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who watched it today would likely wince or cringe as laid eyes on the rather sad rendition of Godzilla, even if it was pretty good at the time. With CGI, the ability of producers to create realistic and engaging movie magic was exponentially increased. Just look at the latest Godzilla movie: now there’s a beast that actually looks…

There is probably no one I salute more than legitimate independent film champions. I find myself regularly seeking out those who deserve to be highlighted for their genuine dedication to telling the stories about which they are passionate while maintaining complete creative control. What some people don 't realize is that filmmakers like Rachel Amanda Bryant oftentimes are required to do more than just act, as you will see in her responses to the questions I posed to her about her beginnings in…

to consider (such as which theater, which snacks, and whether or not there will be any good seats) an evening at the movies can quickly become an overwhelming endeavor. Never fear! By following these tips and tricks, anyone can enjoy the ultimate movie experience. The first thing to consider when heading to the movies is which theater to visit. When making this decision, one must be very careful to choose a location that spells its name "theater" and not "theatre." Theatres are places full of…

The film being chosen is Inglourious Basterds (2009), a film directed by Quentin Tarantino. The movie was nominated for Best Achievement in Cinematography for Robert Richardson’s work as the photography director. Unfortunately, it did not win. (Inglourious Basterds (2009) Awards) The movie follows a French theatre owner and a special group of US soldiers in World War II who plot to assassinate Nazi officials. Besides Inglourious Basterds (2009), Quentin Tarantino is known for his other fast…

Another reason for arguing SRIFF is still a film festival which is seeking for its positioning is that it has not yet made a clear decision on whether to be a “business festival” or an “audience festival” (Peranson 39). The concepts of “business festival” and “art festival” are explained in Mark Peranson’s article: First You get the Power, then You get the Money: Two Models of the Film Festivals. In this article, Peranson has listed the different characteristics of the two models of the film…

illness and its treatments in the beginning of the film, the ending essentially negates the existence of a disorder. The main character to suddenly shows a significant and unrealistic improvement despite not progressing much during treatment. This movie starts out with the main character Pat (Bradley Cooper) in an inpatient facility. His mother has him discharged against doctor recommendation and takes him home. He believes that his ex-wife is still in love with him and he will do anything to…

Nine months ago the Mr. Clean | Cleaner of Your Dreams commercial aired and it was a sensation. It has a strong appeal to pathos and logos but not a strong support on the ethos end. The timing, or kairos, for the commercial also played a big role in how well it did. The commercial stars Mr. Clean and another woman who he begins to clean with around the house. As simple as that may sound there are many intricacies that make this commercial an effective advertisement for it’s product. The timing…

With Netflix and Red Box dominating the living rooms of America, movie theatres are enduring an ugly gut-punch. A viewer’s favorite flicks can be enjoyed at dirt-cheap prices and from the comfort of their lavish couch. Why go on an expedition to the theatre fifteen minutes down the road with its filthy seats and crazy prices when I can get the full experience in my cozy man cave? Several people avoid movie theatres as if they are the plague for a smorgasbord of reasons, but ultimately, the…

Romanticized Reality: An Analysis of Pride and Prejudice’s Unrealistic Aspects and a Personal Reflection ‘Decades’ is a common theme used at parties, spirit days, and special events in the 21st century. Growing up, my elementary school days were always followed by a bag of popcorn and reruns of the popular 1950’s based Television show Happy Days. To this day, I ponder about how fantastic it would be to hear the click of red pumps approaching a jukebox on a late summer 50’s night. Yet, despite…

The influence of Bollywood in everyday life According to the Oxford Dictionary, the name ‘Bollywood’ is actually derived from a portmanteau of Bombay and Hollywood; which we all popularly know as the hub of the American film industry. India, the world’s largest producer of films actualizes an average of 1,288 to 1,500 feature films every year compared to films produced by Hollywood which are only a fraction. Although Hindi cinema is just a segment of India’s annual film production, it remains…