The Art Of Film

From Cesar Romero's comic portrayal in the "Batman" TV series, to Mark Hamill's vocal performance in "Batman: The Animated Series," to Jack Nicholson's iconic portrayal in Tim Burton's "Batman," all the way to Heath Ledger's game-changing performance in '"The Dark Knight," here's how the Clown Prince of Crime evolved over the years.

Whether you are a film buff or not, everyone has heard of the name Quentin Tarantino. His razor-sharp dialogues and graphic violence are some of his major trademarks. But what truly sets him apart from every other filmmaker is how he steals from other movies.

"Breaking Bad" is a critically-acclaimed series that documents a science teacher's dramatic rise to drug lord. One episode that divided fans and critics was "Fly." Many found it boring, but it might be the greatest bottle episode to come out of the show. Here's why an episode about nothing is in fact, about everything.

The 'Master of Horror' Stephen King has been one of the most prolific writers in the horror genre. His books have sold more than 350 million copies worldwide, inspiring numerous film adaptations such as "The Shining" and "Misery." For decades, King has managed to create some of the most iconic and haunting stories ever to come out of the genre. Which raises the question: How does he do it?

When Pixar released the first installment of Toy Story in 1995, it wasn't just a technological marvel. It also elevated storytelling to a new level for animated films. Here are Pixar's 5 essential rules of storytelling that are essential to understanding why their hit films like "Inside Out", "Up", and "Monsters Inc." feel so perfect.

"Godzilla" has long reigned as the king of all monster movies. But it's 1954 original was more a horror film than a monster film. It's widely recognized as a landmark film in Japanese cinema and deals with America's testing and use of nuclear bombs on Japanese soil. And it was one fishing boat disaster that ultimately led to the creation of "Godzilla."

Modern action movies are all about shaky cameras and quick cuts. A lot of filmmakers draw their inspiration from the Bourne Trilogy-a film series that changed the way action movies are made through their unique editing style. But some of those changes have been for the worse. Has the Bourne trilogy sparked an era of poor film editing and deceptive action movies?