See Films Differently · Nº 01
Why Is Rain Easier to See Under Streetlights?
Why does rain light up under streetlights? See how light, drops and a dark background work together, then discover the silent film Regen (1929).
Journal topic
Physics
Essays connecting physics with cinema and the act of looking.
See Films Differently · Nº 02
Why Do Wet Roads Look Darker?
Why do wet roads look darker yet shine under street lights? Explore the optics, then see the effect in the black-and-white thriller The Third Man.
See Films Differently · Nº 03
How Did the Dambusters’ Bouncing Bomb Work?
The Dambusters’ bomb combined about 232 mph, a 60-foot release, a shallow impact angle and backspin. Rain and shock waves reveal the fluid mechanics.