Essays 61 - 90
film that we can interpret as a sign, with another signified added to it. It is thus a triple layer of meaning: the object itself,...
the type of music that accompanies an event or location. However, it is logical to presume that these decisions are made either by...
arrives, its not to help the Tutsis, but to evacuate the Europeans (Taylor, 2004). Oliver, a decent man whose hands are tied by re...
in films today. The protagonist at the heart of Allens films is conflicted, neurotic, and a bumbler who usually manages, somehow, ...
dress of the other extras (all men) identifies them as working-class people. Theres a mug on the counter and the usual accessories...
What should a nurse do when she knows that a surgeon is incompetent and killing children on his operating table? Even today, there...
This essay presents a movie review of "Music Within," (2007, directed by Steven Sawalich). The film stars Ron Livingston as Richa...
particular form of loss that she experiences throughout the narrative is anticipatory mourning. This type of loss occurs when ther...
between Faisil and Harrys other partner, Albert "Gib" Gibson. Nevertheless, this is an action movie and an action movie must hav...
This essay presents a comprehensive discussion of Allison Anders' 1993 film Mi Vida Loca, a movie that focuses on a group of young...
In seven pages this paper discusses New Yorker movie critic Pauline Kael's life, how her passion for cinema translated into a care...
In eleven pages this paper contrasts and compares the political worldviews and ideologies that are represented in Zhang Yimou's fi...
According to Kreimeier (1996), at its peak in 1921, the German film industry was literally cranking out some 600 films annually, m...
Project" serves as an excellent example of a film-maker taking full advantage of the inherent fear of all modern humans regarding ...
the past couple of decades, though, there has been a distinct change in both the type of movies being made and the kinds of audien...
for anything-they cant save, they cant take any vacations, they can barely manage to pay their bills. They cannot afford to go to ...
money that he stole from Warden Nortons ill-gotten funds. Eventually Red is paroled and joins Andy in Mexico. Themes : One of the...
for constant friendship and status both in the group and in the school. The group gives each member protection from being alone an...
diegetic music and spoken/sung dialogue (Altman 297-298). This film genre has historically consisted of three evocative forms. F...
the content of these three films and place them in the context of the time considering the placement and the culture of the time. ...
Modern movie adaptations of classic novels are often hard to compare to the originals. This report discusses the film version of P...
This paper examines director Zhang Yimou's commercial film success and the Western elements featured in his movies in 10 pages. F...
In five pages this paper examines special effects in films from a feminist point of view in a consideration of such movies as The ...
In eight pages this paper critiques the 1967 film in terms of history and the social changes the movie was attempting to address r...
In five pages these film directors are discussed in terms of the way they use their movies to promote their own ethnic backgrounds...
In eight pages this paper examines how 1980s and 1990s' British movies depicted 'otherness' with such films as Cold Fish, Blood, a...
This essay discusses the function and characterization of the police as they are portrayed in Mattleu Kassowitz's movie La Haine (...
Brando, the apples and pears of Cezanne...and Tracys face" (Chances 66). Throughout the film, Ike professes his belief that "It is...
he would have lent his considerable talents and boundless energy to the circus arena "because the circus is just that same mixture...
Cordelia character actually evolves as more of a villain than victim. Dramatic Interpretation From a dramatic perspective, it is ...