Movies - Expanded Topics

What is the point of a director's cut? How does a movie's budget affect its creative choices? How do movie franchises build shared universes? How does movie sound design affect our emotions? How do directors use color to tell a story? Why do remakes of foreign films usually differ from the original? Why do we love movie trivia and easter eggs? How do independent films get funded? How do movie reviews influence whether we watch a film? What is the role of a movie screenwriter? How do practical effects compare to CGI? Why are movie trailers so important? How do animated movies appeal to adults too?