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Not only that I had been physically there to Wing Lee Street as field observation, I had also paid attention to the full development of the cancellation of the redevelopment plan of Wing Lee Street. And of course, I also had watched the important film Echoes of the Rainbow filmed at this street that had indeed changed the fate of the whole street. In my opinion, I think Wing Lee Street is absolutely a good case for studying both street culture as well as the re-adaptation of space. To briefly…

thought that a film based on a novel will rarely fulfill the expectations of readers due to the vast differences and artistic interpretation that is incorporated into the cinematic piece. Fortunately, the Steven Spielberg film The Color Purple is not an example of this Hollywood disappointment. This film adaptation - based off of Alice Walker’s 1982 Pulitzer Prize winner, The Color Purple - is beautifully produced and was awarded the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Motion Picture. The film…

saw a rise in historical period dramas like, Lion in Winter, Anne of a Thousand Days, Mary Queen of Scots etc. The performances of the leads, Peter O' Toole and Richard Burton, are excellent, although sometimes overacted as was typical of that era in film. However, this movie was based on Jean Anouilh's play Becket, meaning they decided to keep Anouilh’s version of Thomas Becket as a Saxon. Becket was not a Saxon and the playwright himself knew that, but only after he had finished his play. To…

stop here! Abstract Films have always been a medium of great importance and still continue to amuse and interest its audience. Films of different languages and different genres are released worldwide over a year. Some of them grab the attention of a large audience while some others go even unnoticed. The success and greatness of a film is usually connected with its ability to influence and transform the audience. This Aristotelian aesthetics unconsciously works in a film spectator who feels…

names must play their hands carefully and distinguish themselves from the rest of the options. One of the easiest and most prevalent method is the trailer. In George Clooney’s Suburbicon, the film differentiate itself as a viewing experience, with it pleasant exterior, but disturbing underlying tone. The film encapsulates the ‘50s American dream turned nightmare, wherein a family man Gardener, played by Matt Damon, living in what was assumed as a idyllic, suburban community must now learn to…

Watching movies is a great pastime. Whether it be an action adventure or a romantic comedy, it’s easy for people to sit down and enjoy one of their favorite films. However, there is a deeper perspective in the movies we watch daily. They can provide important life lessons or even advice on a situation. Movies can also have you question reality and drive you into creating serious motives. John Carpenter’s “The Thing” is a perfect example of that. To me, “The Thing” is one of my favorite movies,…

Tim Burton’s films are loved and known all across the world. Many people have been entertained by the many Burton films by his unique work and quirky style that was inspired by his childhood. His childhood was full of being different and being somewhat of an outcast. He took memories from his childhood and incorporated them into his films. Burton uses cinematic techniques such as low key lighting and flashback in order to create the effect of strong emotion off of the characters and to bring…

Jarhead Accuracy Hollywood likes to reenact moments of history for the viewer’s pleasure. The retelling of these historical events are usually used to make money, so the accuracy of some movies are not always one hundred percent reliable. This was the case in the movie Jarhead. Piece by piece, as the movie continued some small and large differences between Hollywood magic and reality were very evident. Even so, Jarhead has some historical value, but it was used predominantly as a money…

the Bourne Supremacy, like, Julia Stiles as Nicky Parsons, a coordinator and logistics person for the assassins that worked for the CIA. Brian Cox played the part of Ward Abbott, the director of Treadstone, an experimental group, which Jason Bourne was apart of. Joan Allen was the part of Pamela Landy, a section director of the CIA who uncovered ties to Treadstone and the relevant traitor inside the CIA. The last big name is Karl Urban, who plays the Russian Assassin, Kirill, whose job is to…

appreciate from both of them and how these films give a reflection on our society. Both movies have earned its fair share of rewards throughout the years for its cinematography and visual effects and has left an impact on how movies are created today. Since cinematography is what both of these movies are the most popular for, it is easy to say that the way that these two movies were captured is what really drove both of their stories forward. Both of these films have elements of describing the…