Movies

The world is always in need of entertainment. Since the earliest days of mankind, individuals have sought out ways to entertain and amuse themselves. For the vast percentage of history our ancestors would entertain themselves with plays, books and drawings of various sorts. Only comparatively recently has a new source of entertainment arrived. This new source of entertainment is the movie. Movies are essential a simple technology. A series of picture following one another to fool the eye to believe there is movement. Movies have come a long way from their earliest efforts. The first known movie was made by Thomas Edison. Many are surprised to learn of the thrilling subject of the first movie; Roundhay garden scene. Ever since that day of shooting in 1888 movies have been on the move. This brief article will discuss some of the major genres found within the movie world today.

Just as man is a variable so are movies. Fortunately there are many different styles of movies to choose from. There is literally something for everyone. One of the more popular forms of movies, ever since there invention, is the action based flick. This style of movie, no matter what time period it is set in, is characterized by intense scenes, good versus bad and heroes. A good modern example of an action movie is the Die Hard movie series. While action films are popular there are films on the opposite side of the spectrum. Dramas have been effectively used within the motion picture field since the beginning. The ability to translate feeling and emotion onto celluloid has proven to be successful. Some of the most memorable movies ever made have been of this variety.

Movies are not limited to only fantastical and fictional stories. Many movies are based upon true stories and real events. Whether the film is a documentary, which captures real life without actors, or an actor based retelling of a true story, film has proven capable of telling these types of stories. Films have also been used to go outside of any kind of reality found in our world. Science fiction based films allow the viewer to explore unknown worlds , while animation based films allow the viewer to let their imagination go free. Truly movies are an amazing and valid form of entertainment and artistic expression.