Take a look at the following clip from the 1959 film, The Room at the Top: The audio quality is poor, the camera work is shakey and the film contains two whole colors: black and white. Compare this to the following clip from the 1994 film, Forrest Gump: The audio quality is clear, the cameramen…
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HAS FILM CHANGED SINCE 1965?
Have movies progressed since 1965? The question is complex. If attempting to voice a confident response, without a bit of critical thinking, you’ll quickly find that the question has a multidimensional answer. Ironically, like reality, movies are ambiguous with open interpretation depending on how you perceive their history. You can argue that films have ultimately…
Film has Changed Dramatically – Here’s Why
Films have evolved drastically over the past half a century, but it does not take a film expert to know that. However, the how and the why of these changes does require a more in-depth understanding of film to fully comprehend and appreciate. Just as the world has undergone drastic change as a result of…
Change: The Good and The Bad
“Pleasantville” a film that goes deep into the reality of change, directed by Gary Ross. When I chose this movie I had no idea what I was getting myself into. It seemed like an interesting film that reminded me of the Twilight Zone. However “Pleasantville” is a bit different, it captured my attention and…
Movies after their Prime
I decided to watch Forrest Gump because I remember loving this when I watched it the first time. And watching it again made me realize how much I love these kinds of movies. The movie follows the life of Forrest Gump. He faces a lot of hardships but he never let it interfere with his…
Pulp Fiction vs Forrest Gump: The Battle for the 67th Academy Awards
Disclaimer: The following paper contains spoilers for Forrest Gump and Pulp Fiction, do not read if you are planning on seeing the movie’s but haven’t yet. In July of 1994, Paramount Pictures released Forrest Gump starring Tom Hanks. The film follows…
MESSAGES TO A FUTURE GENERATION
MESSAGES TO A FUTURE GENERATION Pleasantville and Brokeback Mountain: Two films set in very different eras yet very similar storylines. Visually stunning yet more importantly are their messages. Gary Ross director of Pleasantville and Ang Lee of Brokeback Mountain created two of the most meaningful and socially important films…
American Film Culture gets innovative
Two films, both vastly different than each other: Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Only one thing making them parallel is their emphasis on their cultural significance of the times and their non-existent use of blood and gore to achieve the affect the directors sought out to bring to audiences. Texas Chainsaw Massacre…
Actions Films Then vs Now
This week, I chose to watch the movie, “The Terminator.” This movie was not my first choice. I wanted to watch “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” but after watching the trailer for it, I definitely thought I wasn’t going to be able to watch it. I went with “The Terminator” because I have heard great things about…
The Beginning of a New Era
“If we’re not at the right place at exactly the right time, we won’t find our way in.” Dale Cooper. “Twin Peaks” is a classic 1990’s show that not only screams “the ’90s but it also presented a new perspective on murder mystery films for the upcoming era. The show is about the mysterious murder…
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