Category: Cinema
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Horror Movies: Cause of the Craving
Human nature remains an understudied notion; sometimes, it is difficult to explain why an individual enjoys things or actions that cause fear and anxiety. One of such issues is that people are ready to spend money to watch horror movies, and consequently, experience fear. According to Stephen King, the most obvious reason is that people…
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Danny Villeneuve’s “Dune” Film Adaptation
Dune by Frank Herbert was one of the most expected film adaptations for decades. It is an epic science fiction franchise that consists of six novels and a short story written over twenty-two years starting in 1963. The fandom that Dune earned over the years is huge, even though it did not have a deserved…
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Movie Reflection – “Mi Familia”
“Mi Familia” is a film directed by Gregory Nava, who released it in 1995. The plot reveals the life journey of a family that moved from Mexico to the United States, settling in Los Angeles. By seeing the three generations, from the father of the Sanchez family who traveled from Mexico to Los Angeles and…
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Family Relations in “Love Actually” Movie
Table of Contents Introduction Sam and Daniel Sarah and Her Relationships Conclusion Reference Introduction Love Actually is a popular motion picture watched by millions on Christmas Eve all around the world. The entire plot of the film is a compilation of short life stories that many viewers can easily relate to. Despite being labeled as…
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Deciphering the Meaning of Animals in Films
Introduction In looking at the use of animals in film, with the possible exception of family type, feel-good animal stories, animals are usually symbolic when they are seen in anything more than a cameo type appearance as pets and other casual uses which simply give realism to the film. Most films show an animal or…
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Themes and Characters of the “Annie Hall” Movie
Introduction The movie “Annie Hall” references thematic elements like pop culture and intellectual wit more than any other film that has won Best Picture, Oscar. The character of Allen, stand-up comedian, and joke writer Alvy Singer in the film, serves as a model for several other performances. Allen plays this lover who is not as…
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The Classic Musical Film Grease Analysis
The classic musical film Grease was my choice because of its plot. The plot centers on the meeting and relationship of two young people, Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson which helps me focus on the love portrayed in the film and how it is affected. This is because of the many social ties that keep…
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Negotiation Tactics in the Twelve Angry Men Film
Introduction Twelve Angry Men is a provoking film highlighting the power of negotiation and persuasion. The movie revolves around a jury tasked with determining a young man’s destiny who allegedly murdered his father (Orion-Nova, 1957). The twelve jurors, each with unique personalities, values, and attitudes, must navigate their biases and emotions to reach a unanimous…
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American Multi-Cinema, Inc. Analysis
Table of Contents Introduction Core Competences VRIO Analysis Strengths and Weaknesses Conclusion References Introduction American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (AMC) is the US-based movie theatre chain that was founded in 1920. With time, AMC acquired different other cinema theatres and became the largest organization in this industry. Today, AMC involves more than 2800 screens in more than…
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Movies Based on J. Austen’s Books Review
Table of Contents Introduction Plot 1 Overview Plot 2 Overview Characters Conclusion References Introduction Both movies Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen are adaptations of the author’s novels. The films aim to describe the history of England, where women possessed numerous issues of oppression and inequality. The movies also illustrate how…