: Research on how non-fiction films influence public opinion and the industry.
: Based on the book by Peter Biskind, this explores the "New Hollywood" era of the 1970s, where directors like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola took control from studios. The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)
It predicted the rise of toxic fandom, aggressive online petitions, and the current era where directors are routinely bullied off social media.
This documentary is a chilling look at the 1965 Indonesian massacre, but it's also a fascinating exploration of the power of cinema. The film's director, Joshua Oppenheimer, asked a group of former death squad leaders to reenact their crimes for the camera, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. What emerges is a thought-provoking commentary on the nature of performance and the entertainment industry's ability to shape our perceptions.
: Hollywood no longer just competes with other films; it competes with video games, social media, and short-form content for people's time. Technological Disruption
