Category: Cinema
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Discussion of the Movie “Alex Haley’s Queen”
Introduction “Alex Haley’s Queen,” which is frequently referred to as “Queen,” is a movie by John Erman that comprises three parts, actually being a miniseries. This is an adaptation of the novel by Alex Haley, where the author traces his paternal family history four generations back. The writing serves to complement Haley’s previous work, “Roots,”…
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Narrative Campaign of “The Hunger Games” Film
The Hunger Games films narrative campaigns include many elements such as setting, genre, flashbacks, allusions, protagonist Katniss Everdeen, theme and conflict. The storyline begins with the main character Katniss Everdeen getting into a deadly game in which the character survives and becomes the leader of the struggle for freedom and independence. The narration is expanded…
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Social Mythology, Superheroes, and Diversity in Films
Several aspects of mythology, superheroes, and diversity exist in modern society. Both in film and literature documentaries, authors seek to explore various facets of knowledge about human values, myths, and beliefs as portrayed in the case study essays. Gender notions and culture seem to dominate the authors’ perceptions, although illustrated differently by authors. From the…
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The Movie Named “Ginger Snaps”
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Work Cited Introduction The way people perceive different monsters, such as vampires or witches, in movies can be far from the message they actually convey. The same applies to the movie named Ginger Snaps that tells the story of two sisters, one of which was bitten by a…
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Schizophrenia in “A Beautiful Mind” Film by Howard
Table of Contents Summary Supportive Approach Criticism Approach Other Movies Conclusion Works Cited Summary Directed by Ron Howard, A Beautiful Mind is a chef-d’oeuvre film centered on the life and mental illness of the renowned mathematician, John Forbes Nash. The movie is based on a biography with the same name written by Sylvia Nasar. The…
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“Hacksaw Ridge” Film’s Achievements & Shortcomings
Introduction The return of the master after a long pause always gives rise to multiple deep and conflicting emotions. In the case of the legendary and most controversial director of Hollywood, namely, Mel Gibson, the return appeared to be, if not triumphant, then worthy. His latest film, titled “Hacksaw Ridge”, about severe trials and the…
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Peer Pressure and Decision-Making in “The Breakfast Club” Film
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Peer pressure is a type of social connection between people in one group that implies direct or indirect influence on the decision-making process. Peer pressure exists in different environments and settings; however, scientific evidence suggests that one group is at the most risk of being…
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Review of “Murder On A Sunday Morning” Movie
Murder on a Sunday morning is a documentary film developed by a French filmmaker by the name Jean-Xavier de Lestrade. The story in the film involves a fifteen years old boy known as Brenton Butler. The boy is suspected of murdering a tourist in Jacksonville, Florida. It happened that Jean was in Jacksonville when the…
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Discussion of the Film “The Batman”
Did you know that Batman has returned on the big screen? The hero, often known as the Dark Knight, is ready to fight villains again and protect people. If you have not watched the recent movie yet, here are some reasons why you should. The Batman does not have an original idea, but I believe…
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“Sita Sings the Blues” Film Philosophy
Sita sings the blues is an animation film. Nina Paley produced the film. She is an American cartoonist. She started as a comic strip artist and later started filmmaking. Later, she moved to India in 2002 and came across the epic Ramayana and this was ironic as her marriage was ending (“Sita Sings Blues” 1).…