Superhero film: History and Key Facts
The superhero film is a film genre categorized by the presence of superhero characters, individuals with extraordinary abilities who are dedicated to fighting crime, saving the world, or helping
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Survival film: History and Key Facts
The survival film is a film genre in which one or more characters make an effort at physical survival.
Sword-and-sandal: History and Key Facts
Sword-and-sandal, also known as peplum (pl.: pepla), is a subgenre of largely Italian-made historical, mythological, or biblical epic films mostly set in the Greco-Roman antiquity or the Middle A
First Man (soundtrack): History and Key Facts
First Man (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album to the 2018 film First Man, directed by Damien Chazelle.
Tokusatsu: History and Key Facts
Tokusatsu (特撮（とくさつ）; lit.
Thriller film: History and Key Facts
Thriller film, also known as suspense film or suspense thriller, is a broad film genre that evokes excitement and suspense in the audience.
Transgressive art: History and Key Facts
Transgressive art refers to artistic practices that violate or challenge established boundaries, conventions, or taboos.
Training film: History and Key Facts
A training film is a form of educational film – a short subject documentary movie, that provides an introduction to a topic.
Travel documentary: History and Key Facts
A travel documentary is a documentary film, television program, or online series that describes travel or tourist attractions without endorsing specific commercial package deals or tour operators
Michael Holman Family Home Movie #22: Museum Object and Cultural History
Michael Holman Family Home Movie #22: Date: after 1965. Created by: Pauline Thompson Wood, American, born 1901. Owned by: Michael Holman, American, born 1955.
Untitled: Museum Object and Cultural History
Untitled: Date: June 7, 2020. Photograph by: Tommy Oliver, American, born 1984. Subject of: DeVon Franklin, American, born 1978.
"Death in the Electric Chair at Sing Sing" Mutoscope Movie Poster: Museum Object and Cultural History
"Death in the Electric Chair at Sing Sing" Mutoscope Movie Poster: Object Name: poster. Object Type: posters. Physical Description: paper (overall material).
El Monte SweatshopEl Monte sweatshop raid film negatives, 1990s: Museum Object and Cultural History
El Monte SweatshopEl Monte sweatshop raid film negatives, 1990s: Date Made: 1995. maker: Bonner, Phil. Object Name: photograph.
El Monte sweatshop raid film negatives, 1990s: Museum Object and Cultural History
El Monte sweatshop raid film negatives, 1990s: Date Made: 1995. maker: Bonner, Phil. Object Name: photograph.
Lightning rifle prop used in The Matrix Revolutions: Museum Object and Cultural History
Lightning rifle prop used in The Matrix Revolutions: date made: before 2003. Object Name: prop. Object Name: weapon.
Ukrainian poetic cinema: History and Key Facts
Ukrainian poetic cinema (Ukrainian: Українське поетичне кіно, romanized: Ukrayinske poetychne kino) was a cinematic and cultural movement which emerged in the mid-20th century in reaction to Sovi
The Fox (1967 film): History and Key Facts
The Fox is a 1967 drama film directed by Mark Rydell in his feature directorial debut, adapted by Lewis John Carlino and Howard Koch from the 1923 novella of the same title by D.
Vampire film: History and Key Facts
Vampire films have been a staple in world cinema since the era of silent films, so much so that the depiction of vampires in popular culture is strongly based upon their depiction in films throug
Vomit Gore Trilogy: History and Key Facts
The Vomit Gore Trilogy is a feature film trilogy of Canadian surrealist extreme horror films written and directed by Lucifer Valentine, pseudonym of Canadian filmmaker Shawn Fedorchuk.
Visual album: History and Key Facts
A visual album is a type of concept album in which the album is accompanied by a feature-length film or individual music videos for every song.
War film: History and Key Facts
War film is a film genre concerned with warfare, typically about naval, air, or land battles, with combat scenes central to the drama.
Furious 7 (soundtrack): History and Key Facts
Furious 7: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the soundtrack to Furious 7.
Women-in-prison film: History and Key Facts
The women-in-prison film (or WiP film) is a subgenre of exploitation film that began in the early 20th century and continues to the present day.
Woman's film: History and Key Facts
The woman's film is a film genre that includes women-centered narratives, female protagonists and is designed to appeal to a female audience.
Wuxia: History and Key Facts
Wuxia (武俠 [ù.ɕjǎ], lit.
Yakuza film: History and Key Facts
Yakuza film (Japanese: ヤクザ映画, Hepburn: Yakuza eiga) is a popular film genre in Japanese cinema which focuses on the lives and dealings of yakuza, Japanese organized crime syndicates.
Zombie pornography: History and Key Facts
Zombie pornography is a subgenre of pornography involving zombies, a type of undead being with uncontrollable appetites but no personal desire.
Thirty Minutes from Harlem: Museum Object and Cultural History
Thirty Minutes from Harlem: Date: ca. 1975. Produced by: Elmcor Youth and Adult Activities, Inc., American, founded 1965. Owned by: Pearl Bowser, American, 1931 - 2023.
Academy Award, Best Sound, Glory, presented to Russell Williams, II: Museum Object and Cultural History
Academy Award, Best Sound, Glory, presented to Russell Williams, II: Date: 1990. Issued by: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, American, founded 1927. Received by: Russell Williams II, American, born 1952.
Shooting Family Sequence: Museum Object and Cultural History
Shooting Family Sequence: Date: 2015. Photograph by: Unidentified. Subject of: Nicholas Pilarski, American.
Film still of Julius Carry as Sho'Nuff from The Last Dragon: Museum Object and Cultural History
Film still of Julius Carry as Sho'Nuff from The Last Dragon: Date: 1985. Created by: Louis Goldman. Subject of: de Passe Entertainment, founded 1968.
Slide from the film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song: Museum Object and Cultural History
Slide from the film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song: Date: 1971. Created by: Melvin Van Peebles, American, 1932 - 2021. Subject of: Melvin Van Peebles, American, 1932 - 2021.
St. Louis Blues: Museum Object and Cultural History
St. Louis Blues: Date: 1929. Directed by: Dudley Murphy, American, 1897 - 1968. Written by: Dudley Murphy, American, 1897 - 1968.
Sports Action Profile: Oscar Robertson: Museum Object and Cultural History
Sports Action Profile: Oscar Robertson: Date: 1973. Directed by: William Edgar. Written by: William Edgar.
Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin: Museum Object and Cultural History
Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin: Date: 1964. Directed by: Bud Greenspan, American, 1926 - 2010. Written by: Bud Greenspan, American, 1926 - 2010.
Morning Zoo: Museum Object and Cultural History
Morning Zoo: Date: ca. 1971. Produced by: FilmFair Communications, American, 1968 - 1996. Subject of: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, American, founded 1916.
Black track jacket worn by Melvin Van Peebles: Museum Object and Cultural History
Black track jacket worn by Melvin Van Peebles: Date: 2000 - 2010. Designed by: Marty Grace. Worn by: Melvin Van Peebles, American, 1932 - 2021.
Early Cinema: Gatewood Dunston: Museum Object and Cultural History
Early Cinema: Gatewood Dunston: date made: 1890-1956. Object Name: Gatewood Dunston Collection. Measurements: overall: 10 1/2 in x 15 3/4 in x 5 in; 26.67 cm x 40.005 cm x 12.7 cm.
Black and Decker Film Negative: Museum Object and Cultural History
Black and Decker Film Negative: Object Name: negative, 8x10, black and white. ID Number: 1992.0532.130. catalog number: 1992.0532.130.
Esther Williams: Museum Object and Cultural History
Esther Williams: date made: 1951. depicted (sitter): Williams, Esther. maker: Muray, Nickolas.