Category: Movies

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts was formed initially as the British Film Academy in 1947. The chairman of this new organisation was David Lean and the aim was to promote British films and recognise the work of those who had made them. In 1958 a merger took place with the Guild of … Continue reading »History of the BAFTAs

There are always lists of classic movies that are considered to be must-sees. Here are just a few that could top the list of any film buff’s favourites. Some Like It Hot This is a classic comedy starring Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis who disguise themselves as women to avoid gangsters. With the help of … Continue reading »Classic Films Not to be Missed

Film franchises are big business in Hollywood. It occurs when the same characters appear in a series of films and some of the franchises have been running for a long time, taking billions of dollars at the box office in the process. Marvel Cinematic Universe This series has grossed more than $9 billion although many … Continue reading »Biggest Film Franchises Ever

Most people don’t consider how Hollywood started and if they did they might not realise that it actually goes back to 1853. At that point Hollywood was just a hut, located on land just outside the city of Los Angeles in California. The film industry was a long way off though at that point. The … Continue reading »A History of Hollywood