Editorials

Read the latest editorials and opinion pieces from Big Picture Film Club.

642 Articles

Titanic scene rendered in the style of Studio Ghili by AI // Credit: Bylo

Twitter Co-Founder Wants to “Delete All IP Law” – How Will Filmmakers and Writers Be Protected in the Age of AI?

By Josh Greally 14 mins ago 3 min read

One Of Cinema's First Heists // Credit: Edison Manufacturing Company

Cinema’s Best Heists (And Their Loot)

By Josh Greally 4 days ago 3 min read

The Tramp and Mr Bean // Credit: Tiger Aspect Pictures and United Artists

Comedy Across Cultures: The Universal Appeal of Charlie Chaplin and Mr. Bean

By Josh Greally 26 days ago 3 min read

US v China // Credit: Guardian

Cinematic Soft Power: How China and the U.S. Use Film to Influence Global Perceptions

By Josh Greally 27 March 2025 3 min read

Inside Brazil’s Dystopian Vision: A Deep Dive into Bureaucracy, Surveillance, and Consumerism

Inside Brazil’s Dystopian Vision: A Deep Dive into Bureaucracy, Surveillance, and Consumerism

By Josh Greally 24 March 2025 3 min read

Megan

From Villains to Allies: How AI Portrayals in Film Are Rapidly Evolving

By Richard Norton 13 March 2025 5 min read

How Ghost in the Shell influenced The Matrix // Credit: Warner Bros & Production I.G.

How ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Inspired The Matrix: A Cyberpunk Revolution

By Josh Greally 28 February 2025 3 min read

Studio Ghibli's love of the environment // Credit: Studio Ghibli & BULB

Animated Realities: How Studio Ghibli Films Address Environmentalism and Human Impact

By Josh Greally 23 February 2025 3 min read

Beyond the Screams: Challenging Mental Health Tropes in Horror Movies

Beyond the Screams: Challenging Mental Health Tropes in Horror Movies

By Richard Norton 18 February 2025 4 min read

The Departed

Why Fans Re-Edit Films: Inside the Growing Trend of DIY Director’s Cuts

By Richard Norton 16 February 2025 3 min read

Star Wars x The Hidden Fortress

Akira Kurosawa’s Influence on Star Wars and George Lucas

By Josh Greally 13 February 2025 3 min read

ESOTSM_Carrey_Winslet

When Actors Break Free From Stereotypes

By Richard Norton 15 January 2025 4 min read