Essays on Cinematography Page 38

            The film Clash of the Titans (2010), directed by Louis Leterrier, is a serious battle for power between men and kings, and kings and gods. However, the battle of gods themselves could devastate the world. Perseus (Sam Worthinfton), a demigod brought up as a man, is powerless to put away his family from Hades…

Movie Review of Nanny DiariesThe society’s appreciation of the nanny profession is overwhelmingly increasing as attested by parents and their children as well as the growing number of people who want to be a part of this community. The best-seller book-turned-movie Nanny Diaries pictured however the gloomy side of this field as the profession sometimes…

Building a sense of Nationalism Through Third Cinema It is more than just merely plausible that Third cinema can be used as a vehicle to build a sense of nationalism for Barbadians and the wider Caribbean. Fed on a steady diet of commercial cinema from the developed world, former colonies have acquired the taste for…

There are different ways to communicate messages to an audience, including poems, written stories, and movies. Although these methods can convey similar messages, one method is considered more effective. This can be seen in the ongoing debate about whether books or movies are superior. Popular novels like Harry Potter, Twilight, and The Hunger Games have…

The story of Cleopatra, a remarkable ruler often compared to Elizabeth Taylor who portrayed her in the 1963 film “Cleopatra,” has lasted for more than two millennia. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and featuring Elizabeth Taylor, Rex Harrison, and Richard Burton, the movie recounts the decline of Ancient Egypt’s Ptolemaic dynasty with Cleopatra’s own downfall….

A film that caught my attention and kept me entertained was Volver (2006) by Pedro Almodovar. Almodovar, a renowned director, has been recognized early in his career for his unique style and influences, which are evident throughout Volver. In this discussion, I will explore how Volver has become a representative film in Almodovar’s body of…

Within Star Wars: A New Hope and Return of the Jed, archetypes exist that exemplify the theme that good can triumph over evil through perseverance. Primarily, symbolic archetypes flourish within George Lucas’ masterpiece. As an example, the contrast of colors in Luke Jaywalker’s clothing represents a loss of innocence in the main character. As a…

Toward the middle of the film, I began seeing a change in Vikram Ghandi (Kumare) as he visited Gabriel Urantia and went back to his home yoga center. When Vikram began this journey, his goal was to expose the falsehood of gurus and spiritual teachers. He said he did not have a problem with spirituality…

Julio Orphaned at a young age, Tikboy (Rafael Rosell) was under her aunt Lukrays (Isabel Lopez) wings together with her live-in-partner Abdon (Julio Diaz). Aunt Lukray is an aging prostitute while Abdon is a corrupt and fraudulent policeman who also happens to be a drug pusher, with Tikboy as his delivery boy or batang “Tulak”….

Last October 3, 10 and 12, 2012 it was a hot afternoon when we watch a movie entitled Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story, this movie was related to our last topic in management 5. Instead of having a formal meeting in our subject in Social Responsibility and Good Governance, we need to watch…