Crash Course
Film History
Film History
The decline of the studio system in the 1950s was accelerated by this new form of home entertainment.
What is television?
This actor plays the Riddler in The Batman (2022).
Who is Paul Dano?
“This is the way.”
What is The Mandalorian?
“I am Groot.”
What is Guardians of the Galaxy?
What is the term for a shot where the camera rotates horizontally from a fixed position?
What is a pan?
This term refers to films made outside the major studio system, often with lower budgets and more creative control.
What is independent film (indie film)?
She plays Princess Ariel in the live-action The Little Mermaid (2023).
Who is Halle Bailey?
“Oh my God! They killed Kenny!”
What is South Park?
“I’m not like a regular mom, I’m a cool mom.”
What is Mean Girls?
What is the term for the person responsible for managing the set and keeping production on schedule?
Who is the assistant director on film or Floor Director in broadcast
This 1975 blockbuster by Steven Spielberg helped establish the modern summer blockbuster model.
What is Jaws?
She stars as Wednesday’s rival Bianca in Wednesday.
Who is Joy Sunday?
“Eat my shorts!”
What is The Simpsons?
“We don’t talk about Bruno.”
What is Encanto?
What is the term for a microphone placed just out of frame above actors?
What is a boom mic?
This Japanese filmmaker directed Seven Samurai and influenced countless Western films.
Who is Akira Kurosawa?
She stars as the lead in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.
Who is Rachel Zegler?
“We protect our own.”
What is The Vampire Diaries?
“You’re wrong, Other Mother.”
What is Coraline?
What is the term for the person who selects and assembles shots during post-production?
Who is the editor?
This global film industry, centered in India, produces more films annually than Hollywood.
What is Bollywood?
This actor plays the lead role in John Wick franchise.
Who is Keanu Reeves?
“If you’re gonna be weird, be confident about it.”
What is Stranger Things?
“Why did it have to be snakes?...I HATE SNAKES!”
What is Raiders of the Lost Ark?
What is the term for maintaining consistent screen direction so characters don’t appear to switch sides?
What is the 180-degree rule (or The Line - as in Don't cross the Line))