Essays on Cinematography Page 29

York, who was arguably one of America’s most decorated World War I soldiers, is the subject of the movie Sergeant York. The film portrays his life and heroic acts, focusing on his struggles balancing his religious beliefs with his patriotic duty. Born in a small town in Tennessee, the movie starts by showing York as…

“Back to school, back to school, to prove to Dad that I’m not a fool. I got my lunch packed up, my boots tied tight, I hope I don’t get in a fight! ” So sings Billy Madison as he waits at the bus stop on his first day of school…as a twenty seven year-old…

Ralston, George Murphy, Stephen Rosenbaum and Allen Hall for Best Visual Effects. It also picked up another 7 Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actor (Gary Sinise), Best Original Musical Score (Alan Silvestri), Best Set Decoration, Best Cinematography (Don Burgess), Best Makeup, Best Sound, and Best Sound Effects Editing. There is nothing better than a movie…

Alienation, Isolation, and Loneliness The New Dress Virginia Woolf -Woolf was born into a privileged household on January 25th, 1882. -She began writing when she was young and published her first novel in 1915. -She was known as an advocate for women rights and feminist movements helped influence her writings. -Virginia Woolf was known for…

nal Detachment Camus Stranger EssaysEmotional Detachment in The Stranger (The Outsider) In The Stranger (The Outsider), Albert Camus portrays Meursault, the book’s narrator and main character, as aloof, detached, and unemotional. He does not think much about events or their consequences, nor does he express much feeling in relationships or during emotional times. He displays…

No names are used in the film: the jury members are identified by number until two of them exchange names at the very end; the defendant s referred to as “the boy”, and the witnesses as “the old man” and “the lady across the street”. The film “12 Angry Men” reflects many social psychology theories….

Abstract Since the 1970s, the soundtrack in Hollywood has come of age as a complex and sophisticated site of cinematic art. Greater combinations of sounds expressing a wider spectrum of tones, textures and volumes can be heard at the movies more than ever before, while behind the scenes, the number of personnel producing them has…

The Vietnam War is widely regarded as the biggest failure in American foreign policy, as its loss of support was witnessed by the American public through nightly television broadcasts. This war, which lasted longer than any other in American history, created a greater division among Americans than any event since the Civil War. After suffering…

This was my first day at Greenland Leisure Suites. Ma’am Josie provided me with an orientation on my tasks and responsibilities. She went over the hotel’s policies, regulations, and different areas. Following the orientation, I was assigned to work in various areas of the hotel. “Wow, there are so many,” I thought to myself. I…

In the film Big Fish, directed by Tim Burton, Edward Bloom recounts his life stories, causing his son William Bloom to question their authenticity and strain their father-son relationship. However, it is the extraordinary nature of Edward’s whimsical narratives that makes them truly remarkable. Will’s childhood was filled with the joy of listening to his…