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People were being released from their jobs and struggled to live a decent life. The Great Depression hit people hard which resulted in people turning to movie theaters to dream of a better life and forget about their problems outside of the movie theater. Studios such as MGM, Warner Bros, Paramount, Twentieth Century Fox, and RKO created movies, shorts, and B-movies to distract everyday people from their tough life at home. The movies, actors, and directors…

This past summer movie season sweltered, simmered and smoldered its way into the hearts of many in 2017. While previous summers presented the worst Hollywood had to offer, this year proved different. Beginning with the empowering “Wonder Women,” to the stunning “Dunkirk” and the inspiriting joy ride that was “Baby Driver,” the film industry pleasantly surprised with dense blockbusters and three dimensional characters audiences will not soon forget. Nevertheless, a few indie gems — great films…

After reading Module 1: Technology, the Production Process, and Distribution, it is my first time to understand what 16, 35 or 70MM and Critical flicker fusion are. In my mind, it is so easy to make a film. For example when making film, there is only a camera to record what actors and actresses are showing. That is all. I have never thought that there are a lot of frames per second shown in front of my eyes when watching any movies. Furthermore, in the basic background about making film, I only…

Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival appropriately used lighting in many ways to convey mood. For instance, throughout his film nearly every scene is background lit rather than foreground; separating the subject from the background, as well as creating a sense of depth. Ultimately contributing to much of the mood, particularly when Louise and Ian make first contact with the heptipods, the majority of light was in the background. This technique put most of the emphasis on where there was light, the…

threatened they would boycott studios who sold features to television or studios who moved to telefilm. They were forced to take the threats seriously because the exhibitioner’s theaters still consisted as their largest market. That issue would later be resolved due to the antitrust consent decrees that take away the movie theaters that major studios owned. Though because of the promise of wide screen and color television, as well as the increasing popularity as television as a medium: the…

When I was 8 years old I had asked my dad what some of his favorite movies were. Instead of telling me he handed me a box of movies he had purchased over the years and said I should look through it. After looking through it for a few minutes I had stumbled upon a movie with 2 men standing and staring at the camera, one was holding a gun and they were in a bowling alley. That was the first time I had came in contact with the Big Lebowski. The Big lebowski's comedy and great Characters make it…

James Horner: Some of the best movies made today are so great thanks to the advances in video production technology and special effects. However, one of the biggest contributors to a successful motion picture is the soundtrack. The soundtrack to a movie sets tone for the action on the screen and has the ability to truly enchant the audience, creating an emotional stage of relativity between the movie storyline and the audience. We recently lost one of the greatest American composers of such a…

Business: Restaurant; “The Luxe Dinning Theatre”, Movies with a Menu. This restaurant will be a movie with a menu; luxury, comfort with delicious cuisine and other unique features within. Mission Statement: The mission of The Luxe Dinning Theatre is to bring back the beautifully old traditional theatre to something new and unique. We wish to enrich and entertain the community in a unique way; through exceptionally delicious cuisine, service and a movie like no other at a great value.…

There was a variety of things to do in 1998, such as: movies, television shows, music, sports and fashion. The number one song on the Billboard charts in 1998 was “The Boy is Mine” by Brandy & Monica. The number one album was the self titled: “The Backstreet Boys”. The Grammy Awards were big in 1998. Lauryn Hill won album of the year with “The Miseducation of Laryun Hill”. Lauryn Hill also got best new artist. The best pop album went to “Ray of Light” by Madoma. Best pop duo or group was “Jump…

Warner Brothers Presents was a benefit to both the movie industry and the television industry. The invention and rise of television of course occurred after the Paramount decision was made, causing the biggest studios in Hollywood to lose their theaters and monopoly on the industry, Because of the advent of television coinciding with Hollywood’s attempt to increase movie attendance,…