Category: Cinema
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The “Pleasantville” Film by Gary Ross
Gary Ross is responsible for writing, co-producing, and directing the American teen fantasy comedy-drama film Pleasantville, released in 1998. The plot revolves around two siblings trapped in a television show from the 1950s that takes place in a fictional Midwestern town populated by seemingly ideal citizens (Chitwood, 2022). Although they are held captive against their…
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The 1983 Film “Sugar Cane Alley” by Euzhan Palcy
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction The 1983 film “Sugar Cane Alley” looks into the past, which allows one to understand the difficulties of everyday life in the French colony. An uncomplicated plot gives a rather deep insight into the adversities, joys, and problems of black people forced to work on sugar cane…
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The Film “Marry Me” by Kat Coiro: MacBook Placement
In the modern advertising age, there are numerous ways for a company to appear in any advertising media. One of the most sought-after services is placing a brand in audio-visual content. This is defined as product placement, where the product appears straight within the shot of the movie or episode. It is a high-cost action…
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“Jerry Maguire” a Film by Cameron Crowe
Table of Contents Introduction Main relationships in the film Jerrys self-perception Verbal and nonverbal cues Misuses of media Improvement of Jerrys skills Conclusion References Introduction People are social beings that live in a certain community and move together to attain success and contribute to the further evolution. In this regard, the efficient cooperation between all…
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“The Wizard of Oz”: Movie Analysis
Analysis The Scarecrow is a character that shows his optimism even in situations with minimum available information about possible outcomes. For example, he is optimistic about two roads that he has never put his foot on and believes that “it’s pleasant down that way, too” (The Wizard of Oz, 1939). Even though his self-efficacy is…
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“Scarface” Movie: Genre’s Definition
Table of Contents Introduction Movie Summary Genre Conventions Expanding the Boundaries Conclusion References Introduction Genre is a concept that helps to classify movies based on their characteristics. They usually include conventions that are similar for all pictures of a certain genre. It becomes useful for people who decide on what type of film they would…
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The Sundance Film Festival and Its Influence
Table of Contents Introduction Organizational Structure Representation Festival in the Media Role of the Festival Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction It is necessary to say that the Sundance Film Festival is one of the most known events that are focused on independent movies. The fact that it is frequently discussed all over the world should not…
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“Breakfast at Tiffany’s”: Movie of Contrasts
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Breakfast at Tiffany’s is one of the most famous and provocative movies in American cinematography during the 1960s. This work attracts much attention at different epochs due to its possibility to introduce several really iconic characters, prove the influence of fashion in society, and identify…
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The Film “Dead Man’s Letters” by Konstantin Lopushansky
Table of Contents Introduction Summary of the Film Film From the Historical Perspective Theoretical Perspective On The Movie Conclusion References Introduction Dead Man’s Letters is a 1986 apocalyptic film by a Soviet director Konstantin Lopushanskiy. The story depicts events of a war that has recently become nuclear. The story is a cautionary tale, and its…
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The Fifth Element: Gender and Sexuality in Cinema
Table of Contents Introduction Role Reversal Is Leeloo a “Damsel in Distress?” The Genderfluid Ruby Rhod Concluding Remarks Bibliography Footnotes Introduction The topics of sexuality and gender have been extensively explored by researchers in the last two decades. Indeed, the universally known and accepted notions of cinema and sex have developed in tandem, affecting society’s…