Movies

February 21, 2022

The Original Photo That Inspired the Iconic Columbia Pictures “Torch Lady” Logo

While dramatic music sounds, a torch-bearing woman dressed like a Roman goddess appears on screen against heavenly clouds. Bold text behind her announces the name “Columbia.” This familiar tableau has appeared millions of times in theaters and living rooms around the world. This iconic logo of the storied Columbia Pictures studio helped define the 20th-century American film industry. But do you know its origins?

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September 20, 2021

10 Movies That Bring The Lives of Great Artists to the Silver Screen

While it's certainly interesting to read about the lives of famous artists, there's something about seeing them on screen that can't be replicated. So many famous artists have had such incredible lives that they seem made for a movie, and thankfully some incredible films about painters have been made throughout the years. Some are closer to documentaries, while others take some liberties with their scripts, but they all paint fascinating pictures of their subjects.

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March 10, 2021

Movie Lover Reveals How Filmmakers Use Color To Set the Mood of a Scene

In the 1960s, color emerged in cinema, replacing black and white pictures as the predominant style in film. Before that, filmmakers used light and shadow to convey mood; but today, color is key to evoking mood, even before the actors mutter a single word. Movie buff Kalki Janardhanan (of Color Palette Cinema) is a firm believer that, “Color can affect us psychologically, often without us being aware.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.