Category: Cinema

  • The Lost World Movie Review

    Willis O’Brien is considered to be one of the first artists who started working with stop-motion photography. Before inventing the technique of stop-motion animation he worked as a cartoonist and a marble sculptor. His contribution into the stop-motion animation is difficult to overestimate. When creating the models for the movies he substituted clay for rubber…

  • Review of “Anxiety” Short Film

    The short film Anxiety introduces the viewers to the life of a young and beautiful girl, Madeleine, who is suffering from anxiety. It is essential to say that every person has experienced anxiety and tension at least once in their life before an exam or an important meeting. Anxiety is an emotional experience in which…

  • Arnheim, Eisenstein, Hitchcock: Film and Reality

    Table of Contents Introduction Relation Between Film and Reality The Question of Sound in Arnheim’s Arguments Eisenstein et al. vs. Arnheim Blackmail Sound and Silent Reproductions Conclusion Works Cited Introduction During the last century, film studies underwent many considerable changes. Theorists developed their statements, introduced new approaches, and promoted debates to understand the role of…

  • The Devil Wears Prada Film’s Critical Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction Miranda’s Personality Andy’s Personality Film’s Questions Conclusion Work Cited Introduction The Devil Wears Prada focuses on the courage of employees who do not care about the job’s specifics, even though they are interested in getting it. This does not prevent them from success because of their confidence and high qualifications. The…

  • History of World Cinema. “A Tale of Two Cities” Film

    Abstract Whereas Hollywood is now recognized as the biggest film industry in the world, initially, other countries had equally large and influential cinemas. Films from France, Japan and even Germany have secured a spot in some of the very first and most influential movies of all time. During World War I, the film industry grew…

  • Double Indemnity by Billy Wilder and The Spanish Prisoner by David Mamet: Films Comparison

    Table of Contents Introduction Money as a Means of Achieving Goals Economic Benefits vs. Human Ethics Money as an End in Itself: A Philosophical Interpretation Confidence Tricks and Financial Perspectives Neglecting Personal Dignity Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Money is not only a universal means of solving many problems but also a resource that largely forms…

  • “Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands” Film by Bruno Barreto

    Introduction Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands is a film by Bruno Barreto which had become a sensation in the 1970s. The acting in the film by Sonia Braga stands apart in a category of its own in view of being the refined personification of Brazilian coarseness in the context of the nudity and sex…

  • Negotiation Situation in “The Godfather” Movie

    Table of Contents Introduction The Description of the Bargaining Situation Analysis of the Situation Conclusion References Introduction When people negotiate, they aim to reach an agreement regarding a particular issue or conflict. Those involved should possess various skills, such as verbal and written communication, leadership, rapport building, and decision-making, to ensure that they succeed in…

  • The “Lions for Lambs” Film Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction Film Analysis Conclusion Works Cited Introduction When it comes to defining the discursive significance of a particular movie, it often becomes rather indispensable subjecting it to a textual analysis. In my paper, I will explore the validity of this suggestion at length, in regards to the 2007 film Lions for Lambs,…

  • The Use of Costume as a Style in the Movie ”The Matrix”

    The Matrix is a premier American science fiction action film directed by Wachowski sisters and later released on March 31st, 1999. Since its onset, the movie has won four Oscar awards. One of the main reasons why the film has managed to achieve a high standard is due to the perfect use of costumes on…