Essays on Cinematography Page 110

The Twilight Zone was notoriously known for reflecting social and political issues in an entertaining and imaginative allegories. Debuting in 1959 and airing until 1964, this anthological series often left viewers contemplating their own thoughts through the stories creator Rod Serling painted out for them. One episode in particular, directed by Douglas Heyes, was notorious…

Summary This report explores how macro-environment forces can influence the strategic management of XX Organisation Holdings, a leading Singapore multiplex cinema operator. Three key forces and their potential impact on XX’s operations over the next decade will be discussed and from future trends in technological, social, and economic developments, the key drivers of change can…

Whale Rider, the movie, showcases Joseph Campbell’s Four Functions of Myth, namely mystical myth, cosmological myth, social myth, and psychological myth. In this film, Pai reimagines the Maori tribe’s creation myth and, in doing so, rediscovers her own identity while also preserving the fading culture. The mystical myth featured in Whale Rider is when the…

Despite common misconceptions, Halloween and Day of the Dead (or Dia de los Muertos) are separate in terms of culture and significance. Halloween emphasizes mischievous spirits and disorder, whereas Day of the Dead is a festive observance honoring the cycle of life and individuals who passed away prematurely. It is important to acknowledge that these…

When turning on the television, radio, or simply opening the local newspaper, we are bombarded with news of arrests, murders, homicides, serial killers, and other such tragedies. It is a rare occasion to go throughout a day in this barbaric world and not hear any of these things. It has been discovered that 10% of…

The profession of prostitution has been present in every society throughout history, regardless of its legal status, and can be traced back to ancient times. In France, the influence of prostitution on the socioeconomy is significant and recognized as part of the country’s cultural heritage by former president Nicolas Sarkozy (Gangoli, G. & Westmarland, N….

  Legal Alien by Pat Mora is a poem about people, who find themselves trapped between two different worlds. It is written from the perspective of Mexican immigrants, who live in America.  The author shows the feelings of people, who have lost their motherland but were not accepted by the new country they have arrived. Pat…

Annie Hall, released in 1977, is considered Woody Allen’s greatest movie. It tells the story of a failed romance and stars Woody Allen himself and Diane Keaton, representing Allen’s personal experiences. Unlike his other films, which are typically comedic, Annie Hall takes a different approach by exploring love, the necessity of effort in relationships, and…

While individuals typically have inherently kind nature, they develop biases as they mature. The film “Crash” explicitly highlights discrimination and racial assumptions. Set in Los Angeles, a melting pot of diverse ethnicities, the plot revolves around multiple characters who find themselves tangled in a severe car collision. The film takes place over the course of…

Patrick Star Have you ever wondered what it is like to be as smart as Patrick Star? If you have, I don’t blame you. Patrick helps the sad, which makes the happy, happier. He cheered up Spongebob when he thought he was ugly. Also, when Squidward was happy about starting a band, Patrick joined so…