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plays a vital role in shaping a society. Cinema is like an art which act as a reflector of society and further it reflects the society. There are so many films that leave their marks on the society and, in turn, they react to these films in different ways. Films provide fun and entertainment to their viewers especially Hindi films (Bollywood). Films always rely on the psychological state of the viewers.…

the: society, culture and economy of the home islands, across Doctor Akagi and Akira. In this essay I will compare and contrast the Doctor Akagi and Akira. These two films, produced respectively 1988 (Akira) and 1998 (Doctor Akagi), show Japan in a time of crises, with destruction on the horizon. Throughout both the plot each film ventures in all aspects of society, from neo-slums to tech villas in Akira; to country brothels and military receptions in Doctor Akagi. The value in this comparison…

When, or if a movie genre gets popular enough, it has the authority to change and transform itself into something different. For over a hundred years the “Western” style of film has cemented itself as a hollywood staple, but has the exhaustion of its content pushed the limits of what it means to be a western? To accurately depict what it means to be considered a true Western, we first must reference the most notorious movies it has to offer; Shane, and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. These…

Hammersmith 1 Film Research Paper Andrew Hammersmith COM 320, Sec. 1. Dr. Neuendorf 10/15/15 Outline Introduction Marx Brothers were a major early 20th century comedic force Among the people inspired by them was Mel Brooks. (Use quote from book). Both served to promote a specific style of comedy filmmaking. Thesis: The extent of the Marx Brothers influences on Mel Brooks lies within their roots in vaudeville, emphasis on multiple forms of comedy, and overall anarchic attitude…

eras and innovations. It prompted society to move ahead in technological innovations, development of a whole new variety of art forms, and the evolution of the new artform from historical events. Specifically the art of film and what has emerged from the development and process of film, like special effects. As well as different innovations like the cinematograph, the development of Cinema and Hollywood, and the evolution of special effects. By the early 1895’s and December the 28th in the…

rights in the guise of a post-Civil war, post-World War II fight for land ownership in Hurry Sundown, (Courtney, 2005) both these films carry broad intimations of second-wave feminism, which focused on bodily freedoms and economic empowerment. Cast in…

‘Casablanca’ was released during the golden age of Hollywood film; “a visual and narrative style for making motion pictures and a mode of production used in the American film industry between 1917 and 1960”. It is a style in which falls between formalism and realism. Casablanca makes the shots realistic at the beginning by making the voice over resemble a radio reporter - drawing the audience in and making them feel apart of the story. But the the film is then also filmed in controlled studio…

discern and take precautionary measures to every action we make. This randomness of life is coupled with chances. The film Yojimbo started with a wandering Samurai who aimlessly wander and throws a stick in the air for direction. He took the chance to go beyond his wondering state and followed the path the stick will lead him. His fate led him to a troubled town of rival gangs where he saw war as an opportunity to comply to his desires-to practice his work and to gain personal wealth. There is a…

Camera, is a Soviet silent documentary film. It is directed by Dzinga Vertov and is edited by Elizaveta Svilova, his wife. The film does not have any actors and presents urban life in Soviet cities. The documentary is set from dawn to sunset and show Soviet citizens at play and work, as well as interacting with the machinery of modern life. This movie is mainly about various film editing techniques as well as the various processes that are required to make a film. The Man with a Movie camera…

changes from filmed “actualities” to early narrative cinema (5%): The characteristics of the major changes from filmed “actualities” to early narrative cinema began in the early 1900’s. An actuality film is a non-fiction film portraying footage through a real event. A narrative cinema was a fictional film presenting the audience a story. The audience’s attention in the outside world including political, social, and economic causes played a key role in change. In the beginning, filmmakers…