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The Fascinating Story of 1903's Biggest Movie
The Great Train Robbery (1903) might be one of the most significant movies ever made. Join Toni on a journey throughout
How Silent Films Were Actually Shown in Theaters
Silent films were always meant to be seen in a movie theatre, accompanied by live music. It was a big part of the experi
The Power of Match Cuts in Movies
The Match Cut is an incredibly powerful, creative and subtle technique in film editing. Join Toni as he explores it's fu
How This 1960s TV Show Perfected the Plot Twist
Created by Rod Serling in the 1960s, part of what made The Twilight Zone so special is that each episode would often end
Watching the Longest Movie in the World
With a running time of thirteen and a half hours, the Argentinian movie "La Flor" (2018) is the longest movie ever made
Stranger Things - The Truth About Creativity
The truth about creativity is that nothing is completely original. And that's okay. In fact, Stranger Things is a perfec
25 Completely Random Facts About the Film Industry
In the process of making the videos I constantly stumble upon quite a lot of (mildly) interesting things about the film
The Bizarre Movie Gimmicks from the 1960s
A closer look at some of the most fascinating, wacky and bizarre movie gimmicks from the 20th century.
The Famous Director Who Turned Out to Be Fake
Who is Alan Smithee and how was he able to direct a bunch of movies, TV shows and even famous music videos without being
The Untold Story of the First Woman Director
Alice Guy-Blaché was an incredibly important filmmaker and a pioneer of the early days of cinema, only to end up forgot
Why Movies Become Holiday Classics
There is no such thing as Christmas without watching Christmas movies. Especially the classics. But how did they become
The Evolution of Storytelling: Computer Screen Movies
Computer screen movies are a fascinating example of creative limitation - or the idea of limiting yourself in order to d
Stories From a 100 Year Old Film Magazine
The Moving Picture World was an influential film magazine covering pretty much everything to do with the movie industry
The Extensive Process of Winning an Oscar
Ever wondered how the academy award winners are chosen? Especially considering that the Oscars are the most prestigious
How Actors Cry on Command in Movies
Have you ever wondered what goes into the making of a really good and emoitonal crying scene? Well, it turns out it is n
Film Psychology: How Movies Trick Your Brain
Some say that up to 95% of all mental activity is processed by the subconscious mind. That is especially true when we wa
Improv Comedy: The Art of Being Creative
Improv comedy is a type of live theatre performance where everything is made up on the spot. There are two types - short
How Movie Trailers Manipulate You
We all know how important movie trailers are. But what are some of the tricks they use to get us excited? From clever ed
The Most Iconic Film Transition, Explained
The slowly shrinking circle at the end of a movie - one of the most iconic film transitions in the history of cinema. It
Someone Sent Me Fan Mail (With Film Stuff)
The Odorama card was a gimmick accompanying the 1981 film "Polyester", written and directed by John Waters. Moviegoers c
Why Those Sunglasses Appear In So Many Movies
The Ray-Ban Wayfarer is easily one of the the most iconic pair of sunglasses ever created. It's been featured in hundred
How Barbie Took Over The World
The Barbie Movie had one of the best marketing campaigns the film industry has ever seen. Up until its premiere in July,
In Defence of Bad Movies
The Beginner’s Guide to Silent Films
Never seen a silent film? Don't know where to start? No problem!
Why Studios "Leak" Their Own Movies
There is something unusual happening in the film industry today that would be pretty much unthinkable not too long ago.
I Watched EVERY Movie You Told Me To
14 movies, 1478 minutes, or just over 24 hours of movies - all recommended by you.
Why ”Airplane!” is STILL the Best Comedy Ever Made
Analysing "Airplane!" and the comedy principles behind it.
Can You Trust Film Reviews?
As long as there've been movies, there have also been people talking about them. But ever since that talk became a facto
I Spent a Day as a Netflix Extra
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a background actor on a major movie or TV show? This is my experience as an
Joker: Folie à Deux Review
The sequel to the highly successful “Joker” (2019) is finally here. But is it any good? Was it necessary? Why is it
Why Is This $75,000,000 Movie Shot on iPhone?
Cillian Murphy's upcoming film "28 Years Later" was filmed on an iPhone, as seen from a behind the scenes photo acquired
How “True Story” Movies Lie to You
Based on a true story - four simple words that seem to add a sense of legitimacy to any film. We see them in the opening
I Went to a Star Wars Movie Marathon
The original "Star Wars" trilogy is such a massive cultural phenomenon that it somehow feels like I’ve seen it already
Why Movies Are Changed Around the World
Film localization is one of the most subtle yet fascinating ways studios ensure a movie feels relatable no matter where
Why Is This Movie Prop Worth $28,000,000
The story of the Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz and how they broke the record for the most expensive film memorabi
How Bautista Earned Hollywood’s Respect
Dave Bautista is a former WWE superstar turned into actor. But here’s the thing—he didn’t just want to be “big t
The Horror Film So Real, the FBI Investigated It
In the early 1990s, Charlie Sheen had seen a Japanese horror film so disturbingly realistic that he immediately reported
A Billionaire Tried to Make a Movie. It Was a Disaster.
In the late 2000s, a Chinese billionaire with zero filmmaking experience but a deep obsession with movies (he’d seen o
The Movie That Prevented a Nuclear War
In 1983, over 100 million people tuned in to watch The Day After — a TV movie unlike anything ever before it. That nig
The Horror Film With REAL People in It
Under the Skin isn’t just a sci-fi film. It’s an experiment. Director Jonathan Glazer and Scarlett Johansson set out
Movies That Broke Every Rule of Cinema
Toni watches some of the strangest, most unconventional films in cinema history. Movies that break the rules, test your
The Rise, Fall and... Return of Parody Movies
Parody (or spoof) comedy movies has been around for over a century and peaked in the ‘80s, but in recent years they ki
The 40 Seconds That Changed Cinema Forever
In 1985, "Young Sherlock Holmes" featured a short 40-second scene that quietly changed the movie industry forever.
The Truth Behind the Worst Movie Ever Made
The producer and lead editor of War of the Worlds (2025) discuss the response the movie received online.
The AI Company Taking Over Hollywood
From inserting yourself as a character to a full-fledged simulation with intelligent virtual beings - let’s explore wh
He Built a Hollywood Studio... in his garage
Working alone from his garage, Julian Curi, a.k.a Righteous Robot turns paper into handcrafted movies that are beloved b
How Monster Sound Effects Are Made For Movies
Dinosaurs don’t exist… but their sounds do. And someone has to invent them. In this video, I sat down with Tim Niel
The Art of Dog Acting in Movies
Good Boy (2025) features one of the most convincing “dog performances” ever. Starring Indy as himself, the film bec
Why This Movie Feels... a bit too real
Das Boot (1981) is one of the most obsessively realistic war films ever made. It doesn’t chase spectacle or heroism -
The 1960s "Documentary" We Still Can’t Explain
Symbiopsychotaxiplasm (1968) is one of the strangest, smartest, and most quietly groundbreaking films ever made. It does
What does a Film Producer... actually do?
"Sinners" is one of those rare films that somehow gets everything right - iIt’s completely original, audiences showed
The Most Dangerous Production in Film History
"Roar" (1981) is one of the most dangerous, chaotic, and astonishingly ambitious films ever made. It is anything but a t
The Book vs. The Movie
Project Hail Mary is one of the only books I’ve ever finished. And now, with Ryan Gosling in it, has become one of the
This $27,000 Horror Film Is a Creative Masterpiece
One Cut of the Dead (2017) is one of the most deceptively brilliant horror comedies I've ever seen. It looks like a clun
The Dark Psychology in A24’s “The Drama”
"The Drama" is one of those movies that forces you to reflect and confront yourself. The new A24 film starring Zendaya a
The Film So Bad... the director apologized
Exploring one of the most famously disliked movies ever made, to the point of the director publicly apologizing. But is
Why Physical Media is Making a Comeback
Is physical media actually better than subscribing to a bunch of streaming platforms? Let's compare the pros and cons fo
Honest Thoughts - Backrooms
My honest thoughts on "Backrooms" - the A24 feature film directed by Kane Parsons who went viral for his found footage s
This Film Terrified Me... so I called the director
The McPherson Tape (1989) is one of the most groundbreaking low-budget films ever made. It also happens to be the one th
Inside Eastern Europe's BIGGEST Film Studio
I flew to Bulgaria, where I somehow managed to get a special, unlimited access to the largest film studio in Eastern Eur
This Film Destroys Itself After You Watch It
In the early 2000s, a company called Flexplay created a DVD designed to self-destruct 48 hours after opening, using a ch
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