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started to make their way back on the silver screen. This paper will look into the history of giant monsters, using a cultural and socio-historical criticism, in an attempt to explain the resurgence of the genre. The first giant-monsters to star in a movie were the dinosaurs in the 1925 silent film, The Lost World.…

It was like a scene from a movie. My heart was beating faster than I had ever imagined possible. I couldn’t wrap my mind around what had just happened. How did this happen? Why did this happen to me? Was this karma? Did I upset the universe or God? Was this a test of my faith, a testament of God's grace, or did I just have the worst luck ever? It was by far the worst experience of my life. I remember everything about that day. I was about two weeks into my summer break. I woke up to an…

Marketers, advertisers and public relations people know how important publicity is. What better venue than the Golden Globes? Ricky Gervais, host of the 2016 Golden Globes, joked Sunday night that nobody cares about the awards show. That probably holds true when it comes to Wall Street. Media companies aren't really affected by big events such as the Golden Globes. However, maybe this time, media companies should start caring. Do you currently own a publicly traded media company or are…

realm of creative possibilities they could achieve. Two notable films that that did this are Dziga Vertov’s Man with a Movie Camera, and Sergei Eisenstein's Strike. Both films are known for their groundbreaking use of montage and the powerful messages the two films convey through their scenes. In 1929, Dziga Vertov released a sixty eight minute silent film he titled “Man with a Movie Camera”. The film is a montage depicting urban life in the Soviet Union from dawn to dusk in a single day.…

of people like teens in Pulaski have to travel out of town to go to a movie theater. If someone wants to see a movie when it comes out, they could just go to a theater. But since we don’t have one in this town, they have to wait till it’s on DVD or spend like 40 dollars on gas to drive out of town, it’s really pointless. My second point is that it would be a nice place for teens to walk to every once and a while and enjoy a movie with friends or family. And there’s a catch to it to, and by that…

entertainment, is it a surprise that people would rather trade high-priced popcorn and $12 dollar tickets for home cooking and convenience. Also, did they think that the rising cost to watch a movie in theaters would drive away would be viewers? There was a time in which five dollars could buy you a movie, popcorn, soft drink, even some candy. I cannot…

The studio system in the Golden Age of Hollywood was a method of film production and distribution between the 1920’s and 60’s. Large motion picture studios wanted to maximize their profit and minimize the risks of going bankrupt. They turned to producing movies on their own film making lots and they were especially skillful in handling employees, and contracts. The use of long-term contracts was very effective in keeping costs lower than they otherwise would have been; and it helped studios…

In spite of the fact that I am obviously of white European descent and sometimes people have wrongly assumed that I care nothing for the other cultures of the world (based on my skin tone alone), I have always had a passion for learning about other cultures, ethnicities, religions, and people in general. I often say that if we are all the same, this world would be boring. So having the opportunity to recently interview Gerald Auger was a veritable treat. I do not often come into contact with…

This case is a study of the movie exhibition industry and the variable trends that affect consumer choices. Through analysis of the general setting conditions and Porter’s five forces, we will develop a strategic mindset that could be applied toward business sustenance and probable expansion. The objective is to overcome negative commercial trends and apply focus on maintaining an efficient and stable market. This study process, will give us a better perspective of the industry participants and…

Since the late 80’s, Will Smith has been a quality figure in pop culture. Mostly known for his charm and famous role as the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”, the West Philadelphia native has managed to create a deep impact through acting in Hollywood by smashing box office ticket sales. But of course, every actor has his or her fair share of box office fails, including Will. Movies like “Wild Wild West” and “After Earth” had sketchy landings when they hit theaters. Fortunately, Smith has had plenty of…