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date: 2023-09-12
url: https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/pf4h6z/history_of_cinema_discussion/
author: cinephile123
participants: filmfanatic89, movielover101, silver_screen_buff, classiccinemaenthusiast, director_dreamer
category: Movies
title: History of Cinema Discussion
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[–]cinephile123 [S] 127 points 2 months ago

Hey everyone! I thought it would be interesting to have a discussion about the history of cinema. From its humble beginnings with silent films and black-and-white images to the modern era of CGI and streaming services, there's so much to explore. What are some of your favorite moments or milestones in the history of cinema? Let's get this conversation started!

[–]filmfanatic89 78 points 2 months ago

One of my favorite moments in cinema history is the release of "The Jazz Singer" in 1927. It was the first feature-length motion picture with synchronized dialogue sequences, effectively marking the end of the silent film era. The movie starred Al Jolson and was directed by Alan Crosland.

[–]movielover101 64 points 2 months ago

I love the introduction of Technicolor in the late 1930s. It really changed the way movies were made and added an entirely new dimension to storytelling. One of the earliest examples of a full-color feature film is "Becky Sharp" (1935), which was based on Thackeray's novel "Vanity Fair." It's amazing how far we've come since then!

[–]silver_screen_buff 53 points 2 months ago

For me, one of the most significant milestones in the history of cinema is the establishment of the Hollywood studio system in the 1920s and 1930s. Studios like MGM, Warner Bros., Paramount, and others dominated the industry, producing a majority of films and controlling many aspects of filmmaking. This era also saw the rise of legendary directors such as Alfred Hitchcock, John Ford, and Frank Capra.

[–]classiccinemaenthusiast 45 points 2 months ago

I'm a huge fan of the French New Wave movement in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Directors like Jean-Luc Godard, François Truffaut, and Claude Chabrol broke away from traditional filmmaking techniques and experimented with new styles, editing, and narrative structures. Their innovative approach to cinema paved the way for future generations of filmmakers.

[–]director_dreamer 37 points 2 months ago

The transition from analog to digital technology in the 1990s and early 2000s was a game-changer for the film industry. Digital cameras and editing software allowed for more affordable and accessible filmmaking, leading to an explosion of independent films and the emergence of new voices in cinema. It's incredible how much this shift has impacted the way we make and consume movies today.
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What movie marked the end of the silent film era and when was it released?
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The movie that marked the end of the silent film era was "The Jazz Singer," released in 1927.

One of the earliest examples of a full-color feature film is "Becky Sharp" (1935), which was based on Thackeray's novel "Vanity Fair."

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date: 2023-09-12
url: https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/pf4h6z/history_of_cinema_discussion/
author: cinephile123
participants: filmfanatic89, movielover101, silver_screen_buff, classiccinemaenthusiast, director_dreamer
category: Movies
title: History of Cinema Discussion