20:29duration 20 minutes 29 seconds
Intro to the Course: A Train Arrives at the…
Intro to the Course: A Train Arrives at the Station
A Train Arrives at the Station, by the Lumier brothers, is one of the first files, and technically one of the first documentaries. In this week's introduction we talk about: 05:00 Bullet Time…
32:31duration 32 minutes 31 seconds
The Hollywood Studio System: Mr. Smith Goes to…
The Hollywood Studio System: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
This week we are watching Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.
40:23duration 40 minutes 23 seconds
Intro to the 1920's: Metropolis
This week we talk about the film Metropolis and look at some of the devices early movies use to tell a story.
01:05:07duration 1 hour 5 minutes
Intro to the 1940's: It's a Wonderful…
Intro to the 1940's: It's a Wonderful Life
One of the iconic American Christmas stories, this week we look at It's a Wonderful Life and talk about its effects on culture.
26:33duration 26 minutes 33 seconds
Intro to the 1930's: Bringing Up Baby
This week we all watch the crazy classic, Bringing Up Baby.