Essays on Cinematography Page 52

Ever since Henry Clay nominated James K. Polk as a strong protagonist of the appropriation of Texas, large things were expected from this House of Representative. James K. Polk was born on November 2, 1795 to a wealthy and influential household in Mecklenburg, Colorado. He was an extraordinary person who was the last of the…

British films made since 1990 do not merely cater for audience’s tastes but have moulded them. Debate/discuss this statement with reference to at least 2 films (Human Traffic and Trainspotting) you have studied.Human Traffic and Trainspotting are two British films, which were and still are highly stylised, highly hyped and highly recommended by critics and…

Sugar Cane Alley, released in 1983 and directed by Eucha Palcy, takes place in Martinique and portrays the lives of black individuals employed in the sugarcane fields. The movie offers a deep understanding of the experiences endured by black people during the 1980s under the authority and power of white individuals. A particular character, an…

December 5, 2012 Ignorance is Bliss Every day we go on with our usual routines, not often noticing our admirers or certain passers-by. In life, there are many unsung heroes; most go unnoticed and also innocent and naive. These qualities are often taken for granted and abused. Innocence is not ignorance; however, it lacks knowledge…

In today’s society, there is a wide range of hero figures. Various cultures and countries have their own unique types of heroes. These heroes instill us with confidence and engender trust. In this essay, I will compare and contrast two heroes – The Batman and Iron Man – considering their cultural aspects and actions. The…

“The most successful books now serve us as sedatives, confirming the values and worldviews their readers already hold. They’re the books we read as sleeping pills at bedtime. When was the last book banned? Oh, how I miss the great book bonfires of my Christian youth! That’s when books had some power! When they had…

A young urban professional who works for a major car manufacturer can’t sleep. Although he doesn’t have any of the associated afflictions, he stumbles across support groups as a means to let out whatever emotions he is feeling, which in turn is allowing him to sleep. But the use of these support groups is ruined…

The film, 12 Years A Slave is based on a true story of Solomon Northup’s ordeal as a victim of wrongful kidnapping and enslavement in the United States. It is set at the conclusion of a pivotal moment in America’s religious history as the country underwent the Second Great Awakening. This movement rekindled citizens’ connection…

            Casino Royale is another chapter in the series of James Bond movies that highlight the same formulas depicted in the other twenty Bond films in the past. In this movie, James Bond is depicted as a rather less experienced and more vulnerable British agent in contrast to the previous Bond films. Bond is then…

Guillermo Del Toro’s Hellboy (2004) tells the story of an underground government agency dedicated to hunting down paranormal threats to Earth. The team is helmed by Hellboy (Ron Perlman) and Abe (Doug Jones), two paranormal creatures with their own unique pasts. Hellboy (complete with demon horns) must hunt down a Robot Nazi villain in order…