Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as — in metonymy — the field in general. The origin of the name comes from the fact that photographic film (also called filmstock) has historically been the primary medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist — motion pictures (or just pictures or "picture"), the silver screen, photoplays, the cinema, picture shows, flicks — and commonly movies.
Films are produced by recording actual people and objects with cameras, or by creating them using animation techniques and/or special effects. They comprise a series of individual frames, but when these images are shown rapidly in succession, the illusion of motion is given to the viewer. Flickering between frames is not seen due to an effect known as persistence of vision — whereby the eye retains a visual image for a fraction of a second after the source has been removed. Also of relevance is what causes the perception of motion; a psychological effect identified as beta movement.
Film is considered by many to be an important art form; films entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire audiences. The visual elements of cinema need no translation, giving the motion picture a universal power of communication. Any film can become a worldwide attraction, especially with the addition of dubbing or subtitles that translate the dialogue. Films are also artifacts created by specific cultures, which reflect those cultures, and, in turn, affect them.
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Clips From Tarzan Movies - Several video clips from Tarzan films, including Johnny Weissmuller's famous yell from Tarzan the Ape Man
Film Tarzans - Photos and biographies of a dozen men who have played Tarzan.
Meta Description: [ The B movie Tarzans page is devoted to Gordon Scott, Mike Henry, Lex Barker, Johnny Weissmuller, Denny Miller, Jock Mahoney, Buster Crabbe, Johnny Sheffield, Herman Brix, Glenn Morris, Miles O'Keeffe, and Ron Ely. ]
Jungle Love - Salon Magazine decides Tarzan still swings.
Tarzan - Links to synopses and cast and crew details for most of the character's films.
Tarzan - German-Hollywood Connection - Synopses of all the Tarzan movies, with an emphasis on Weissmuller's Germanic heritage.
Meta Description: [ About Tarzan aka Johnny Weissmuller and his German-Hollywood Connection. ]
Tarzan And His Mate - Extensive look at what many consider to be the finest, and most sexual, of the Tarzan films.
Tarzan Escapes - Cast, crew and review of the film that was re-shot and re-edited after it proved too graphically violent for its day.
Meta Description: [ Tarzan Escapes - Cast, Crew, Reviews, Plot Summary, Comments, Discussion, Taglines, Trailers, Posters, Photos, Showtimes, Link to Official Site, Fan Sites ]
Tarzan Movie Guide - Synopses of all the film and television appearances, from the Elmo Lincoln silent to the present.
Tarzan The Ape Man (1932) - Extensive look at the first film in the Johnny Weismuller series.
Tarzan's New York Adventure - Cast, crew and synopsis of film that inspired Crocodile Dundee. Tarzan must travel to save Boy from the circus.
Meta Description: [ Tarzan's New York Adventure - Cast, Crew, Reviews, Plot Summary, Comments, Discussion, Taglines, Trailers, Posters, Photos, Showtimes, Link to Official Site, Fan Sites ]
Tarzan.cc - Fan page with news, articles, and information on movies, books, and television series.
Meta Description: [ Welcome To The Jungle ]
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