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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Mike Nichols

For Students 9th - 10th
You may know the name Mike Nichols from his film "The Graduate." Come read about this legendary director and the films that made him famous.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Otto Preminger

For Students 9th - 10th
A poignant tribute to a famous film director. Includes images from his films and links to more information.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Peter Weir

For Students 9th - 10th
Peter Weir helped to define the rebirth of Australian cinema and amazed the world with fabulous movies like "Dead Poets Society." This is a tribute to his many achievements.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Orson Welles

For Students 9th - 10th
The "lost films" of directing legend Orson Welles are exposed in this article. See images and read about the films that were never seen by the public as well as some of his famous works.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Billy Wilder

For Students 9th - 10th
Billy Wilder was a key player in the American cinema throughout the postwar period. This article outlines his life and some of his most famous works.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: World in the Balance: Producers' Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the personal accounts of four filmmakers who produced segments for the PBS series "World in the Balance."
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Other

A Glossary of Film Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Designed to suppliment a film production course. A full glossary of filmmaking terminology. Not to be seen as an encyclopedia.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Robert Aldrich

For Students 9th - 10th
Aldrich's films concentrate on the most basic situation: man attempting to survive in a hostile universe. Get a close look at this famous director who worked on such movies as "The Dirty Dozen" and "The Longest Yard (1974)."