Archive: 2025/11
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.
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.