From silent flicks to virtual reality features, filmmaking has come a long way since its advent in the 1890s. Thanks to technological advancement, progressive ways of thinking, and public demand, we’ve seen films evolve from black-and-white shorts, like Georges Méliès’s A Trip to the Moon, to vivid thrills, like video-game-meets-movie Hardcore Henry. With 3D turning into 4D experiences and VR on the come-up, only time will tell how audiences will watch movies in the coming years. For now, however, let’s appreciate the innovations that have left a mark, the ones that changed the game and have allowed us to experience cinema in new, unforgettable ways.
10 Movie Innovations That Really Worked
When it comes to filmmaking, these are the movies that really changed the game.
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