Category: Cinema
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Chris Gardner in the Movie “The Pursuit of Happiness” by Muccino
Each person sooner or later faces financial, personal, or family crises. Chris Gardner is an American businessman and public speaker who inspired the main character in The Pursuit of Happiness. This 2006 biopic, directed by Gabriele Muccino, reveals the thorny path to financial independence and social well-being. The central character goes through the family break,…
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Madness Case: “In Two Minds” Film Study
Table of Contents Utilized Artifact Challenges and Benefits Adding Value Reference Utilized Artifact Today I would like to talk about how problems in wellness can be overcome by analyzing different approaches or conducting relevant research. I will analyze the issue using a film called “In two minds: Is mental illness really an illness? ‒ madness”…
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Boiler Room: The Film’ Review
Different forms of white-collar crime have been numerously depicted in films. One of the films that depicted white-collar crime is “Boiler Room”, a 2000 drama by Ben Younger. This paper presents a personal reflection on the film from the perspective of analyzing the depiction of white-collar crime. Reflection Paralleling the different categories of white-collar crimes…
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The Movie “King Lear”: Poster Analysis
Poster Explanation This movie poster appears dark and gloomy, representing the themes of injustice and cruelty in Shakespeare’s “King Lear.” The main symbols used in the poster are reaching hands and the King’s crown. They represent the division of the kingdom and the consequences of relationships based on authority and power. Furthermore, the storm from…
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Urban Chinese Family Life in the “Shower” Film
The reason for choosing this article for the research is its consistent arguments, analysis, and conclusions about the peculiarities of urban Chinese families. Furthermore, it has substantial parallels with the movie Shower and can be a good background for its understanding. The author discovers differences between Chinese and Taiwan family life by their comparative analysis…
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Why the People Crave Horror Movies
Table of Contents Introduction Adrenaline rush Conclusion References Introduction According to Stephen King, everyone is insane to some degree though the level of insanity differs from one individual to another. Stephen King’s ethos in horror films is the key reason why many people like movies. “Why we crave horror movies” forms an outstanding argument written…
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Cultural Artifact in the “Legally Blonde” Film
Table of Contents Introduction Context of the Cultural Artifact Reinforcement of Social, and Power Structures in a Community Consequences and Potential Impacts of the Object Conclusion References Introduction Cultural artifact analysis is essential for ethnographic research in which case an ethnographer gets to decide what an artifact suggests or does not suggest. As a result,…
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“Black Panther” Movie by Ryan Coogler
As a Marvel movie, Black Panther goes beyond the conventions of a superhero saga largely popularized by the American media franchise. It is true that the film does keep some of the key elements of the genre. Wakanda is a mythical country cloaked behind an illusory forest and hiding the strongest metal on Earth, vibranium,…
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Historical Evidence in the Renaissance Italy Film
The Renaissance was the period that gave the world a profound number of significant discoveries and innovations. The areas of art, literature, music, architecture, and science were brought to a new level by the outstanding figures who lived and created in that era. The movie Renaissance Italy offers an overview of how the 14th-16th-century evolution…
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Kennedy Assassination in Zapruder’s Film vs. Conner’s Report
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 emotions may be evoked with…