One might think Titanic and Russian Ark are two films that were, primarily, produced for entertainment.  Although this assumption may hold some truth, to a certain extent, these films also hold a large sum of history within. Titanic, directed by James Cameron is based off of a, horrific, true story.  The mainstream blockbuster, released in…

Special effects will always be an important part of the film industry.  In the 1970’s, progress was being made pertaining to special effects.  It wasn’t until later, in the 70’s, when Star Wars came out and wowed their audience with the advanced technology that took place in the film.  Then, in the 1980’s, there were…

“His name is Sylvester Stallone, but you will always remember him as Rocky.” Rocky, directed by John G. Avildsen is about a young man, Rocky Balboa.  Rocky is a blue collar Italian- American who is from South Philadelphia.  He starts off as a small time boxer who fights in clubs and uses anything he can…

The Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola in 1972, is about the Italian mob scene.  This film is based off of the book Mario Puzo wrote and takes place from 1945-1955.  Puzo went into Robert Evans, the head producer of Paramount Pictures, office and gave him the transcript for the book.  Evans never thought he…

Michael Curtiz was, “one of the most prolific directors in the history of the cinema.”  Michael was born in Hungaria and left home at age 17 to join the circus.  He then returned to Budapest and got into theater.  He attended Markoszy University and the Royal Academy of Theater and Art, then joined the Hungarian…

The film, The Young Savages, by John Frankenheimer was released in 1961, considered a new era type of filming.  This film examines street crime within gangs.  Poverty, ethnicity, politics, and the fact that parents cannot control everything are the main themes shown.  John Frankenehimer, who was born in Malba, New York, is a famous director that…