Essays on Cinematography Page 38

The Movie Jindabyne, directed by Ray Lawrence is to say the least an intriguing text, based on Stewart Kane, an irishmen living in the Australian town in NSW of Jindabyne, who goes on a fishing trip in an isolated hill country with three other men when they discover the body of a dead young indigenous…

It imposed several significant alternations to the original plot of the book, especially in the realm of the new characters introduction, and the insignificant ones that do not influence the storyline. Directed by Matthew Vaughn, and casting copious starts, the film became a real hit back in 2007. Among the most famous actors to act…

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…

            Many consider that the predecessor of the modern day comic strip originated in an Egyptian wall embellishment approximately 2000 B.C ago. Eventually, when Thomas Edison developed the projector and motion camera, the first reasonable convenient means of creating animation was finally obtainable. In 1906 Stuart Blackton presented a short film entitled “Humorous Phases of…

            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…

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…

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…