Tom explores the golden age of slasher flicks 1978-1984, revealing the cinematography techniques that defined this era. Discover how these films crafted tension and terror. Join this captivating journey through classic horror masterpieces.
Tom delves into Warner Brothers' *House of Wax* (1953) and its impact on Vincent Price's horror career. Explore the film's chilling atmosphere, performances, and groundbreaking techniques. Discover the secrets that made it a genre classic.
In this episode, Tom explores the unique blend of comedy and avant garde artistry and how The Three Stooges approached ideas like surrealism. Uncover the hidden depths of slapstick humor and mind-bending visual illusions.
Tom explores Mabel Normand's impact on early cinema. Discover her tenure at Keystone Film Company, where she directed 15 films. Learn about her contributions to comedy and social commentary through insightful research and commentary.
Tom explores Soviet Montage, a revolutionary editing style. Discover the work of Kuleshov, Vertov, Pudovkin, and Eisenstein, pioneers who reshaped cinema in the early 1900s. Unravel their contributions and celebrate their legacy.
Explore Warner Brothers' Confessions of a Nazi Spy (1939) and its impact on American opinion before WWII. Discover how the studio used fear and patriotism in advertising to push an interventionist agenda.