Archive: 2025/11

Bramwell Thornfield 2 November 2025

Auteur Theory Explained: How Directors Leave Their Creative Signature on Film

Auteur theory argues that the director is the true author of a film, imprinting their personal vision across every frame. Learn how directors like Hitchcock, Anderson, and Gerwig leave unmistakable creative signatures on their work.

Bramwell Thornfield 2 November 2025

Cognitive Film Theory: How Viewers Process Narrative and Emotion

Cognitive film theory explains how viewers naturally process stories and emotions in movies using real brain mechanisms - not symbolism or ideology. Learn how perception, memory, and expectation shape what we feel when we watch films.