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Toni's Film Club

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 drive creativity. For all their limitations however, they offer just as many opportunities for some unique storytelling.
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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 in the early 20th century. So, let's have a closer look at this original issue from exactly 100 years ago.
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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 not just a lot of talent, skill and practice but also - a tear stick.
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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 watch movies, and not only are filmmakers aware of it, but the really good ones are using it as an advantage.
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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 form and long form, and both of those have had a massive impact on the entertainment industry as a whole.
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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 editing to sound design, let's dive into this art form and see if it can really make anything look compelling.
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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 could smell what they were viewing on-screen with special scratch-&-sniff cards consisting of 10 different smells.
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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 hundreds of movies and TV shows over the past few decades, and this is the story of how it became a pop-culture phenomenon.
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How Barbie Took Over The World
The Barbie Movie had one of the best marketing campaigns the film industry has ever seen. So, let's break it down into the 5 main components that made it work.
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