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An Analysis of the Themes of the Films Meantime, Rita, Sue and Bob Too!, and The Last of England (1679 words, 3 pages)

Describe the themes of three films created in the era of Thatchers BritainThree films in particular I believe capture the essence of Thatchers Britain, those being Meantime (1984) directed by Mike Leigh, Rita, Sue and Bob Too! (1987) directed by Alan Clarke, and The Last of England (1987) directed by ... Read More

An Analysis of Wong Kar-Wai’s Use of Time and Emotion in His Films (2765 words, 11 pages)

Time Lord and the Manipulation of EmotionFilm director Wong Kar-Wai is undoubtedly one of the best Hong-Kong film directors of the 1990s. Much of his success can be attributed to his unique cinematography style to which scholars have dubbed him as an auteur of time. Critics have noted on his ... Read More

The Struggle of a Small Band of Spanish Jesuits in the 18th Century in the Film The Mission (1328 words, 5 pages)

The film The Mission is a powerful depiction of the struggle of asmall band of Spanish Jesuits in the 18th century to defend their religiouscommunities in Paraguay, and protect the Guarani natives whose lives theyreached through the message of Christ. The priests' good intentionsinadvertently come into conflict with the politics ... Read More

The Personal and Outward Struggles of Martin Luther in the Film Luther (1163 words, 4 pages)

The film Luther is a well-portrayed adaptation of the life of MartinLuther, the infamous German monk who established the branch of Christianityknown today as Protestantism. By centering on his personal struggles withGod, and his outward struggle against the growing corruptness within theCatholic Church, Luther's views of reform start only as ... Read More

The Concept of Humor in the Film Backyard Ashes and the Series Red Dwarf (876 words, 2 pages)

English Humour EssayMark Grentells Australian film, Backyard Ashes and the British TV series Red Dwarf directed by Ed Bye successfully demonstrates the concept of humour through their embodiment of cinematic and thematic features. Humour is considered as it is influenced on an individuals culture, time and place. Backyard Ashes was ... Read More

The Individuality of the Protagonists in the Films Edward Scissor Hands and Beetle Juice by Tim Burton (819 words, 3 pages)

English Essay on Tim BurtonTim Burton uses an extensive range of thematic and aesthetic features that express the individuality and differences that frame his protagonists as outsiders in society. These distinctive features are most commonly demonstrated in both of his films of Edward Scissor Hands (1990) and Beetle Juice (1988). ... Read More

A Comprehensive Analysis of the Happiness of the Katakuris, a Film by Takashi Miike (2067 words, 7 pages)

The Land of the Rising Sun is a rapidly changing place. A society once firmly entrenched in its own traditional values, Japan now exists in a sphere of influence in whichaspects of globalization and postmodernism have called former values into question (Williams). As a culture experiencing a rapid influx of ... Read More

A Comprehensive Analysis of Shadow of the Vampire, a Film by E. Elias Merhige (1034 words, 4 pages)

Nosferatu, eineSymphonie des Grauens(1922, F.W. Murnau) is a film school staple. A flagship for German Expressionism and the cinematic horror genre, the nightmarish tale masterfully conveyed by Murnau and the influence it had in the world of cinema have been discussed ad nauseam.As far as vampires themselves go, Max Schreck's ... Read More

A Film Analysis of The Strong Man (1725 words, 6 pages)

Term Paper 1It is an undisputable fact that society and history hold true the claim that "Chaplin, Lloyd, and Keaton have been recognized as the three great figures of comedy pictures" (Brownlow 437). Film history classes around the world reify their dominance, and festivals and retrospectives centered on the trio ... Read More

An Analysis of Themes in Hostel, a Film by Eli Roth (929 words, 3 pages)

Inherent in any human society is the concept of repression. Indeed, the presence of repression is one of the few things existing as a common thread amongst all humans, regardless of background. It cannot be denied that "basic repression is universal, necessary, and inescapablemaking us distinctively human", but while "the ... Read More

A Comparison of Day of the Dead and Night of the Living Dead, Two Films by George Romero (959 words, 4 pages)

The third film in Romero's initial series, Day of the Dead (George A. Romero, 1985) proves to be a pessimistic offering despite its sunny title. Telling the tale of a group of survivors living in an underground military colony, the film's chief concern is focusing on the interactions between humans ... Read More

A Comprehensive Analysis of Leprechaun in the Hood, a Film by Rob Spera (1001 words, 3 pages)

Leprechaun in the Hood (2000, Rob Spera) contains strong commentary on gender identity, rape culture, and the detrimental allures of fame.The use of cross-dressing by Postmaster P and Butch to seemingly defeat the Leprechaun makes a powerful commentary on gender identity. Early in the film, Postmaster P, Stray Bullet, and ... Read More

The Importance of Using Genuine Locations in Filming a Movie (1821 words, 7 pages)

Though the connection may initially seem obscure, the importance of genuine locations, the prevalence of moralistic conflict (especially in the Judeo-Christian context), and the presence of a strong, empowered female lead come together to definitively link Love Exposure (2008, SionSono) to the powerful influence of Colonel William N. Selig. Though ... Read More

An Analysis of Postmodern Elements in Leprechaun in the Hood, a Film by Rob Spera (1001 words, 4 pages)

While Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers have had more prolific trips to the specific locales in question, Warwick Davis' Leprechaun, over the course of the six film eponymous series, has been everywhere they have, from the darkest alleyways of Compton to the farthest reaches of space. While official critical opinion ... Read More

The National and Cultural Identity in Children’s Films Toy Story 3 and Spirited Away (2533 words, 10 pages)

National and Cultural Identity in Children's Films A Critical Look at Toy Story 3 and Spirited AwayAlthough it's a hotly contested subject, the credit for first entirely hand-drawn animation often falls to the Anglo-American Humorous Phases of Funny Faces (1906, James Stuart Blackton) (McLaughlin).To this day, America continues to have ... Read More

A Comprehensive Review of Under the Skin, a Film by Jonathan Glazer (418 words, 2 pages)

After watching Jonathan Glazers interview and reading a mix of good and bad reviews towards the movie Under the Skin, I was able to formulate a stronger opinion towards it. The movie is a dream too real in an unadorned world with not casted actors and natural lighting, an alien ... Read More

The Works of Georges Melies, the Pioneer in Making Fantasy Films (1369 words, 4 pages)

Everyone knows of Peter Jackson and David Yates, but what of their predecessors? Where did fantasy films begin, and what did these beginnings look like? Through his innovations and contributions, French filmmaker Georges Mlis is responsible for pioneering and making fantasy film what it is today, as well as developing ... Read More

A Comprehensive Analysis of Donnie Darko, a Film Directed By Richard Kelly (1240 words, 4 pages)

The independent film Donnie Darko is slightly bizarre, and many do not like that it does not follow a strict narrative. The film is about a teenager who has many mental issues and is told that the world will soon end. The main idea that Donnie Darko expresses is that ... Read More

Good and Evil in Puskin’s Poem and Forman’s Film Amadeus (418 words, 2 pages)

AmadeusBoth Puskins poem and Formans film are very interesting in how they portray good and evil, genius and mediocrity. I will start by saying that Mozart is not portrayed as a morally flawed character in the film, and especially not in the poem. He does act arrogant, childish and ornery ... Read More

The Conflict Between the Theatre Artists and the Church in the Film Jesus of Montreal (363 words, 2 pages)

Film Jesus of MontrealThe main conflict in Jesus of Montreal between the theatre artists and the church revolves around the actors portrayal of Jesus story versus how the church wants it to be portrayed. Daniels creative liberties, though they keep the fundamental themes and ideas of the original story at ... Read More

An Analysis of the Educational Film Unhooking the Hookworm (754 words, 3 pages)

In the early 1900s, a large percentage of the global population was infected with hookworm. The Rockefeller Foundations International Health Division created Unhooking the Hookworm as a short educational film. Initially created for the high-risk populations of the southern United States, Unhooking the Hookworm was shown at public events worldwide. ... Read More

A Comparison of the Differences of the Films, Why We Fight and Japan’s War in Color (945 words, 3 pages)

The films Why We Fight and Japans War in Color are vastly different from one another due to objectivity of the films. The ways that these two films present themselves give hint to the purpose that these films were trying to make. The film, Why We Fight was commissioned by ... Read More

An Analysis of the Historical Issues in the Film Picture Bride (979 words, 3 pages)

I enjoyed watching the film, mostly due to the fact that I enjoy watching historical dramas. But what I have noticed in most historical dramas is a filtering of historical facts occurs. There is without a doubt, the social situation that picture brides had to endure actually existed. And overall, ... Read More

The Differences and Similarities between the Films La Otra Conquiesta and The Mission (1119 words, 4 pages)

What is similar between the two films La Otra Conquiesta and The Mission is they share a relationship between the white European catholic priest, and with the natives, although the relationship is one sided in The Mission. The catholic priest attempts to enforce Catholicism and European formalities on the native. ... Read More

The Vices and Threats in China in the Film, Lost in Beijing (1386 words, 4 pages)

The film Lost in Beijing depicts the lives of people who are members of the upper echelon of society, and those who are of the bottom echelon of society. In the film, there are no winners, since each of the characters gain nothing. Each of the characters end tragically in ... Read More

The Life and Quest of Stanley Milgram in the Film, Experimenter (694 words, 2 pages)

In this film, we see the lifes work of Stanley Milgram and his quest to understand the human response to authority. Now, through the movie, we saw the concept of ethics was arisen on multiple occasions. Milgram was actually denied tenure because a review board found his study to be ... Read More

A Comparison on the Novel The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck and the Film by the Same Name by John Ford (1613 words, 4 pages)

Novel and the FilmIn the novel, The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck tells the story of a family who lose their farm in Oklahoma and have to find work in California. At the beginning of the novel, Steinbeck starts on a depressing note with the destruction of their homes and ... Read More

The Interviews to Assess My Film on Consumer Behavior (693 words, 3 pages)

So far I have completed 2 interviews in Chicago for my film. The first was with a trader, James Ramelli, at the Chicago Board of Options Exchange who specializes in retail economics. We spoke for roughly 35 minutes discussing current trends in consumer shopping patterns. The second interview was with ... Read More

A Personal Analysis of the Film Planeat at the Global Peace Film Festival (315 words, 2 pages)

PlaneatI attended the Global Peace Film Festivals film Planeat. This documentary is about three men's search for a proper diet. The diet is not a typical diet of simply losing weight, but instead one that is for being healthier in general and better for the environment. There are many chefs ... Read More

A Personal Review of the Global Peace Film Festival’s Film Haiti: The Land of Hope by Asier Reino (294 words, 2 pages)

Haiti The Land of HopeI attended the Global Peace Film Festivals film Haiti The Land of Hope. The director Asier Reino used the film to explain the history, past problems, current problems, and the future of Haiti. Asier went to Haiti to film before the earthquake in 2010. He filmed ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013