Media is such an interesting medium that requires little to no talent. The film is one example of that medium. Anyone anywhere can direct, but are they talented enough? Time and time again, independent films can prove to be a success. Pieces of media, such as Bonnie and Clyde are a source of media that changed…
Category: Short Essay
The New Blockbusters
Blockbusters are now changing for a variety of reasons and have a bigger budget than ever. For the film industry, movies are about profits. For the director, its about profits and sharing their artistic views. Blockbusters are more able to become very creative with new technologies and have a complicated plot and still earn huge…
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and The Terminator
At first glance, James Cameron’s breakout sci-fi hit The Terminator and the Chinese wuxia movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon seem quite different from each other. One is a gritty, gun filled, science fiction movie and the other is a contemplative, beautiful martial arts movie featuring sword fights. Upon watching them side by side and examining…
From Sexuality to Violence
During the time when the films sex, lies, and videotape and Hard Boiled was released, the film industry was rapidly changing. There were more ways to earns profits thanks to the introduction of VHS and cable. Miramax, which owned the two films, were able to generate a lot of profits from both films because of this. Both of…
The Cyberpunk Beauty of Blade Runner
As an already huge fan of Blade Runner 2049, I think it’s only fair to watch Blade Runner by Ridley Scott. See, I also really like super-futuristic life, so this film is something I would definitely like. I’ve already seen it before, so I actually don’t have any expectations. I’ve discussed how I really like the AI type…
Iconic Values: The Shining
The Shining by Stanley Kubrick is regarded as one of the most iconic films of all time. However, I agree that it is one of the most iconic films of all time. The way that Kubrick enhances the film score during the “heart racing” moments is one of the best parts. Music can be used as…
Will The Real “Platoon” Movie Please Stand Up
Platoon trailer Films can be made relevant to the times and shine the light on histories of the past with a more realistic view. Many would agree that the Vietnam War was something of a travesty. Many people didn’t understand why we were there in the first place, so this war was a major failure….
The Temple of Doom Experience
The film chosen this week is Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. I have chosen it is because I have seen this film so many times in my life and started seeing it 14 years ago. The textbook mentions that the film has made special things that is part of a blockbuster. I found about…
Reliving The Past with Young Frankenstein
There will come a time when a director paves the way to a certain genre in movies. Mel Brooks changed comedy with his outstanding movies. Young Frankenstein is a new kind of movie for the 70s. It had the technology to film in color, but the director decided to shoot it in black and white….
Laugh up some Blazing Saddles
The film chosen for this week is Blazing Saddles. I have seen the film several years ago. This film interested me because it tells history of life and what is going on in the life during that exact era. My expectations of the film would be going to see stuff related to and learning a history…
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