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Introduction People were always interested in interpreting written stories for the big screen. Books of all genres: comedies, detective stories, romance novels, and thrillers often appear before the public as movies. The film Rear Window, produced by Alfred Hitchcock in 1954, is not an exception. The original short story It...
The Bachelor is a widely popular reality TV show revolving around a single bachelor who is presented with a pool of potential romantic interests, of whom one is expected to become his wife. As the season goes on, the bachelor has to eliminate candidates, with the succession of eliminations leading...
Sometimes it seems odd that a movie that was shot over half a century ago remains scary for contemporary viewers. In contrast, modern scary films are simply irritating and do not possess the former quality. Indeed, filmmaking is one of the most popular mediums that thrive today, with horror movies...
Being a transwoman has unimaginable consequences that society tends to subject the transwomen to. PJ Raval’s documentary speaks volumes on the challenges that these unique gender faces as if it were their own choice to be the way they are. Jennifer’s case represents many other similar cases that transgender women...
The sixth episode of the BBC documentary series is devoted to the history of India’s independence from the influence of other states. Attention is paid to the East India Company’s enormous power, which in the 19th century managed to take under its huge significant sea and land territories. The episode’s...
The art of the Dark Ages has been misconstrued as being often irrelevant or not valuable due to the historical events associated with the period. However, it was never the age of darkness, as suggested by Waldemar Januszczak in the documentary series The Extraordinary Art of the Dark Ages, it...
This review is based on the film “Helen of Troy,” which revolves around the Greek mythology of the Trojan War. Helen is described as the prettiest woman in Greece, making her the dream girl of every man in the country and the indirect cause of conflict between the cities of...
For a long time, North American cinema was largely synonymous with Hollywood-made films. However, in the past few decades, independent filmmakers and festivals, such as Sundance and Toronto, have received a significant amount of public attention. Canadian Indigenous films represent a new distinctive branch of independent North American cinema. While...
Being a comparatively recent thriller, “Midsommar” has managed to take both critics and viewers by storm with its unique premise and stunning cinematography. The film is filled with scenes that can be used as an example of stellar filmmaking. However, one of the scenes stands out particularly strongly, offering the...
The film is based on the book, ‘Hardball: A Season in the Projects’, by Daniel Coyle, and although the film is not an exact replica of the book by Coyle, it is an account similar to the Near North Little League’s 1992 season. The film features Keanu Reeves portraying a...
Introduction Racial identity may be defined as a specific sense of belonging to a particular racial group. It is based on the person’s perception that he or she shares the same heritage with this group. The examination of racial identity is highly essential for the evaluation of historical and social...
Introduction The representation of cities occupies a special place in cinematography. Film directors can show a reflection of the city life in their works either in an absolutely realistic or a surrealistic way. Architecture, transport, sights, and ordinary people’s everyday life: all of these aspects can be learned from the...
The film Citizen Kane is notable not only with the story it uncovers for the audience but also with its effective use of cinematography techniques. The film’s deep-focus photography, mise en scène, lighting, and camera movements have earned numerous appraises by critics over the decades after Citizen Kane was filmed....
Several factors have to be considered when discussing the different issues brought on by youth violence. Over the years, much has been blamed on economic, social, and cultural elements. Thus, it can be argued that the given quote “community members, youth advocates and youth themselves consistently say that it is...
The film The Birth of Nation is one of the most ambitious projects of the first half of the 20th century. David Griffith created this silent movie in 1915 and used as a base for the plot the books of Thomas Dixon. This film is a significant representation of the...
Description Doctor Strange, a 2016 action-fantasy film, existing exists as a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Created as a part of an ongoing series of films, this movie manages to both tell its own, unique story and provide a set upsetup for future installations in the franchise. The plot...
Introduction The progress of the movie industry from 1945 to today cannot be ignored because of many reasons. In addition to a variety of new styles and movie genres, this field has undergone multiple technological transformations and enhancements. One of the most evident achievements was surely a step forward to...
The depiction of harsh reality is one of the most intriguing themes in present-day movies, and “Queen & Slim” is no exception to the rule. In this story, the main characters, Queen and Slim, are dining out on their first date when something unexpected happens. On their way home, they...
Introduction The Godfather is a world-famous masterpiece directed by Francis Ford Coppola in 1972. According to multiple expert reviews and public opinion, the movie is nearly peerless film-making (Chiang). The film has a marvelous screenplay, flawless cast, excellent camera-work, and mindful composition. The present paper offers an analysis of the...
Introduction Knowledge of the past has always been of a dual nature: on the one hand, the knowledge of professionals, relying on authentic sources, documentary evidence, on the other hand, the knowledge of the masses, using rumors, speculation, and myths. Television has developed its technologies for reproducing the past, unique...
In the context of the modern world, the notions of the United States and immigration, when used in a single sentence, are today unable to convey any positive connotation. State, seemingly embracing the whole variety of cultures, still manages to divide its fellow citizens into the ones who belong here...
The phenomenon of human development can be accessed from several theoretical perspectives, one of which is Piaget’s theory. Offering four stages of development as the foundational milestones in gaining essential cognitive skills, Piaget’s approach outlines the following developmental points: the sensorimotor object permanence), preoperational ((egocentric), concrete operational (conversational), formal operational...
There are movies with an interesting plot and a strong cast, after watching which people change their lives. Some movies influence the way of how the whole filmmaking industry is developed, and the work of Alfred Hitchcock is one of such significant contributions. In the 20th century, this director demonstrated...
Human nature remains an understudied notion; sometimes, it is difficult to explain why an individual enjoys things or actions that cause fear and anxiety. One of such issues is that people are ready to spend money to watch horror movies, and consequently, experience fear. According to Stephen King, the most...
Introduction Feature fiction films are films that tell fictional stories, events, situations, and characters that may be similar to those existing in the real world, though most of them are imaginary. The fictional nature of narrative films is their peculiar feature because the diegesis (the total world of the story)...
Anthropology is the study of the past, present and the future. Cultural Anthropology is one of its sub-branches that studies people living today, their cultural beliefs, practices, and values. With technology advancement, culture spreads rapidly, and some of the technological methods used in diversifying culture include the use of mass...
Introduction Since the beginning of the 1990s, Noël Carroll has become one of the key figures in the American philosophy of art, proposing alternative answers to the dilemma of “what are movies made of?” For the film theory, this problem was closely connected with the desire to establish the status...
During the times when HIV and AIDS were unknown to humanity, select social groups in the Australian city of Darlinghurst were leading a rather reckless lifestyle. Sexually transmitted diseases were a norm, and specialized clinics always had patients to work with. However, when people started to get infected with a...
Introduction Gladiator is a 2000 movie directed by Ridley Scott that has a combination of action, adventure, and drama. It entails betrayal, bravery, and survival, which is set in the ancient era of the Roman Empire. General Maximus Decimus Meridus (Russell Crowe) impersonates the role of Maximus brilliantly as an...
The Description of the Situation The overall situation is about the Beauchamp acquisition by the company called Synergon. Considering the active acquisitive position of Synergon, which is the company that is famous by its numerous merging actions, the company called Beauchamp fully suits the Synergon’s range of business interests. Beauchamp...
Freedom Song is one of the most interesting movies that enlist in the dramatic genre of movies. Watching Freedom Song had been a great experience as it managed to provide a great deal of knowledge regarding the consequences of the civil rights war during the 1960s. The main theme of...
Character Analysis The movie Mean Girls explains how gifted students act. One of the myths and stereotypes of a gifted person states the person can solve the average class problem faster than the normal student. Some myths and stereotypes of gifted persons are correct. Mean Girls Summary The Mean Girls...
Introduction Written and directed by the man who brought blockbuster titles like The Dark Knight (2008), The Prestige (2006), and Memento (2000), Christopher Nolan megged another memorable masterpiece. London was chosen for the premiere of Inception on July 8, 2010. The film was subsequently released to the rest of the...
It is a documentary film aimed at creating awareness about global warming. It was released in 2006. One of the most interesting things about the film was the involvement of Al Gore the former US vice president who was responsible for the idea of the film. It became an instant...
Introduction Pipilotti Rist has been very significant in video art and installation media. She started making super eight films while she was still studying in college. Her works are generally very short lasting very few minutes and they usually have a lot of alterations in speed, sound and coloration. She...
A Spanish language fantasy film set in post Civil-War Spain (1944) during the Franquist repression, Pan’s Labyrinth was written and directed by acclaimed Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, who, along with fellow Mexican filmmakers Alfonso Cuaron and Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, is known as the Three Amigos of Mexican/Spanish Cinema. The...
Leadership is an enigma for all supervisors who sooner or later face the challenge of managing the work of their subordinates. The sense of enigma becomes evident when it becomes evident that some people become leaders due to their authority, which is not that favorable, and others inspire people and...
Introduction Troy is one of the few movies that have chosen to bring the most fascinating of historical events to the modern generation. Released in 2004, this Oscar-winning movie was directed by Wolfgang Peterson and is based upon a combination of real-world events, Homer’s Iliad and Virgil’s Aeneid amongst others...
Rhetoric – originally a science about oratory, subsequently sometimes was understood more widely, as the theory of prose or the argument theory in general. The rhetoric is the scientific discipline studying the laws of origination, the transfer and the perception of good speech and the qualitative text. The rhetoric in...
Introduction The title of the movie is Rain Man. It was the winner of the 1988 Best Picture Award from the Academy of Motion Picture. There are two major characters. The first one is Raymond Babbitt who suffers from autism and for most of his life lived in a mental...
The story about courageous knight and a dragon is a particular representation of how dreams come true. In this respect the vivid details of the story which leads everyone to the field of fairy tale are depicted with the purpose to show the reality of things. The paper is devoted...
Introduction The art of movie-making is versatile and wonderful in the way of thematic and ideological coloring due to the genre peculiarities and the manner of representation. The world of movie is rich in the outstanding characters and persons who made and are still making movie art more magnificent, vivid...
The Shawshank Redemption The Shawshank Redemption, released in 1994, is an adaptation based upon a story by Steven King and directed masterfully by Frank Darabont. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman play the leads and this director “shows” us things about them. We are not told much at all. A young...
The slapstick genre of comedy’s roots can be traced from the double paddle which when struck the other performer produced an amazingly big sound but only a small amount of actual discomfort. The male performers traditionally wielded this instrument and it is said to have evolved from a symbolic phallus...
Introduction Culture refers to people’s way of life and includes things such as beliefs, art, norms, values, and attitudes that are held dearly by people. Art is very important in every culture because it is a source of entertainment. Moreover, art is one of the many ways that the society...
It has often been said that “There is nothing to fear but fear itself”. A term that often refers to man’s fear of the dark due to not being able to see what lies ahead. This is perhaps also the reason why we, as intelligent beings, enjoy watching a good...
Genuinely interested in history, I have always found the period of World War II both intriguing and terrifying. Among hundreds of historical films on the matter, to my mind, “The boy in the striped pajamas” depicts the horror of the Holocaust most effectively. Educational, emotionally complex, and thought-provoking, it helps...
Television is commonly cited as their major source of information about what is happening in the world. Children are the main group influenced by TV and its messages. Some critics state that TV has a negative impact on children popularizing and promoting violence and deviant behavior. Children learn a great...
Introduction Chen Kaige belongs to the fifth generation of Chinese filmmakers. Just like his counterparts Zhang Yimou, Tian Zhuangzhuang, Zhang Junzhao, and Li Shaohong, he graduated from the Beijing Film Academy and contributed to Chinese cinema popularization. Chen Kaige films are appreciated by broad and arthouse audiences. Particularly, Martin Scorsese...
Introduction James Cameron’s 1986 film Aliens is the subject of much critical praise and a prominent part of modern popular culture. Its protagonist Ellen Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver, is often seen as one of the best examples of a capable action heroine in cinematography. She challenges the tradition of...
The mini-series titled “When They See Us,” directed by Ava DuVernay, released in 2019, tells the story of five young men falsely convicted of rape and assault of a young woman in Central Park. The collision of genuine desire to support a friend with the cruel and unjust reality of...
Introduction For centuries, Chicanos, a Mexican-American people, have been viewed controversially. Popular media, such as TV shows, films, plays, and songs, frequently present Chicano culture either in a positive or negative way. This essay analyses Mi Vida Loca, an American drama film directed by Allison Anders in 1993. It focuses...
Introduction The origins of inspiration haunted the imagination of endless writers, composers, and artists of all kinds. When the book inspires a director, he or she usually has a choice: change a story and a name or let it remain the same, thus, opening a film to the comparison. In...
Introduction During the last century, film studies underwent many considerable changes. Theorists developed their statements, introduced new approaches, and promoted debates to understand the role of the film industry in human life. In the 1900s, theorists were divided into formalists and realists with their intentions to prove the connection between...
Introduction Spirituality and scholarship, seemingly two irreconcilable sides when discussing the origins of humankind, have come surprisingly close over the last century and merged to produce a fascinating combination of ideas inside people’s minds. Christianity, as one of the major religions in the world and the USA, thus plays a...
John Smith’s The Black Tower (1987) is a confusing and haunting short film that combines qualities of structuralism and simplistic illusionism. Smith is renowned for his films and video installations, for which he was awarded numerous prizes at festivals: Hamlyn Foundation Award for Artists (2011) and Film London’s Jarman Award...
Talking about the conflicts between heroes and villains in movies or literature, one should recognize the story of Batman as one of the strongest examples of how evil is born, developed, and controlled. This film franchise contains a number of characters as protagonists or antagonists and, what is more important,...
Introduction Following its release to theaters in 2000, it did not take long for the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? (directed by Joel Coen) to attain a critically acclaimed status. As of today, it is often referred to in terms of a “cult movie”. This implies that there is...
Introduction Francis Lawrence’s film I Am Legend came out in 2007. While the film received only mediocre reviews, it left an impact on the public conscience. Despite being an adaptation of the 1954 novel by Richard Matheson, the text of the film reflects the fears and social anxieties that people...
Based on what has been presented so far, this analysis recommends that Miranda should attempt to pursue a leadership path that integrates sufficient relationship behavior into it. The fact of the matter is, the employee churn rate within the Runway is far too high to consider it to be a...
Summary of the Video The movie Hot Pepper tells the story of Clifton Chenier who was a representative of such a musical genre as Zydeco. The viewers can learn about the sources of his inspiration, especially the culture of urban and rural Louisiana. Furthermore, the authors of this film explore...
Introduction It now became a commonplace assumption among many people that the genre of sci-fi in literature and movies is being solely concerned with exposing how the continuous technological progress may affect the realities of people’s everyday living in the future. Nevertheless, there are good reasons to believe that, while...
The film called “The Morning Guy” was created by Mark W. Gray and released in 2002. The film is rather short. It is a little longer than five minutes. Yet, it contains a deep allegorical meaning. Gray, The director of The Morning Guy, started working on the film intending to...
Introduction The film industry has played a critical role in society by not only entertaining but also educating and positively criticizing social evils within the community. Films before 1945 played a significant role in society, especially those produced during the Second World War. The society was going through a transition,...
Summary of Argument Stern, Russell, and Russell (2007) explore the negative effects of character images in soap operas on audiences, which are mostly comprised of women. To support their perspective, the authors refer to the history of soap operas as a genre by analyzing its specific characteristics inherited from its...
Abstract The paper provides the analysis of two pitches from Episode 11 in Season 6. The paper also presents a summary of the ideas discussed in the selected pitches. The comparison of the pitches’ features is supported by analyzing the business idea that is worth investing. Evaluation of Pitches Shark...
A documentary titled Explorer: Inside North Korea produced by the National Geographic Channel provides a unique view into the life of the most reclusive society on earth –North Korea. The country also has the world’s fourth-largest army and probably the most protected border in the world. North Korea is ruled...
Abstract Screenwriting is art of writing scripts for films. Screenwriter is a very important person in the process of filmmaking. This paper studies the works of Spike Lee, a well known and appreciated African-American screenwriter, who also obtains the roles of a director, produces and actor. Spike Lee, the Screenwriter...
Moral Reasons behind Salary Differences The essay centers on the movie “Inside Job” directed by Charles Ferguson whose key message is the portrayal of moral behaviours, as presented by the director, in relation to the real-life job scenario. The movie exposes the economic flaws that the US government had perpetrated...
Introduction Genre is a concept that helps to classify movies based on their characteristics. They usually include conventions that are similar for all pictures of a certain genre. It becomes useful for people who decide on what type of film they would like to watch. However, genre does not specifically...
Project Proposal 1: My Life with Dalai Lama When it comes to identifying the viability of the movie, one must mention the fact that it is bound to have rather low production values as it will focus mostly on the life story of the main character, which, though admittedly having...
Ethical Conflict: The Tuskegee Experiment Opening with the narration of Eunice Evers, the nurse, the movie poses a conflict between the principles of respect for persons of a nursing specialist and the selfish goals that the institute pursued (Houser, 2015). As the story unwraps, it becomes evident that the Tuskegee...
The Korean film industry is evolving rapidly, and filmmakers come up with new products that are positively accepted by the public. For instance, in 2011, 8.48 million Koreans watched national movies as compared to 4.98 million who watched foreign products (Dixon par. 14). The industry has transformed significantly throughout the...
Tomb Raider is not a typical video game. Tomb Raider is a phenomenal success story within the video game industry. However, Tomb Raider’s popularity transcended the world of digital entertainment. It is a good example of a game that went beyond the confines of the TV monitor, personal computer, and...
What do you know about the first all African-American squadron in the World War II? May be you suppose that it cannot be the real fact? Red Tails produced by George Lucas can help you supplement the luck of historical knowledge. This movie is a life action-drama about the Tuskegee...
Introduction Werner Herzog’s movie Grizzly Man (2005) was one of the best films during its period. In fact, it got much acclamation in the way it presented the life and subsequent death of Timothy Treadwell. As clearly demonstrated in the film, he was assumed to have lived among Grizzlies before...
Introduction This paper is aimed at discussing the documentary film called Solitary Nation which throws light on the way in which segregation and isolation can affect convicted people. The central purpose of this movie is to increase viewers’ awareness about the use of solitary confinement in prisons and demonstrate that...
Introduction Music plays an important role in films. Music helps the audience to be able to capture the atmosphere of various scenes, and this enables the audience to understand the plot better. By incorporating music in film, it is possible to arouse emotions through the characters in the movie or...
Use of a Gangster Film Convention in The Godfather One convention of gangster movies is portraying complex characters who navigate moral ambiguity. The Godfather exemplifies this convention by depicting Michael Corleone’s transformation from an initially reluctant and innocent character to a calculating and ruthless mafia leader. As the film progresses,...
Invisibility and Verisimilitude The movie Kimi explores the concept of Kimi, an Alexa-style device with a primary USP (unique selling proposition) involving human connection. The movie explores how people and machines work together, stressing the invisible elements of the technology. This focus on the devices and the team of operators’...
Introduction Get Out was released in 2017 and is the debut horror film from director Jordan Peele. The film tells the story of an African-American photographer, Chris, on his way to meet the parents of his white girlfriend, Rose. Despite the outwardly friendly reception, he notices a series of oddities...
Introduction The prominence of monsters in current popular culture, notably zombies and vampires, reflects human worries and anxieties about today’s society. These figures depict our fears of pandemics, societal breakdown, unity, mortality, and unanticipated events. While both zombies and vampires are iconic figures in current popular culture, they have significant...
Introduction Jainism is an ancient Indian religion and one of the oldest surviving religions, having existed in some form since the 6th century BCE. It is a religion that emphasizes non-violence, non-absolutism, and non-possessiveness. Jainism is based on the knowledge of Mahavira, a revered spiritual teacher who lived in the...
Introduction Creating cinematic works requires significant commitment and human resources to make a triumphant masterpiece. The process entails various stages, including script writing, editing, production, budgeting, and directing, which involves the collaboration of other film professionals in the creation process. I am working as a director on creating the film...
Characterization Beyond Heroes and Villains in Do the Right Thing There are no villains or heroes in the movie Do the Right Thing since people’s actions are motivated beyond the desire to do evil or good. The film affirms that the problems run more profoundly than the personalities of people...
Introduction The 1984 drama film, Amadeus, directed by Milos Forman, is based on Peter Shaffer’s stage play. The movie follows the life and works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the most acclaimed composers in the world. Antonio Salieri, a rival composer to Mozart, narrates the story of the latter’s...
Introduction The Corporation is a Canadian documentary film written by Joel Bakan and directed by Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott. The topic is relevant because corporations are increasingly influencing lives; they have become global, and the government has lost control over them. Since corporations generally pursue only their own goals, the...
Introduction A well-known Spanish surrealist artist recognized for his peculiar and arresting visuals, Salvador Dali was born in 1904 in Spain. His quirky personality and unique creative approach, which were greatly inspired by Sigmund Freud’s beliefs and the developing discipline of psychoanalysis, were reflected in his work. The surrealist movement,...
Introduction Historical events and figures are often used as central elements of movies. However, various filmmakers typically rely on significantly different means to describe the same story. This statement perfectly applies to two films about Napoleon Bonaparte. The first of them is a 1927 silent movie by Abel Gance, while...
Introduction This example of documentary filmmaking portrays the Cold War mentality quite effectively. The work entitled The Atomic Café uses archival footage and demonstrates the U.S. government’s decisions, rhetoric, and actions during the Cold War era following the end of World War II (Rafferty et al., 1982). The combination of...
Impact of Korean Division on South Korean Cinem The Korean Peninsula’s division into North and South Korea has profoundly impacted the South Korean film industry. South Korea’s divide has offered fertile ground for South Korean filmmakers to explore national identity, conflict, and poverty issues. The Korean Peninsula’s division has had...
Introduction The issue of racial discrimination and the consequences of slavery in the US is a highly controversial topic in America in this day and age. The Netflix documentary entitled 13th provides insight into the issue of constitutional slavery in America through the means of the justice system’s incarceration. The...
Introduction The exploration of sociological topics enables people to understand issues permeating civilization better. Nic Balthazar’s “Ben X” is a drama that focuses on an individual with autism spectrum disorder who experiences constant bullying from his peers. An in-depth look into Ben’s feelings and emotions stemming from harassment addresses a...
Introduction When Americans think of the Confederacy, they often consider Margaret Mitchell’s novel Gone with the Wind or its film adaptation. For a long time, film critics could not figure out what genre it should belong to. It is a historical movie in which the action unfolds against a large-scale...
Introduction Modern society faces a wide range of sociological issues; events such as wars and forced displacement can exacerbate the existing issues and have a significant negative impact on people’s lives. In the case of the war in Syria, the displacement of millions of Syrians to Lebanon exposed people to...
Introduction Despite a common intention to improve the world and create the best living conditions, poverty remains one of the most controversial issues in modern society, as well as it was for several centuries. Such processes as industrialization, cooperation, and technological advancement affect human life and work quality. However, with time,...
Documenting a Nation in Crisis The video American Voices: A Nation in Turmoil was developed when the U.S. grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic and a highly charged presidential contest. The health crisis was quickly spreading across the country amid elevated political tension and division never experienced before between the Democrats...
Introduction The documentary United in Anger: A History of ACT UP chronicles the origin and development of the AIDS activist movement. Activists fought both for their rights and against state indifference to this serious public problem. The film contains archive footage that depicts the history of the movement and excerpts...
Introduction The movie “12 Years a Slave” was influenced by Solomon Northup’s novel. The book was first released in 1853, but Steve McQueen’s film adaptation did not come out until 2013. The United States, particularly the states of Louisiana and New York, served as the backdrop for the movie. The...
Introduction Alfred Hitchcock’s skill is evident in his ability to engage audiences with gripping narratives and his inventive use of cinematic elements to create an immersive and memorable experience. Hitchcock’s cinematic career started during the silent film period and smoothly carried over into the sound era. He has received innumerable...
Introduction The movie “The Pursuit of Happyness” (2006) is a biographical drama film based on the life of Chris Gardner, a struggling salesman who becomes homeless. The movie accurately depicts the struggles of teens indirectly through the main character’s journey to overcome poverty and adversity. Accuracy of the Film’s Depiction...
Introduction The animated series “Puffs” takes a humorous approach to serious topics, employing comedy as a means of communicating more profound ideas. The use of this particular technique of storytelling is particularly helpful when it comes to discussing difficult subjects like self-discovery, identity, and the expectations that society places on...
Analysis of a Modern Horror Film The movie selected is A Quiet Place, directed by John Krasinski. The film, which was released in 2018, centers around Lee and Evelyn Abbott’s family, struggling to raise their children, Regan and Marcus, where mysterious creatures hunt by noise and kill people (Krasinski, 2018)....
Introduction Oppenheimer (2023) is a movie directed by Christopher Nolan and is based on J. Robert Oppenheimer’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography written by Martin J. Sherwin and Kai Bird about the so-called “father of the atomic bomb” (Frizzell 13). On the surface, the film explores the professional and personal milestones of...
Introduction In the ever-evolving world of technology and entertainment, the recent Black Mirror episode, “Joan Is Awful,” has thrust a pressing issue into the spotlight: the potential replacement of human actors with artificial intelligence. The episode’s premise revolves around Joan, a woman who discovers that unethical executives are using her...
Introduction Not My Life: The Global Impact of human trafficking and modern slavery is a documentary directed by Robert Bilheimer that has a powerful message for society. This work reveals the alarming problem of human trafficking and why slavery still exists in modern society. The film is an indication that...
Introduction The moving documentary “Chavez Ravine: A Los Angeles Story,” helmed by Jordan Mechner, explores the political underbelly, ravenous avarice, and the unintended consequences of seemingly altruistic intentions. The video painstakingly reveals the depressing tale of Chavez Ravine. This once-thriving Mexican-American community was forced into the background in the 1950s...
Blaylock, Sara. “Bringing the war home to the United States and East Germany: In the Year of the Pig and Pilots in Pajamas.” Cinema Journal, vol. 56, no. 4, 2017, pp. 26-50. Web. De Antonio’s film continues to be an important piece based on Blaylock’s article. The author shows that...
“Girl with a Pearl Earring” Directed by Peter Webber The television show that I feel perpetuates the idea that television is indeed a form of art is “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” directed by Peter Webber. This film is a beautiful portrayal of the imagined tale of Griet, a maid...
Introduction to Intolerance and Inception Films Film movements have had a notable impact on the contemporary entertainment industry. Past directors have significantly influenced the approaches adopted by modern filmmakers. Intolerance is an intriguing tale of human prejudice and hostility (de Fátima, 2020). It is 197 minutes long and spans over...
Movie Summary Nvader in Tainted Love – Episode 1 is an instructive documentary that explores the topic of sexual trafficking and slavery. The plot depicts the horrific realities of the lives of girls in Southeast Asia who have been affected by the global problem of sexual slavery, particularly in developing...
Biography Alfred Hitchcock holds the title of “master of suspense” because he had the talent to attract the audience’s attention to his works based on the presentation of ideas, their uniqueness, boldness, and the ability to combine techniques in movies to create a single interesting picture. Alfred Hitchcock was born...
Introduction “A Path Appears” is a poignant and eye-opening documentary series that brings to light the pervasive and harrowing issue of sex trafficking within the United States. International cases frequently overshadow this topic. Episode one of this series, directed by Maro Chermayeff and based on the book by journalists Nicholas...
Introduction Nowadays, the field of cinematography is gradually developing and becoming more diverse. At the same time, several decades ago, when globalization only began its rapid growth, movies that integrated a multicultural prism were considered innovative. In the three movies, First Strike, Supercop, and New Police Story, from Jackie Chan’s...
Introduction “Blinded by the Light” is a film directed by Gurinder Chadha in 2019. The film tells the story of Javed Khan’s adulthood, which details the character’s personal problems, cultural sensitivities, and music’s spiritual power. The film covers the events of 1987 and is a story about how the hero’s...
Introduction The film “Telling Amy’s Story” is a powerful and impactful documentary that sheds light on the issue of domestic violence and its devastating effects. As I watched the film, several moments seemed familiar and spoke to me meaningfully. The portrayal of Amy’s journey from a loving marriage to a...
Use of Formal Elements in Film Analysis In “Listen to Britain” (Humphrey Jennings, United Kingdom, 1942), the specific formal element of sound and image juxtaposition plays a pivotal role in crafting a profound cinematic experience. The sequence within the film is a masterful example of how this technique can be...
La Dolce Vita Film Analysis Cinematography In effect, La Dolce Vita turns out to be nothing short of a wonderfully cinematic masterpiece, which is greatly helped by the skill of choosing cinematographer Otello Martelli, whose tricks give the film its specific aesthetic expression. The fact that long takes together with...
Introduction Many people struggling with drug addiction need help to recover. It is a complex process that must take into account many factors that could potentially influence a person’s condition. Using real stories as an example, the film Recovery Boys shows the challenges that may face individuals, who try to...
Abstract This study examines how violence is portrayed in television shows, emphasizing how children’s and adult programs compare. The study analyzes and contextualizes violent scenes using a sample of well-liked television programs to comprehend the subtle differences in depiction depending on the target audience. According to preliminary studies, there is...
Introduction The Teacher, directed by Jan Hřebejk, is a thought-provoking film that tells a compelling story of power, manipulation, and morality in a 1980s Slovakian school (Hrebejk, 2015). The film’s content is meticulously and artistically presented, with Zuzana Mauréry delivering a stirring performance as the titular character. This manipulative and...
Introduction Stephen King’s essay, “Why We Crave Horror Movies,” explores our attraction to horror cinema. This critical analysis delves into key questions regarding our fascination with the macabre and its intersections with urban legends within the horror genre. Main Body Horror movies serve as a unique outlet for our emotions...
Introduction In general, analyzing films goes beyond mere entertainment and promotes a broader understanding of social dynamics, creator expression, and human emotion. This is evident in the example of Get Out, which provides a sense of racial tension and an appreciation of the director’s use of horror to demonstrate prejudice...
Introduction In the context of the PBS documentary Growing Up Poor in America, the discourse of public city parks seems oblique. Yet, these verdant civic spaces are a significant stakeholder in the narrative of urban poverty. Enshrined in the heart of urban areas, these parks have always been a sanctuary...
Introduction Auteur theory in cinematography refers to a framework where directors are seen as the driving forces in filmmaking who share their perspectives of creativity and add a personal touch to the motion picture. The criteria that make a director an auteur encompass unique filmmaking styles, exploration of unconventional topics,...
Monica Castillo’s Review: Key Claims and Evidence The main characters in the Booksmart film have a strong connection and mutual understanding. Castillo’s statement about the perfectly matched actresses and their reflection of each other’s characters is genuine. The specifics of the script and the crew’s approach to expressing themselves through...
Introduction The Square (2017) and Force Majeure (2014) are two films by Swedish director Ruben Östlund that, while representing different genres, open up similar themes to the viewer and use similar formal elements of style. Both films are intense studies of human behavior in unusual circumstances, revealing the contradictory nature...
Setting The film’s setting is Chicago during Prohibition, introduced in the USA from 1920 to 1933. This period was the heyday of organized crime and the development of the activities of mafias and gangsters. The time and place of events give viewers a clear idea of the essence of the...
The Best Film of the Decade Film Description Inception is the best film of the decade between 2010 and 2019 that renewed cinephiles’ faith in the cinema. It is a fulfilling psychological thriller as it is an action drama movie and a mystery. It deals with something that all humans...
Introduction Social inequality is one of the most consequential problems of modern society, which rises in various spheres of human activity and society, including culture. As one of the types of art in the modern world, films are a powerful media resource that promotes certain values and touches upon social...
Introduction Cinema is a significant part of modern culture, as films are replicated in millions of copies, and cinema influences the imagination, forming images of reality. The research question of this essay can be formulated as follows: «What are the main characteristics of the zombie movie image, especially its modification...
Introduction The movie Crash, directed by Paul Haggis, explores cultural stereotypes and prejudice in modern-day Los Angeles. The film follows diverse characters whose paths cross unexpectedly, highlighting the complex interplay of race, class, and culture. This paper will analyze three characters from the movie and their interactions, specifically looking at...
The topic to be discussed seems simple and, on the other hand, frightening, namely the stories of African Americans who were forcibly transported as cargo to the New World. Henry Louis Gates Jr. and PBS explore difficult moments in history in “The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross,” a beautiful...
When watching a movie, people usually enjoy and analyze the cast, settings, and plot, leaving many details without special attention. However, the worth of the film can be properly understood through the prism of trivial things like dresses, haircuts, and food. In fact, the role of food is mostly diminished...
Introduction Climate change awareness has been quite high for a significant period. The effects of climate change, particularly, global warming, have been examined in media thoroughly, with most people having become aware of the drastic effects of ice caps melting. However, due to the lack of grasp on the full...
Putney Swope is a 1969 American satirical film directed and written by Robert Downey Sr. The film follows the story of Putney Swope, an African American man who unexpectedly becomes the chairman of an advertising agency following the death of the previous chairman. The agency is run by a group...
The documentary Scared Straight! examines many forms of crimes perpetrated by both adult and child offenders. Adult criminals conduct a variety of crimes, including drug-related felonies, robbery, burglary, and assault. The video focuses on how some of these adult offenders become career criminals, committing crimes as children and finally getting...
Introduction The documentary “We Are Not Princesses” (2018) is an adaptation of the Antigone myth. The play tells us about how female authority is portrayed in modern society. It tells the story of several women worldwide and their hardships of being oppressed in society simply because they were born female...
A web series is a scripted or unscripted collection of online videos published on the Internet in an episodic format. Web series are the new norm for creating content by the many upcoming artists who do not have the financial muscles to go the traditional way of video production. The...
Plot At the center of the film’s plot is Kat Stratford, whose last name is a reference to Shakespeare. Unlike her younger sister Bianca, she is not popular at school, so she has to protect herself from the increased attention of guys. She has to go on dates to control...
Introduction The success of a film depends significantly on the choice of the theme tune. When considering whether “I’ll Change My Style” by Jimmy Reed is a piece of appropriate music for “Man of Her Dreams,” several points of contrast need to be considered. “I’ll Change My Style,” a famous...
Introduction The film chosen for study is “Song for Ourselves” by Tadashi Nakamura. It tells about a musician known in the 70s by the name of Chris Iijima, who, with the help of his music, raised quite severe and relevant topics of that time. One of the main topics that...
Introduction It is important to note that motherhood is a multifaceted experience in the United States. CNN docuseries “Giving Birth in America” by Every Mother Counts is a multi-part documentary series that explores the challenges and experiences of women giving birth in the United States. The series looks at issues...
Introduction 9500 Liberty Street is a thought-provoking documentary that highlights the struggles faced by a community in Virginia as they grapple with issues surrounding immigration. The documentary can be analyzed from different perspectives, including sociological, conflict theory, functionalist, and interaction theories. This essay emphasized the positive perspective of the documentary,...
The documentary “The Power of Art”, produced by Simon Schama, tells the story of remarkable artists and how they transformed the world of art. Caravaggio’s unique usage of lighting was a significant visual piece, and his works marked a conversion to realism, making Caravaggio one of the most prominent and...
Introduction Torture is the deliberate infliction of severe physical or mental pain and suffering upon a person (Peters 2). Torture is morally and ethically wrong and is against international law and human rights conventions, despite the fact that it may seem like an effective way to get information (Peters 142)....
Addiction is a complex phenomenon that develops due to genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Compulsive drug use or engaging in an activity despite negative consequences defines addiction as a chronic condition. In some individuals, the brain’s reward system becomes dysregulated, and they start to associate certain substances or behaviors with...
Introduction Despite the existing attitudes and opinions, most critics and ordinary people across the globe consider The Godfather by Francis Ford Coppola a classic movie that changed everything about gangsters in the film industry. In addition to professional stage direction, well-developed dialogues, and a perfectly chosen cast, the work covers...
Introduction To begin with, the Godfather II is a fascinating film from the trilogy. In Godfather II, two storylines are developed: the story of Vito Corleone and the foundation of his business, and the story of Michael Corleone and his transformation into Godfather. Vito Corleone’s history reveals his past, his...
Films and TV shows in the genre of political drama are not only fascinating to watch but also to improve or change our views on many concepts. It can be gender, realism, violence, social expectations, gender norms, social issues, and political ideas such as political power (Globan & Ezgeta, 2017)....
