Essays on Cinematography Page 15

“Once upon a time” is a poem written by Gabriel Okara, a Nigerian poet. The Title is an interesting choice because, before a line of the poem is read, it links the poem to childish stories, fairy tales, that finish in a “happily ever after”, but there is always an obstacle, or you may call…

In the past few days, we watched Food Inc., a film that thoroughly examines the American food industry and its legally questionable methods of genetically modifying food. The film’s purpose is to shock American viewers with factual information about their daily consumption habits. Although the film presents specific viewpoints that may not be universally agreed…

When comparing the creation of distinctive voices in the set speeches and a related text, it becomes evident that language techniques, such as rhetorical devices, play a significant role. These techniques not only enhance the meaning of the speeches but also convey pivotal information that raises awareness about important issues. By challenging society and advocating…

Miss Congeniality was the first of three Sandra Bullock films to be directed by Donald Petrie. Rated ‘M’, due to its low level violence, the all American comedy film was released by Warner Bros in 2000. Miss Congeniality later went on to claim the ‘Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical…

Jack London’s The Call of the Wild delves into the bond between man and dog as they confront the harsh wilderness. The narrative centers around Buck, the dog, and offers a distinctive perspective on the man-dog dynamic from the animal’s point of view. Throughout the novel, Buck experiences various owners, but only feels affection for…

The American Dream Is described as having the opportunity to achieve success by hard work, determination, dedication, access to education, and equality (Frees). At one time the American dream was the ability to put a roof over you and your fairness heads. To change the world is now the new American dream. Though struggles and…

In “The Joy of Reading and Writing: Superman and Me,” Sherman Alexie offers a distinct viewpoint on the significance of reading and writing. Raised on the Spokane Reservation in Wellpinit, Washington, Alexie explores how these abilities influenced his own development, aiming to communicate his experience of attaining literacy at a young age and emphasize his…

Trading Places is about 2 rich brothers who made a wager as to the nature of a rich educated man against a poor man.  The question, which was the focus of the wager was whether a rich man will behave like a hood if placed in the wrong environment and whether a poor man will…

The main character, Evan Taylor, can hear music in everything around him. He is being raised in an orphanage with no contact with his parents, although he insists that he can “hear” them. Evan believes that the music that he can hear in everything from the wind in wheat fields to the buzzing of electrical…

Report on Zhang Yimou’s House of Flying Daggers R. S. Film 100 Zhang Yimou’s House of Flying Daggers is a Wuxia film that unarguable stays true to the general conventions of Wuxia yet, at times, deviate from them to give way to Yimou’s own signature style. Much emphasis is given to pay tribute to Wuxia…