Essays on Cinematography Page 36

Reality television, such as “Survivor”, “Big Brother”, and “The Apprentice”, has gained immense popularity in recent years. These shows attract large audiences and generate significant revenue for broadcasters globally. Defining reality TV can be challenging, but it essentially refers to programs that depict real events rather than scripted drama or comedy. Typically, reality TV involves…

As early as 1915, food supply was becoming a major problem in Germany; labor protests followed two years later. People began to draw their lines in social classifications and the military had just handed over power to a civilian government (Fulbrook, 18-20). Barely a month into the new government, people became increasingly irritated and demanded…

“The Swimmer” a short story written by John Cheever was originally published in The New Yorker, July 18th, 1964. In 1968, the short story was adopted into a film, directed by Frank Perry, starring Burt Lancaster. Both the film and the short story begin with Ned Merril, a seemingly wealthy, popular, middle-aged man deciding to…

According to the Uses and gratifications theory? What are the pleasures available to the horror audience? Clue diversion = escape from normal life thrills such as fear identity – you find out about yourself, as an audience member by putting yourself in the shoes of the characters 7. What are the key elements of a…

In a disturbance downstairs in the darkened, closed cafe, Carl arrives with Victor, who has been wounded in thepolice raid on the Resistance meeting. After going to investigate from the upstairs balcony, Rick privately instructsCarl to take “Miss Lund” to her hotel room through a side door so that Laszlo won’t know of their meeting….

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, DSM code 300. 3, is a mental disorder that impairs an individual because they are “so preoccupied with order, perfection, and control that they lose all flexibility, openness, and efficiency” according to the book Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology Sixth Edition by Ronald J. Comer. The patient’s obsessions can render them completely irrational…

Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window is a uniquely captivating film that is an exemplary style of cinematic craftsmanship. Reaching into the minds of the characters, as well as the audience, Alfred Hitchcock is the master at utilizing the juxtaposition of images to bring us into the minds of the characters. In Rear Window, the story is…

            Smoking is the biggest problem of the US among its population. It has become the root of many deaths and countless problems. However, according to the Organic Consumers Association, Obesity is crawling fast on these ranks, and the greatest contributor to this predicament is the consumption of junk food.             Eating junk food is…

The United States has experienced significant historical impact from gender roles. From the early days of the Puritans to influential figures in business, politics, and leadership who have propelled the nation to global superpower status, there has been an unfortunate persistence of unequal treatment towards women in positions of leadership. Over the past century, women…

Minnie Mouse, created by The Walt Disney Company, is Mickey Mouse’s girlfriend. She is known for being sweet-natured and fun-loving. In the comic strip story “The Gleam” by Merrill De Maris and Floyd Gottfredson, her full name was revealed to be Minerva Mouse. However, she has also been known by the recurring alias of “Minerva”….