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associated with the succeeding decade. Moving image, derived from magnetic tape, had a clear freedom from the constraints of the dominant cinematic dispositif, architecturally and mechanically, lacking the intention to be played within the darkened movie theatre structure. Without being confined to the rules of filmic display, video…

I was looking on Google trying to figure out what movie I should watch for this journal, I notice while rea ding the descriptions, that most of the films dealt with some kind of martial arts training. Additionally, what I also found appealing while looking at which movies to watch, was how most of the films were set back in time and the movies were mainly set back to the early 19th century. For my movie selection, I choose a drama and action movie called Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and it…

The studio system is the organization of power in the studio companies. Prior to 1931, there was a central producer who overall controlled things. He would have associate supervisors to handle the day to day operations of film production. In 1931, the studio system of central producers saw its retirement and a new system was adopted. This system was called the producer-unit system. This system was structured to have a general manager, executive manager, production manager, studio manager,…

Before the Oscars there is always a feverish dash to see as many nominated feature and short films as possible. Now that the Academy Awards have passed, the public just wants to relax. Most audiences tend to return to romantic comedies and superhero flicks. You may be compelled to do the same; but first check out Vows. There are many things to appreciate in this fourteen minute short. From the set design of sleek, modern life to the beauty of the Hebrew language. While the subject matter is a…

Special Effects have been evolving for years it all started in 1895 when Alfred Clarke created what is considered the first-ever special effect. While filming a reenactment of the beheading of Mary, Queen of Scots, Clarke instructed an actor to step up to the block in Mary's costume. As the executioner brought the axe above his head, Clarke stopped the camera, had all the actors freeze, and had the person playing Mary step off the set. He placed a Mary dummy in the actor's place, restarted…

Hiring new directors has been successful over the years. Studios only see the movies as a success if earns a lot of money at the box office if the movie is good it's plus but overall that's what studios want. In “Why Studios Are Hiring Indie Directors For Blockbusters” a article written by Sam Aberdeen hints that hiring new directors has been successful. “The success rate seems to be more in favor of the directors, though, and there's a huge plug to this practice: successful films equal higher…

1) The beginning narration of the movie, or what I will call its 'proem', poses questions and makes statements about everlasting kleos through future generations knowing the names and deeds of heroes. However, one addition the moviemakers add to the movie's 'proem' is an emphasis on love. From an audience/advertising standpoint, this line is directed to those who are not hugely interested in action movies. Essentially, I see the concentration on love as a modern day scheme to entertain a wider…

One of the biggest film sagas of all-time came to an epic conclusion over the weekend – as the Jennifer Lawrence-led sequel, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, vigorously dominated the box office. With a thunderous debut of $101 million, Mockingjay – Part 2 put an exclamation point on a masterful (and lucrative) film series. Jennifer Lawrence reprised her role as Katniss Everdeen for what could potentially be the final time (though there are prequels and sequels rumored for the future),…

Short Paper #1 The existence of filmmaking have acquired an evolutionary genre of historical growth throughout history up until this day, and for many more years to come. Intrigued by the creativity of film making and the way it has expanded throughout time with capturing its audience attention and keeping up with its generation of fantastic films, as well as transitioning from black and white films to color. Even more amazed at the fact that the history of film began in the 1890s during the…

the public eye like you could share this story. The issue I’m addressing is the local Rocky Ford movie theater. The reason I chose this issue over any other issue is because this one is HIGHLY solvable and it would be gaining way more money than they would be losing. The Rocky Ford movie theater plays 1 movie for the whole week and does not have a vast option of movies to choose from like all other movie theaters. For instance at least 2-4 weeks ago they were playing the motion picture, “Sing”…