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traumas. The beauty of “The Thing” is that it exemplifies how rich and enticing knowing very little can be to the benefit of the story. It’s a film in which you learn a lot with the characters through theorizing and contextualizing without the necessity of exposition or long-winded explanations that draw you away from the emotional impact it hits you with. For a film famous for its practical effects, they don’t dominate the narrative or overshadow the performances that carry the film’s overbearing tension. By the time you get to the conclusion, the haunting soundtrack drifts you into the credits without any sense of relief; cementing Carpenter’s vision for a horror film that would live with you long after. The film wasn’t a hit at the box office given how it inconveniently released the same day as Ridley Scott’s “Blade Runner”. But that also carries a significance on how it emotionally responded to the audience. It was a diner of a film which is theorized to be the main reason it failed with audiences since Steven Spielberg’s “ET: The Extraterrestrial” released two weeks earlier and had a happier, more positive outlook on life. However, there was an odd satisfaction that works in favor of the ambiguity that Carpenter adds. The ending doesn’t feel like an ending. It feels like we’re still left in the shoes of Macready and Childs; sitting and pondering over a lingering uncertainty that there’s something out there not like our own. It tapes into the mindset of American paranoia…

and I couldn't object; how could I? I was out on a double date with the coolest guy in school! He had chosen me- the dorky little 7th grader who they called George the Giant- there was no room for error. "Would he get popcorn? Maybe a Coca-Cola that we would share just like in the commercials" The answer was no, as he approached the clerk he purchased one box of Swedish fish and one movie ticket. A little confused, I paid my own way; however I was pretty sure that was his job since he asked me…

possibility of any new business prospects is very slim due to the unstable nature of the industry. In other words, it just doesn’t make any business sense to enter an already volatile market and absorb the unwanted risk. Reducing risk provides a challenge since there are no major investors who would take on the task to expand the industry to a productive source of capital. Competitors look for suitable strategic placement, usually in uncommon geographic regions, and all for the purpose of…

I could watch Mad Max on any day if I were to choose a film to binge watch. It is a movie I have recommended to many of my friends especially those who are into action and adventure. The movie with its characters and jaw-dropping scenes really keeps the audience attentive at all times. Mad Max was one of the best movies in 2015 and it certainly created a vast amount of money. According to “Box Office Mojo” Mad Max made a total of three hundred and seventy-eight million dollars. It was also…

Saving Private Ryan was the number one movie in 1998 making $216,199.00. The other top box office draws in 1998 included Armageddon, Theres Something About Mary, and A Bug’s Life.
The Academy Awards for best Picture, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress all went to Shakespeare in Love. ( 1990s Flasback, Academy Awards) Other movie releases in 1998 included: A simple plan, Bulworth, Mercury Rising, Out of Sight, Primary Colors, The Big Hit, The Replacement Killers, The Thin Red Line, U.S.…

important to know that how much money a movie makes is not the only thing that can make it a success. Because of this, there are ways for films to affect society in ways besides box office revenue and they affect our culture in ways that have more lasting effects than money. Films also influence our state of mind and how we look at our culture and others. They can even help people who are unrepresented and bring attention to important figures and movements. Lastly, I will discuss other ways in…

so. The fourth installment of the Transformers: Age of Extinction, may have missed the mark at U.S. box offices, but there are many countries around the world where the film profits did not disappoint specifically China. The international success found in China from this film can be closely attributed to the nostalgia this movie carries, the strategic marketing done by the producers through the trailers specifically, and the universal appeal this movie holds which was created by using talent…

2015 was a record breaking year for box office revenues. Considering this fact and the presence of numerous multiplex cinemas scattered about almost every city in the United States, many might be surprised to learn that cinema attendance, as a percentage of the population, is among the lowest it has ever been. This paper will seek to explain this conundrum by examining forces that have impacted the demand of viewing movies at cinemas throughout history. The Origins of Movie Theaters Various…

A popular way to spend a quality evening with the family is by enjoying a movie. The decision of going to a movie theater versus staying home to watch a movie can be quite a debate. Although a trip to the theater may be enjoyable, staying at home to watch a movie is the better choice when considering cost, convenience, comfort and amenities. Consider this perspective to help avoid family disagreements and to better the overall movie experience. First analyze the cost of taking the whole…

It’s not fair to get forced to buy food at the movies! I think you should be able to bring your own food to the movie theater. People are getting kicked out of movie theaters all over, just because they are bringing their own food! This is what I think about it. You save a lot more money if you bring your own snacks. You could get a giant bag of pretzels for the same price as 1 pretzel at the movies. One bag of popcorn could be $5.00 at the movie theater and only $2.00 for a box of popcorn at…