Cinema A-Z

Filmmakers have turned to the written word for inspiration since the birth of the motion picture; film experts discuss the authors and adaptations that have fascinated movie fans for well over a century.

Monsters have always held a special place in the imagination of filmmakers; exploring the biggest and best movie monsters, including animatronic beasts, the undead and menacing extraterrestrials.

Following along with film experts as they explore 26 portrayals of murderers.

Whether it's Shaft's leather coat, Dorothy's ruby slippers, the bright yellow tracksuit in Kill Bill, or Audrey Hepburn's little black dress from Breakfast at Tiffany's, costumes are pivotal to telling a cinematic story.

The end of the world is just the beginning; from Armageddon's destruction from above, to showbiz dystopia of "The Hunger Games," to the AI warning of "The Terminator," to the bizarre vision of "Zardoz," what comes next fascinates audiences.

Whether an actor takes Hollywood by storm, or they start small, everyone's got to start somewhere; following along with film experts as they look back on debut performances from before stars were stars.