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Articles relating to the history of Cinema in Hollywood & the UK.


The Hays Code - The Motion Picture Production Code
The story of the Hays Code—officially known as the Motion Picture Production Code—is an essential chapter in the history of American cinema. For over three decades, from the 1930s to the late 1960s, this document served as Hollywood's moral compass, dictating what could and could not be shown on screen.

Soames Inscker
5 min read
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An In-Depth Guide to the Jobs and Titles on a Film Set
When watching a film, we often focus on the actors, the director, and perhaps the writer. But the making of a movie is a massive collaborative effort involving hundreds of people, each playing a critical part.

Soames Inscker
4 min read
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The Economics of Cinema
How Money Shapes the Film Industry Cinema is not just an art form—it is a multi-billion-dollar industry that influences global culture,...

Soames Inscker
5 min read
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Panavision
The Company That Redefined Cinematic Vision Introduction Panavision is one of the most iconic and influential names in the history of...

Soames Inscker
4 min read
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Industrial Light & Magic
Revolutionizing Visual Effects Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) is one of the most ground breaking visual effects companies in the world....

Soames Inscker
2 min read
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The Birth of the British Film Industry
British International Pictures - Elstree London Pioneering Cinema in the UK The British film industry has a rich and storied history,...

Soames Inscker
2 min read
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The Birth of Hollywood Cinema
Hooray for Hollywood-land! The Birth of Cinema in Hollywood: The Dawn of a Global Entertainment Empire Hollywood, the world’s film...

Soames Inscker
2 min read
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