Division III

Hitchcock’s Psycho, from ‘Inside Norman Bates’ and ‘The World Inside Its Image’ The benchmark of horror films could easily be Hitchcock’s most revered work ‘Psycho’ (1960). The black and white filmscape does not downplay the crimson colour of blood spiralling down the plughole after Marion’s fatal stabbing, nor the shock of Norman’s mothers sunken eye sockets. It’s 2015 and this is the first time I have properly been introduced to the film however as a testament to its making I had nightmares…

Among our most intrinsic human characteristics, we strive to express ourselves both creatively and socially. Combining these two traits creates an artistic interaction between an audience and a medium. Cinema, arguably the most visually astounding form of art, not only stimulates visually, but subjects viewers to haptic and acoustic experiences as well. The film scholar, Thomas Elsaesser, makes various points in his book “Film Theory” describing several ways in which we can experience the film…

Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates in Psycho, and Glenn Close as Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction, each played the character portrayed as mentally unstable. The two actors seamlessly fell into their parts and led the audience to believe they were truly insane. In the beginning, each of the two lived what appeared to be normal lives. Anthony Perkins managed his mother’s motel that had become a ghost-town after the new highway had been build, which completely cut off access to the motel. Glenn Close…

Historical Backgrounds In Mele Hawaii is considered one of the most beautiful places on Earth. There are millions of people that visit every year because of its’ magnificent beauty of nature. This can be seen in Hawaiian mele where they talk about the beauty of nature in poems or songs. When looking broadly, it may seem that Hawaiian mele portrays Hawaii as a beautiful. However, when looking closely and narrowly, one can find that there is a hidden and deeper meaning inside the mele. By reading…

prospered. Unlike other rulers in her dynasty, she was more interested in ensuring economic prosperity and building and restoring monuments. Although there is not much information on her, due to the fact that the pharaoh that ruled after her death Thutmose III began a campaign to eradicate Hatshepsut’s memory: He destroyed or defaced her monuments, erased many of her inscriptions and constructed a wall around her obelisks. This depicts a high emotional intelligence because Hatshepsut had to be…

Hatshepsut grew up and she never thought she would be Queen of Egypt. She had a stepson named Thutmose III, but he was too young which left the throne empty and Queen Hatshepsut had to fill it. This was one of the best things that happened to Egypt, if not all of history. The new Queen did many wonderful things for the kingdom. One of these things that Queen…

Hatshepsut Hatshepsut was the first female pharaoh of Egypt. She reigned between 1473 and 1458 B.C. Hatshepsut and her sister Nefrubity were daughters to the Pharoah Thutmose l and his wife Ahmose. Thutmose expanded the territory under Egyptian rule. After her Hatshepsut’s father died the throne was passed down to her half brother and also husband, Thutmose ll. In ancient times it was normal to marry within your family. They had a daughter named Neferure. Thutmose ll died and the throne had to…

But how did a lady of her time gain such power and respect? After all, we are talking about ancient Egypt, are we not? After Hatshepsut’s husband, Pharaoh at the time, passed away the only eligible heir to the throne was her nephew, Thutmose III. Thutmose III was just a boy at the time, and could not possibly manage responsibility such as ruling a country. In favor of everyone’s interest, Hatshepsut stepped up to the plate and became Pharaoh of Egypt. She did not only assume the title, but…

Amenhotep III- Pharaoh of Diplomacy Ansh Tripathi For centuries, people have wondered what makes a great leader. This was seen in the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt.The Pharaoh was diplomatic and peaceful which caused him to become the greatest leader of ancient Egypt. The people became happy and joyful because of him and were not facing misery because of wars. They celebrated festivals. In fact, there was a festival of his own that he used to celebrate every three years (approx.) at the end…

There are many significant elements in film that one may overlook. Funnel: Released in 2009, the the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Hamlet, staring David Tennant, is film stays true to the plot, all while having a modernistic twist. In an uncommon way to view the film, a stylistic choice was made to illustrate madness and create a viewpoint for the film, all by implementing cameras into the film. Whether security cameras or personal ones, director Gregory Doran finds creative ways in…