Category: Cinema
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The Alternative Ending for the Film “Thelma and Louise”
The film Thelma and Louise tells the viewer the story of two friends who decide to go on a fun weekend. However, they are drawn into a criminal situation when one of the girls kills the man who molested Thelma. After that, the women must hide from the police throughout the film, but at the…
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Film “Sybil” by Joseph Sargent: Plot Summary and Analysis
Table of Contents Plot Summary Analysis and Evaluation Conclusion Reference The television film Sybil was directed by Joseph Sargent and released in 2007. Jessica Lange and Tammy Blanchard played the two leading roles in this drama. The film was based on the true story of Shirley Ardell Mason, who developed multiple personality disorder and served…
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Movie Analysis: “Hacksaw Ridge”
Table of Contents Introduction Main text Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Hacksaw Ridge is the story of a Seventh Day Adventist infantryman, Desmond Doss, who refuses to carry any weapon as he serves in the United States Army. He enlists as a combat medic after the Pearl Harbor attack. His infantry is supposed to ascend the…
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Comparing Literature and Film: Rapunzel and Tangled
Table of Contents Introduction Literature. Summary and the Author’s Background Film. Summary and Director’s Background Compare/Contrast Conclusion Works Cited Introduction It is a common practice for moviemakers to adapt a well-known story, fairy tale, or novel for their films. In the case of Tangled, it is based on a popular fairy tale. Tangled (2010) is…
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Watching Movies in Cinemas and at Home
Which one is better: watching movie in theatre or at home? Both options have their pros and cons. Read this “watching a movie at home vs. theater” essay to learn more! Table of Contents Introduction Differences between Watching Movie in Theater and at Home Similarities between Watching Movie at Home vs Cinema Comparison between Watching…
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Animation Film Pocahontas by Walt Disney
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction A seventy-eight-minute animation film, Pocahontas, by Walt Disney, is about a Native American heroine who saved a British man, John Smith, from execution by her father. The movie has received criticism, especially from Arab Americans (Goldberg & Gabriel, 1995). The film is analyzed on three concepts; libel,…
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The Hadza: Last of the First Film by Bill Benenson
The documentary, The Hadza: Last of the First, highlights the hunting and gathering practices and way of life of the Hadza tribe in Tanzania. I like how the film reflects the natural lifestyle of the Hadza, such as construction, social life, and hunting techniques. The historical prologue of the tribe creates a connection of how…
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The Book and Movie Versions of “The Martian”
Table of Contents Introduction Similarities Differences Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The Martian, by Andy Weir, is a science fiction novel adapted into a 2015 film directed by Ridley Scott. It has been adapted into a critically acclaimed movie and has become a worldwide sensation. Both the book and the movie present the story of astronaut…
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Colangelo’s “Worth”: Drama Movie Review
Introduction Worth is a biographical drama based on events perfectly captured by Sara Colangelo. The 9-11 terror consequences horrified the national systems since stability and protection were no longer valid guarantees. Lawyers, insurers, and bankers had to suffer as well: they were forced to perform a humiliating job – assess dead people’s lives to pay…
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Scenes From the Movies: Indiana Jones Ride
Introduction There will be a number of scenes from the movies and, accordingly, from the Indiana Jones Ride that Clarissa, Patti, and I will imitate while sitting on the three-person sofa leaning on each other. One of the most entertaining scenes in any Indiana Jones film is the rescue from the mines beneath Pankot Palace.…