Essays on Cinematography Page 47

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…

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…

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…

In the film, Cry Freedom, directed by Sir Richard Attenborough an important and influential character is Steve Biko because he stands up for his rights. Biko, a black man, is considered a threat as a political activist by the white ruled government in South Africa. As a result he is officially ‘banned’ and prohibited from…

“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…

V.C.AndrewsFlowers in the Attic is the title of one of the most terrifying and thrilling books I have ever read. Its the story of four children who were locked away in the attic for three years. Three years in which they learn how to take care of each other in order to survive. They managed…

In the period before the 1930’s, filmmaking mainly involved the use of crank cameras, although motor-driven cameras were available. However, the motors required to advance the film were too large and impractical. Therefore, it was the cameraman’s responsibility to crank the film at a consistent pace for exposure. Conversely, motor-driven projectors were convenient for screening…

She also keeps the umbilical cords of the baby in their house. Aside from being a midwife, she is a typical submissive wife who goes about her day helping her husband in fishing, weaving, and other households. Bangs-an her husband, longs to have a child, to add to the poignancy, but since it’s too late…

While the visual aspects of Avatar were enjoyed by many viewers, I observed a dearth of discourse surrounding the plot and characters. As a writer, I firmly believe that these components are pivotal in ascertaining a film’s success. I viewed a critically acclaimed film that evoked a profound sense of injustice concerning its depiction of…