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Alicia Vikander talks Tudors and Tomb Raider I Binge Watch
On the next episode of Go to Bat, actor Alicia Vikander speaks with The Independent’s Jacob Stolworthy on Tudor feminism, the essential need for Intimacy Coaches on-set, and whether she has ever rewatched the film where she met her...
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How Scarlett Johansson Took Over Hollywood to Become the Highest-Grossing Lead Actor Ever
Scarlett Johansson has long been a box office draw, but with the explosive success of 'Jurassic World: Rebirth,' she’s officially in a league of her own. The film’s $318 million global debut pushed her career total to a staggering $14.8...
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J'ai vu un film : negation with 'ne...pas de', 'ne...ni...ni...' and 'ne...que'
Pupil outcome: I can use a range of new and revised negative structures in the past tense to discuss TV and cinema. Key learning points: - 'Ne ... que' means 'only'. 'Que' follows the verb and precedes the noun, e.g. 'il ne regarde que...
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Media - films and games
Pupil outcome: I can understand how maths is used in the media industry. Key learning points: - Forced perspective can be achieved with scaling - Animators use coordinate geometry to animate images
Great Big Story
The nuclear bunker preserving movie history
Explore the unique nuclear bunker housing priceless movie memorabilia, a crucial part of preserving cinematic history for future generations.
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The Evolution of Movies: From Silent Films to Computer Graphics
In this video, the teacher takes students on an adventure through the history of movies. They explore the introduction of sound and color, as well as the advancements in computer graphics. The teacher encourages students to use their...
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Starmaking and the Formation of United Artists
In the early 1910s, movie studios began developing the "star system," which created and promoted national stars like Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin. These stars became central to the studios' marketing efforts, leading to...
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Downtown Theaters: Extravagant Architecture and Community Centers
In downtown areas of major cities, clusters of competing theaters—such as MGM, Loew's, and RKO—often lined main streets, creating vibrant entertainment districts. These theaters, with their elaborate marquees and luxurious interiors,...
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Studio-Owned Theaters of the Early 20th Century
The grand movie theaters of the early 20th century were made possible by the ownership and backing of major movie studios, such as MGM, Paramount, and Fox, which produced the films shown in these theaters. This vertical integration...
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The Movie
Nolik tries to make a movie of Fire playing basketball with Toola and Verda cheering him on, but he is unable to capture all of the action at one time. Simka teaches him how different shots can be edited together to feature the different...
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Pele: The King of Football and Life Beyond the Field
This video highlights the remarkable life of Pele, the renowned football player known as the king of football. It explores his achievements on and off the field, his dedication to his family, his involvement in various charitable causes,...
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Recreating Action Film Stunts: Mid-Air Catch Experiment
Vincent and parachuting champion Julien Degen take on the challenge of catching someone mid-air, as seen in James Bond and Largo Winch films. By jumping in different positions, they test if a parachutist can catch another who jumped...
Weird History
Where Does That Katharine Hepburn Accent Come From?
Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant have a few things in common; not only were they popular actors during Hollywood's Golden Age, but they both used a way of speaking known as the Mid-Atlantic or Transatlantic accent. Although Hepburn was...
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The Rise of the Nickelodeon Film Attraction
The1890s marked the early days of film exhibition, when some of the first popular films of prize fights were shown in large auditoriums. This era laumched the beginning of the moviegoing experience, evolving from small, individual...
Great Big Story
Inside Sweden's Pionen data centre, a high-security bunker
Tour the subterranean world of Pionen Data Centre, housed in a former nuclear bunker beneath Stockholm.
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Could You Survive on Mars? Problem-Solving.
Could you survive on Mars? This is, to a large extent, a Project Management question. And the answer is about your attitude to problem-solving.
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I rewatched the film 'The Martian' wi
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Science ABC
Bullets in Water: How Far Can a Bullet Travel in Water?
In a well-known TV show, a team of experts conducted an experiment to determine the effectiveness of water as a shield against bullets. They used different types of firearms, such as a 9mm pistol, shotgun, M1 Garand semi-automatic...
Science ABC
Why Is It 'mportant To Stay Awake When Injured?
The belief that one should keep a critically ill/wounded patient awake is mostly a non-medical concept. In other words, this belief/practice doesn’t really have concrete scientific backing; it’s just a thing that has crept into our...
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A New Life for Old Theaters as Multi-Use Spaces
The Art House Convergence has become a vital resource for community-based, mission-driven cinemas, fostering a renewed appreciation for independent theaters. Over the past decade, there has been a resurgence in the number of these...
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Amorphous
An amorphous solid is one whose atoms or molecules are not arranged in an ordered crystalline lattice.
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Glossary Film.
Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Glossary Film.
Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli | Bedtime History
Learn about the world-renowned Japanese animator and film director, Hayao Miyazaki, the creation of Studio Ghibli, and his many animated films such as Ponyo, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, and Howl's Moving Castle.
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Charlie Chaplin for Kids | Bedtime History
Join us as we explore the fascinating life and career of Charlie Chaplin, one of the most iconic figures in the history of cinema. Born in London in 1889, Chaplin rose to fame during the silent film era with his beloved character, the...
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The Evolution of Werewolves in Film
The dawn of the film industry influenced the depiction of werewolves in popular culture. Beginning with early 20th-century movies that incorporated werewolf lore often included a demonization of non-white populations. Later, the...
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31 Days Of Black British History Day Thirteen: Steve McQueen - Filmmaker and Artist
Born in 1969 to Grenadian and Trinidadian parents, Steve McQueen's journey from art student to Oscar-winning director is nothing short of extraordinary.
From his Turner Prize-winning art to his groundbreaking films like '12...
From his Turner Prize-winning art to his groundbreaking films like '12...