In a black and white photo, many details are lost. But these days, artists digitally colour these photos to bring all the hidden details to the surface. And by doing so, they give us a brand new perspective into the past.

To learn more about the photo reconstructing process, Showcase is joined by colourist Jordan J. Lloyd. He gives historical photographs a makeover by adding various colours to them and his work has been described as bringing the past to life.

From haunted loners to hitmen waxing lyrical, John Travolta has done it all and has breathed life into each of the characters he's played. But it perhaps wouldn't have been the same if it wasn't for a lead role in what, according to many, is the best musical of all time. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Grease and what better way to celebrate than by looking back on Travolta.

The movie industry in the US often causes controversy for its depiction of people of different ethnicities. But new discussions suggest that this may finally be changing. And a feature that is currently on a wide international release is receiving a lot of attention for its all Asian cast.

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He's a director, producer and screenwriter but far from ordinary… Tim Burton is mostly known for his Gothic cinematic atmosphere, quirky characters and his gloomy yet fun storytelling which blends horror and fantasy. He also has several poems and over 500 drawings and paintings that have been displayed at renowned museums.

To delve more into the highly imaginative world of Tim Burton. Showcase is joined by Ian Nathan, the author of a book titled 'Tim Burton: The iconic filmmaker and his work'.

As far as masters of cinema go, Akira Kurosawa is arguably the most important name to emerge from the Far East. The director's body of work, which spans almost six decades, not only changed the Japanese film industry but also helped reshape cinema in the West. To honour the 68th anniversary of his timeless classic, Rashomon, we bring you a thorough examination of Kurosawa's philosophy and legacy.

And to delve even deeper into the myth of Akira Kurosawa, we're joined by Professor of Cinema Studies, Stephen Price who has authored books described to be comprehensive studies on this master of the art, including books on Kurosawa as Kurosawa at 100 and The Warrior's Camera: The Cinema of Akira Kurosawa.

It was nearly fifty years ago this month, that a music festival forever etched its place in rock 'n' roll history. We're talking about Woodstock - one of the few major events of the late 1960s that ended on a happier note. Organisers had originally planned to hold what they called "three days of peace, love and music". But with so much fun to be had, the event stretched out to four. And that's not all that happened.

To discuss exactly what made Woodstock such a gamechanger, Showcase is joined by author, poet and journalist Ellen Sander, who actually attended Woodstock herself.

Director James Cameron, started at the very bottom rung of the ladder in the movie industry. But today, he's at the very top. Due in part to his record-breaking blockbuster hits. But also due to the innovative techniques, he keeps injecting into each of his projects. So today we'd like to say a happy birthday to this pioneering filmmaker by showing you how he keeps pushing the boundaries of modern cinema, one movie at a time.

One of the UK's best-known film writers, Ian Nathan who has written plenty on James Cameron over the years joins Showcase to talk about the innovations the director brought to the film industry.

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Woodstock Festival:

Little known facts about Woodstock:

Author, poet and journalist Ellen Sander:

Art and blockchain:

Global art news:

James Cameron:

Author and film critic Ian Nathan:

Christo's Mastaba:

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Giacometti at the Guggenheim:

Serbia Trumpet Festival:

McQueen documentary:

Asghar Farhadi:

Popular film Oscars:

Alex Dudok de Vit, freelance film journalist:

Nina Simone:

Back in 1939, the Metro Goldwyn Mayer film studio unleashed a movie on unsuspecting audiences that has been called "one of the greatest films in cinema history." The Wizard of Oz became a modern day allegory and produced a slew of different productions that claimed to be the rightful heir to its cinematic legacy. Now, almost eight decades after the release of the original, we decided to re-visit what has since become a heralded part of American movie mythology.

To further discuss the enduring legacy of the Wizard of Oz, Showcase is joined by Alissa Burger, an Assistant Professor of English at Culver-Stockton College.