Category: Film

Introduction “Invictus” unfolds a captivating tale rooted in Nelson Mandela’s quest to unify post-apartheid South Africa. The film intricately explores Mandela’s leadership dynamics during the 1995 Rugby World Cup, an unexpected avenue to mend a nation torn by racial strife. Alongside, the narrative delves into Francois Pienaar’s role, the captain of the struggling Springboks rugby…

Great films often hinge on the successful presentation of one or two key scenes, to what degree do you agree with this statement Many great films do hinge on the successful presentation of one or two key scenes, these scenes are normally well crafted establishment scenes that straight away emerse the audience deep into the…

Phileas Fogg is the main character in the 1873 Jules Verne novel Around the World in Eighty Days. Fogg attempts to circumnavigate the late Victorian world in 80 days or less, for a wager of £20,000 with members of London’s Reform Club. He takes the wager and leaves with servant Passepartout, vowing to return by…

How does the director Steven Spielberg make ‘Jaws’ a tense and exiting film to watch? The film Jaws, directed by Steven Spielberg in 1975, featuring various techniques to create suspense,excitement and fear throughout the whole film. This is done using different types of camera shots and movement, music, and mis-en-scene.Its about when a gigantic great…

“Twelve Years a Slave” is a poignant 1853 memoir and slave narrative authored by Solomon Northup, who recounted his harrowing experiences to David Wilson, the writer. The story depicts the journey of a free black man in the 1840s that is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the Deep South. Aside from the captivating story,…

The film Mumbaki is about the conflict of modern and folk beliefs being faced by an Igorot named Joseph (played by Reymart Santiago). He was given the opportunity to study Medicine in Manila. The problem here is caused by the different socialization or culture that occurs in the Philippines. There came the time that the…

“If you’re not having fun, you’re not learning”, this quote is taken form the movie “Matilda”. This is very meaningful to me because it is placed in the classroom of Miss Honey and it contradicts the school’s ambience of not being a conducive place (or even a fun place) learn. This of course is reinforced…

Every child is unique, possessing an individual personality and dreams that shape their aspirations. Unfortunately, our society often lacks the stability, patience, and understanding necessary to comprehend and nurture these dreams. This essay explores the poignant narrative of “Every Child Is Special,” focusing on the character Ishaan Awasthi and his journey to self-discovery amid societal…

The movie adaptation of Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables” serves as a poignant social document, shedding light on the grim realities of poverty, ignorance, and brutality. This essay delves into the nuances of the cinematic portrayal, specifically focusing on the 1998 adaptation. It offers a comparative analysis with the 2012 version, delves into characterizations, critiques romantic…

Values and Traits of Filipino Films Philippine Cinema has unique values and traits. Don Jose as the Father of Filipino Films labeled the Filipino films as quality content and has a commercial appeal among movie goers. Many of the films created by Don Jose Nepomuceno were received the approval of the box office and win…