Bullets and Badasses

Different decades, different genres and different nationalities but the same a-ha moment. This is what binds James Cameron and John Woo together as directors. James Cameron, known for his phenomenal special effects work on films such as Titanic and Avatar, solidified himself as a director with The Terminator. John Woo, of Mission:Impossible II and Face/Off…

History Film: How Movies Have Changed Since 1965

Movies have change dramatically since 1965, the change has been notorious in several aspects, especially with the technology. The films have been changing, they can be seen including controversial issues such as political and social aspects, as cliche style and new original ideas have emerged. Today’s films are more open and liberal in a certain…

Blockbuster films: The Terminator & House of The Flying Daggers

The Terminator and House of The Flying Daggers are two different films that somehow have similar things to compare. The Terminator is a 1984 American science fiction film directed by James Cameron. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator, a cyborg assassin sent back in time from 2029 to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor (Linda…

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….