war? She returned from overseas in 1946, married her agent, and went back to work. That was because her marriage wasn’t successful, ending in divorce…
626Katherine Hepburn is a legendary Movie Star
It is a well-known fact that Katherine Hepburn was one of the most iconic actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age. But beyond just being a talented and memorable actress, she was also a legendary movie star in her own right. In an industry where…
565Marlena Dietrich was a Real Movie Star
Marlena Dietrich was a German actress and dancer who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1930s and 1940s. She got her to start dancing in music halls throughout Europe before moving to New York City to pursue acting. Her first film…
576A Brief History of Hollywood
Hollywood has been a center of entertainment and celebrity culture since the early 20th century. The city’s name has become synonymous with the film industry, as well as with its excesses and scandals. Whether you know about it or not, if you…
1053The Golden Age of Hollywood
The 1930s and ’40s were a time of great upheaval in the film industry. After the stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression, Hollywood studios cut back on production and laid off workers. Production costs also soared, thanks…
621Hollywood's 20th Century Fox Studios
The 20th Century Fox film studio is located on the north side of the 2100 block of West Dickson Street in Hollywood. It sits on the same block as the old Lasky Studios (and current site of The Orpheum) and the former New York Hotel, which once…
614Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios in Hollywood
Today, the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios occupy a 42-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood. It is known as one of the most famous film studios not only because of its rich history but also for its impressive architecture. In this blog post, we will…
559Paramount Film Studios in Hollywood
Hollywood, California is the home of the world’s movie studios. While you may think that these production facilities are only used for filming movies, TV shows, and commercials, this is not the case. These studios are also frequently used for…
603Universal Movie Studios in Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood is home to some of the most famous movie and television studios in the world, but it’s also home to Universal Studios Hollywood. The outdoor theme park that opened here in 2001 is a smaller, more intimate version of…
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