Films, from the beginning of their invention, have been based on the manipulation of the captured image. Over the years this has only been made easier with the introduction of new technologies, giving visual elements an ever-evolving aspect in cinematography. In this way, digital cinema has brought about a new era in film production and reception. Previously, directors would have...
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Introduction Nowadays, artificial intelligence (AI) is present almost everywhere and helps us daily, for example in self-driving cars, in virtual assistants such as the well-known Siri or Google Home, or even in the film industry. However, when asking some of my close friends, family, and IB students from around the world if they trusted AI, the most common answer was...
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'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' is an inspirational movie based on true events. Seeing the poverty and struggles that the people from Malawi, Africa live in is very heartbreaking and humbling, but these conditions cannot hold back 14-year-old William Kamkwamba who is smart, dedicated, and driven. William fights all obstacles to educate himself and to find a way to...
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Introduction: Jane Austenâs bestselling novel Pride and Prejudice earlier named' The First Impressions ' was written between 1796 and 1797 and was published in 1813. The basic theme is love and marriage with social classes, prejudices, and pride. There are several movies made in this novel, a good comparison can be made with the one filmed in 2005 acting as...
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'Sometimes called popular factual television, reality TV is located in border territories, between information and entertainment, documentary and drama' (Hill 2005: 2). Discuss with close reference to AT LEAST TWO reality TV shows of your choice. Reality Television is a genre of television program that documents unscripted real-life situations of individuals. Biressi argues reality TV started as far back as...
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What many films made in recent years fail to draw in both the critics and the audience and trying too hard to make a great production to please their expectations can have a seriously negative effect on the final product â even though âThe Greatest Showmanâ did not win over the critics as hoped, it won over modern audiences with...
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Throughout his incredible career, award-winning director Martin Scorsese has never disappointed with his thrilling, thought-provoking films. And this one does not. Hugo is all about a young, orphaned boy. His father passes and his uncle becomes his new caregiver. His Uncle Claude, although rude and almost depressing, teaches young Hugo how to work in clocks in a bustling railway station...
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Bee Movie is a 2007 American animated film. The main character (Barry B. Benson) is a honey bee, his voice is played by the star Jerry Seinfeld. The story follows Barry on his adventure to sue the human race for exploiting bees after he found out humans steal honey from bees. It starts with Barry not wanting to get a...
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Comic book movies have become the customary stock of motion pictures and have been reigning at the box office for the last 20 years. Box office sales are a huge factor in the production of comic book movies and the money spent to produce them is extraordinary. Hollywood has invented a world of fantasy that has become an obsession for...
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The documentary, âThe Eleventh Hourâ narrated in 2007 by Leonardo Dicaprio a movie actor and a producer, tells us mainly about the current and future state of the world and humans. The documentary gives us a message about how our mother nature is changing drastically throughout the years from human behavior and what can be done to slow or reverse...
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Film Review on A Chinese Ghost Story 1. Records âA Chinese Ghost Storyâ, means âThe Ethereal Spirit of a Beautyâ. It is a 1987 Hong Kong romantic comedy horror film produced by Tsui Hark. The plot is essentially based on a short story about Nip Siu-sin, from Qing dynasty writer Pu Songling's âStrange Stories from a Chinese Studioâ. The 1960...
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Oldboy is a 2003 South Korean action thriller film co-written and directed by Park Chan-wook. One of the most important themes in Oldboy is the human concept of the Truth. Oldboy helps us understand the need for truth in our human minds, and that revenge does not alter the painful feelings that have been experienced. Humankind is obsessed with the...
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âBeyond the Wild Wood comes the Wild World,â said the Rat. âAnd that's something that doesn't matter, either to you or to me. I've never been there, and I'm never going, nor you either if you've got any sense at all.â (Grahame, 1908). In the one hundred and twelve years since the publication of Kenneth Grahameâs âThe Wind In The...
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Are Horror Movies Diverse? Horror is arguably one of the most, if not the most, popular film genres out there. This has recently led to debate among movie fans about if horror movies are as diverse as they should be. In 2016, film critics felt that most of the mainstream horror movies out were too white, but it appears that...
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Cinematography contains many different intentions, much of them going far beyond the direct action of photographing the action. Many of the methods used are all about adding visual subtext and visual metaphor to a scene. The ways in which the cinematographer uses movement, composition, color, and light can be powerful tools to enhance the dramatic elements of the story. Martin...
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Different works of art can portray ideas in a variety of ways. An example can be Alan Parker's crime thriller film 'Mississippi Burning' (1988), which explores the ideas of racial prejudice and bigotryâs effects on a vulnerable community. As well as the injustice of the legal system and the way that perpetrators are sentenced in biased ways. This is shown...
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âThe Lovely Bonesâ by Peter Jackson is a film which has an unpleasant character called George Harvey. The director utilizes the character of Susie his victim, the character of George Harvey, key scenes, and the setting to create this unpleasant character. Susie Salmon is a 14-year-old girl from Norristown, Pennsylvania whom her neighbor murders at the start of the film....
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In The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, a significant difference between the book and film version during Dallyâs last moments is when Dally robs a bookstore and calls the greasers. In the book, the book shows Ponyboyâs perspective, him being driven by a man whereas the film shows the crime Dally commits, in which he robs a bookstore. An example of...
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The 1927 silent black-and-white film Metropolis critiques the stark inequality between working and wealthy classes to champion Marxism through a science-fictional, dystopian world. The text follows Freder, son of the city master Joh Frederson discovering the underground workers who have suffered under the strict regimen, slaving away on machines that power the city above, hence feeling obligated to save âhis...
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âOn Wednesdays we wear pink!â. This is a phrase that most teenage girls know by heart. This iconic phrase belongs to the 2004 released movie âMean Girlsâ. This film, directed by Mark Waters, stars Lindsay Lohan as the main character, Cady, who along with the other characters portrays the theme of reflection. Through the exhibition of the consequences of being...
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Introduction 'Chinatown,' directed by Roman Polanski, is a classic neo-noir film that captivates audiences with its atmospheric storytelling and compelling characters. In this critical essay, we will delve into the film's use of various film noir elements that contribute to its dark and mysterious tone. From the evocative cinematography to the morally ambiguous characters, 'Chinatown' exhibits several key characteristics of...
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The title Xala is socially and politically significant in which it serves as a symbol of Al Hadji's powerlessness. On the other hand, the title Yeleen is significant where it portrays Nianankoro's great destiny. The two films use allegory to express post-colonial issues. In Xala, El Hadji represents the powerless businessmen who are just middlemen to foreigners. Despite the end...
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Introduction The 1992 film "Malcolm X," directed by Spike Lee, serves as a powerful biographical account of one of America's most dynamic and controversial civil rights leaders. The film intricately weaves Malcolm X's transformation from a troubled youth to a formidable advocate for African American rights, offering viewers a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of his life and ideology. Recognized for...
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When first released in 2017, It Comes at Night had a lot of potential to be a box-office hit. The trailers revealed suspense-filled scenes and promised truly frightening moments. The film featured Paul, Sarah, and their son Travis in an isolated house deep in the woods of an undisclosed location. A deadly disease has appeared and all of the survivors...
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The Hunger Games movie is a love story about a lady from a district known to be poor who volunteered to replace her sister in the Hunger Games in which the participants had to fight to death in the capital city of a country. Every year in the North American ruins, the twelve districts are forced by the evil countryâs...
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This article analyses the movie Barfi (Released in 2012) in light of social psychology. Every part of the movie is explained using some concepts from social psychology such as types of love, social influences, cognitive dissonance, among a few others. The beauty of this article is the unique inferences drawn and the originality with which every part of an ordinary...
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Introduction Dystopian movies have long captivated audiences with their portrayal of societies plagued by authoritarian regimes, environmental catastrophes, and technological overreach. These films, often set in the future, provide a lens through which viewers can examine current societal issues, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking. They serve as cautionary tales, warning of the potential consequences of unchecked power and human...
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Introduction: Ray Bradbury's dystopian novel, 'Fahrenheit 451,' has captivated readers with its thought-provoking themes and vivid portrayal of a society consumed by censorship and ignorance. Over the years, the novel has been adapted into a film, sparking debates among fans about the merits of the movie compared to the original text. In this essay, we will compare and contrast the...
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Introduction: "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" is a thought-provoking film that delves into the complex themes of memory, love, and identity. Through its unique narrative structure and compelling characters, the film raises questions about the nature of human connections, the impact of memory on our lives, and the pursuit of genuine happiness. This theme essay explores these central themes...
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Introduction John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," a novel published in 1937, has become a cornerstone of American literature, exploring themes of friendship, isolation, and the American Dream. The narrative follows George Milton and Lennie Small, two displaced ranch workers, as they navigate the economic hardships of the Great Depression. Over the years, this poignant tale has been adapted into...
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