How Alfred Hitchcock Changed Cinema and Society

How Alfred Hitchcock Changed Cinema and Society

Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most important and most significant directors in film history. A household name who directed more than 50 films in his career, he was in front of the camera as often as he was behind it – making cameo appearances, starring in Alfred Hitchcock Presents, making himself … Read more

How Charlie Chaplin Transformed Cinema

Charlie Chaplin caricature

Countless filmmakers have contributed to the development of cinema, but none have done it quite like Charlie Chaplin, mostly known for his on-screen persona, the Tramp. He started as a vaudeville performer, but he shifted towards filmmaking during the silent era, becoming one of the first movie stars in cinematic history. But … Read more