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The article provides information from an interview with English director and Hungarian writer Thelma Schoonmaker who was married to Michael Powell until his death in 1990. Topics discussed include her first Powell film "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp," the reputation of Powell, and Powell's work with Irish American director Rex Ingram.

The article examines the intertwining histories of pornography and cinema, highlighting the evolution of erotic films from the pre-cinema era to modern interpretations. Topics include the origins and impact of early erotic films in Vienna, the challenges faced by pioneering filmmakers like Johann Schwarzer, and Daniela Zahlner's contemporary reinterpretation of early erotic cinema in her film Saturn Return.

The article discusses a variety of recent releases and recommendations. Topics include Miranda July's novel All Fours, which explores self-imposed life rules and the human experience with a focus on motherhood, marriage, and sex; Sheldon Hall's Armchair Cinema: A History of Feature Films on British Television, 1929-1981, which delves into the history of film broadcasting on British TV; and the podcast Chinwag by Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma.

The article reviews the Flatpack film festival to be held from May 10-19, 2024 across Birmingham, England; also presents the review of film "Peter Strickland: A Curzon Collection" and review of television program "Snapshots."

The article discusses an interview with British filmmaker Joanna Hogg. Topics explored include the themes and production of her feature film "The Souvenir Part II," the casting and performance of actress Honor Swinton Byrne in the film, and the costumes contributed by costume designer Grace Snell to the said film.

The article discusses the views and reflections of Lumière Film Festival and Institut Lumière director Thierry Frémaux about the cinema industry. Topics discussed include the history of cinema, the legacy of the brothers Auguste Marie and Louis Jean Lumière in the cinema industry and how the Musée Lumière museum in Lyon, France pays homage to cinema and photography. Also highlighted are the career of the Frémaux and the significance of cinema as a heritage.

The article lists some of the popular films in 1921. "The Sheikh," directed by George Melford and starring Rudolph Valentino is based on a novel by bestseller author E.M. Hull. "Destiny," directed by Fritz Lang and starring Bernhard Goetzke is a fairytale originally entitled "Der mude Tod." "The Blot,"directed by Lois Weber is focused on middle-class income inequality and stars Margaret McWade as a college professor's wife.