Category: Cinema

  • Maurice by E.M. Forster Novel and Film Adaptation Comparative Analysis

    It is not a secret, though the truth is rather sad, that the works of imaginative literature are not so popular today if compared with the demand for movies. There is no doubt that watching a film is less time-consuming in comparison with the reading of a book that can take several evenings or more.…

  • The “Dawn of the Dead” Movie Analysis

    Dawn of the Dead is set on the eve of the apocalypse, as zombies progressively take over the United States. The film tells the story of a mysterious sickness that sweeps the country, forcing the recently deceased to rise from their graves and prowl the countryside, fueled by a thirst for human blood. Aerial pictures…

  • Presidential Controversy in the JFK Film by Oliver Stone

    The film called JFK, produced by Oliver Stone, is one of the most discussed in the cinematic world. People have divided into two groups, and while one community believes that all described actions and events presented in the film are correct, another group denies the truthfulness and refutes the facts from the film. Every person…

  • Rowling’s “Harry Potter” Book and Movie Differences

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction People passionate about reading books try not to disregard films based on the stories described in their favorite writings. However, many film adaptations have inconsistencies with the books, and some scenes may not coincide with the events written on paper, and readers rarely understand why.…

  • Vincent and Theo: Life Stories in the Film

    I learned the story of the artist Vincent and his brother Theo after watching the film on their life stories. Vincent van Gough lived between 1853 and 1890, and his closest brother Theo, who lived between 1857 and 1891, worked in tandem, with the former being the artist and the latter an art dealer (Altman,…

  • The Aeneid: Virgil’s Poem and Modern Film

    Table of Contents Cast Directions Original Source Non-verbal Acting Setting/Costumes Camera Work Lightning Conclusion Work Cited The Aeneid is Virgil’s poem that depicts Aeneas’ journey. The Trojan has traveled to Italy, encountering romantic dramas, adventures, and problems on the way. A significant aspect of the epic poem is the love story between Aeneas and Dido.…

  • “A Beautiful Mind” and “Erin Brockovich” Films

    “Erin Brockovich” is a beautifully filmed narrative of a chronicler by Soderbergh, the center of attraction is human grit and perseverance, working flawlessly for the public good. More importantly, it is a monumental monument to a brave woman, skillfully constructed by the talent of one of the best actresses in Hollywood. Thanks to her undeniably…

  • “The Godfather” as Traditional and Untraditional Gangster Film

    The film “The Godfather”, directed by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola, is a wonderful conjecture that invites us to contemplate the Mafia fully on its terms. That is why we have sympathy for characters who are inherently evil. Don Vito Corleone is a sympathetic and rather adorable character; throughout the film, this lifelong professional…

  • The Movie “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” by Lasse Hallström

    Table of Contents Introduction Characters Analysis Conclusion References Introduction Mental diseases and psychological disorders often serve as factors impacting the development of the plot in movies. What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, 1993, is not an exclusion as it portrays the life of a family affected by a disease. Gilbert Grape has to care for Arnie, his…

  • Narrative Structure in “Notorious” & “The Place Beyond the Pines” Films

    The three-act structure is a common way for storytellers to organize their stories. It is often used in films to give a structured approach to storytelling. This essay compares and contrasts two films, the 1946 film “Notorious” and the 2012 movie “The Place Beyond the Pines”. In particular, the discussion will focus on how these…