âLet me tell you the story of right hand, left hand. Itâs the tale of good and evilâ, says Radio Raheem to Mookie. Spike Lee adjusts cinematic language to show the audience deeper meaning within the context of his shots. He utilizes a film procedure called breaking the fourth wall. Breaking the fourth wall incorporates a cinematic style shot, that...
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Interesting fact before the beginning of this paper: five years ago, on the twenty-fifth anniversary of âDo the Right Thingâ, the director, Spike Lee threw a party with a special message from President at the time Barack Obama and his wife Michelle. The two had seen the movie on their first date, and now, in 2019, the movie is getting...
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Sociology and the theories associated with the study of societies, are prominent in all aspects of entertainment especially movies. This essay will attempt to relate the three sociological theories - structural functionalism, conflict theory and symbolic interactionism - to the film âV for Vendettaâ. In order to appropriately discuss how these theories are portrayed in this film, it is important...
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Berlin argues that the memory of slavery promotes a dual message; one of âthe dehumanizing force of slavery and the slavesâ refusal to be dehumanizedâ (Berlin, 1265). The transatlantic slavery trade and chattel slavery violated the freedom and robbed Africans of their basic human rights, but it did not âdefine the society and culture that slaves producedâ (Berlin 1264). Both...
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The two excellent works of cinematography: âThe Missionâ and âSchindlerâs Listâ differ immensely in terms of the theme, time frame, and location. At the same time, they encompass a similar take on depicting the human experience in a fight for rights and freedom. Moreover, they both encounter a religious/spiritual aspect that is engraved into the culture and people. Not to...
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The movie I chose to discuss from a sociological perspective is âV for Vendettaâ, which is directed by James McTeigue. The film was originally taken from the graphic novel written by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. The setting is familiar to many of the fictitious novels written in the future about a dystopian era, in which people are ruled by...
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âThe Social Networkâ explores the times in which the social media platform Facebook came to be. The platform was invented through warring perspectives of smart young men with a great passion to interlink their friends though the online connected platform. David Fincher, director of this interesting script, extracted from the book 'The Accidental Billionaires' kept on our plates an enticing...
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The movie âThe Last Samuraiâ was useful to an extent for the education about the modernization of Japan. This movie is based on a historical event that unfolded in the modernization of Japan. âThe Last Samuraiâ is a 2003 American drama action movie co-produced and directed by Edward Zwick. It is set in 1876 in Japan, which at the time...
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âMona Lisa Smileâ explores college life through feminism, marriage, and gender roles by way of a progressive teacher at the end of a traditional era (Goldsmith-Thomas & Newell, 2003). The film begins in the fall of 1953 at the start of a new semester at Wellesley College, the prestigious all-girls institution in Boston, Massachusetts. The filmâs plot revolves around Katherine...
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The movie âIndiana Jones and the Last Crusadeâ is an action-packed adventure movie starring Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones) Sean Connery (Indiana Jonesâ dad). If I could give the film a rating, I would give it a 4/5 just because it's a bit more of an older movie. But the storyline and the actors are spot on. It's interesting and it...
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âHidden Figuresâ, released in 2016, is an uplifting and inspiring movie based on true events that accentuates one of the hot potatoes in society â racism. The film was nominated for an Oscar three times because it's a really great math story and an eye-opener at the same time. This biographical drama film is about the three African-American female mathematicians...
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Have you ever felt the droplets of perspiration on your skin, creeping down your body, almost like the cold fingers of a skeleton, and have been frighted of a slaying gnome or a malevolent ventriloquist? Well, the movie âGoosebumpsâ will definitely tickle your sweat glands as, R.L. Stineâs best-selling book, turned into a blockbusting movie directed by Rob Letterman, turns...
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âFreedom Writersâ is an American movie, based on a true story about a devoted and visionary teacher, Erin Gruwell. Erin motivates and teaches her class of combative and confrontational students, that there is another life outside of being a gang banger and death. Erin faces a lot of indifference, not only from her students, but also from the school administration....
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Timeless, charming and striking are the best words to describe the 1942 film, âCasablancaâ, by Michael Curtiz. Humprey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman do a phenomenal job of creating a connection through the audience. From the cinematography to the twists and turns this movie has it all. A mixture of passion and romance makes for a timeless classic film that one...
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Introduction The 1975 film One Flew Over the Cuckooâs Nest, directed by MiloĹĄ Forman and based on Ken Kesey's 1962 novel, is a seminal work in the realm of cinematic storytelling. The movie, featuring Jack Nicholson in a career-defining role, explores the dynamics of power and control within a mental institution. Through its compelling narrative and powerful performances, the film...
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John Musker and Ron Clements partner up yet again to make another astonishing film. Disney's hit movie âMoanaâ is a sensational film created to fascinate its viewers. Featuring lead actors Auliâi Cravalho as Moana, and Dwayne âThe Rockâ Johnson as Maui. Taking place in the large island and village of Motunui is very beautiful, as well as it is filled...
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âHidden Figuresâ reflects the hard truths of society, and I admit it's one of the best films I've ever watched about the empowerment of women. The movie is the true story of three women working at NASA using computers, and they were involved in a project the United States was competing on called Project Mercury. Russia in the space race....
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Spike Lee, also known as Shelton Jackson, is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor. He is most famous for controversial movie productions such as âBlacKkKlansmansâ, âMalcolm Xâ, âChi-Raqâ, and âRodnei Kingâ. These movies display impactful meaning in depth to every conflict present in society, which is why Spike Lee is one of the most hated and admired people...
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Here is the review of the movie 'Dear Dad'. âDear Dadâ is a feel-good movie directed by Tanuj Bhramar. The movie stars Arvind Swamy, Himanshu Sharma, Ekavali Khanna, Aman Uppal and Bhavika Bhasin in the lead roles. The story revolves around Nitin Swaminathan (Arvind Swamy) and his 14-year-old son Shivam Swaminathan (Himanshu Sharma). It also involves Nupur Swaminathan (Ekavali Khanna),...
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âCitizen Kaneâ was a thematic film, based on the life and legacy of Charles Foster Kane a powerful man who owned and control journalism. He owned the biggest newspaper company during the beginning time of World War I. An era that was controlled by âyellow journalismâ and Kane being the biggest one of all. The movie starts with Citizen Kane...
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â1917â is an incredibly suspenseful, and emotional film designed to appear like one continuous shot. This concept of an extended single shot, although may be boring/dragged on to some viewers, can make the audience feel like they are in real time, in 1917. This creates a better emotion connection to the characters and the film itself, which made the movie...
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If you as a viewer love feeling pity, hate, and sadness then this movie is for you. If you like drama, great acting, a believable story and lack of cheesy scenes then this is the movie for you. â12 Years a Slaveâ which is the director Steve McQueen`s lovechild with the 1853 book also named â12 Years a Slaveâ. The...
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Introduction Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" (1989) is a seminal film that explores the complex dynamics of race relations and social justice in America. Set in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn on the hottest day of the year, the film portrays a microcosm of societal tension that resonates beyond its immediate setting. Through its incisive narrative and vivid characters,...
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Introduction to 'Schindler's List' and Its Historical Context âSchindler's Listâ is an important film in society because it emphasizes marginalization, genocide, and individualization. There are many symbols that appear throughout the film. Some of these include the girl and red and the hand that lights the candle in the beginning scene. The use of symbolism helps create meaning and emotion...
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On the morality level, the cult film âCasablancaâ seemed like it was doomed from the beginning. A bar, Rickâs Cafe American, was the main setting, where alcohol, people willing to do anything and everything to obtain exit visas, a murder, corrupted officials and a forbidden romance have been the key elements. Casablanca is like a purgatory where these sins must...
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I was very excited to hear that we were going to watch a Charlie Chaplin feature to begin the semester because I have never seen one. Growing up, people have always told me that he was very famous for his silent films, so this made me wonder how he captured the audienceâs attention with no sound. In the end, I...
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This highest growing anime film, directed by Hayao Miyazaki is put in a perspective of a ten-year-old girl named Chihiro. Chihiro was sent off with her parents to start a new life in a brand-new town. The family stumbles across upon a seemingly abandoned village, Chihiro warns her parents of an uneasy presence, but they didnât budge. After her parents...
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âDivergentâ just like any other sci-fi movie is set in the near future. Beatrice prior lives in a futuristic world where all the countries have been destroyed and replaced with 5 distinctive groups called factions. Abnegations believed in selflessness, Amity was all about keeping the peace, Candor spoke the truth, Erudites loved knowledge and the Dauntless were fearless. Everyone belonged...
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The movie âV for Vendettaâ is based on a graphic novel by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. Itâs a dystopian political thriller, set up in the year 2032, in England. The protagonist named V is trying to instigate a revolution against the ruling government. V convinces a young girl Evey played by Natalie Portman, to join his mission. This dystopian...
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Since 1939, Batman has been a childhood hero favorite and remaining so into adulthood for his fans. From comic books to cartoons and from action figures to costumes, Batman evolved into an imaginary American hero recognized by many. In 2005 Time Warner created âBatman Beginsâ, the first high-budget picture produced by Christopher Nolan. Up until this point Batman had mostly...
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