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Can a machine learn the value of human life? Can we ever truly alter our destiny? Thirty-five years after its groundbreaking release, James Cameron’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) remains more than just a Sci-Fi masterclass - it stands as a compelling thought experiment on time, technology, and
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To appreciate the real beauty of Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain on its 25th anniversary (yes, it has been quarter of a century!), we must look beyond the surface of its sepia-toned charm. At the intersection of the Phenomenology of Love and the Philosophy of World-Making,
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At Film & Philosophy, we believe that the credits are not just the end of the film - they are the beginning of the conversation. To accompany our screening of Michel Gondry’s masterpiece, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind on 6 April 2026 at Filmhouse Edinburgh, we are inviting our
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We are delighted to announce that due to incredible demand our upcoming screening of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (6 April) has moved to the Filmhouse’s Screen 1, ensuring that more of you can join us for this deep dive into the metaphysics of love and the ethics
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Introduction: The Desire for Normality What does it mean to be "normal"? In a sane world, normality implies a balance, a healthy integration with one’s community. But what happens when the world itself goes mad? In Bernardo Bertolucci’s masterpiece The Conformist (Il Conformista, 1970), "normality&
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Introduction to Film Studies Lesson 11: Genre Part of the Introduction to Film Studies course. ⬅️Previous Lesson | Course Syllabus | Next Lesson ➡️ The Rituals of Storytelling Introduction: The Contract of Expectation When you walk into a library, you don't just look for "a book." You look for
Introduction to Film Studies Lesson 10: Documentary Part of the Introduction to Film Studies course. ⬅️Previous Lesson | Course Syllabus | Next Lesson ➡️ The Creative Treatment of Actuality Introduction: The Fiction of Non-Fiction We tend to divide cinema into two neat, opposing boxes: Fiction (made up) and Documentary (real). This is
Introduction to Film Studies Lesson 9: Realism vs. Formalism Part of the Introduction to Film Studies course. ⬅️Previous Lesson | Course Syllabus | Next Lesson ➡️ The Hidden Narrative Introduction: The Window vs. The Frame Every filmmaker must answer one philosophical question before they pick up a camera: What is the purpose of
Introduction to Film Studies Lesson 8: Auteur Theory Part of the Introduction to Film Studies course. ⬅️Previous Lesson | Course Syllabus | Next Lesson ➡️ Who is the Author? Introduction: The Director as God When we discuss a novel, we say, "This is a book by Hemingway." When we discuss a
Introduction to Film Studies Lesson 7: Sound Part of the Introduction to Film Studies course. ⬅️Previous Lesson | Course Syllabus | Next Lesson ➡️ The Hidden Narrative Introduction: The Forgotten Sense We call it "watching" a movie, but we should call it "experiencing" a movie. While the eyes are
Introduction to Film Studies Lesson 6: Editing Part of the Introduction to Film Studies course. ⬅️Previous Lesson | Course Syllabus | Next Lesson ➡️ The Invisible Art Prerequisite: Lesson 5: Cinematography Introduction: The Third Meaning In the previous lessons, we discussed the "Raw Materials" of cinema – the script, the set, the
Introduction to Film Studies Lesson 5: Cinematography Part of the Introduction to Film Studies course. ⬅️Previous Lesson | Course Syllabus | Next Lesson ➡️ The Camera’s Consciousness Prerequisite: Lesson 4: Mise-en-scène Introduction: The All-Seeing Eye In the previous lesson, we looked at what was in the room (Mise-en-
Introduction to Film Studies Lesson 4: Mise-en-scène Part of the Introduction to Film Studies course. ⬅️Previous Lesson | Course Syllabus | Next Lesson ➡️ The Psychology of the Room Prerequisite: Lesson 3: The Principles of Form Introduction: The Director as Architect In the previous lesson, we analyzed the abstract rules of
Introduction to Film Studies Lesson 3: The Principles of Form Part of the Introduction to Film Studies course. ⬅️Previous Lesson | Course Syllabus | Next Lesson ➡️ The Hidden Logic of the Movie Prerequisite: Lesson 2: Narrative Structure Introduction: The Closed System In the previous lesson, we looked at how filmmakers manipulate Time
Introduction to Film Studies Lesson 2: Narrative Structure Part of the Introduction to Film Studies course. ⬅️Previous Lesson | Course Syllabus | Next Lesson ➡️ The Art of Time Travel Prerequisite: Lesson 1: The Critical Faculty Introduction: The Viewer as Detective If Lesson 1 was about Space (what is in the frame), Lesson
Introduction to Film Studies Lesson 1: The Critical Faculty Part of the Introduction to Film Studies course. Course Syllabus | Next Lesson ➡️ From Consumption to Critique Introduction: The Trap of "I Liked It" We all start as fans. We go to the cinema to escape, to feel, and to
MUBI has always been more than a streaming platform. It curates - and increasingly helps bring into being - cinema as an ongoing philosophical conversation.