Category: Film

Animation seen by most people today is different from the absolute animations of one hundred years ago. Back then, the new medium was seen as a way to explore the ideas of the avant-garde movement, specifically abstraction. Animators such Oskar Fischinger, Walter Ruttmann, Hans Richter, and Viking Eggeling all sought to visualize sound and elicit…

Shots wide shot- a wide shot is a shot that shows the setting as well as the character. This kind of shot is used so the audience can understand the characters physical experience with the setting. normal shot- a normal shot usually shows the characters waist and up. This is a standard shot that helps…

Wrongful convictions have become a prevalent issue in the criminal justice system, shedding light on the flaws and shortcomings that exist within the system. The growing number of DNA exonerations in recent years has highlighted the urgent need for reform and has exposed the various factors that contribute to wrongful convictions. It is crucial to…

In 1981 San Francisco, Chris Gardner (Will Smith) invests his entire life savings in portable bone-density scanners which he demonstrates to doctors and pitches as a handy quantum leap over standard X-rays. While he is able to sell most of them, the time lag between the sales and his growing financial demands enrage his already…

The Great Debaters offers a fictionalized and limited account of the exploits of the award-winning Wiley College debate team headed by Melvin B. Tolson, an African-American English professor, during the Depression years. Beyond his academic duties, Tolson was an accomplished poet, journalist and social activist. Before this film was produced, very little was generally known…

Human beings are free except when humanity needs them. Maybe humanity needs you. To do something. Maybe humanity needs me—to find out what you’re good for. We might both do despicable things, Ender, but if humankind survives, then we were good tools.” Graff is explaining to Ender the philosophy behind everything they are doing. Although…

The Notebook, a film adapted from Nicholas Sparks’ novel, delves into the intricacies of human relationships, portraying a love story that spans decades. The narrative begins in a nursing home where an elderly man, known as “Duke,” reads a love story to an elderly woman, both patients. The heart of the story unfolds in Seabrook…

Introduction Exploring the world of character education through the lens of cinema, “Remember The Titans” stands out as a remarkable exemplar. This essay delves into the movie’s portrayal of essential character traits encapsulated by the acronym “PRIDE” – patience, responsibility, integrity, dedication, and empathy – as embodied by key characters throughout the narrative. The film…

The movie “Himala” by Filipino National Artist Ishmael Bernal deals with the social issues of poverty, religion and fanaticism. It is a commentary to the living conditions of the Filipino people and their faith and beliefs. The greatness of the film is reflected by the fact that it is now considered a Filipino classic, with…

Amelie, an entrancing French cinematic creation directed by the visionary Jean-Pierre Jeunet, unfurls the poignant journey of a young woman whose life takes an unforeseen turn following the demise of her mother. This transformative event serves as the catalyst for Amelie’s emergence from the cocoon of solitude, propelling her into a vibrant world teeming with…