Essays on Cinematography Page 21

  When a boy is on the last day of trial for killing his father in the heat of domestic arguments, twelve jury men are forced to present a verdict. If guilty, it is the one way ticket to the electric chair for the boy. When the jury men decides to quickly end the discussion and…

Despite the frequent discussions and analysis of love, it continues to be a mysterious emotion that defies easy definition. People often ponder how love can simultaneously bring happiness and sadness, clarity and uncertainty. Love possesses the ability to change individuals and inspire them to embrace new opportunities, recognizing that adaptation is crucial for a richer…

Maureen, living in New York was surrounded by her parents holding her back and she was not accomplishing what she expected of herself, running out of options, she was f arced to leave to California for new opportunities, Jennet explaining to the reader a bout Maurer’s predicament said, “The boyfriends never lasted any longer than…

Different paths can lead to becoming an actor, but most aspiring actors follow a similar direction. Training for actors can be obtained in various ways, such as academic training, attending studio schools, or gaining experience through practice. The young actors’ career would typically start with smaller performances, such as those at school, social clubs, or…

When Bill Cosby returned to television in the mid 1980’s, many were skeptical in regards to the show being successful. Cosby’s previous television show in the 1970’s bombed and the comedian was relegated to (lucrative) TV commercials for years. Could Cosby carry a program? History shows the answer was yes and, in addition to being…

To say that music plays a large role in our society would not dojustice to one of the most important and popular art forms of yesterday andtoday. We underestimate the effectiveness and power that music, in any form ,can have over even the most insensitive of people. In almost everything we doand see music is…

The movie “Argo” depicts the events of the Iran hostage crisis, in which the CIA and Hollywood worked together to save six Americans. Tony Mendez, a CIA agent, goes undercover in Iran to retrieve the diplomats who sought refuge with a Canadian family. The film “Argo” effectively portrays the strained relationship between the United States…

In 1961, West Side Story, a filmed version of the hit Broadway musical that was inspired by William Shakespeares “Romeo and Juliet,” was released to viewers, who just could not resist the energy and excitement of the movie. Thirty-eight years later, viewers, like myself, still cannot resist it. I had never seen the film, which…

Visiting Kerry, a small town near Dublin, Ireland last year, was an incredibly transformative experience for me. It continues to be the most awe-inspiring place I have ever seen. Visiting Ireland completely transformed my perspective on life and deepened my gratitude for the things I possess. It also instilled in me the importance of staying…

Angels with Dirty faces was a film shot in the late 1930’s and is within the genre of a classic Gangster film. Genre of a film is determined by codes and conventions found in a film through its iconography, by looking at its setting, costume and props, sound and editing, therefore the iconography within Angels…