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A Brief History of British Sitcom Spin-Offs, Part One: 1930s-1970s
Trace British sitcom spin-offs from 1930s radio roots to their 1970s heyday, including Richard O'Sullivan, Dad's Army, Steptoe and Son and Porridge. Read article
A Brief History of Venice Film Festival
A Brief History of the famous Venice Film Festivals going through all the films that have won awards there Read article
The Carry Ons: A Connoisseur's Guide, Part 3: Then and Now
The final part of the Carry On survey explores later films, TV and stage spin-offs, unrealised projects, cast records and the comedies’ legacy. Read article
A Brief History of Films Based on Irish Plays: Part 2
Explore a century of screen adaptations of Irish plays, from the Abbey Theatre and Synge, O’Casey and Beckett to Friel, McDonagh and McPherson. Read article
The Carry Ons: A Connoisseur's Guide, Part 2: Rewriting the Past
Explore Part 2 of Cinema Paradiso’s Carry On survey, from 1960s film spoofs to later decline and revival, with context on changing attitudes. Read article
A Brief History of Films Based on Irish Plays: Part 1
Trace 125 years of film and television adaptations linked to Irish theatre, from Congreve, Sheridan and Boucicault to Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw. Read article
The Carry Ons: A Connoisseur's Guide, Part 1: On the Job
Explore the origins of the Carry On films and their workplace comedies, from Carry On Sergeant to Carry On Matron, marking 50 years since Sid James's death. Read article
Hitchcock's Cameos: 1950-76
Explore Alfred Hitchcock’s film cameos from 1950 to 1976, from Stage Fright to Family Plot, and how they shaped his films, motifs and screen persona. Read article
Hitchcock's Cameos: 1926-49
Explore Alfred Hitchcock’s cameos from The Lodger to Under Capricorn, tracing their wit, meaning and evolution from British cinema to Hollywood. Read article
A Brief History of Winter Olympic Sports on Film: Part 3
A Brief History of Winter Olympic Sports on Film: Part 3 Read article
A Brief History of Winter Olympic Sports on Film: Part 2
A Brief History of Winter Olympic Sports on Film: Part 2 Read article
MCU - The Méliès Cinematic Universe - Part Two: Projection
MCU - The Méliès Cinematic Universe - Part Two: Projection Read article
A Brief History of Winter Olympic Sports on Film: Part 1
A Brief History of Winter Olympic Sports on Film: Part 1 Read article
MCU - The Méliès Cinematic Universe - Part One: Prehistory
MCU - The Méliès Cinematic Universe - Part One: Prehistory Read article
Cinema Paradiso's 2025 Centenary Club: October - December: Part 2
Cinema Paradiso's 2025 Centenary Club: October - December: Part 2 Read article
Cinema Paradiso's 2025 Centenary Club: October - December: Part 1
Cinema Paradiso's 2025 Centenary Club: October - December: Part 1 Read article
Cinema Paradiso's 2025 Centenary Club: July - September
Cinema Paradiso's 2025 Centenary Club: July - September Read article
Cinema Paradiso's 2025 Centenary Club: April - June
Cinema Paradiso's 2025 Centenary Club: April - June Read article
A Brief History of Screen Cuisine
A Brief History of Screen Cuisine Read article
Cinema Paradiso's 2025 Centenary Club: January - March
Cinema Paradiso's 2025 Centenary Club: January - March Read article
A Brief History of Classical Music on Film - Musicians
Explore how cinema portrays conductors, pianists, string players and composers, from Amadeus and Fantasia to Tár, The Piano and The Pianist. Read article
A Brief History of Classical Music on Film: Composers
A Brief History of Classical Music on Film: Composers Read article
A Brief History of Boxing Films
A Brief History of Boxing Films Read article
Battleship Potemkin At 100
Battleship Potemkin At 100 Read article
The Royal Film Performance: The Newsreel Years
The Royal Film Performance: The Newsreel Years Read article
The Thin Man At 90
The Thin Man At 90 Read article
Cinema Paradiso's 2024 Centenary Club: Part 3
Cinema Paradiso's 2024 Centenary Club: Part 3 Read article
Cinema Paradiso's 2024 Centenary Club: Part 2
Cinema Paradiso's 2024 Centenary Club: Part 2 Read article
Cinema Paradiso's 2024 Centenary Club: Part 1
Cinema Paradiso's 2024 Centenary Club: Part 1 Read article
Bond Villains: The Brosnan-Craig Years
Bond Villains: The Brosnan-Craig Years Read article
The Third Man At 75
The Third Man At 75 Read article
Bond Villains: The Moore/Dalton Years
Bond Villains: The Moore/Dalton Years Read article
Bond Villains: The Connery Years
Bond Villains: The Connery Years Read article
1949: That Ealing Feeling
1949: That Ealing Feeling Read article
Roger Corman's Poe Cycle
Roger Corman's Poe Cycle Read article
A Brief History of Singer Biopics
A Brief History of Singer Biopics Read article
The Last Laugh: The Film That Changed Cinema
The Last Laugh: The Film That Changed Cinema Read article
Pig Power: Animal Farm At 70
Pig Power: Animal Farm At 70 Read article
A Brief History of the Tradition of Quality
A Brief History of the Tradition of Quality Read article
JFK on Screen
JFK on Screen Read article
A Brief History of Film Weddings: Part 3
A Brief History of Film Weddings: Part 3 Read article
A Brief History of Film Weddings: Part 2
A Brief History of Film Weddings: Part 2 Read article
A Brief History of Film Weddings: Part 1
A Brief History of Film Weddings: Part 1 Read article
A Brief History of the Golden Age of Children's TV: Puppets and Animation
A Brief History of the Golden Age of Children's TV: Puppets and Animation Read article
And Now For Something Completely Similar: Solo Pythons
And Now For Something Completely Similar: Solo Pythons Read article
And Now For Something Completely Python
And Now For Something Completely Python Read article
Cinema Paradiso's 2023 Centenary Club: Part 2
Cinema Paradiso's 2023 Centenary Club: Part 2 Read article
Cinema Paradiso's 2023 Centenary Club: Part 1
Cinema Paradiso's 2023 Centenary Club: Part 1 Read article
Hitchcock in the 1940s
Explore Alfred Hitchcock’s first Hollywood decade, from Rebecca and wartime filmmaking to Notorious, Rope and Under Capricorn, charting his evolving craft. Read article
A Brief History of Archaeology on Screen: Part 2
A Brief History of Archaeology on Screen: Part 2 Read article
A Brief History of Archaeology on Screen: Part 1
A Brief History of Archaeology on Screen: Part 1 Read article
Paramount's Laughing Thirties
Paramount's Laughing Thirties Read article
A Brief History of Coronations on Screen
A Brief History of Coronations on Screen Read article
A Few More Screen Princes
A Few More Screen Princes Read article
All the Twos: 1972-2012
All the Twos: 1972-2012 Read article
All the Twos: 1902-62
All the Twos: 1902-62 Read article
Heist Movies: Masterminds and Mavericks
Heist Movies: Masterminds and Mavericks Read article
A Brief History of Hammer Horror
Explore A Brief History of Hammer Horror, from British Gothic roots and classic monsters to the studio’s decline, television work and modern revival. Read article
A Brief History of Films About American Football
A Brief History of Films About American Football Read article
Topping the Music Hall Bill
Topping the Music Hall Bill Read article
Cinema Paradiso's 2022 Centenary Club
Cinema Paradiso's 2022 Centenary Club Read article
Heist Movies: A 20-Year Stretch
Heist Movies: A 20-Year Stretch Read article
All You Need to Know About Dump Month Movies
All You Need to Know About Dump Month Movies Read article
A Brief History of Pantomime Stories on Film: Part 2
A Brief History of Pantomime Stories on Film: Part 2 Read article
A Brief History of Pantomime Stories on Film: Part 1
A Brief History of Pantomime Stories on Film Part 1 Read article
What We Were Watching in 1971
What We Were Watching in 1971 Read article
The Golden Age of British Pop Musicals
The Golden Age of British Pop Musicals Read article
A Brief History of French Poetic Realism
A Brief History of French Poetic Realism Read article
A Brief History of Films About Sisters
A Brief History of Films About Sisters Read article
A Brief History of Old Age on Screen: Part 2
A Brief History of Old Age on Screen, Part Two Read article
A Brief History of Old Age on Screen: Part 1
A Brief History of Old Age on Screen, Part One Read article
A History of US Presidents in Cinema
See how US presidents have been portrayed in cinema! Read article
Introducing the Thesping Olympians
Introducing the Thesping Olympians Read article
A Brief History of Films About Television: Part 2
A Brief History of Films About Television: Part 2 Read article
A Brief History of Films About Television: Part 1
A Brief History of Films About Television: Part 1 Read article
A Brief History of Films About Nuns
A Brief History of Films About Nuns Read article
A Brief History of Cinema Afloat: Part 3
A Brief History of Cinema Afloat: Part 3 Read article
A Brief History of Cinema Afloat: Part 2
A Brief History of Cinema Afloat: Part 2 Read article
A Brief History of Cinema Afloat: Part 1
From Captain Phillps to The Titanic, here's the best films and TV based at sea! Read article
A Brief History of the Summer Olympics on Film
Here we discuss the Summer Olympics and the cinematic film and television that studies the prestigious sporting event. Read article
A Brief History of Galleries and Museums in Film: Part 2
Want to know about the real-life galleries and museums that feature in films!? look no further than this article, then rent them hereat CinemaParadiso.co.uk! Read article
A Brief History of Galleries and Museums in Film: Part 1
This article explores the historical setting of musuems and galleries through film! Read article
A Brief History of Lesbian Cinema
Five decades since Robert Aldrich's drama, The Killing of Sister George, we present a unique history of lesbian cinema. Rent this and other films on DVD and Blu-ray! Read article
A Brief History of Motor Racing Films
Let's take a look at the depiction of motor racing on the screen. This isn't just a list of film recommendations for petrolheads, as the need for speed has inspired plenty of compelling human stories. Rent now on DVD and Blu-ray! Read article
History of US Presidents in Cinema: Part 2
See which actors and actresses have played the President of the United States in Cinema and TV in Cinemaparadiso's History of US Presidents part 2! Read article
A History of The Classical World In Cinema
Films set in biblical times, as well as the ancient civilisations of Egypt, Greece and Rome introduced the concept of the blockbuster with the widescreen epics. Rent them now on DVD and Blu-ray! Read article
A History of Sports Films (Winter Edition)
Check out our history of sports films in our winter films edition blog post! From Skiing to bobsleighing, find winter sports films ready to rent now! Read article
A History of Sports Films (Summer Edition)
Great sports films often take place in summer, learn about which sports movies to watch by reading this history of sports films blog post! Read article
A History of Soviet Silent Cinema
Soviet Silent cinema has a rich tapestry of history, find out more in this blog focusing on early Russian and USSR films! Read article
A History of Films Set In The Future
A comprehensive guide to futuristic films! Read article
A Brief History of Films Inspired by Magazine Articles
Magazines and newspapers have yielded their share of compelling topics as well as inspiration for filmmakers. Based on non-fiction articles published in periodicals, we review the history of films inspired by magazine articles. Rent now on DVD and Blu-ray! Read article
A History of Films about Film: Part 1
See films that are about films and celebrate the joy that is cinema!! Read article
A History of Cricket Films
Cricket has a rich film history! Find out more about great cricket films in this blog post! Read article
History of Cinemas in Film
Cinema in films. Take a look at how film has historically portrayed cinemas! Read article
A History of British Queens In Film
Cinema Paradiso's guide to the portrayal of British Queens on screen, from films set in pre-Roman times to present day. Rent now on DVD and Blu-ray! Read article
The History of Baseball Films
Baseball has a rich history in cinema. Discover iconic and best Baseball films for fans of the classic american sport. Read article
A Brief History of Disney Heroines
Trace the evolution of Disney heroines and villainesses, from Snow White and Cinderella to Mulan, Tiana, Frozen’s sisters and Moana. Read article
A History of Films about Film: Part 2
Find Films about Film in part 2 of this blog! These films are perfect for cinephiles and film buffs! Read articleNo articles match your search.