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ARTS Film and Cinema Stanley Kubrick

Stanley Kubrick

Stanley Kubrick revolutionized cinema with his meticulous detail and groundbreaking visual effects

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Which technological innovation did Stanley Kubrick utilize to film candlelight scenes in Barry Lyndon?

The first use of digital cameras in cinema Special lenses developed by Carl Zeiss for NASA Infrared film technology

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ARTS Film and Cinema Frank Capra

Frank Capra

Frank Capra's films shaped the American Dream narrative during Hollywood's golden age

2 days ago

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How did Frank Capra's work during World War II differ from his pre-war films?

He stopped making films and focused solely on acting during the war. He produced propaganda films for the U.S. Army Signal Corps, such as the 'Why We Fight' series. He exclusively directed romantic comedies during the war period.

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Technology and cars

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ARTS Film and Cinema Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg revolutionized cinema with iconic blockbusters and timeless storytelling

11 days ago

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Which film marked Steven Spielberg's first major blockbuster success that helped establish his reputation in Hollywood?

The Sugarland Express (1974) Jaws (1975) Duel (1971)

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ARTS Film and Cinema Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino reshaped modern cinema with his unique blend of violence, dialogue, and pop culture

13 days ago

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Which of the following films by Quentin Tarantino won him his second Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay?

Django Unchained Pulp Fiction Inglourious Basterds

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ARTS Film and Cinema Roman Polanski

Roman Polanski

Roman Polanski's cinematic legacy spans continents and decades amid personal and legal turmoil

9 Dec 2025

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How did Roman Polanski's early life experiences during World War II influence his later filmmaking themes?

His early life had no impact on his films, which focused solely on horror and thriller genres unrelated to personal history. His films mainly reflect his experiences in Hollywood rather than his childhood or war experiences. His survival of the Holocaust and traumatic childhood influenced themes of fear, isolation, and identity in his films.

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POLITICS Scottish Politics Alex Salmond

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Alex Salmond led Scotland through its first independence referendum and historic SNP majority

29 hours ago

Alex Salmond led Scotland through its first independence referendum and historic SNP majority Alexander Elliot Anderson Salmond (1954–2024) was a prominent Scottish politician who served as First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014. He was a leading figure in the Scottish National Party (SNP),...

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ARTS Film and Cinema Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock's films redefined suspense and remain iconic in cinematic history

22 Nov 2025

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Which innovation is Alfred Hitchcock credited with that significantly influenced the thriller genre?

Introducing color film technology to thrillers Pioneering the use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) Using suspense and psychological tension to engage audiences