I still remember the first time I had watched The Matrix. I was sixteen at the time, and it had happened to be in a film class. The teacher had set up a sheet that he used as a makeshift screen. Up close we saw the giant Pods that held the humans captive, Neos mouth getting…
The Child Catcher
I saw the movie 1968 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang when it came out and I was a child: six years old. I don’t remember much about it. I remember the flying car. And I think I remember people dancing around and playing candy musical instruments. It was based on a book by the author of the…
Have movies changed dramatically since 1965? Or basically remained the same?
As I am writing this I am thinking how movies have and haven’t changed over the years. Since the 1960’s movies have been made to entertain and tell a story. Movie making has always been a business with a story teller and actor hoping to make money. Since the 1960’s movies have reflected the time…
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…
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