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The plot synopsis of Ram Reddy’s Thithi (2016) indicates why such a simple film has consistently found its way to film festivals both national and international and has been already numbered among the most genuine examples of feature-length ethno filmmaking in Indian Cinema. The film Thithi, is about the death of a 101-year-old patriarch called Century Gowda and how three generations of his family react to his death. The opening sequence of the film begins with death of Century Gowda and the…

In the movie Saving Private Ryan, a team of soldiers is sent on a mission to save a soldier who lost all his brothers to the war. To prevent further grief to the family, the United States government decided that he must be sent home. The government, however, did not know where Private Ryan was and the team had to find and retrieve him, which caused a lot of losses on their side. Sargent Horvath states that saving Private Ryan might be the only good thing that his men have done. After all the…

we walk away from our dreams afraid that we may fail or worse yet, afraid we may succeed”(William Forrester).The film, Finding Forrester defines life as a chance for opportunities, and to do what your heart says to do. The movie begins when a young boy, Jamal, does exceptionally well on a required exam. He is later on asked to attend a prep school in Manhattan. Soon after, he meets a well known writer, William Forrester, who has been unheard of in years, due to his disappearance. This movie met…

Most war movies fall into the category of heroic tales of glory or different trends such as glamorizing or condemning the war. Saving Private Ryan veers away from the both of those downfalls. Instead of Saving Private Ryan falling into heroic tale of glory, it’s brought along courage and sacrifice. Yet, there is no one hero, and the men come together as one cohesive team. The characteristics were essential for their survival during the war and their quest to find Private Ryan. The D-Day…

In his article, History Re-Membered: Forrest Gump, Postfeminist Masculinity, and the Burial of the Counterculture, Thomas Byers argues his point by presenting two conflicting views about the movie, Forrest Gump. Steve Tisch, one of the producers of the movie, states that the film is about humanity, not politics. However, Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House, claims the movie is a conservative film that upholds the view that counterculture destroys people and their basic values. While Byers…

A Millionaire Forrest Gump is a successful, mentally slow man in the film Forrest Gump. Despite many people’s opinions of him, Forrest is more prosperous than most. He is a football star, a medal-honored veteran, a successful businessman, and a father. Facing prejudice, he has his mother, his lover, and his best friend who treat him well and encourage him. Despite all of Forrest’s challenges, he lives a fulfilling life with those around him. Despite Forrest’s mental retardation, his speech is…

The film “Saving Private Ryan” is widely considered to be of Steven Spielberg’s best work. Set in World War 2 the film tells the tale of Captain John Miller whom is given the responsibility to find Private James Ryan, whom is missing in action and his three brothers have been killed in combat. The story follows Captain James Miller’s journey through war torn France. Many film experts have said that this movie is one of the most realistic war movies of all time. World War 2 veterans as well have…

everything that has been going on. I choose the official movie trailer for Saving Private Ryan, considered one of the all time greatest war films. The drama/action film by Steven Spielberg, was released in 1998. It follows Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) and the group of eight men tasked to find and retrieve Private James Ryan after his three brothers were killed in action during the last Great War, WWII. The audience sees the brutal reality of war and how mankind can triumph with courage,…

When it comes to war, there seems to be the same subject that always comes up. The women’s role and where do they belong. Men have traditionally always been the ones who fought in the wars while the women were excluded. Being seen as the weaker sex would make war tougher for the men to fight, since they would have to look out for the women who are weaker by nature. While some women may be as tough as men there are still factors that can be distracting. The women who would fight in the war could…

even the unrealistic and impossible ones. (Rith-Najarian, 2013). Willy is also known for his odd speech mannerisms and dressing style. He has made up his own phrases like, “Oh, my sainted aunt!” He also frequently quotes from books and poems like William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, John Masenfield’s “Sea Fever” etc. His dressing sense is considered to be offbeat since he wears things like a top hat, and carries and cane. He wears a long purple coloured jacket with green pants. Social…