Essays on Movie Page 29

Romeo and Juliet, a renowned dramatic love story, is often compared to the film created by Baz Luhrman. Traditionally, books are deemed superior to their cinematic counterparts; however, this may not apply to Romeo and Juliet. Both the play and the movie possess merits and flaws. Although they exhibit similarities, there are also disparities and…

            Violation of labor laws, such as workplace intimidation, women discrimination, and sexual harassment, is quite difficult to present in a movie. This is because these issues are so dependent on context and specific labor jurisprudence that their informal discussions may result in overacting and overwriting. However, one such noticeable exemption is the 2005 movie…

King’s brief but spirited essay on the notion of just what makes horror such an appealing  brand of popular entertainment for millions of readers owes most of its observations and theoretical ideas not to King’s own considerable experience as a novelist, but  as a reader, who, himself, loves the horror genre. King’s contention that the…

The movie Alien One, directed by Ridley Scott in the late seventies, is set in deep space after the year 2000. It is a revered science fiction film with classic status and a dedicated cult following. The meticulous cinematography plays a major role in its lasting appeal, as it has been meticulously planned and executed…

Canada’s fast food industry is internationally recognized for its distinctiveness and unique characteristics. The nation has a longstanding tradition of indulgence without concern for the consequences, with around 23.1% of Canadians classified as overweight in 2004 according to Stats Canada. Obesity rates experienced a significant increase between 1978 and 1980. While the fast food industry…

The movie “My Name is Bill W” was about William Griffith Wilson (Nov 26, 1895 – Jan 24, 1971) He was better known as Bill Wilson or “Bill W’. He was the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous with Robert Holbrook Smith AKA Dr. Bob. After seeing this movie I did some additional research. He and his…

The 1998 dramatic film What Dreams May Come is a stunning and visual journey that explores the realms of the afterlife. Starring Robin Williams and Cuba Gooding Jr. , the film utilizes great acting and an intriguing plotline that keeps you guessing until the end. This brief essay will outline the major accomplishments and highlights…

In the novel, The Call of the Wild, the author, Jack London, uses power in order to convey his theme of ancestral memory and primitive instinct to the reader. Throughout the novel, the protagonist, a large Saint Bernard named Buck, tries to find his place at the top of his community. London uses The Call…

The story revolves around the lives of a live-in couple who owns a small-time funeral parlor renting out coffins of four different sizes, small, medium, large and extra small. Guido, the owner, doubles as the embalmer, while his partner, Pining, does the make-up and uses the same equipments for both the dead and the living…

The Call of the Wild Author Jack London Setting Buck enjoys a good life in Santa Clara Valley, where he can fully experience the golden sunshine by eating and sleeping throughout the days and nights. Characters: The Main Dogs Buck –a proud and powerful dog, half St Bernard and half shepherd dog, who begins life…