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2019's 'The Lion King': Refutation Essay

4 Pages 1716 Words
‘The Lion King’ is a 2019 American musical film and a remake of Walt Disney Production's classic animated film that had come with the same name in 1994. ‘The Lion King’ is a photorealistic computer-animated film that is directed and produced by Jon Favreau, while the writer of this film is Jeff Nathanson, and the distributor is Walt Disney Pictures....

SpongeBob SquarePants: A Cultural Phenomenon

2 Pages 1025 Words
Introduction Since its debut in 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has transcended the boundaries of a conventional animated children's show to become a cultural phenomenon. Created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg, the series has captivated audiences of all ages with its unique blend of humor, creativity, and memorable characters. Over the years, the show's evolution reflects not only shifts in...

Critical Essay on the Movie 'Million Dollar Baby'

3 Pages 1239 Words
In the movie ‘Million Dollar Baby’, the primary ethical dilemma was the act of euthanasia. Maggie, a famous female boxer, became paralyzed following an injury sustained during a match with the champion of women’s boxing. Eventually, she decided to commit assisted suicide so that she would be out of her misery and remember the good times she had in life...

Sherlock Holmes and His Sociopathic Characteristics: Critical Essay

2 Pages 1070 Words
In BBC’s ‘Sherlock’, Sherlock Holmes is portrayed as a ‘high functioning sociopath’ who considers himself married to his work and despises working with others. After John Watson returns from war and needs a roommate, the two meet each other and decide to room together. Once Sherlock asks John to accompany him on a case, they become partners: Sherlock is the...

Thesis on '12 Years a Slave' Essay: Bibliotherapy

3 Pages 1296 Words
Stories as therapy: Bibliotherapy Topic: Suffering Book: 12 Years a Slave Author: Solomon Northup Published in the year 1853 Summary At the beginning of the story, we can see that Solomon before being captive was a free man. He was born in July 1808. His father was a slave who has been liberated upon his master’s death. His childhood was...

Sociology Paper on '12 Years a Slave'

3 Pages 1486 Words
My Interpretation of Enslaved Individual's Experiences There are many paintings and documents from people and their experiences during the time of slavery. In the documents provided to me, there have been several experiences told by enslaved individuals who are housemaids, and field workers, as well as a free man who was captured in New York and then sold into slavery....

Rhetorical Analysis Essay on '12 Years a Slave'

3 Pages 1180 Words
Maya Angelo once said “You can’t really know where you are going unit you know where you have been” That quote is powerful because it shows the connection between the past, present, and future. Every person that walks this earth is a reflection of their past. However, sometimes there’s a contradiction when someone’s past is not always important to the...

Review of '12 Years a Slave': Critical Essay

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The first film to be looked at is the Academy Award-winning film, 12 Years a Slave by black British director, Steve McQueen. The story is a biographical period drama that adapted Solomon Northup’s slave memoir of 1853, titled Twelve Years a Slave. The film follows Solomon Northup, who was a New York State-born free African American man. Northup is tricked...

Research Paper on '12 Years a Slave': Solomon's Personality

7 Pages 2972 Words
Twelve Years a Slave, distributed in 1853, uncovers Solomon Northup's way to a possible departure from subjection, in the wake of confronting gigantic, stunning encounters. His terrible story decides us to observe the battles, distresses, and desires of dark individuals, as they continue looking for opportunity. The sort of 'terrible ' enthusiastic status that the primary characters achieved represents the...

Analyzing the Movie 'The Notebook'

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Introduction 'The Notebook,' directed by Nick Cassavetes, is a renowned romantic drama that has captivated audiences with its poignant storytelling and timeless themes of love and memory. Set in the 1940s, the film explores the enduring bond between Noah Calhoun and Allie Hamilton as they navigate the complexities of their relationship and the challenges imposed by societal expectations. This critical...

‘The Monkey's Paw’ Essay on Foreshadowing

1 Page 631 Words
Introduction In the classic short story "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, the element of foreshadowing plays a crucial role in building suspense and foretelling the tragic events that unfold. Through carefully crafted hints and subtle clues, the author masterfully guides the readers' expectations and sets the stage for the haunting consequences of the fateful monkey's paw. This essay will...

Squidward Essay

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Squidward Tentacles, one of the central characters in the popular animated series "SpongeBob SquarePants," is often portrayed as the grumpy and frustrated neighbor of the show's protagonist, SpongeBob. However, a deeper analysis of Squidward reveals a complex and multifaceted character who elicits both sympathy and intrigue. From the surface, Squidward appears as a cynical and joyless character, constantly annoyed by...

"12 Years a Slave": Book vs. Film and Their Ethical Themes

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Introduction "12 Years a Slave," directed by Steve McQueen and based on the 1853 autobiography of Solomon Northup, is a powerful and harrowing portrayal of slavery in America. Even though the film adaptation has garnered critical acclaim and widespread attention, it is important not to overlook the impact and details found in the original book. Northup's own voice exposes the...

Motherhood and Sisterhood in 'Volver': Critical Analysis

5 Pages 2184 Words
The feminine characters created by Almodovar are not mere inventions, they are constructed and inspired by the memory of his childhood surroundings and conversations overheard in his infancy between his mother, his sisters his grandmother and his neighbors. His infancy, his childhood and his youth were highly influenced by the women surrounding him. The purpose of this essay is to...

Power and Madness in 'King Lear' and 'Ran'

2 Pages 866 Words
A narrative’s main objective is to question aspects of the world around it to engage its audience with the plot of the story and also to change their perspective of the world. William Shakespeare questions the nature of power and madness during the Elizabethan era through his play ‘King Lear’ (1606). Similarly, this is mirrored by the famous Japanese filmmaker...

Masculinity and Homoeroticism in 'Brokeback Mountain'

3 Pages 1152 Words
This essay will critique the representation of masculinity and homoeroticism in the film industry from the 1990s to the mid-2000s, centered around the relationship between two male characters. In particular, the film ‘Brokeback Mountain’ by Ang Lee (2005) will be considered. To evaluate the film, David Greven’s definition of the double protagonist genre will be outlined but also critiqued. This...

Heroism in 'The Natural' vs 'School Ties' Characters

3 Pages 1336 Words
The well-known tennis player Arthur Ashe once said: “True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost”. These words of Arthur Ashe are contrary to the beliefs of Roy Hobbs from Bernard Malamud’s ‘The Natural’, whose only ambition in life is to...

Analysis of 'Crash' Movie and Thomas Theorem

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“Live your life at the point of impact, moving at the speed of life, we are bound to collide with each other” (Paul Haggis, ‘Crash’). Paul Haggis’ 2004 movie ‘Crash’ exhibits the malicious subjects of discrimination, racism, prejudice, stereotyping, and social hierarchy. William and Dorothy Thomas formulated one of the many sociological theories presented by Haggis, it is known as...

Analysis of 'As Good as It Gets' and Psychological Phenomena

3 Pages 1344 Words
The psychological phenomena depicted in the movie ‘As Good as It Gets’ includes obsessive-compulsive disorder which mainly interested me in doing a psychological analysis of this particular movie. Another psychological phenomenon presented in the movie is antisocial personality, where the misanthropic protagonist of the movie shows some of this personality trait. The movie also portrays homosexuality, and two of the...

Analysis of the Movie 'Crash' as a Powerful Narrative: Critical Essay

2 Pages 1022 Words
Narratives play an important role in the creation of the world, making sense of our lives and constructing the ideologies and values we live by. Narratives are a significant playing a powerful role in conveying ideas and values by forcing us to consider ourselves and the world around us. The purpose of a narrative is to simply tell the audience...

Jealousy's Impact in 'Al Shak Al Qatel' and 'Othello'

3 Pages 1437 Words
‘Al Shak Al Qatel’ and ‘Othello’ are two films depicted from William Shakespeare’s play ‘Othello’. ‘Al Shak Al Qatel’ is an Egyptian television film that was released in 1954, directed by Ezz El-Dine Zulficar. While ‘Othello’ is a British television film, released in 2001 and directed by Geoffrey Sax. Both films touch upon themes, such as suspicion, jealousy, loyalty betrayal...

Stanley Kubrick’s Use of Sound in 'The Shining'

1 Page 436 Words
Although Kubrick does use many aspects of filmmaking, like cinematography as well as editing, there is no doubt that the most vital of all is his use of sound. Throughout his movie ‘The Shining’, Kubrick uses both diegetic and non-diegetic sound cues to control and guide the audience. This is often shown even from the opening scene of the movie...

The Shining: Kubrick's Greatest Horror Film

4 Pages 1725 Words
Throughout many years films have taught audiences what domestic violence looks like. Big movie stars have taken action upon this situation to bring awareness to show what it looks like, and show the importance to what an audience witnesses onscreen. Many believe that in the movie ‘The Shining’, directed by Stanley Kubrick, silently conveys domestic violence within it. The movie...

Reflections on What Made the Film 'The Shining' Iconic

2 Pages 792 Words
‘The Shining’ is a 1980 psychological horror film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick. The film is based on Stephen King's 1977 novel of the same name and stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, and Danny Lloyd. 40 years since the initial release of ‘The Shining’ in 1980, it’s still a part of mainstream culture, but what exactly happened...

Gadsby's View of Active Ignorance in Her 'Nanette'

2 Pages 917 Words
Active ignorance is described by Mills as lacking confinement to those who are uneducated, but is cultivated in the highest positions of power and is presented as simply knowledge, since those in the positions of power have the privilege to be so ignorant of issues that do not affect them (Mills, 2007). Gadsby uses her Netflix special, ‘Nanette’ to deconstruct...

Breaking the 180-Degree Rule in the Film 'The Shining'

2 Pages 697 Words
As known, the narrative clarity rules dominated the cinema industry since 1910. One of the most important rules is the 180-degree rule, which is used to illustrate the relation between the characters or a character and an object. It says that the camera should remain on the same side of an imaginary axis (the axis of action) to keep the...

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