Category: Cinema
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Pray Away: Documentary Film Review
Pray Away is an American documentary film released in 2021 by Netflix. The director, Kristine Stolakis, devoted this work to exploring covenant therapy practiced by Christian associations in the United States. This film makes many convincing arguments for the unproductive nature of conversion or reparative therapy. Quality work incorporates a thorough investigation of the problem…
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Animal Rights: The Blackfish Film
Animal cruelty and lack of care by human beings is a widespread issue across the world. Many animals are held captive in isolated regions and exploited for routine economic gains by wealth companies. When marine mammals, such as orca whales, are removed from the huge ocean and placed in metal tanks, they are likely to…
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Social Class Position in “The Company Men” Movie
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Social class position is a role played by an individual within society. This role is not always permanent as societal changes can result in variations of a person’s social class position. The changes result in either positive or detrimental effects on the individual. The movie “The…
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Colorblind Racism in “The Help” Film
Table of Contents Introduction Explicit Racism and the Pretense of Colorblindness Celia: Colorblindness and Its Attributes Eugenia: Key Issues Conclusion References Introduction Colorblind racism is relatively subtle and can be viewed as a modern-day type of racism that becomes especially widespread after its explicit, direct counterpart is eliminated (Thakore, 2014). Due to its subtlety, colorblind…
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“Blaxploitation Horror Films” Article by Benshoff
Article The article “Blaxploitation Horror Films: Generic Reappropriation or Reinscription,” written by Harry M. Benshoff, presents the perspective of the author on the problem of social and generic racism in this genre. It is reflected by the inclusion of African American characters identified as monsters by white filmmakers of the past. According to this source,…
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Movie Review: Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic waves of different lengths and frequencies are used for different purposes based on their characteristics and capabilities. The contemporary world technology utilizes the whole spectrum of electromagnetic waves from the longest radio waves to the shortest Gamma rays. Due to these waves’ capabilities to spread over long distances and through materials, particular waves are…
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Meth Epidemic as a Social Problem: Film Analysis
Meth epidemic as a social problem Methamphetamine (meth) is a synthetic stimulant, which affects the pleasures of the brain by making it to release dopamine (Frontline 2005). Meth has several street names, such as, “speed, chalk, ice, crystal, glass, crank, yaba, tina and tweak” (Frontline 2005). There are many ways of consuming the drug, which…
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Technology Development: Indonesian Film Industry in 2010-2020
The film industry in Indonesia has been growing during the last several decades. One of the significant factors that influence this sector is technology development. The emergence of new internet technologies has made video content accessible to mass audiences, providing entertainment and education. However, the implication of new technologies has caused several problems. This essay…
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Social Relations and State Control in “Penguin Island” Novel and “Brazil” Film
Since ancient times, social relations and state control have been an issue of discussion in the literature. The decay of modern society in both works participates in a widespread concern with social, moral, and even biological degeneration that swept through Western culture in the 20th century. Part of the failure of the society to progress…
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Race in “The Long Walk Home” Film
Introduction For this study, a film called “The Long Walk Home” was selected, which was first released in 1991. This cinematic film tells the story of two families who faced crisis times in American history. One of the wives is a decent black maid who works hard both at work and at home. The other…