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The documentary film The Interrupters reveals the importance of fighting against violence in communities where the criminality rates are above the average. Chicago’s South Side, the movie’s setting, is an example of a troubled area where drug trafficking, murders, and illegal gangs activities disrupt the residents’ well-being (James, 2012). The...
Are People Always Ready to Handle the Truth? – Many people believe that they need to and want to live a truthful life. Still, not all of them are actually ready to handle the truth and accept it as it is. The movie A Few Good Men directed by Rob...
The relationship between irony and sarcasm is a matter of active discussion in the linguistic society. These forms of literary expressions have much in common, making it challenging to define and differentiate them accurately. In addition, scientists argue about the types of behavior that should be identified as ironic and...
The film supports the idea that religion in politics and the social life of America is vital nowadays just as much as it was centuries ago when first settlers arrived in America, seeking a safe place far from England’s surveillance. According to the idea of the film, religion is a...
Introduction Higher Learning shows students from different social backgrounds facing interracial tensions, violence, responsibility, and the meaning of “learning” at the university campus. The film has three storylines demonstrating three key characters: Malik, Kristen, and Remy (Singleton, 1995). The first storyline introduces African American Malik, an athlete trying to become...
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...
This report analyzes the online video material named “The Adhan. Call to Prayer,” which tells about the Ramadhan month of Muslim people by Channel 4, British TV stream channel (The Adhan (spoken); Call to Prayer). In the given short film, Hassen Rasool, who is believed to be one of the...
“A Thousand Cuts,” a documentary, was filmed to inform the world about numerous and moving situations that female journalists experience in the line of duty. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 19 states that everyone has the right to freedom of expression, meaning that every individual has the right to...
“Somm” is a documentary movie directed by Jason Wise and first presented in Canada in 2013. The film reveals the sommelier profession and shares the stories of people who dedicated their entire lives to wine production and degustation. Only around 200 people in the world have the Master of Sommelier...
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...
Introduction The critical examination of popular social trends is an essential component of analytical social science research. It makes it possible to qualitatively identify and measure not only sentiments peculiar to individual groups and communities but also for the population as a whole. The best medium for the contemporary and...
La Jetee (from French – “Jetty”) is a featurette by a French director Chris Marker. This is the only story film by the famous documentary maker who decided not to stand back from the genre of science fiction that was gaining popularity overnight in early 1960s. However, the film’s specialties...
Bowling for Columbine is a 2002 documentary that tells about the infamous Columbine massacre in 1999 and the problem of violence in the United States in general. In addition to the fact that the second amendment to the US Constitution guarantees citizens’ right to possess and carry weapons, the National...
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 movie Crash (2004) raises multiple essential topics, and some of the described issues are still acute in society. All of them are connected with interpersonal relations, which form the basis of human existence. These include political correctness, ethics, the ability to forgive, trust, and other aspects of human relationships....
In her article about the cinematic codes, Jill Nelmes (2003) describes eight main elements through which the film director may communicate with the viewers; these elements include props, costumes, sound, editing, performance of the actors, settings, lighting, and the scene in general. The exploration of the communication via editing was...
The firm “The Great Debaters” examines the challenges encountered by many minority groups throughout the 1930s. This American film narrates the experiences of many African Americans during the Great Depression. The film encourages every viewer to embrace the best social values. The issue of racial collaboration is also relevant towards...
Murder on a Sunday morning is a documentary film developed by a French filmmaker by the name Jean-Xavier de Lestrade. The story in the film involves a fifteen years old boy known as Brenton Butler. The boy is suspected of murdering a tourist in Jacksonville, Florida. It happened that Jean...
The plot of the film Cabaret had passed several stages from The Berlin Stories by Christopher Isherwood and I am Camera by John van Druten to the musical movie we can watch nowadays. Still, the movie does not only present some eternal values which are topical even nowadays but it...
The movie Sherlock Holmes and The House of Fear was directed by the famous director of the 20th century Roy William Neill. Despite the fact that he did not have finances to create high-budget works, Neill was one of the most influential producers of the 1910-1940s. Throughout those years, he...
The Food Matters movie’s trailer explores the topic of the modern food industry’s deplorable state and presents experts’ opinions. The general message is that food sold in stores is often dangerous for people’s health due to the artificial substances contained in it and that pharmaceutical companies keep people unhealthy by...
David Fincher appears to be one of the most prominent contemporary film directors, and Zodiac is among his works too. It is a detective produced following the namesake non-fiction book of Robert Graysmith, published in 1986, and released in 2007. The film is based on a true story, narrating the...
The main character in the American movie “High Fidelity,” based on the book of the same name by British writer Nick Hornby, is Rob. In short, the works tell of how the owner of a vinyl store cannot accept the termination of a loving relationship. Both versions were published at...
The Mask You Live In exposed the strict gender roles which remain perverse in American society. A fascinating aspect in this thought-provoking documentary is the powerful articulation of the impact of the rigidly enforced expectations that gender roles place on young boys and girls in contemporary society and how these...
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 Modern society cannot imagine life without sharing their experiences, ideas, and thoughts, therefore people always create and consume content. Multiple platforms exist to spread the information in different formats, and the most engaging one is, undoubtedly, video. Over one billion people watch YouTube at least one time a day,...
Agnes Varda’s Cleo from 5 to 7 portrays the experience of a “real-time” movie, following the life of a protagonist, waiting for biopsy results. The picture explores many themes, including a unique exploration of accepting a life with a severe illness and a mortality concept. Directed by the only female...
“Blood in the Mobile” is a documentary that reveals how smartphone production impacted the civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Filmed in 2010 by the Danish director Frank Poulsen, it studied and discussed the illegal mining of minerals involved in the mobile phone productions of companies like Nokia....
Psycho is a 1960 American psychological thriller directed by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock. The film is universally considered to be iconic for film culture and a staple of the thriller or horror genre, introducing many elements of filmmaking that are utilized to this day. With Psycho, Hitchcock broke both social...
District 9 is a science fiction film directed by Neill Blomkamp and written by Neill Blomkamp and Terri Tatchell. Three countries collaborated on directing and shooting the film: New Zealand, the United States, and South Africa. Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, and David James are starring as main characters. The film’s...
Introduction The American dream paints a picture of material success created from hard work regardless of birth status. The perceived ability to be successful, in a material sense, drives the actions of the main character of the Western McCabe & Mrs. Miller and the Drama Midnight Cowboy. In both films,...
The Mirror (1975) is one of the greatest Russian movies to be produced after the Second World War which still continues to attract crowds of viewers to cinemas and film stores even nowadays. Its setting and plot revolve around the story that happens during the war time in Russia; the...
To speak about the pop culture of any country one should distinguish the definition of this term. The Longman dictionary of contemporary English presents such an explanation: pop culture is music, films, products etc. in a particular society that are familiar to and popular with most ordinary people in that...
Introduction What Not to Wear is a TV show currently airing on BBC Lifestyle, and hosted Lisa Butcher and Mica Paris. The show’s purpose is helping people solving wardrobe malfunctions. The format of the show consists of inviting a person, a woman most of the time, where usually a friend...
The film released by Milos Foreman in 1984 is based on the play written by Peter Shaffer, an English playwright. The plot of the play is typically based on the lives of music maestro’s namely Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. Music composed by Mozart and Salieri and other composers...
Nobody Knows is a movie that is quite slow-moving and gradually builds over to an emotional end. The plot of the movie is set in Tokyo and is about a mother who shifts into a new flat with her four children that are from different fathers and ultimately deserts them...
The work of cinematography I am going to analyze is called “Billy Elliot”. The film is about a boy who wants to become a ballet dancer. He meets his father’s and brother’s opposition; he has no person to support him except his grandmother. The dance teacher recognizes his talent and...
The movie Conspiracy introduced in the USA in 2000 is devoted to the disclosure of the Wannsee Conference being one of the most secret and mysterious historical meetings. The movie appeared to have ten nominations and it won two awards. It is important to stress that the storyline is aimed...
The movie Remember the Titans is an American sports drama released in the year 2000. The film is about an American football team from the T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia. During this time period the American South had just begun to loosen its prejudices against African Americans. As...
The author of this movie is Jan Svankmajer, the clip is called “Darkness/Light/Darkness”; it was produced in 1989. This clip can be easily found on the World Wide Web. From the first point of view, the main character of this short movie is a hand made of plasticine, it looks...
Not so long ago, the film industry was a no-go zone for film directors with less than six-digit figures in their bank accounts. To make a movie in Hollywood was an extremely expensive undertaking. But due to narrative and aesthetic experimentation, there has been an introduction of low-budget quality movies...
Introduction In view of the John F. Kennedy assassination which could still evoke debate and un-resolved discussion, it is important to stick to facts and reality which could be at best presented in the form of actual footage, coverage, and narration of witnesses to the event. While various interpretations and...
Introduction The two films “The Great Debaters” and “Crash” both depict a story that points out to various but relatively the same general perspectives in a given society. Each movie attempts to visualize the racial attitudes, negative stereotypes, and discriminations among smaller groups involved. To begin with, the first film...
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...
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...
Introduction Money is not only a universal means of solving many problems but also a resource that largely forms modern social trends and the aspects of interaction among people. Attempts to increase capital are the desire of many citizens who, in their aspirations, are ready to make all the possible...
Introduction There are many ways to understand Chinese culture, and its movies provide one option. During the last several decades, the mainland Chinese film industry has undergone considerable changes. However, even the most thoughtful researchers are not always able to give a clear explanation of the reasons why the film...
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...
Introduction Miss Representation is a documentary directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom in 2011, which focuses its attention on the problematic representation of women in modern media. It is a series of interviews with different people from schoolchildren to influential women, including Jane Fonda, Rachel Maddow, and Katie Couric. The film’s...
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,...
Dunkirk (2017) was directed by Christopher Nolan and released in 2017. The movie is a depiction of the Dunkirk evacuation that took place in 1940. The protagonist is a British soldier who survives an ambush of German troops. He makes it to the beach and joins the Allied troops that...
The HBO movie series, The Night Of, presents the tragic story of the protagonist, Naz, whose life is condemned for destruction by an accidental meeting with a female passenger, Andrea. Naz had stolen his father’s cab for the night but had not planned on doing any business on transporting passengers....
Overview of Presentation Functional assessment of the patient Relevant additional observations Nursing diagnosis based on the available information List of interventions and resources Background of Movie and Character The Mask is a romantic comedy film. The protagonist is Stanley Ipkiss, a bank employee. The film revolves around a mysterious artifact....
Introduction Although Neil Blomkamp’s movies were relatively successful with regard to their box offices, the critics’ attention was also drawn to the depiction of Africans and Bantu Immigrants. The director himself pointed out that he did not aim to depict the population of South Africa in derogatory terms, but it...
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...
Shark Tank Shark Tank is a reality show on American television. It is a business show that has a certain impact on the development of new entrepreneurship. Its goal is to allow young entrepreneur-contestants to present their projects and, in case their business ideas are promising, they have a chance...
The Queen of Sheba is a mysterious and powerful female in numerous stories and myths. She is depicted in the sacred texts of ancient world cultures and religions. The Queen has had a profound but mystical presence in the regional folklore. However, the origin and sources of evidence to support...
Summary The two films, Frontline: The Warning and Too Big To Fail, were inspired by the events of the global financial crisis of the year 2008. They present different financial themes that were witnessed during the crisis. Specifically, the Too Big To Fail film focuses on the US Secretary of...
Introduction The film Damaged Care shot in 2002 portrays a disappointing reality of the profit-centered USA health care system. The main character of the motion picture, Dr. Linda Peeno, played by Laura Dern, starts her job on a position of a medical reviewer at the organization called Humana Health Care...
Why were the Nazis opposed to the swing music? In the movie, swing music is forbidden in Germany. This was because, according to Nazi ideology, all jazz music was regarded as offensive because its origins had links with African-Americans. Since it had linkages with blacks commonly called “negroes” and a...
The early era of cinematography was shaped by striving to achieve success in terms of creating masterpieces that are unique and precious. However, gradually, the primary priorities of creators involved in the film industry have shifted in favor of material profit. The contemporary cinematography is most known not for its...
Sales Pitch The Birth of a Nation will open a new era in the cinematography. It is not just a movie, but a whole epic that reveals the intricate relationship between people, military battles, the lives of ordinary citizens, and the political intrigue that have been woven for the eternity...
Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather always gets included in many critics’ top 100 best films list. It is hard to argue against its inclusion in a list that talks about the greatest achievements in cinematic history. It is not a good idea to ignore this film, because writers, journalists, and...
Frankie & Alice is a Canadian motion picture by Berry, Cirrincione, DeKaric, Zaidi, and Sax (2010). It is based on a real story of an Afro-American woman with a Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Frankie is the protagonist, a go-go dancer who begins to experience violent episodes and blackouts. However, it...
Introduction The Oscar ceremonies became a proverbial event in the history of the American culture quite a while ago (English 73). Defining the cultural choices made by the critics and the viewers alike and serving as the means of summing up the progress that the moviemaking industry has made, the...
Introduction It is necessary to say that the Sundance Film Festival is one of the most known events that are focused on independent movies. The fact that it is frequently discussed all over the world should not be disregarded, and its influence can be described as tremendous. Another aspect that...
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...
Fireproof is a 2008 chef-d’oeuvre film directed by Stephen Kendrick. The movie explores different family attributes, but the overriding theme is on marriage and divorce. The contemporary marriage institution is constantly faced with numerous challenges, which ultimately lead to divorce. In the movie, Fireproof, Caleb’s marriage is replete with conflict...
People are often inclined to speak about selfhood and identity with references to adult persons who try to find themselves in this world. However, the role of one’s identity can be even more critical for children and adolescents who seem to confront the reality in order to learn who they...
Freakonomics, a movie released on December 3, 2010, originates from the book with a similar name. The directors of the movie are Heidi Ewing and Alex Gibney, among others. Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner, the authors of the book Freakonomics, discuss social issues like abortion, parenting, and the impacts they...
Introduction Anthropomorphic animals have long been crucial elements in motion pictures, captivating the audience’s attention. Having human personalities, ambitions, and perspectives, such animals remain the main characters in many movies, connecting with the viewers. However, not every viewer understands the complexity of such a phenomenon, its history, and its roles...
Introduction As a fan of science fiction and supernatural dramas, I have had the pleasure of watching many shows in this genre. One series that stands out for its exceptional storytelling, characters, and nostalgic appeal is the Netflix Original Series “Stranger Things.” In this evaluation, I will analyze the key...
Introduction In movies based on Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet,” directors have taken different approaches to how closely they stick to the original text and how they interpret the themes, characters, and settings. This essay reviews two film versions of “Hamlet” directed by Franco Zeffirelli and Gregory Doran and prefers the latter....
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...
Introduction Black Panther is a 2018 American superhero film based on the same-named Marvel Comics character. Chadwick Boseman stars as T’Challa / Black Panther alongside Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis in the film...
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...
McIntosh’s Ideas In her essay “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack,” Peggy McIntosh discusses the concept of white privilege. As a white person herself, she mentions that racism is not solely about the disadvantages that black people suffer from; it is about the advantages that it gives to white people...
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...
Identification of the Artwork The reviewed work is a short cartoon titled “Hair Love.” It was made by Matthew Cherry, Everett Downing Jr., and Bruce Smith and was presented in 2019 by Sony Pictures Animation. The short cartoon was awarded an Oscar, winning the short film award. The story itself...
Introduction Based on Solomon Northup’s 1853 autobiography of the same name, Steve McQueen’s drama picture 12 Years a Slave was released in the United States in 2013. The movie takes a solid and moving look at the atrocities of slavery, and its technical features are essential in delivering that message....
Introduction Sobibor is a war film directed by Konstantin Khabensky to tell the story of concentration camps designed by the Nazi Germans and the uprising leading to their closure. The film shows the suffering the captives endured in the extermination camps, where they were exposed to hard labor and eventually...
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...
Introduction There is no mystery why critics have given the Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit so many favorable reviews. The series pays special attention to the crucial components of effective storytelling, and it does it effectively. Also, it is a stunning example of a piece from the era with flawless...
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...
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...
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 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)....
Fargo is a 1996 film directed and produced by the Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan. Though it can be ascribed to a number of genres it is primarily a dark comedy. It also shares features of a crime drama and a neo-noir. Fargo excels in combining the morose and horrific...
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 The story I will analyze is “When Harry Met Sally,” a classic romantic comedy film. The film is about two friends, Harry and Sally, who have been friends for years and finally fall in love after a series of ups and downs in their relationship. They meet for the...
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...
Introduction: Maslow’s Hierarchy Maslow’s pyramid is a hierarchy of five categories of needs. Physiological needs for food, water and shelter form the very bottom of the pyramid. The needs for security, love and respect constitute a further hierarchy (Meier & Boivin, 2022). Self-realization is at the very top of the...
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)....
Introduction There will be a number of scenes from the movies and, accordingly, from the Indiana Jones Ride that Clarissa, Patti, and I will imitate while sitting on the three-person sofa leaning on each other. One of the most entertaining scenes in any Indiana Jones film is the rescue from...
Gary Ross is responsible for writing, co-producing, and directing the American teen fantasy comedy-drama film Pleasantville, released in 1998. The plot revolves around two siblings trapped in a television show from the 1950s that takes place in a fictional Midwestern town populated by seemingly ideal citizens (Chitwood, 2022). Although they...
Introduction Dawn of the Red Arrow refers to a documentary that explores the change of the Wisconsin Guard from insecurely organized regiments into the 32nd Division at the outset of WW1. The documentary featured pictures, stories, and videos of soldiers who were fighting in the trenches. More than 15,000 National...
A scary creature causes fear, albeit brief, in its audience. With their classic plots and enduring popularity, Nosferatu and Coraline are examples of this deliberate strategy. Those who do not adore them at least admire and accept that they perfectly encapsulate the concept of monsters, to the point where they...
Introduction Few topics confronting society today generate as much discussion and debate as racism. Often, the definition of racism is a crucial component of the argument. To know how to operate morally in a society, a precise understanding of racism is necessary. Jordan Peele’s 2017 psychological thriller Get Out analyzes...
The Cold War tensions between the US and Russia were at an all-time high when the 1982 documentary The Atomic Cafe was originally aired. The Atomic Cafe, a compilation of original materials, examined the nuclear weapons race in the past with equal measures of dread, criticism, and amusement. It depicts...
Introduction Participating in cultural immersion is crucial for all individuals. While engaging in such activities, people immerse themselves in a world distinct from their own to increase their understanding of someone else’s culture, values, and way of life. Aspiring counselors must participate in cultural experiences. There is a significant likelihood...
Hollywood changed its content and aesthetic due to the film industry’s rapid changes following the Second World War. Between 1939 and 1946, the Hollywood film industry saw considerable growth in producing science fiction films such as Forbidden Planet (Langford, 2010). Their attendance and box office earnings thus fell to approximately...
Actor Keanu Reeves has appeared in movies, TV shows, and video games. His first leading part was coping with his closest friends as a young man. He had a lead role in Point Break, which was his big appearance as a character. Point Break proudly embraces its status as a...
The movie Hidden Figures is set in the 1960s during an age in the United States (US) dominated by racism and racial segregation. The film reveals the struggles of three African-American women – Katherine Goble (a mathematician), Mary Jackson (an engineer), and Dorothy Vaughan (a technician) (Melfi & Shetterly, 2017)....
Religion certainly plays a vital role in the life of the world community. It is not only a mechanism for connecting each person with spirituality but also carries a whole background of beliefs and values that integrate the individual into the community and differentiate 894o5-0pfrom others. However, the influence of...
Introduction Disney’s Encanto is full of minute details that give the story of the characters a lot more depth. One such feature that appears in several locations throughout Encanto is butterflies, which have unique significance. Disney has experimented with many different genres and techniques, but the company is still best...
People spend a significant amount of their time watching TV. Moreover, the emergence and evolution of streaming services increased the number of hours individuals spend in front of screens. The popularity of TV series and shows proves that millions of people like this content and wait for new episodes. For...
A historical film may be produced to entertain audiences, educate viewers about the past, evaluate the present through the lens of the past, or shed new light on the past as it is being recounted by dispelling misconceptions. Sofia Coppola’s intention in making Marie Antoinette was to depict France’s 18th-century...
A Second Chance is a short film produced by Manny Jimenez in 2018. The film’s plot highlights the life of a young teenage boy called P-nut from juvenile detention who is forced to live in a violent world. Teenage boys living in violent neighborhoods face critical challenges growing up, which...
Mad Love is a film from 1935 directed by Karl Freund. The film is notable for its expressionist style, which was unusual for Hollywood films at the time. The film tells the story of a doctor obsessed with a woman he cannot have. The film was a box office success...
Introduction Twilight Zone (2019) Episode 4 is a Native American TV series directed by Ana Lily Amirpour and written by Glen Morgan. A police officer, Yuka, selected her brother as the candidate for ceremonial pardon during the Christmas party. The prison has a culture of pardoning an offender during the...
Introduction Hollywood Indian Western was a genre that, in times of its flourishing, pleased the audience with images of brave Americans who conquered America. In 1939, a film Stagecoach with the notion of Indian leader Geronimo, was produced: while Geronimo is not portrayed explicitly, he is constantly present in the...
Introduction In Love is Never Silent play, set during the Great Depression, entails a young lady who battles her longing for freedom and her responsibility to take care of her deaf parents. A friend tells her that she must seek happiness on her while in turmoil (“Love Is Never Silent”)....
Introduction The director’s commitment to strict symmetry explains the many orthogonal lines in the frame’s construction. Diagonal compositions, camera movements, and camera deviations from the horizon are almost not found in the film. A limited fictional world in which the strict arrangement of objects and people is practically a fundamental...
The documentary “A Brilliant Genocide” shows how the Ugandan government killed over 800,000 people in just 100 days. I enjoyed this documentary because it was eye-opening and informative. I like how it provides many details about the killings. Additionally, the film gives a voice to the Acholi people, who are...
Introduction The problem of cultural bias and unwillingness to accept other nationalities and traditions is relevant to this day. Thus, the study of various filmographic works is valuable because it can provide an understanding of the reasons why these mechanisms arise. The painting “A Passage to India” in 1984 is...
Introduction The film has been made into two different versions: the original from 1993 and a remake set for 2020. The original picture was a famous horror film from the Golden Age of Hollywood, based on HG Wells’ 1897 novel of the same name, and is a genuine horror picture...
Introduction A seventy-eight-minute animation film, Pocahontas, by Walt Disney, is about a Native American heroine who saved a British man, John Smith, from execution by her father. The movie has received criticism, especially from Arab Americans (Goldberg & Gabriel, 1995). The film is analyzed on three concepts; libel, privacy invasion,...
Introduction Human society cannot be imagined without art and its various forms. It always accompanies individuals, evolving with their needs and responding to the changes in world view and mentalities. At the same time, art is impacted by external factors, and technology is one of them. Discussion The scientfific discovery...
Issues affecting communities and their well-being on a large scale are quite difficult to approach when shedding light on them in public media. On the one hand, the context and extent of the issue need to be provided; on the other hand, maintaining objectivity and neutrality remains a concern. However,...
Public speaking is an emotionally and physically challenging task. Not only does it frighten inexperienced speakers, but it can also cause anxiety in public figures. The King’s Speech showcases the strategies used by the ascendant monarch of the British Empire to overcome his own fear of public speaking. Out of...
The documentary, The Hadza: Last of the First, highlights the hunting and gathering practices and way of life of the Hadza tribe in Tanzania. I like how the film reflects the natural lifestyle of the Hadza, such as construction, social life, and hunting techniques. The historical prologue of the tribe...
While expressionism has some universally accepted features, peculiarities exist in its regional versions. That is why German expressionism has a few distinct features. According to Lecture #1, they are fantastic sets and settings, exaggerated acting styles, melodramatic plotlines, elaborate use of light and shadow, and a dream-like atmosphere. All these...
Introduction Documentaries are nonfictional films or records that document reality. Documentaries’ principal purposes are to educate audiences, preserve historical documents, or provide viewers with instructions. Some of the fundamental parts of a documentary are subjects, objectives, production techniques and processes and the type of experience they impart to the spectator....
Introduction Hollywood is a place where many talented or, at least, lucky people demonstrate their skills and gain popularity. Some individuals need more time to be recognized in the film industry, and Quentin Tarantino is one of those whose road was not quite fast but efficient. Today, this filmmaker is...
Introduction Following the advancement in technology, humans have taken the aspect of entertainment to another level. Currently, there are a large number of film producers that release many movies that suits the perspective of audience across the globe. Based on the variety of cinemas, I have developed a deep interest...
Upon its release, the documentary Food, Inc., produced by Kenner (2008), profoundly impacted society, showing the true realities of food production under the capitalistic conditions of the modern USA. The major objective of the given movie is to investigate the corporate farming business in the USA and factors that are...
Alfred Farwell Bemis was an American architect and educator best known for pioneering work in developing modular systems to standardize building elements. Ernst Neufert was a German architect and educator best known for his work on architectural standardization. This essay analyses the theories suggested by the two architects, the response...
Science fiction is a popular genre in many art forms that connects humans’ desire for knowledge with artists’ imagination of future society. Understanding the common tropes, iconography, and themes allows one to gain an understanding of what elements contribute to the unique experience science fiction provides. The appeal of such...
Introduction James Cameron’s monumental movie The Titanic continues to stand out as one of the crowning film production achievements of the 90s. The film is extremely profitable and has received several awards over the years. The Titanic movie was the first few productions to apply a blend of practical and...
Introduction One of the most important elements of human experience addressed and explored in Purple Hearts by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum is love. The latter perspective is critical because it serves as a driving force throughout the film, especially for the character Cassie Salazar. The film addresses the character’s evolution from...
As Spike Lee’s documentary attests, inconvenient realities were allowed to exist that contributed to the societal tragedy that Hurricane Katrina so dramatically displayed. When the Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts, directed by Spike Lee, illuminates the complex network of social, legal, and environmental blind spots that contributed to...
Crip Camp is a 2020 documentary directed by Nicole Newnham and James LeBrecht. It depicts the story of Camp Jened in New York and its attendees, as well as explains its role in the shift within the realm of disabilities rights. The main point that the documentary aims to present...
Greek tragedy is a film whereby the main character falls into circumstances that are challenging to deal with. If my parents accidentally commit a crime, I will not report them to the police because the misconduct did not hurt anyone. Instead, I will wait for the experts to investigate everything...
