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Case Study Essay on Technological Developments: 'Back To The Future' and 'Skyfall'

7 Pages 3094 Words
By exploring the technological developments in production; the scientific principles of film and digital shooting; the production processes, distribution, and access; standards of sustainable practice; and the social and economic contexts of filmmaking I will explore the evolution of film technology. In particular, I will be comparing and contrasting two key feature films - Back To The Future and Skyfall,...

Captain America Vs Iron Man: Comparative Analysis

2 Pages 933 Words
The comic book is called Marvel Civil War. All things begin not Iron Man and Captain America. The new team of heroes called the New Warriors battle a group of villains in Stamford, Connecticut while filming a reality tv show. One of the villains had nuclear power, the villain’s name is Nitro, and he said to the new warriors y’all...

Mulan': Movie Review

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Media portrayals and representations are the methods by which the media depicts specific groups, networks, encounters, thoughts, or subjects from a specific ideological perspective. The portrayal is the means by which media texts manage and present sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, national and regional characters, social issues, and occasions to a crowd of people. Media texts have the ability to shape...

Mulan': Movie Analysis

2 Pages 1098 Words
Mulan is a 1998 American animated musical adventure film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation for Walt Disney Pictures. It is based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan and was Disney's 36th animated feature and the ninth animated film produced and released during the Disney Renaissance. It was directed by Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook. Mulan is the only...

Essay on 'Inside Out': Critical Analysis

10 Pages 4391 Words
A. Introduction 1. Background In natural communication, paralanguage takes an important part as an essential supplement to spoken language communication. When we used words, it creates language but how to deliver words so that meaning becomes clear? According to Trager (1958), human utterance fully consists of a voice set (Pennycook, 2006). The same verbal message can convey different meanings when...

Inside Out' Analysis Paper

2 Pages 892 Words
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 Riley’s decisions and reactions. The connection between sleep and long-term memory Each night, when Riley goes to sleep, the “headquarters” shut down. The memories that occurred throughout the...

A Wrinkle in Time': Reader's Reflection

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It’s a dark and stormy night, Margaret Murry tosses and turns in her attic bedroom. She is not able to fall asleep because she is engrossed in thoughts with all that seems wrong in her life: she feels like she doesn’t belong at school: her high school teachers have just threatened to drop her down a grade because of her...

Essay about Women in Stanley Kubrick's Films

2 Pages 1015 Words
American film director, Stanley Kubrick, is one of the most influential directors in the history of cinema. His films have not left viewers indifferent for many years. In this essay, I am going to discuss how the famous film director represented women in his iconic films. In ‘Spartacus’ (1960), Kubrick used women in a way in which they portray how...

Who Is Responsible for the Death of Neil Perry from 'Dead Poets Society'?

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‘Dead Poets Society’ is a 1998 movie directed by Peter Weir. It is an American drama set in Welton Academy, an elite and conservative boarding school for boys located in Vermont. One of the questions that everyone had about the film was: who was responsible for the death of Neil Perry. Various factors contributed to Neil Perry’s death. Many people...

What Makes Alfred Hitchcock One of the Most Well-Known Auteurs?

4 Pages 1610 Words
One of Sarris’ three premises that make Alfred Hitchcock one of the most well-known auteurs and gives him a distinct style of film from other directors is his technical competence; with usage of mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, and sound. Beginning the list, Hitchcock uses woman who are almost always blonde. For example, Marion Crane (‘Psycho’, 1960), Melanie Daniels (‘The Birds’, 1963),...

What Makes Alfred Hitchcock an Auteur?

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The word ‘auteur’ refers to a strong aesthetic found reoccurring in the work of a single director, in particular it can be found in the visual styles and motifs of his/her films. In Hitchcock’s long 54-year career in the film industry, making 57 films and hosting his own TV show, one thing can be established: his need to exercise control...

What Is the Theme of 'Toy Story'?

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The Academy Award-winning movie ‘Toy Story’ is Disney/Pixar’s best animation as it fosters the importance of love and friendship. The theme of the importance of friendship has been clear throughout the series. There are so many reasons as to why ‘Toy Story’ is the best movie as it prevails friendship, true love, and determination. ‘Toy Story’ demonstrates how two characters,...

Thoughts on the Movie 'Freedom Writers'

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‘Freedom Writers’ is a drama movie was released on 2007 and directed by Richard LaGravenese. This movie is based on a true to life story of Erin Gruwell with her freshmen students in 1994. The movie happened in Woodrow Wilson High School which they encounter difficulties and problem because of their differences, it was extremely chaotic inside and outside of...

Use of Cinematic Language in ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘The Bicycle Thief’

2 Pages 885 Words
Coen’s ‘No Country for Old Men’ and De Sica’s ‘The Bicycle Thief’ are both two films that are using similar cinematic language. The way both directors are using cinematic language to emphasize the theme of each film, is fascinating. The camera shots, angles and sound, all work together to make the themes stand out. Both films have titles that make...

The Twilight Saga and Its Cultural Value

2 Pages 956 Words
In this article, I'm going to delve into the complexity of one of the most famous love triangles of all time. Stephenie Meyer's ‘The Twilight Saga’ has real cultural value, especially considering the film adaptation. The films explore many major themes in and out of production, including feminism, love, choice, and escapism. But this saga is truly life-changing. Even Obama...

Theme of the Unequal Distribution of Power in 'Blade Runner' and 'The Handmaid's Tale'

3 Pages 1411 Words
The novel ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ written by Margret Atwood and the movie ‘Blade Runner’ share the similarities of power being distributed unequally throughout their respective society. Both protagonists have some sort of power although for Offred's power is very minor and only used at very rare moments. Tyrell and the Commander in both of their societies have immense power, however...

Theme of Resilience in 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'

1 Page 613 Words
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 ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ demonstrates the ideas of how resilient gets you through hardship and tribulation fairly easily. Individuals manage and overcome adversity...

Theme of Nostalgia in the Novel 'The Great Gatsby' and the Film 'Midnight in Paris'

2 Pages 931 Words
Gold, something we associate with illumination, triumph and passion, and endless pursuit of our own personal endeavors. It is no surprise that the term ‘golden age’ refers to a period in time in which one believes that they would be happier, or more content with their life. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel ‘The Great Gatsby’ is regarded as arguably one of...

Theme of Loss of Identity Due to Colonization in ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’ and ‘Arthur Corunna's Story'’

2 Pages 872 Words
Ever since the Europeans landed on Indigenous Australian’s land they have lost so much of their identities. What started with their land being called Terra Nullius and being taken away from them, Indigenous Australians then had to endure years of loss because of colonization. Both the film ‘Rabbit Proof Fence’ by Phillip Noyce and ‘Arthur Corunna's Story’ by Sally Morgan...

Theme of Father-Son Relations in the Movie ‘Dead Poets Society’

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The movie ‘Dead Poets Society’ was set in 1959 in Vermont at an all-boys boarding school known as Welton Academy. In Peter Weir’s 1989 film, ‘Dead Poets Society’ touches on the relationship between Neil Perry and his father, where Neil’s true self was oppressed in his role as an obedient son. Following, human relationships have a complex nature, they present...

Theme of Exploration and Uncovering of One’s Identity in the Film 'Divergent'

1 Page 595 Words
Human experiences are the all-encompassing actualities that humanity endures that consists of the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions in life. It is a significant aspect of our lives and the way in which we become who we are. Every person is able to relate to human experiences whether it is individually or collectively. From these experiences, human qualities...

The Movie ‘Legally Blonde’: Reaction Paper

1 Page 668 Words
‘Legally Blonde’ is a 2001 American movie directed by Robert Luketic and starring such amazing actors as Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Mathew Davis, and Victor Garber. This film is inspired by the book of Amanda Brown. It wasn't only a narrative about how a stereotypical girl was able to live and transcend her labels, it was also a...

The Movie ‘Dead Poets Society’ and Its Theme of the Equilibrium in Teaching

3 Pages 1580 Words
The movie ‘Dead Poets Society’ exemplifies major differences on how teachers use diverse methods in teaching for their students. It also shows us the different situations that students may encounter during their whole academic year and how they respond to the situations they are put in. The film also centered on how it was important to acknowledge the uniqueness of...

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