[1stPickSites] (04/17/07) GreenCine Primers

GreenCine Primers

http://www.greencine.com/static/primers/index.jsp

Today's site, a veritable Film 101 course, cruises through
various categories, offering informative, well-written
instruction on a gamut of
movie genres. Readers wishing to enhance their knowledge of the
film world or simply wanting to be less than nonplussed during
conversations which wander through the uncharted waters of Hammer
Horror movies, will find these primers an excellent guide.

"If you're like most people, you've probably heard of the French
New Wave or Dogme95, but when asked at a party to explain what
they are or to name more than a couple of films, you may struggle
a little bit. Well, fear not!  Going along with GreenCine's
belief that DVDs are not just entertainment but
film-schools-in-a-box, we're happy to introduce you to our own
form of film education: Primers. They are meant to be a fun
introductory overview of major film genres and movements ... The
primers, written by a mix of GreenCine staff writers and outside
experts, will highlight the representative films of each genre
..." - from the website

The site features primers on film genres, from British Comedy to
Westerns, Musicals to Film Noir, with historical background, an
appreciation of
techniques and characteristics and leading exponents. Films which
highlight specific artistic directions are discussed and hot
linked within the site, where visitors' personal reviews may be
found. With thirty-five categories considered and examined, the
site, even though commercial, provides a resource valuable enough
to be be recommended for a permanent bookmark.

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