How BackStoryMovies approaches authorship, AI, accuracy, and responsibility.

Our Mission

BackStoryMovies exists to explore the emotional, psychological, and moral dimensions of cinema. Our mission is to help viewers understand not just what happens in a film, but why it feels the way it does—and what that reveals about being human.

Human-Led, AI-Assisted

We use AI tools in our workflow, but we do not publish AI-generated content without human oversight. Every article is:

  • conceived and outlined by a human author,
  • written or heavily revised by that author,
  • edited for clarity, tone, and emotional accuracy,
  • reviewed before publication.

AI may assist with brainstorming, structure, language refinement, research organization, and technical tasks such as schema generation. It does not decide what we publish, how we interpret a film, or what we believe a story means.

Accuracy & Corrections

We aim to be accurate in how we reference films, dates, credits, and cultural context. If we make a factual error, we will:

  • correct it as soon as it is identified,
  • update the article’s modified date,
  • clarify the nature of the correction when appropriate.

Readers can contact us via the Contact page to flag potential issues or request clarification.

Originality & Sources

Our analyses are built on original interpretation and emotional insight. While we may reference interviews, essays, or critical traditions, our goal is not to repeat what others have said, but to add something meaningful to the conversation.

When we draw on external sources in a substantial way, we aim to:

  • credit the source clearly in the article,
  • link to the original where possible,
  • distinguish between our interpretation and quoted material.

Use of AI Tools

To remain transparent with our readers and aligned with modern publishing standards, we disclose that AI tools may be used to:

  • help organize research and notes,
  • suggest structural improvements,
  • assist with grammar and clarity,
  • generate or validate technical metadata and schema,
  • support SEO and discoverability best practices.

However, the final voice, emotional framing, and interpretive choices are always made by a human author. BackStoryMovies does not publish fully automated, unedited AI content.

Editorial Independence

Any partnerships, sponsorships, or affiliate relationships will be disclosed where relevant. Our opinions about films, characters, and themes are not for sale. We do not accept compensation in exchange for a predetermined review or interpretation.

Contact & Feedback

If you have questions about this editorial policy, our use of AI, or a specific article, you can reach us through the Contact page. Thoughtful feedback is always welcome.