Spider-Man as a superhero has undergone a great deal of redesign, reboots and reinvention since the early 2000s. The multitude of recreations have made the differences in values, attitudes and relevant issues in each adaptation extremely prominent. These differences will be discussed with close reference to the films âSpider-Manâ (2002), âSpider-Man: Homecomingâ and âSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseâ (2018), as well as the society in which they were made. âSpider-Manâ was released in 2002, which was a time when feminism was...
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Have you ever had a dream that you were absolutely certain it was real? Envision that you weren't able to awaken. How would you know the difference between the dream and reality? This is the underlying theme to one of the most sought out transmedia executions the world has ever seen. âThe multitude of ways we communicate in todayâs society allows for an alternate depiction in the ways stories are now told. The array electronics, platforms, and the Internet gives...
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The 1930âs were a traumatic time in many parts of the world. Spain has also endured its fair share of ideological conflicts, of which the Spanish Civil War is a clear example. From 1936 to 1939, Spain saw the most brutal civil war in its history. Often considered a struggle between democracy and fascism, general Francisco Franco's right-wing nationalists eventually triumphed over the democrats of the Second Spanish Republic. For the next 36 years, Franco ruled Spain with the hope...
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In this essay paper I will discuss and analyze Michael Oherâs personality. This essay paper is based on true events from the film âThe Blind Sideâ inspired by Michael Lewisâs best seller. Michael Oher is an African American who grew up as an extremely impoverished child in the ghettos of Memphis Tennessee. Oher was from a place called Hurt Village, a housing project in North Memphis, where he was one of twelve families growing up in broken homes and low...
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âPerhaps no one has had more influence on the role of political documentary in the contemporary public sphere than filmmaker Michael Mooreâ - Professor Carolyn Anderson. Michael Moore is an American writer and documentarian, best known for his liberal documentaries criticizing American culture and government. His documentary âBowling for Columbineâ (2002) explores the circumstances that lead to the 1999 Columbine massacre, as well as examining American policies of gun control. The film was very popular winning the Oscar for Best...
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Baz Luhrmann is an Australian writer, director and producer, notorious for his work in the Red Curtain Trilogy with it consisting of âStrictly Ballroomâ (1992), âWilliam Shakespeare's Romeo + Julietâ (1996), and âMoulin Rouge!â (2001). Through these films he is recognized for creating an innovative style. To discuss the emotional response from his audience with the use of cinematic devices, it is essential to analyze how he builds emphasis through innovative techniques such as the different camera angles, etc., and...
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Teachers have the freedom to choose their way of teaching, aligning it to the studentsâ learning styles, as long as it assures the learning of the students. In the film âDead Poets Societyâ, Mr. Keating uses a more of a non-technical and non-scientific that could appear as a humanistic approach. He wanted his students not only to excel academically but also to learn concepts of life by relating the poetry in real-life situations. His teaching approach is different but it...
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Chances are, you have probably visited an entertainment park such as SeaWorld, a birthday party? Excursion? You went to visit the cute adorable animals, in a tank with derived food, forced training regimes and a torture-filled life that they didnât choose. âBlackfishâ directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite depicts the endless battles these killer whales must fight in order to please humans. This chilling documentary opens eyes to unknown truths left behind closed doors. The murder of three trainers leaves behind no...
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Films can have a great impact on an individualâs way of thinking by helping to inspire and expand our basic knowledge of the world around us. The effects that films have on society are numerous and two-fold. Some even may have the power to completely change already established stereotypes, mindsets and prejudices. Both âThe Helpâ and âRabbit Proof Fenceâ explore struggles in relation to people of color, and their struggle for rights, freedoms and justice through various different techniques, methods...
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The film âThe Devil Wears Pradaâ explores a range of sociological issues. These issues include class, gender, identity and power which are all explored throughout the film. It will explore how the film represents hierarchy in the workplace, expectations of those who work there, how personal lives can be affected by a demanding job and the overall way of how âRunwayâ the fashion place has become such a success. This analysis will aim to uncover the key social concepts within...
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Being resilient is defined as recovering from misfortune without giving up. It means to develop habits that help you to get back up onto your feet and adjust from tragedy or change without giving up. The film âSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseâ demonstrates the ideas of how resilient gets you through hardship and tribulation fairly easily. Individuals manage and overcome adversity through the process of being resilient. At the beginning of the film, when Miles finds out about his powers, he...
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Many different types of memories can be seen in the movie Inside Out. This fun and cute movie show an insight into the different personalities in the brain and how it affects Rileyâs decisions and reactions. The connection between sleep and long-term memory Each night, when Riley goes to sleep, the âheadquartersâ shut down. The memories that occurred throughout the day that take form in different colorful balls get sucked up through a vacuum tube to be sent to the...
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Genre theory is utilized to explore films and place them into a category, so people are aware of what genre of film it is before seeing it. Genres are classifications based on the tale of the movie. All movies belong to a genre or sub-genre type. One of the better well-known but missed genres is a romantic comedy. The cheesy back-and-forth, clever actions, sexual pressures, good-heartedness soliloquies, and the conflict betwixt the central two people in the film, are why...
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A narrativeâs main objective is to question aspects of the world around it to engage its audience with the plot of the story and also to change their perspective of the world. William Shakespeare questions the nature of power and madness during the Elizabethan era through his play âKing Learâ (1606). Similarly, this is mirrored by the famous Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, as he questions the nature of power and madness in Japan during the 1980s through his film âRanâ...
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Jamal from the drama film 'Finding Forrester' was a struggling teenage boy living in a poverty driven neighborhood. He was easily influenced by the people around him. He was suppressed by the average grades of his peers to hide his own literary talent. Similarly, he was influenced into playing basketball because all of his friends played. But most importantly he as influenced by his friends to go into an old man's house. Little did Jamal know at the time, the...
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âThe Shiningâ is a 1980 psychological horror film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick. The film is based on Stephen King's 1977 novel of the same name and stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, and Danny Lloyd. 40 years since the initial release of âThe Shiningâ in 1980, itâs still a part of mainstream culture, but what exactly happened behind the scenes that made this film into the phenomena that it is today? During the French New Wave, a...
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Throughout many years films have taught audiences what domestic violence looks like. Big movie stars have taken action upon this situation to bring awareness to show what it looks like, and show the importance to what an audience witnesses onscreen. Many believe that in the movie âThe Shiningâ, directed by Stanley Kubrick, silently conveys domestic violence within it. The movie begins with Jack Torrance, played by Jack Nicholson, who is a novelist and receives a job as a caretaker at...
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âAl Shak Al Qatelâ and âOthelloâ are two films depicted from William Shakespeareâs play âOthelloâ. âAl Shak Al Qatelâ is an Egyptian television film that was released in 1954, directed by Ezz El-Dine Zulficar. While âOthelloâ is a British television film, released in 2001 and directed by Geoffrey Sax. Both films touch upon themes, such as suspicion, jealousy, loyalty betrayal and racism. There are some similarities and differences in the way the two films represent the destructive power of jealousy...
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âEat a Bowl of Teaâ was written by Louis Hing Chu, and made into a film, directed by Wayne Wang in 1989. It takes place in the time after World War II when the United States has gotten rid of its strict immigration laws for China since it was an ally during the war. It began in 1875 with the Page Act which prevented Chinese women the ability to immigrate to the United States. In 1882, Chinese laborers were denied...
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This essay will critique the representation of masculinity and homoeroticism in the film industry from the 1990s to the mid-2000s, centered around the relationship between two male characters. In particular, the film âBrokeback Mountainâ by Ang Lee (2005) will be considered. To evaluate the film, David Grevenâs definition of the double protagonist genre will be outlined but also critiqued. This definition will then be applied to the selected film to break down each of the protagonistâs brands of masculinity, and...
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The feminine characters created by Almodovar are not mere inventions, they are constructed and inspired by the memory of his childhood surroundings and conversations overheard in his infancy between his mother, his sisters his grandmother and his neighbors. His infancy, his childhood and his youth were highly influenced by the women surrounding him. The purpose of this essay is to discuss the importance of the roles of both motherhood and sisterhood within Almodovarâs film âVolverâ. Almodovarâs filmography always revolves around...
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As known, the narrative clarity rules dominated the cinema industry since 1910. One of the most important rules is the 180-degree rule, which is used to illustrate the relation between the characters or a character and an object. It says that the camera should remain on the same side of an imaginary axis (the axis of action) to keep the spectators oriented. After deciding on which side of the axis you will place the camera, you should keep the positions...
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Bea, a struggling widow who sells maple syrup to support herself and Jessie, her daughter. Bea Pullman and her daughter Jessie have had a hard time making ends meet since Bea's husband died. When Delilah, an African American woman, shows up at Bea's door, mistakenly thinking it's the address of a potential housekeeping job, a life-long relationship begins to develop. Delilah and her light-complexion daughter named Peola, move in with Bea and Jessie, with Delilah being a housekeeper in exchange...
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Introduction "12 Years a Slave," directed by Steve McQueen and based on the autobiography of Solomon Northup, is a powerful and harrowing portrayal of slavery in America. The film raises significant ethical questions and prompts viewers to reflect on the moral implications of slavery and the actions of individuals involved. This essay will analyze the ethical dimensions depicted in '12 Years a Slave,' exploring the themes of human dignity, moral responsibility, and the complexities of complicity. Human Dignity The central...
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Squidward Tentacles, one of the central characters in the popular animated series "SpongeBob SquarePants," is often portrayed as the grumpy and frustrated neighbor of the show's protagonist, SpongeBob. However, a deeper analysis of Squidward reveals a complex and multifaceted character who elicits both sympathy and intrigue. From the surface, Squidward appears as a cynical and joyless character, constantly annoyed by the cheerful antics of SpongeBob and his friend, Patrick. His dry wit and sarcastic remarks often make him the target...
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Introduction 'The Notebook,' directed by Nick Cassavetes, is a renowned romantic drama that has captivated audiences with its poignant storytelling and timeless themes of love and memory. Set in the 1940s, the film explores the enduring bond between Noah Calhoun and Allie Hamilton as they navigate the complexities of their relationship and the challenges imposed by societal expectations. This critical essay delves into the various elements of 'The Notebook,' including its narrative structure, character development, and thematic depth, to provide...
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âThe Lion Kingâ is a 2019 American musical film and a remake of Walt Disney Production's classic animated film that had come with the same name in 1994. âThe Lion Kingâ is a photorealistic computer-animated film that is directed and produced by Jon Favreau, while the writer of this film is Jeff Nathanson, and the distributor is Walt Disney Pictures. In this essay, I'll try to demonstrate where âThe Lion Kingâ stands in the view of the critics and its...
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âMise-en-sceneâ, translated from French, means âplacing on stageâ; it refers to the surroundings in the frame of a film or the arrangement of actors and scenery on a stage for a theatrical production. Professor and author, John Gibbs, has contributed a large amount of comprehension and ideas in the world of film and media, specifically with his insightful book âFilm, Style and Interpretationâ (2002). Gibbs defines mise-en-scene as âthe contents of the frame and the way that they are organizedâ...
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Active ignorance is described by Mills as lacking confinement to those who are uneducated, but is cultivated in the highest positions of power and is presented as simply knowledge, since those in the positions of power have the privilege to be so ignorant of issues that do not affect them (Mills, 2007). Gadsby uses her Netflix special, âNanetteâ to deconstruct the concept of active ignorance and her own encounter with it in the real world, whilst using comedy to make...
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Despite being composed centuries apart, William Shakespeareâs play âRichard IIIâ (1593) and Al Pacinoâs docudrama âLooking for Richardâ (1996) provides stark commentary on human nature. Through reimagining and reframing textual aspects, perspectives of power and ambition, and the idea of providentialism and free will are depicted. While both texts explore aligning characterizations of Richard III, the intertextual conversation through different mediums of production and language illuminate the power of art in enhancing our understanding of different contexts and values as...
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