Props on a movie set can cost anything from a few dollars to thousands of dollars, depending on the size, what material it’s made from and how it will be used. A character may eat a lollipop on set, which will cost 50c or a dollar. At the other end of the scale, a movie …
Depending on the size of the cast, the length of time reflected in the script, and whether the question refers to a major Hollywood film production or an indie film, the answer ranges from less than $5,000 to $1 million. Costumes for Indie Productions Many independent films, especially student films made to show at festivals, …
Except for those of us who commit suicide, I think it is everyone’s greatest wish to live for a very long time-well, it is mine. This being one of my life’s goals, I therefore thought it best to ask my great-granddad, Metty (aka Methuselah) who will be 117 years old in November, the secret to …
Movies are awesome and people get a lot of joy from watching stories unfold in front of their eyes and not knowing what’s going to happen next. Horror movies have people divided, though. Some absolutely love horror films, others avoid them as much as possible. Watching horror films can stimulate our senses and cause fright, which …
Characters in Movies All Have a Role Good movies have a lot of things in common—well-written scripts, quality cinematography, excellent set designs, and a creative director. These elements come together through the actors who portray various characters to complete an excellent film. What are the various kinds of characters in movies that bring a story …
If there is one entertainment genre as old as humanity, it’s action. Since the dawn of time, people have told each other stories of heroic acts and adventures, and as technology advanced, those stories started being told through movies. The best thing about action movies is that there isn’t just one kind – there is …
Lighting in the movies is something subtle but pivotal. It sets the mood, points the eye, and determines what the viewer sees and doesn’t see. Movie lighting, to some extent, derives from two sources: stage lighting and photographic lighting. It took the mood and focusing power of the one and added it to the clarity and …
Romantic movies are meant to get your heart racing. These films allow your mind to escape, to fantasize about the passionate love that is waiting for you somewhere out there. Or maybe that’s just me. Even if you are not a fan of romances, there is no denying that these are among the most emotion-focused …
Did you know that the first motion picture, The Roundhay Garden Scene, was a production in the 1880s? It’s 1888, to be precise, when a French inventor, Louis Le Prince, filmed his family dancing in a circle in a whopping two seconds clip! While that may seem insignificant now, the innovation is what would eventually …
How do you know when a movie is good? I like to say that you know a film is worth your while when it changes you, even if just for a little while. A piece that leaves you thinking or wanting to talk about it long after you’ve left the theater is quality. That type …
Western movies are a genre of film that has evolved over the years. The term “western” refers to a story set in the American West. Westerns often feature cowboys and Native Americans and take place on ranches, farms, and small settlements where law enforcement officers were more likely to appear on horseback than patrol in …
Sci-Fi movies have gripped the hearts and imaginations of people all over the world for decades. Many of the highest-grossing films ever– Star Wars, Avatar– are in the Sci-Fi genre. Their popularity is not surprising: everyone finds something they love with a good sci-fi flick. Many are jaw-dropping works of art with multi-million dollar special …
Your Inner Child on the Big Screen Great movies for kids come in a huge variety of genres and production types. While most kids’ movies work for children of all ages, there are some general rules you can follow when you want to tailor the kind of movie to different age groups. Here are some …
Imagine Dragons are a popular, Grammy-award-winning band that formed in 2008. The band members are Dan Reynolds (lead vocals), Wayne Sermon (guitar), Ben McKee (bass), and Daniel Platzman (drums). Original members Andrew Tolman and Jeff Gilbert left the band in 2009 and 2011 Who writes Imagine Dragons’ songs? Most of the songs are written by …
I have always wondered if two songs can have the same title, and maybe you have to. I thought copyright laws would protect the song’s title, but I was wrong. According to MarsBands, around 97 million song titles (songs) globally. I was surprised that it was okay to have more than one song with the …
Imagine Dragons invites you to “look me in the eyes / Tell me what you see / Perfect paradise / Tearing at the seams”. As with all of their songs, they don’t need to use swear words to make their fans think about issues that evoke strong emotions. Do Imagine Dragons songs have curse words? …
Executive producers, private funders/investors, crowdfunding, banks, Department of Trade and Industry, etc. That was my son, Sonny’s response after “asking Prof. Google” where movies get money and financing from? Sonny, his best friend Tommy, and I had just finished watching Avengers: Age of Ultron when the topic soon turned to how much it had cost …
Finding old and classic cars as shown in movies depends on your needs and how much money you want to spend. I wouldn’t have the budget or space to buy new cars, so I’d probably either buy them used from a private seller or rent them. Importance of Choosing The Right Cars You must choose …
I am going to say no, that you do not have to see a movie in order to buy popcorn. Did I trick you? Sorry about that! That is the truth, though, you can buy popcorn without seeing a movie. There are actually several ways of going about this and I will guide you through …
Computer-generated imagery, CGI, has had quite the evolution. What was once groundbreaking computer graphics is now antiquated technology, compared to what we see on screens today. In fact, there are very few movies from this early CGI experiment that have actually been able to stand the test of time. So, before we break down why …
The advertising team behind any movie goes into effect pretty soon after a studio gives the green light. A lot of the urgency has to do with the coming of social media as a marketing tactic. Once you have everyone on board and all the pieces ready to place, it’s time to get all the accounts …
“Trying to figure out who the bad guy is in a movie? Look for the character that hasn’t touched an iPhone,” says CNBC reporter Sarah Whitten. How many people would even care if Apple allowed movie characters to have an iPhone or not? Not many people probably, but it does remain an issue for Apple. …
A feature film runs anywhere from 40 minutes to 60 minutes and longer. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, British Film Institute, and American Film Institute put the run time at 40 minutes. The Screen Actor’s Guild puts it at 60 minutes or longer. However, there is no actual standard. What is the …
What makes us adopt a custom or a habit? For example, why can I eat a large bucket of popcorn at the movies? I’ll buy the kids their own so they don’t interrupt me chowing down on my popcorn. What is it about movies and popcorn that just seem to go together naturally? Some words …