Category: Cinema
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Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Film Analysis
Table of Contents Introduction Similarities Differences Conclusion Reference Introduction Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings are two of the most popular fantasy movies produced over the last few decades. These movies have a number of common themes that include good vs. evil, bravery and friendship. The similarity in themes and genre has caused comparisons…
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Gender Expectations in the Disney Film “The Little Mermaid”
Table of Contents Introduction Critical review Conclusion Works Cited Introduction This essay conveys messages about gender expectations in the Disney film, “The Little Mermaid”, and the article “Damsels and Heroines: The Conundrum of the Post-Feminism Disney Princes.” “The Little Mermaid” is one of the Disney’s animation movies, which create fully developed women characters whose thoughts…
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History of Film Noir
Introduction Film Noir is a term coined in the early 1940s by the French to refer to trendy Hollywood crime movies produced during this period. The term literally means black film in French and the movies were characterized by their black and white visual style, a style generally thought to have begun in the early…
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“The Constant Gardener” a Film by Fernando Meirelles
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The film The Constant Gardener is a political thriller (“The Constant Gardener,” 2005); the story is about a married couple who witness dramatically unethical human experimentation in Africa and face a series of difficult ethical decisions. The main character, Justin Quayle, is a British diplomat…
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The Film “Anatomy of Hate” by Mike Ramsdell
Table of Contents Introduction Anatomy of Hate Conclusion References Introduction Hatred is generally a state of entrenched emotional dislike against people, ideas, objects, and institutions. The film Anatomy of Hate by Mike Ramsdell highlights the aspect of hatred being created due to mental fear fueled by a lack of communication and understanding (Ramsdell, 2009). The…
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Business World Image in the Film “Michael Clayton”
Table of Contents A Critique of the Dilemmas Presented How the Business World is portrayed in “Michael Clayton” The Business Ethics Dilemmas addressed in “Michael Clayton” Works Cited A Critique of the Dilemmas Presented The movie “Michael Clayton” addresses a wide range of ethical issues faced by corporations and advocates. The movie highlights how situational…
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Cultural Films’ Studies: Perception and Analysis
Cowboys & Indians: Perception of Western Films among American Indians and Anglos by Shively The American Indians admired the Cowboys and envied their lifestyle (Shively, 1992). The respondents considered the Cowboy’s lifestyle as a decent due to the variety of the existing freedoms (Shively, 1992). Many respondents underlined the ability of Cowboys to construct a…
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Music in the Movie “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”
Table of Contents Introduction: The Essential Details When the Music Is an Integral Part of the Movie What Else Could Have Worked: Other Possible Music Genres Conclusion Introduction: The Essential Details Movie title: The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Composer: Jon Brioni Music styles: Pop, soft rock (“Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime”), psychedelic pop…
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“Hot Pepper” a Movie by Les Blank
Summary of the Video The movie Hot Pepper tells the story of Clifton Chenier who was a representative of such a musical genre as Zydeco. The viewers can learn about the sources of his inspiration, especially the culture of urban and rural Louisiana. Furthermore, the authors of this film explore the importance of his family…
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“The Circus” Film: Cognition and Neuroscience
The Circus Introduction The concluding scene that belongs to the realistic genre will be framed in color 35 mm format (Super 35) having an aspect ratio of 1: 2.35 to reduce grain. The film stock selected is Kodak Vision-3; 500T. This arrangement will certainly enable the cinematographer to capture superior contrast ratios. Since all of…