History

With the copyright to "Steamboat Willie" expiring in 2024 and Ron Desantis' crusade against Disney being a topic of conversation, plucky content mills are already fudging the facts.

Throughout the history of cinema, there have been many notable red dresses that have graced the silver screen. From Audrey Hepburn to Julia Roberts, many of our favorite film stars wore these gorgeous numbers. Let's take a look at 13 iconic red dresses in cinema history.

A look at the career of one of the most famous animal trainers in Hollywood.

Did you know that the mythical world of Oz has had a presence in film much longer than you'd think?

Animals as well as humans have found fame on the silver screen, and have been beloved by audiences for over a century.

Superhero crossover films have only recently become popular. But the crossover film itself goes back further than you might think.

There were talkie movies and there were cars, and it took a man from New Jersey to make the extraordinary connection between the two.

Fairy tales have an enduring quality to be told and retold time and again. Here are the first ten fairy tales adapted to film during the earliest days of cinema.

Some moviegoers believe that remakes are a sign that Hollywood is out of ideas. In reality, remakes are about as old as cinema itself.

If you're looking for the perfect Valentine's Day movie, perhaps one of these old romance films will fit the part.

Superhero films are more popular and lucrative now than they ever were. But these crowd-pleasers go back further than you might think.

Christmas films are a dime a dozen these days. But at some point in history, they were new, unique, and even innovative.

When it comes to film, it's hard not to picture the characters wearing their beloved costumes. Whether it's Marilyn Monroe's iconic flowy white halter dress, Dorothy's gingham getup, or Audrey Hepburn's little black dress, costumes truly resonate with film fans. Here is a list of iconic dresses.

Wondering when dinosaurs first appeared on the big screen? Dinosaur movies are a lucrative genre - a genre that goes as far back as the 1910s.

LGBTQ+ film is often considered a relatively new genre. But these themes have been present in cinema since the silent era, sometimes subtle and sometimes surprisingly overt.

In today's article, we take a look at one of the most important times in horror/thriller cinema history.

Although racial diversity in Hollywood leaves something to be desired, minorities have achieved some victories throughout the years. Here are the first ten films to feature African-American casts.

In case you're planning a horror movie marathon this Halloween, here are a couple more films to add to the watch list.

These days, biopics are a common means of Oscar bait, so it's not surprising that the genre goes back to the beginnings of film itself.

With women still fighting for representation today, it may be hard to believe that female-dominated films existed as far back as the 1930s.

Kanab, Utah's long association with Hollywood westerns began in 1924, when portions of "Deadwood Coach", starring Tom Mix, were filmed in this picturesque Utah town.

Though most films made before 1930 have been lost, these ten have maintained the distinction of being the first known films adapted from books.

Color, sound, remakes, found footage - these are all part of the movie-going experience that we take for granted. Few realize just how far back some of these tropes and innovations go.

During the Golden Age, Hollywood actors and actresses were basically considered the property of major film studios, making this era a living hell for its most glamorous stars.

Movies can have significant social impact. They can educate, raise awareness, and alter public consciousness. Here are 10 films that took it a step further, inspiring laws, legislation, and politics.

When sound first came on the scene, filmmakers were eager to take advantage of this new technology to captivate and manipulate audiences in innovative ways.

Back when the film industry was just emerging, gender restrictions hadn’t been established yet. Women could freely seize opportunities to work behind the camera.

Read about the history of Betamax, VHS, LaserDics, HD DVD, Blu-ray and streaming. Look at the ways people watch movies at home.

In 1938 megastar Clark Gable, Rhett Butler in "Gone With The Wind," was alerted by young actor Lennie Bluett to segregation on the lot during the making of the film, and demanded that it be ended.

Did you know that the Philippines has a rich history of cinema? This article will examine the artistic highs as well as exploitative "bomba" (erotic) films.

A brief look at the history of the gangs of New York that inspired the amazing film by Martin Scorsese. This article will detail the real historical events, attitudes, and figures that played a huge role in both history and the film.

Did you know that James Cameron based Rose Dewitt Bukater Dawson Calvert from the 1997 romance film "Titanic" off a real person? Here's a fascinating look at Beatrice Wood.