Film Theory

Formalism is pure, technical film theory. It explores how moviemaking techniques impact how audiences think and feel. Think about fast cuts that get your heart

Two figures stand in a cemetery surrounded by illuminated digital grave markers

Film noir is one of the most beloved and parodied filmmaking styles of all time. Some see it as a genre in its own right.

There’s a clear divide between mainstream movies and arthouse cinema, right? One’s all about thrills, chills, and popcorn sales – the other’s about self-expression and

Lots of film genres speak for themselves… action, drama, comedy, horror. We instantly understand what to expect when we buy a ticket. Even mumblecore is

There are many movie genres in rotation at your local cinema. Big-hitters like action, sci-fi, horror, and rom-com are well-known. Smaller niches can get overlooked.

It’s pretty obvious that high-concept films dominate cinema. These are the movies with easy-to-follow plots, clear genres, and big movie stars. They might not take

Want to show a film to the general public? you must apply for a movie rating. These ratings help viewers understand what to expect from

The male gaze is a feminist theory that focuses on images of women in art. In filmmaking, it looks at how films represent women on