Category: Cinema

  • Justice, Diversity, and Consensus in the Film “12 Angry Men”

    In the film 12 Angry Men, a jury comprised of 12 men is attempting to determine the guilt of a defendant under reasonable doubt. The discussion is emotionally tense and difficult for all participants, as evidence is continuously examined and re-examined. Despite initially coming to an almost consensus, the characters are slowly swayed to change…

  • “Django Unchained” Historical Film

    “Django Unchained” is a Western film that tells a classic Tarantino revenge story of Foxx (the enslaved person) with the help of Waltz, a German bounty hunter. The film, set from 1858 to 1859, elaborates on unique themes, such as slavery and racism. Indeed, its focus on such themes has made the audience come up…

  • The Last Night in Soho Film’s Critical Analysis

    Introduction Edgar Wright is an English director who shot to mainstream fame with his apocalyptic zombie comedy, The Cornetto Trilogy. It was praised for its slick and kinetic style that ingeniously blended multiple genres to deliver an electrifying satire. However, Wright’s latest attempts to make movies with more international appeal have proven to be lackluster.…

  • Care in the “As Good as It Gets” Film

    Table of Contents Caring Actions Lack of Caring Film Characters Effective Caring Communication Ineffective Caring Communication Reference Caring Actions The components of a caring act include providing physical, moral, and emotional support. A caring act is characterized by attention given by one person to another and actions taken to make the other person comfortable and…

  • Martin Scorsese’s Impact on Cinema

    Cinema is represented by various films and numerous people involved in the process of filmmaking. Some of those people stand out in the eyes of the public more since they have a great influence on the industry. An example of such a person is Martin Scorsese, known for movies like The Departed, Taxi Driver, Raging…

  • Pulp Fiction as Iconic Gangster Cinema

    Table of Contents Introduction Pulp Fiction within the Genre Theory Devising a Masterpiece Cultural and Professional Value Conclusion References Introduction Several movies throughout history have tremendously impacted the film industry, forming examples for specific genres. Understanding such works’ properties and analyzing the unique qualities that shape their overall appeal is essential for film studies investigations.…

  • The Film “Stranger on the Third Floor”

    Table of Contents Introduction Noir and Non-Noir Characteristics Elements of Noir Content in Movie in Terms of Form and Content German Expressionism Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Stranger on the Third Floor (Ingster, 1940) is considered one of the earliest examples of film noir. Boris Ingster was a Russian-American screenwriter, who shot the film on a…

  • Dunkirk: Analysis of Film by Nolan

    In the Dunkirk film, Christopher presents several facts about WWII that claimed the lives of several American soldiers on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The film presents substantive ideas about the occurrence of the Second World War that was very devastating, as it claimed several lives of soldiers. Although Christopher does not present these…

  • Themes in Films by Spike Lee

    Table of Contents Introduction The Black World of Spike Lee Emotional Complexity in She’s Gotta Have It Colorism in School Daze Social Tension in Do the Right Thing Liberal Ideas in BlacKkKlansman Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Spike Lee is an American film actor, writer, producer, and director known for films dealing with controversial political and…

  • “12 Angry Men” Drama Movie

    Introduction This is an American drama movie where a group of 12 men is involved in discussing the judgment for a murder case involving a slum boy. The twelve jurors argue about the evidence presented in this case where an 18-year-old young man is claimed to have killed his father (Chandle, 2006). After the final…