Category: Cinema

Table of Contents Introduction The Life and Times Filmography Notable Quotes Works Cited Introduction Katharine Houghton Hepburn, (aka “Katherine” or “Kate” to an adoring public, born 12 May 1907, died 29 June 2003) was indubitably one of the most enduring icons of America’s golden age of cinema. In a career that spanned 62 years, Hepburn…

Dunkirk (2017) was directed by Christopher Nolan and released in 2017. The movie is a depiction of the Dunkirk evacuation that took place in 1940. The protagonist is a British soldier who survives an ambush of German troops. He makes it to the beach and joins the Allied troops that are waiting for the evacuation.…

Table of Contents Readings: Summary Theoretical Perspective: Comparison and Discussion Argument Synthesis Works Cited Readings: Summary In retrospect, The Exorcist was a landmark movie that defined the very genre of horror movies, introducing innovative ideas that would, later on, be used for countless films and reiterated in a new light. Like any other horror movie,…

The theme of Genocide has been centralized throughout the flow of history; the movies Schindler’s List and Sometimes in April strive to reflect the times of global genocide suffered by nations. Nazis involvement into the fate of thousand people suffered at wartime took lives of the whole nations; tragic illustration of death a mass murders…

The movie Mi Familia tells the story of a Mexican family, the Sanchez, who immigrated to the United States. The plot revolves around three generations and how each character assimilates into American society. The film depicts the cultural differences between the Latino population and other residents of Los Angeles. Therefore, despite the relatively light narration,…

One of the most important areas in the history of art ‑ German expressionism ‑ started using a visual picture to convey not only the story but also the characters’ emotional state. Among the prominent representatives of German expressionism in films, there was director Fritz Lang. He can be called a humanist, ‘heir’ to the…

Table of Contents Introduction Summary Key Characters Analysis Conclusion Work Cited Introduction The 1956 film adaptation of the famous novel Moby Dick, starring Gregory Peck, is considered one of the most iconic Hollywood movies of the era and the best novel-to-screen adaptation of this story to date. The film was one of the first theatrical…

Introduction Hollywood is a place where many talented or, at least, lucky people demonstrate their skills and gain popularity. Some individuals need more time to be recognized in the film industry, and Quentin Tarantino is one of those whose road was not quite fast but efficient. Today, this filmmaker is known around the globe for…

Table of Contents About the Movie Analysis of the First Scene Analysis of the Second Scene The Male Gaze Concept The Heteronormativity Concept The Time of the Movie Conclusion Works Cited One of the basic human needs that most people satisfy every day is communication. There are many interesting ways of communication, and each of…

The work of cinematography I am going to analyze is called “Billy Elliot”. The film is about a boy who wants to become a ballet dancer. He meets his father’s and brother’s opposition; he has no person to support him except his grandmother. The dance teacher recognizes his talent and agrees to teach him for…