Essays on Cinematography Page 96

The continuity-based editing and kino-eye as explained by Dziga Vertov are two very contrasting ways of filmmaking. Editing that puts continuity at the forefront is what we see most often in filmmaking, it puts all of the happenings of the film in temporal order so the plot makes sense to the viewers. Kino»eye does not…

When it comes to gang rivalry, the word “family” doesn‘t usually come to mind, but S,E. Hinton’s The Outsiders brings up the crucial point of who really are your close ties. Between the Curtis Brothers to the Greaser and Soc families, their differentiated values are surprising. To begin, the Curtis Brothers are held together not…

Olive Hoover is a seven year old that is afforded an opportunity to compete in the Little Miss Sunshine pageant by chance. Little Miss Sunshine is the story of a family who, in the face of many physical, emotional, and social obstacles, band together to support the dreams of Olive. The following discussion is a…

The historical epic film, “Cleopatra” depicts the queen and her relationships with two great Roman rulers, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Produced in 1963, this movie is a one of a kind as it portrays the Roman Republic transition. Although the motion picture is mostly very true to the historic facts, there are a few…

With reference to Source 9 and other evidence, explain the main features of Spartan religion. (10 marks) In the ancient world the Spartans were known for their serious attitude towards religion and their obedience to the Gods. Their strict adherence to religious ritual caused them to be mocked by other Greek states. Religion in Sparta…

The Call of The Wild is an extraordinary novel about de-domestication. It recounts the tale of Buck, a 140-pound Scotch shepherd and Saint Bernard mix, and follows his journey from “coddled Californian pooch,” to a wild, vicious animal. Throughout the novel, London makes the primitivization that Buck goes through explicit, through a vast number of…

It was based on the true story of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy who take in a homeless teenage African-American, Michael “Big Mike” Oher. Michael has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne soon…

Exploring Film and Literary Angles: A Cross-Genre Critique on Cirilo Bautista’s Political Parable and Lualhati Bautista’s Dekada ‘70. Lualhati Bautista adapts her own bestselling novel, Dekada 70, into a political drama directed by Chito S. Rono. The film features prominent stars such as Vilma Santos, Christopher De Leon, Piolo Pascual, Marvin Agustin, Carlos Agassi, Danilo…

Summary Essay: Finding Nemo This undersea movie is introduced with a married couple of clownfish admiring their new home by the drop off. While talking about their future plans and getting ready for their clutch of eggs to hatch, a barracuda attacks them, leaving Marlin, the husband, unconscious, a widower, and a father of one…

 In The Lion King, a young lion cub undergoes a deep and powerful lesson of life while developing his morals and personality along the way. This young cub is in line to be the next ‘King of the Jungle. ’ The name of the cub is Simba, who leaves on a journey after his uncle,…