When cinema tackles historical periods right, the result is unforgettable. And these films are must-watch essentials for any ...

Mel Gibson's 2006 film Apocalypto is being hailed by many viewers as one of the best historical films of all time. The movie, set in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, has captivated audiences with its ...

Historical films are a popular genre. The best ones bring history to life and transport us to a time and place, so we can ...

A significant restoration project is currently underway for an 86-year-old film, breathing new life into this piece of cinema history. The extensive renovation aims to preserve the film’s original ...

NEW YORK — A 1915 movie about the life of Abraham Lincoln, previously thought lost forever, was found on Long Island. “The Heart of Lincoln,” released by Universal, is a silent film about American ...

“The Heart of Lincoln,” a 1922 movie directed by the pioneering filmmaker Francis Ford, was found at a stock-footage library on Long Island. By Derrick Bryson Taylor No intern task is too small. Not ...

Historical films have been a staple of Hollywood since its inception, with many focusing on untold or revealing stories throughout humanity's time on Earth. Predictably, most of these stories are ...

In honor of Pride Month, Rotten Tomatoes, the film and TV review website, focuses on several historic LGBT publications' coverage of historic films, including the Bay Area Reporter. Other publications ...

Historical films have a knack for pulling us in with drama, costumes, and grand declarations. Yet once the dust settles, you’ll often find the facts were bent or outright broken. Filmmakers sometimes ...

Filmmakers Mary Pickford and Lois Weber during the silent era Credit: Photo of Mary Pickford from the Library of Congress, Photo of Weber from the J. Willis Sayre Collection of Theatrical Photographs ...