Category: Cinema

  • The Film “Selma” by Ava DuVernay

    Despite being criticized for the cast and some techniques used, Selma, the film about the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., primarily received positive reviews. The central ambiguity was probably the fact that the leader of the American Civil Rights Movement was played by British actor David Oyelowo. However, Oyelowo’s immense “chameleon-like…

  • Negotiation Situation in “The Godfather” Movie

    Table of Contents Introduction The Description of the Bargaining Situation Analysis of the Situation Conclusion References Introduction When people negotiate, they aim to reach an agreement regarding a particular issue or conflict. Those involved should possess various skills, such as verbal and written communication, leadership, rapport building, and decision-making, to ensure that they succeed in…

  • The “Lions for Lambs” Film Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction Film Analysis Conclusion Works Cited Introduction When it comes to defining the discursive significance of a particular movie, it often becomes rather indispensable subjecting it to a textual analysis. In my paper, I will explore the validity of this suggestion at length, in regards to the 2007 film Lions for Lambs,…

  • Interpretation of the “Shattered Glass” Film

    The goals of journalism include highlighting current news, informing citizens, and covering recent events. People want to believe that they access interesting and, what is more important, credible material in the local media. In their turn, writers, editors, and other experts create institutions that study the world and decide on the perspectives from which data…

  • Music in Films: The Psychology in Film Music

    Often, music plays the role of a mood transmitter of a cinematic picture and sets the tone. “Dexter Opening Theme” throughout the introduction, despite its ease, builds tension and suspense. Hence, quite upbeat, joyful music plays against the background of the morning routine of the main character (Ramanjiah, 2011). It is worth noting that the…

  • Analysis of “Sleepy Hollow” Film Directed by Tim Burton

    Table of Contents Introduction Body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Sleepy Hollow is an American film released in 1999 and based on the story The Legend of the Sleepy Hollow written in the early 19th century. The movie features Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci as the main characters and Tim Burton as the writer and director.…

  • The Movie “Good” and the Holocaust by Vicente Amorim

    Nowadays, the very abbreviation SS invokes in most people the horrifying images of concentration camps, piles of corpses being pushed down the pit with bulldozers and the black smoke rising over camps’ crematoriums. Therefore, it comes as not a particular surprise that SS officers are generally assumed to have been some kind of monsters –…

  • “His Girl Friday” Film by Howard Hawks

    Watching His Girl Friday, one may not only enjoy dynamic comedy but also learn much about the technique of cinematography by how Howard Hawks fills energy in the static, prosaic environment. The restaurant scene, where Walter Burns leads his ex-wife Hildy Johnson and her fiancé Bruce Baldwin, shows a sign of craftsmanship that allows compact,…

  • Film Studies: Watching Movies Now and in the Past

    All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Consequently, different people have different activities that they enjoy doing during their free time. Some like watching movies; others prefer listening to music, while others fancy visiting new destinations. The movie industry has seen numerous changes from early times. These changes have brought differences in…

  • Korean Cinematography and Films Analysis

    The Korean film industry is evolving rapidly, and filmmakers come up with new products that are positively accepted by the public. For instance, in 2011, 8.48 million Koreans watched national movies as compared to 4.98 million who watched foreign products (Dixon par. 14). The industry has transformed significantly throughout the decades. Thus, it was characterized…