Essays on Cinematography Page 17

White Nights is a film released in 1985 directed by Taylor Hackford starring Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gregory Hines, Jerzy Skolimovski, Hellen Mirren and Isabella Rossellini. The film centres around Nikolai Rodchenko ( played by Mikhail Baryshnikov ) a Russian terpsichorean who defected to the United State of America. Whilst winging from New York to Japan, his…

1. Puzo, Mario. The Godfather. New York, New York, USA: Signet, 1969. 2. The title of the book, The Godfather, is a reference to one of the main characters, Don Vito Corleone. The position of Godfather in the Italian Community is one of great respect, admiration, and affection. Don Vito Corleone is given this title…

Life is a series of journeys, and all journeys involve a period of time. This period of time can depend on the degree of change and the significance of the journey but will always result in a change of personality and self beliefs. This meaning of inner journey is portrayed throughout a long and meaningful…

Patch Adams. The movie Patch Adams” is a story about a medical student who broke the conservatism of American medical schools. These schools sought their students to be prim and proper in every aspect of their student life. Patch, the main character, did not let himself be burdened by the rigidity of training for the…

Despite experiencing both triumphs and failures, Athens would likely be the preferred choice of citizenship over Sparta. Athens, a city-state in ancient Greece, was highly esteemed for its economic, political, and financial influence. It gained worldwide recognition as the epitome of freedom, art, and democracy (differ.com). The city derived its name from Athena, the goddess…

This film is a masterpiece from one of our greatest auter directors. Goodfellas stands out as one of the most captivating movies I have ever watched. Martin Scorsese’s brilliant direction in this work is truly exceptional, reminiscent of his earlier film Raging Bull. He brought together a talented cast of actors, including Ray Liotta, Loraine…

Cartoons have been use for many years and its modern usage refers to a typically non-realistic or semi-realistic drawing or painting intended for satire, caricature, or mock different things. John Backderf, known as Derf, is a famous and recognized cartoonist “who works out of an unheated, attic studio in his Cleveland home, grew up in…

The teacher, being very pushy and strict, pressures the boys to go to war and preaches about it being their “duty” to fight. Paul, the main character in the movie, is particularly subject to the teacher’s strictness. In this particular scene, Paul is sketching an image of a bird, while his family expresses joy over…

Britain is famous for its sense of humor, much like France is renowned for its cuisine and wine. If asked to describe British humor, people from outside the United Kingdom would likely mention jokes from Monty Python or quotes from Fawlty Towers. Among all the traits, positive or negative, that the English are known for…

The movies Rain Man and Temple Grandin depict characters with Autism Spectrum Disorder, a developmental brain disorder that affects social, communicative, and behavioral skills. According to the Center of Disease Control website, approximately 1 in 88 children have Autism. These films provide insight into the challenges of living with autism and understanding individuals who are…