Ein nebelverhangener Morgen in San Francisco. Ein kleines Kino ohne roten Teppich. Und ein Mittwoch im Mai 1977, der alles verändern würde. Wie wurde aus der unscheinbaren Premiere von Star Wars im Coronet Theatre der einflussreichste Film aller Zeiten? Heute tauchen wir ein in die bescheidenen Anfänge eines Kulturphänomens, mit dem nicht einmal 20th Century Fox gerechnet hatte.

Quellen:

• https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/398912
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars
• https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/TroubledProduction/StarWars
• https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/star-wars-pioneer-john-dykstra-on-how-those-visual-effects-were-made/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_(film)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Lucas
• https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/The_Making_of_Star_Wars
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Star_Wars_films
• https://youtu.be/OMF1PgaIdJk?si=cjd7SRVKL-Guyyx0
• Chris Taylor - How Star Wars Conquered the Universe - Chapter 11 - The First Reel

A small theater in foggy San Francisco. A movie with zero hype. And a Wednesday morning in May 1977 that would change everything. How did Star Wars go from a quiet opening at the Coronet Theatre to becoming the most influential film in history? Today we dive into the humble beginnings of a cultural phenomenon that 20th Century Fox never saw coming.

Sources:

• https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/398912
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars
• https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/TroubledProduction/StarWars
• https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/star-wars-pioneer-john-dykstra-on-how-those-visual-effects-were-made/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_(film)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Lucas
• https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/The_Making_of_Star_Wars
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Star_Wars_films
• https://youtu.be/OMF1PgaIdJk?si=cjd7SRVKL-Guyyx0
• Chris Taylor - How Star Wars Conquered the Universe - Chapter 11 - The First Reel

Willkommen in der Welt von House of Flying Daggers, Zhang Yimous Wuxia-Meisterwerk aus dem Jahr 2004. Dies ist weit mehr als nur ein Martial-Arts-Film. Angesiedelt in der Abenddämmerung der Tang-Dynastie ist dieser Film ein visuelles Meisterwerk, das Ihnen den Atem rauben wird. Er verwebt atemberaubende Action, verbotene Romantik und politische Intrigen zu einem fesselnden Ganzen. Die überwältigende Choreographie und die lebendige Bildsprache werden Sie in ihren Bann ziehen. Es ist eine Geschichte über Liebe, Loyalität und Verrat.

Quellen:

• https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/351655
• https://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/03/movies/fanciful-flights-of-blood-and-passion.html
• https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/HouseOfFlyingDaggers
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Flying_Daggers
• https://www.critic.de/film/house-of-flying-daggers-94/
• https://jottedlines.com/house-of-flying-daggers-summary-analysis/
• https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2005/on-recent-films-35/house_flying_daggers/

Get ready to enter the world of House of Flying Daggers, Zhang Yimou's 2004 wuxia masterpiece. This is more than just a martial arts flick. Set in the twilight of the Tang Dynasty, this film is a visual masterpiece that will leave you breathless. It weaves together heart-pounding action, forbidden romance, and political intrigue. The jaw-dropping choreography and vibrant cinematography will captivate you. This is a tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal.

Sources:

• https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/351655
• https://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/03/movies/fanciful-flights-of-blood-and-passion.html
• https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/HouseOfFlyingDaggers
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Flying_Daggers
• https://www.critic.de/film/house-of-flying-daggers-94/
• https://jottedlines.com/house-of-flying-daggers-summary-analysis/
• https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2005/on-recent-films-35/house_flying_daggers/

🎬 Is It's a Wonderful Life really just holiday fluff? Think again! Join us as we unpack how this beloved Christmas movie secretly delivers a punch to the gut of the American Dream. From banking crashes to small-town politics, Frank Capra's 1946 masterpiece nails issues we're still wrestling with today. Discover why George Bailey's story isn't just about Christmas bells and angel wings – it's a razor-sharp take on capitalism, community, and what we sacrifice to help others. Get ready for a fresh look at a classic that's way more radical than you remember.

Sources:

https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/396095

https://philosophynow.org/issues/165/its_a_wonderful_life

https://viralmemories.com/its-a-wonderful-life-behind-the-scenes

https://teachwithmovies.org/its-a-wonderful-life

https://sbiff.org/its-a-wonderful-life

https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Capra

https://medium.com/its-a-wonderful-life-72-years-later

https://wikiwand.com/en/Its_a_wonderful_life

🎬 Im Sommer '88 schlich sich ein "kleiner" Actionfilm ins Avco Theatre in LA - und veränderte alles. Bevor Bruce Willis sich das berühmte Unterhemd überzog, waren Actionhelden nur Muskeln und coole Sprüche. Aber Die Hard? Der Film warf das Regelwerk gleich mal aus dem 30. Stock des Nakatomi Plaza. Was auf den ersten Blick wie noch ein "Gut gegen Böse"-Actionstreifen aussah, entpuppte sich als filmisches Erdbeben, das Hollywood für immer erschüttern sollte. Begleitet uns auf einer Reise, wie dieser "bescheidene" Film mit überschaubarem Budget zur Blaupause des modernen Actionkinos wurde und uns etwas gab, von dem wir nicht wussten, dass wir es brauchten: einen Helden, der tatsächlich blutet.🎙️

Quellen:

• https://www.cinemablend.com/new/7-Things-Don-t-Make-Sense-About-Die-Hard-68578.html
• https://www.ivypanda.com/essays/die-hard-1988-narrative-cinematography-and-production/
• https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/die-hard-1988
• https://catalog.afi.com/Film/57903-DIE-HARD
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Hard
• https://movielocate.com/where-was-die-hard-filmed/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Hard_(franchise)

🎬 In the summer of '88, a "little" action movie snuck into LA's Avco Theatre and changed everything. Before Bruce Willis strapped on that famous undershirt, action heroes were all biceps and one-liners. But Die Hard? It threw the rulebook out of Nakatomi Plaza's 30th-floor window. What looked like just another "good guy vs. terrorists" flick turned into a cinematic earthquake that would shake Hollywood's foundation forever. Join us as we unpack how this "small" movie with a modest budget became the blueprint for modern action cinema and gave us something we didn't know we needed: a hero who actually bleeds.🎙️

Sources:

• https://www.cinemablend.com/new/7-Things-Don-t-Make-Sense-About-Die-Hard-68578.html
• https://www.ivypanda.com/essays/die-hard-1988-narrative-cinematography-and-production/
• https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/die-hard-1988
• https://catalog.afi.com/Film/57903-DIE-HARD
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Hard
• https://movielocate.com/where-was-die-hard-filmed/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Hard_(franchise)