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An Analysis of the Film, Tibet: The End of Time (886 words, 2 pages)

Tibet The End of Time The video I watched last week was a video from Time Life that discussed the culture and history of Tibet, a vast yet remote land surrounded on all sides by the 5-mile high Himalayan Mountains. The video covered the overall religious beliefs of Tibet, as ... Read More

An Analysis of the Film, Million Dollar Baby (870 words, 2 pages)

At first, it is a fresh, assured, and evocative take on the classic boxing formula. A tired old trainer (Clint Eastwood as Frankie), abandoned by the prospect he hoped to take to the title bout, meets a scrappy but untrained would-be boxer. He initially refuses to train the kid, but ... Read More

The Idea of Point of View in the Film The Witness (531 words, 1 pages)

Witness Just as in paintings or drawings, the point of view of any work of art can drastically affect the way that artwork is interpreted, developed, and characterized. The film Witness utilizes the idea of point of view through use of various camera angles and shots to convey different meanings ... Read More

An Analysis of the Evolution of the Film Industry (1299 words, 2 pages)

The Evolution of the Film Industry The progress of the film industry was remarkably fast in the first quarter of this century. I have chosen two films namely The Birth of a Nation (1915) and Greed (1924) for comparison and contrast to show how much the industry had evolved within ... Read More

An Analysis of The Chamber and A Look Into the Novel and Film (1611 words, 3 pages)

The Chamber A Look Into the Novel and Film Stories about crime prove to be a strong part of America's entertainment in this day. In The Chamber, John Grisham writes about a Klansman who is convicted of murder and a grandson who tries to save his grandfather is on death ... Read More

Analysis of the Film Contact Address (1813 words, 2 pages)

The film Contact addresses the complex question of whether extraterrestrial life exists. In the beginning of the film, the idea that there could be any form of extra terrestrial life seemed ludicrous and Ellie was made a fool for believing in the possibility. Once Ellie and her fellow scientists receive ... Read More

an analysis of the film Baraka (752 words, 1 pages)

Search for Life Meaning Baraka is an ancient Sufi word meaning a blessing or the breathessence of life. Through a series of stunning images, the film explores the theme of the essential unity of the cosmos and humankind's search for meaning within it. Throughout the film, one is aware of ... Read More

An Analysis of the Film, Reefer Madness (964 words, 2 pages)

In the late 1930's a film was released to supposedly educate society on the horrible epidemic that the drug marijuana had created. The film Reefer Madness hit the theaters in hopes to steer people away from using marijuana. The film starts by showing headlines about how marijuana abuse is spreading ... Read More

An Analysis of the Film Pleasantville (1318 words, 2 pages)

Introduction The film 'Pleasantville' marks the directorial debut of two-time Oscar-nominated screenwriter Gary Ross. Actors involved in this film include Tobey Maguire, Reese Witherspoon, Paul Walker, Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen, William H. Macy, J.T. Walsh and Don Knotts. Not only have I chosen to review this film for its solid ... Read More

The Team Behind a Film (1302 words, 3 pages)

The Producer The producer is the creator, the person that comes up with the idea to start the whole movie off, they are also responsible for finding everybody else to help make the movie and make it saleable. Producers are always thinking about story lines so that they can make ... Read More

The Historical Merits of the Film from Hell (1935 words, 3 pages)

"From Hell" is a look at the cross-section of a thoroughly rotten society, corrupted from the top down. The Ripper murders cut through layers of social class designed to insulate the sinners from the results of their sins." THE HISTORICAL MERITS OF THE FILM FROM HELL During 10 weeks in ... Read More

An Analysis of the Book and Film of Heart of Darkness (1282 words, 2 pages)

When Joseph Conrad wrote Heart of Darkness he could not have envisioned director Francis ford Coppolas version of his work. Coppola transformed a story of a man sent to Africa to find a missing trader to the story of a Vietnam soldier sent to kill a rogue marine. He did ... Read More

An Analysis of Films by Peter Weir (1212 words, 2 pages)

Peter Weir ventures out of his familiar surroundings to direct the incredibly scripted film "Witness" in 1985. In this film Weir contrasts the peaceful, serene setting of the countryside with the corruption of the city. The film centres around a Pennsylvanian Amish community and particularly a young boy and his ... Read More

A Look into Homosexuality in Film and Television (1724 words, 3 pages)

Queerness might be the most pervasive sexual dynamic at work in mass culture and reception. As homosexuality was introduced into our culture, many negative stereotypes instantly arose and the gay and lesbian community was oppressed from the start. Early film and television attempted to create well-rounded homosexual characters, with considerable ... Read More

A Film Review of the Crucible (1157 words, 3 pages)

The Crucible A Film Review Who'd have thought that simple dancing could cause so much chaos in a small town. This is precisely what happens in the film The Crucible (Nicholas Hytner, 1996), which was originally written as a play by Arthur Miller. This story is based on actual events, ... Read More

An Analysis of Films Directed by David Fincher (1170 words, 2 pages)

For years David Fincher has directed some of the most stylish and creative thrillers in American movies. His works include Aliens 3, Seven, The Game and Fight Club. Each of these films has been not only pleasing and fun to watch but each has commented on society, making the viewers ... Read More

An Analysis of the Film Directed by Steven Soderbergh (390 words, 1 pages)

DIRECTOR STEVEN SODERBERGH SET Hinkley California Characters Ed Masry, (MASRYS FIRM) George, Donna Jensen (sick woman that Erin helps), Matthew, Katie, baby-(her kids) Themes Stereotypes, Acceptance, community, growthdevelopment of characters, courage, decision, determination, empowerment, endurance, integrityhonour, overcoming obstacles, perception of women. Theresa Dallavale Okay, look, I think we got off ... Read More

A Review of the Documentary Film, The American Nightmare (3970 words, 6 pages)

"Mothra didn't scare me. Godzilla didn't scare me. It's people im afraid of."- Tobe Hooper1 In the documentary film The American Nightmare(2003, Adam Simon), a celebration and analysis of seventies horror films, the most interesting and disturbing interview comes from Tom Savini, a veteran make-up artist for films such as ... Read More

An Analysis of Psychoanalysis and Film (3148 words, 4 pages)

Psychoanalysis and film have long encountered each other since both were born around the same time. It was in 1896 that Freud first used the term psychoanalysis only a year after the first screening of the Lumiere films in the Grande Caf. A number of people have greatly influenced film ... Read More

A Summary of the Film, Dead Man Walking (779 words, 1 pages)

"Dead Man Walking" is a film that allows the viewer to see all angles of the matter at hand. That matter is a man's life. Is it morally correct to kill a man because he killed someone else? This question has been asked for decades and the answer changes a ... Read More

The Misrepresentation of the Film in the Conquest of Paradise (946 words, 2 pages)

1492, Conquest of Paradise The misrepresentation of the Film The movie, Conquest of Paradise is very inaccurate in its portrayal of Christopher Columbus and what he brought to the so called "New World". The movie shows Columbus to be the first person to discover America and to cross the Atlantic ... Read More

The Accuracy of the Film Amadeus (1358 words, 2 pages)

Amadeus The Accuracy of the Film The majority of the film Amadeus isnt focused on Amadeus at all. It is actually centered on the mediocracy of the lesser known composer Antonio Salieri. Even so, the film is full of inaccurate details, which fill the general publics knowledge of Mozart with ... Read More

A Film Review of A Birth of a Nation (427 words, 1 pages)

Film Review of A Birth of a Nation Birth of a Nation is the single most important and key film of all time - it contains many new cinematic innovations and refinements, technical effects and artistic advancements, including a color sequence at the end. It became a formative influence on ... Read More

An Analysis of the Film, Civilization by Thomas Ince (347 words, 1 pages)

Civilization Thomas Inces Civilization was very dramatic and easy to follow. Although its a silent film you are able to do your own narration. Throughout the movie quotes pop up to give you a better understanding of the scene thats occurring some just normal subtitles and thers somewhat pacifistic. Theres ... Read More

An Analysis of the Film, The Third Man (1132 words, 2 pages)

Carol Reed's direction of "The Third Man", coupled with Graham Greene's screenplay, continually thrust forward the notion that the betrayal of a friend is forgivable in the light of a greater good. However, what one considers the correct, moral course of action is totally dependant upon their preference of what ... Read More

An Analysis of the Film, The Big Sleep (1019 words, 2 pages)

Howard Hawke's latest film is an enthralling mix of intrigue, deception, corruption and self-interest. TBS is populated with seedy and immoral characters who exist within a black world represented through the shadowy confines of black and white that film noir is so suitable to represent. The strengths of TBS is ... Read More

An Analysis of a Film About Blackhawk Down (799 words, 1 pages)

After going to see the recently released Hollywood version of the story of Blackhawk Down I was compelled to watch a History Channel documentary on the event, to gain insight and confirm the accuracy of Hollywoods take. I found that the movie to be very accurate with the documentary, but ... Read More

An Analysis of the Films Daughters of the Dust and Fire (1142 words, 2 pages)

The films Daughters of the Dust and Fire each address the cultural passage from tradition to modernity. On one hand are duties, obligations, and traditions. On the other are needs, desires, and freedom. Wars between these two antagonistic camps have been fought through the ages across many societies around the ... Read More

A Review of the Film, Wall Street (1203 words, 2 pages)

This is an ethical review of the film Wall Street (Stone and Weiser). It examines ethical dilemmas Bud Fox faced and what made him vulnerable to crossing the ethical line, as well as what factors led to Fox's attempt to repair the ethical breach. It examines Gordon Gecko's thoughts on ... Read More

The Film Review of The Breakfast Club (918 words, 2 pages)

The Breakfast Club Film Review The Breakfast Club is a movie made in the 80's about 5 very different teenagers who are forced to spend the day in detention. At first, they appear to be judgmental of the others but by the end they learn to respect one another because ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013