Essays on Cinematography Page 47

The film. The Patriot. is the narrative of a South Carolina plantation proprietor. Benjamin Martin. who leads a local reserves against British military personnels in the South during the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. Martin. who is a widowman with six kids and a veteran of the Gallic and Indian War. wants nil to…

There are many connections between philosophy, stoicism, and the Star Wars saga. The Jedi play a significant role in transforming Anakin Skywalker to Darth Vader by imposing stoic ideas on him. This causes him to act against his human nature. To understand Anakin’s transformation, it is important to grasp the concepts of Stoicism. Stoicism includes…

The Matrix and Harrison Bergeron have many things in common. Both are products of science fiction, which is mind-boggling in its intensity. They both attempt to portray a possible future that is the end product of man’s quest for power. Both stories make their audiences think about the potential consequences of their actions if they…

“You are not defined by your job or the amount of money in your bank account. You are not your car or the contents of your wallet. You are not defined by the clothes you wear.” – John Zavodny, “I Am Jack’s Wasted Life: Fight Club and Personal Identity” (51). This quote highlights how purchasing…

Alienation and awareness In Corinth, the location of The Medea, an ancient society, anything deemed unusual is seen as a risk and women as well as foreigners are not given many rights. This was a widespread characteristic of Athenian societies at the time the play was released. Medea belongs to both groups that were mistreated…

As a venue Richmond, theatre provides a perfect platform for the staging of British playwright John Godber’s outrageous comedy ‘Bouncers’. The play ‘Bouncers’ explores the dynamics of working class pub and nightclub culture and offers the audience a remarkably in-depth comedic look at the world of nightclub revelry. John Godber’s unrefined comedy ensures that people…

The purpose and intent of Daniel Myrick (Director) and Eduardo Sanchez’s (Co-Director) “The Blair Witch Project” (1999) was to have every viewer believe in and accept the afterlife or paranormal realm in which we may live. Because of this movie, spiritual, and paranormal interest spread throughout the nation like wildfire. Daniel Myrick was born November…

Following the cold blooded murder of his father, Dennis Vineyard – a fireman who is shot while putting out a fire at a crack house – Derek Vineyard comes filled with racial hatred and eventually becomes the second in command of the Venice Beach neo-Nazi gang, The Disciples of Christ. Under the guidance of Cameron…

“The Black Balloon,” helmed by Elissa Downs, is a daring movie that presents an authentic depiction of autism in a suburban household, straying from the conventional coming-of-age narrative. Rather than idealizing the impact of Charlie’s autism on his family and the people around them, the film candidly explores the intricacies of familial life. Thomas’s quest…

Throughout the years, various animated movies have been created and presented. Some have exhibited exceptional animations, a couple were mediocre, and the majority garnered immense acclaim. Being a fan of animated films, I chose to critique Kung Fu Panda despite having seen superior movies. The reason for this is that certain films struggled to effectively…