The Godfather

  I have recently watched the movie “The Godfather” directed by Francis Ford Coppollo. It was a very influential movie in the new Hollywood tendency. This is an incredible movie that has really set the bar for the gangster-genre type films. Francis Ford Coppollo was almost fired in the making of the movie but good…

The Last Detail

The movie “The Last Detail” directed by Hal Ashby. This movie is based on a novel written 1970. It is based around 2 navy sailors who’s mission is to escort Larry Meadows to naval prison. Larry Meadows is an 18 year old kid who took forty dollars from a charity box that just happened to…

Films That Transcend Time

For decades, movies have been a powerful tool for creators to express themselves and influence people. They can help either create change or push forward new ideas that are already rummaging about. History has shown us that the human mind is capable of change, but in order to adapt it needs some sway or exposure…

Growth in Film Technology

Throughout this class I have seen many differences in all the movies over time. In this post I will be discussing how technology had changed film over time. Technology is one thing that has been constantly changing. films I will be watching are Iron monkey, Star Wars: Rogue one, Star Wars: New Hope and Avatar….

Unconventional Impacts in the Film Industry

Thinking about ‘unconventional’ in the sense of film, was most easily placed as a movie with no happy ending, or featuring a lot of philosophical writing. Today, unconventional film is not as easily defined by most, looking at the ways that our world and culture has evolved- what is unconventional to one person, may be…

Final Blog Post

The world of cinema is constantly evolving and developing new techniques for the progression of the industry. With expectations getting higher each year, filmmakers and actors alike have to constantly be stepping up their game in order to develop a profitable piece of art. The extensive and technological advancement within this given medium of art…

Changing With Time

When looking at the history of film, it is clear to see technological advancements, in addition to economic changes.  Films have also evolved to inform the audience, society, of the happenings in the world.  The films that are of the genre tend to come out years after the incident occurs, but they still tell of…

Advancements with Violence in Film

Since the modern change in cinema starting in 1965 their has been an ever abundant presence that has been lurking behind the shot. Gradually more and more it has become a bigger part in the films we watch today; not matter the genre. That presence is growing use of violence in films throughout the decades….

How Movies Have Advanced

For a majority of the movies, there has shown to be money reflecting the use of technology in almost all films now. The Movies discussed will show the importance of technology, plot, dimension, and money to find comparison with contrast of older and new films. Movies have changed since 1965 buy the amounts of money…