“Babel” is a 2006 film directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu that realistically depicts human nature and how man behaves in different situations and regions. The film’s treatment of violence, language, and self-deification are all realistic and thought-provoking.
This essay discusses special effects in movies, their history and development, and how they are used in today’s films.
“Apocalypto” is a very violent but also very deep and profound film. It explores the themes of love, survival, fear, and promise. The characters are very well developed and the cinematography is just stunning.
This essay explores the different ways that humor is used in Japanese films, “Branded to Kill” and “Pale Flower.”
The essay “Becoming 13” is about three girls who are facing the challenges and opportunities that come with turning thirteen years old. The girls are from different backgrounds and have different relationships with their parents. Avi is a straight-A student who is trying to live up to her mother’s high expectations. Sukhinder is a talented traditional dancer who is struggling to connect with her father. Sherry is going through her parents’ divorce and is caught in the middle.
The film “Great Debaters” is based on a true story and set in the 1930s. It tells the story of the black Wiley College debate team which beats Harvard University in a national debate tournament. The team is coached by their English professor Melvin B. Tolson, who is also a brilliant orator and an active member of the Communist party. The film highlights how important speeches are in different aspects of life and how they can be used to achieve great things.
“Touch of Evil” is a crime thriller directed by Orson Welles. The story follows Miguel Vargas, who is determined to find his wife’s killer, and Captain Hank Quinlan, who helps him uncover the truth behind her murder. As they investigate, they uncover a web of deceit, corruption, and betrayal that extends from the local police force all the way to the highest levels of government. “Touch of Evil” is a tense and suspenseful thriller that masterfully blends suspense, humor, and horror into one unforgettable package.
This essay explores the representation of sexually charged relationships in Japanese cinema. It discusses the social and cultural context in which these films were made, and argues that they can be seen as a form of social commentary.
This essay discusses how people often don’t forget about or forgive someone’s past, even if that person has changed for the better. It tells the story of Jean Valjean, a man who was imprisoned for 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread and has since tried to turn his life around. Despite his efforts, people still treat him poorly because of his criminal past.
This essay discusses the differences between Cornell Woolrich’s short story “Rear Window” and Alfred Hitchcock’s film adaptation of the same name. It analyses how successful Hitchcock was in his adaptation, looking at the thematic changes in the ending, as well as Hitchcock’s development of the subplots. Finally, it looks at gender roles in “Rear Window” and how they are represented in both the short story and the film.