Tectonic Theater Project

As a marketing consultant, I believe Nathan Polanski and Sean Stronghold have a strong potential business opportunity ahead of them in opening a second-run movie theatre in Medicine Hat, Alberta. They have only one other competitor in the second-run movie theatres; with both Nathan and Sean intend on screening ten different films per night, giving consumers many different options to choose from instead of their competitor the Downtown Theatre which only showcases one film per night. All the…

And why is that? It is because of the normalization of companionship, especially in public places such as movie theaters. While observing the people in the lobby of the movie theater, I noticed that the place was full of groups of people. In different areas of the theater, it was the same, with the bare minimum being two people per group. One such group was made up exclusively of teenage boys, six of them, and they went everywhere together…

Since its inception, the American film industry has reigned supreme in popularity throughout the world. Moviegoers and cinephiles alike have become enamored with the allure of ‘Hollywood’, known as the mecca of the entertainment industry. As one of the oldest film industries, the US has produced major films such as Star Wars (1977), Titanic (1997), and Avatar (2009). In addition, iconic American actors such as Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe rose to worldwide stardom. Its popularity, through…

The Ever-changing Field of Film The world of film and cinematography has changed a lot over the years, and it will likely change even more as time wears on. Like many modern innovations, film and cinematography have changed very quickly over a rather short period of time, before reaching a plateau of existence that won’t advance for a while, though it definitely will eventually. Still, it is impressive to think how far film has come, and looking back allows us to have a bit more appreciation for…

as you will see in her responses to the questions I posed to her about her beginnings in this business, her current projects, and even a few noteworthy points concerning her outlook on this business as a whole. wp-1473109505340.png What inspired you to pursue a career in the entertainment business? What kind of training have you had? I remember going to a little community theater production of The Invisible Man when I was a young kid, and I was AWED by the production. It was so funny, the…

many options 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…

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…

David O. Russell's 2017 drama was a hit across the boards. Most critics gave this film exceptionally high ratings and it accumulated a large amount of money in the box office. Despite the prominent feature of mental 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…

A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, is a beloved tale that people of all ages have loved for its emotional and moral appeal. It is a story focusing on the life of Ebenezer Scrooge, a greedy and cold-hearted money-lender, who is visited by four ghostly apparitions who convince him together to change his merciless ways. At the beginning of this tale, Scrooge does not recognize the effects of his greed, so the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future take it upon themselves to show him how…