Category: Cinema

  • A Good Scary Movie and Key Requirements

    Sometimes it seems odd that a movie that was shot over half a century ago remains scary for contemporary viewers. In contrast, modern scary films are simply irritating and do not possess the former quality. Indeed, filmmaking is one of the most popular mediums that thrive today, with horror movies being some of the most…

  • The Film “Damaged Care” Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction Varying Leadership Styles Ethical Issues and Decisions Conflict Management Approaches Examples of Systems Thinking Conclusion References Introduction The film Damaged Care shot in 2002 portrays a disappointing reality of the profit-centered USA health care system. The main character of the motion picture, Dr. Linda Peeno, played by Laura Dern, starts her…

  • Horror Movie Analysis and Its Approaches

    Refraining from discussing the merits of horror as a genre, the choice of the most optimal analysis method appears complicated. To regard horror movies analytically, it is worth considering that they are, at large, a projection of fear or anxiety, which are the main target of their appeal. Adult audience tends to be afraid of…

  • Movie Review: “Rebel Without a Cause”

    “Rebel Without a Cause” is one of the most thrilling movies that I have watched so far, and I want to provide a review. The American drama film focuses on middle-class teenagers and the emotional challenges that they face. The film title implies a person who has no clear goal but struggles to achieve something.…

  • Scott Pilgim vs. The World: Is It a Good Movie?

    Table of Contents Introduction Principles Videogames as the Movie’s Central Theme Editing and Choreography Characters and Motivation Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is a 2010 action-comedy movie directed by Edgar Wright, based on a graphic novel series by Bryan Lee O’Malley. It stars Michael Cera as the eponymous Scott Pilgrim, a…

  • Racism in the “Devil in a Blue Dress” Film

    Racial segregation and inequality issues have remained urgent in American society for decades. The film Devil in a Blue Dress is based on the eponymous novel written by Walter Mosley. The characteristic features of the neo-noir genre tincture the film with the elements of mystery, which creates both semantic load and emotional appeal. This story…

  • Iron Man and The Avengers: Films Comparison

    Table of Contents Introduction Distinguishing Features of the Superhero Film Genre Characteristics of Main Characters Technical and Symbolic Codes Conventions Stages of Production Conclusion Annotated Bibliography Reference List Introduction The Marvel Cinematic Universe has undergone significant changes over the last decade, since the release of Iron Man in 2008, which gave a start to the…

  • The Era of Hitchcock: “Number 17” Film

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction British Film Industry After the 1920s Alfred Hitchcock’s Thrillers as a Separate Form of Art Significance of the Plot in the Movie Miniatures and Their Role in the Movie Success and Failure of the Story Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Abstract The film industry of the 1920s and 1930s was considerably influenced…

  • Waiting for “Superman” Movie Analysis

    Waiting for “Superman” is a film that reveals the problems of education in the United States that are known to many people and those rarely discussed by the public. I find that showing these issues through ordinary people’s stories makes it more personal and understandable for viewers. Consequently, Waiting for Superman inspires people to take…

  • Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” Book and Movie Comparison

    The book that I have read numerous times and never get tired of is “The Great Gatsby” by F.S. Fitzgerald. The novel describes the life of American society after World War I, rises a problem of tragic love and depiction of the American dream. Every time I go through the novel, I have a new…