During lockdown, many of us are visiting classic movies for the first time. In this article I look at the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock, one of the most celebrated and innovative film directors of all time and a filmmaker I’ve admired for many years. Born in London in 1899, Hitchcock started work as a title … Continue reading The Master of Suspense
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Mark Kermode Talks SPIES
On the day NO TIME TO DIE was scheduled to premiere, before the COVID-19 virus led EON Productions to delay the release, it is perhaps fitting that we get the latest episode of MARK KERMODE'S SECRETS OF CINEMA: SPY MOVIES. First shown on BBC4 in 2018 SECRETS OF CINEMA is a fantastic documentary series where … Continue reading Mark Kermode Talks SPIES
Grimm’s Last Tale: The Mystery Box and The Macguffin.
This is a post about a Drama Resource. And about a Media discussion. "The Golden Key" is a straightforward Drama resource - using The Grimm Brothers' last tale the class are tasked to imagine the ending to the story on page one, then on page two, design a poster for that story. Possible extension activities … Continue reading Grimm’s Last Tale: The Mystery Box and The Macguffin.
Let HITCHCOCK teach you shot, composition and rules
When you are learning how film works, the technical information you need to remember can be dizzying. Let master filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock teach you the basic shot types, composition and "rules". This is a primer - there are many more terms and details, but use this as a starter guide! 1. EXTREME CLOSE UP (Psycho … Continue reading Let HITCHCOCK teach you shot, composition and rules



