film analysis

How important is knowing any kind of cinema history? I don't feel it's necessary, but I do feel strongly that I benefit greatly by comprehending the importance of contributions by Edwin S. Porter, D.W. Griffith, Orson Welles, etc. The French New Wave movement came from film critics, who deeply...

The YALE FILM STUDIES Film Analysis Web Site 2.0 link is well organized and covers filmmaking history and basics for anyone getting started. There are a number of film clips as well in the drop down menu on the left. Here is the cinematography link...