Category: Cinema

  • Symbolism in Disney’s Movie “Encanto”

    Table of Contents Introduction Butterflies Bruno Barriers Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Disney’s Encanto is full of minute details that give the story of the characters a lot more depth. One such feature that appears in several locations throughout Encanto is butterflies, which have unique significance. Disney has experimented with many different genres and techniques, but…

  • Violence in Movies: Adverse Effects on the Adolescents

    Introduction The technological advancements that led to the establishment of television and movie production significantly impacted society. Through it, the general population got ways in which entertainment could be practiced through watching films or television programs. Since these advancements were made, the youth have been constantly exposed. Television and movies have assumed central roles in…

  • Films and Their Role in Society

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Films are part of the mass media and impact society in a big way through various genres. Some genres of American films are Action/Adventure, Western, Gangster, Film Noir, Combat, Screwball comedy, Romance, Drama, Children, Parody, Black Humor, Clown Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction, Musicals, and Melodrama…

  • “Nanook of the North”: The Documentary Film

    Taxidermy is the art of creating animal representation through the preparation, padding, and mounting of some parts of animals, such as skins and bones. The process is prefaced with the preservation of animal parts after being acquired through hunting. A well-maintained taxidermy can remain intact for over fifty years. People living in the 21st century…

  • The Alternative Ending for the Film “Thelma and Louise”

    The film Thelma and Louise tells the viewer the story of two friends who decide to go on a fun weekend. However, they are drawn into a criminal situation when one of the girls kills the man who molested Thelma. After that, the women must hide from the police throughout the film, but at the…

  • “Good Will Hunting” Movie: Abandonment, Love, and Attachment

    Table of Contents Movie Synopsis Defense Mechanisms Attachment Stages of Cognitive Development: Object Constancy Conclusion References Fear of abandonment, inability to deeply connect, hardship in love, abusive childhood, and management of challenging relationship creation are some of the prevalent and relatable movie tropes explored in the modern media. The movie Good Will Hunting is a…

  • Foreign Film Review through the Prism of Cultural Shock

    Foreign Film Review through the Prism of Cultural Shock and “Foreign” Location Visit Plan The phenomenon of culture shock is an inevitable part of cultural adaptation for any individual. Understanding the psychological mechanisms of cultural shock as well as an early acquaintance with foreign social norms can speed up the process of adaptation. People become…

  • Sociological Concepts in “The Truman Show” Film

    Socialization is a process which occurs to every individual, and it varies depending on the particular environment. Socialization causes people to embrace certain norms and culture and live according to the established ideology (Barkan, 2021). The movie Truman Show demonstrates how society and its culture can influence the behavior of a person and ultimately shape…

  • Film “Sybil” by Joseph Sargent: Plot Summary and Analysis

    Table of Contents Plot Summary Analysis and Evaluation Conclusion Reference The television film Sybil was directed by Joseph Sargent and released in 2007. Jessica Lange and Tammy Blanchard played the two leading roles in this drama. The film was based on the true story of Shirley Ardell Mason, who developed multiple personality disorder and served…

  • Twelve Years a Slave, Isn’t It Romantic, Chef: Movies Comparison

    Table of Contents Twelve Years a Slave (2013) Isn’t It Romantic (2019) Chef (2014) Reference Twelve Years a Slave (2013) In my opinion, all three movies that I am going to discuss in this paper are more or less helpful for those people who want to learn about the U.S. culture. The first film is…