Category: Film

Deviance, as an intrinsic aspect of human nature, presents a complex and multifaceted subject for sociological exploration. “Easy A,” a film released in 2010, provides a captivating narrative that delves into the life of a high school student, Olive, who deliberately embraces deviant behavior to enhance her popularity and financial standing. This essay aims to…

El Presidente was a film which portrays the happenings from the past when colonization of other country started while Emilio Aguinaldo was the president. After watching the film, though we watched it bit by bit because of limited time, I can say it was still worth it, because it at least showed to us the…

Sociology, the study of society and social interactions at various levels, provides valuable insights into the dynamics that shape our world. Two prominent sociological perspectives, Functionalism and Social Conflict Theory, offer distinct lenses through which we can examine and understand societal structures, stability, and change. This essay explores the significance of these perspectives, their implications…

Many researchers have studied the fascinating yet horrifying world of serial murderers. The discoveries made since the phrase “serial killers” was coined, have amazed society. Despite all the knowledge discovered related to this topic, much more still needs to be disclosed. One of the main points investigators have hoped to understand is how some of…

In Frank Darabont’s enigmatic film “The Shawshank Redemption,” the exploration of friendship within the confines of a prison unfolds as a profound representation of hope and deception. The narrative delves into the intricate layers of the human psyche, emphasizing how literal and figurative walls entrap the main character, Andy Dufresne, and how symbolism is masterfully…

The movie Catch Me If You Can is about Frank Abagnale Jr who is a famous check fraud. In the movie you see frank play many different roles in scams and can see how he made millions by writing fraud checks. The movie shows how easy it was to fraud checks during that time period.…

“My Big Fat Greek Wedding” is a heartwarming romantic comedy that delves into the complexities of cultural differences through a blend of love and humor. The film follows the life of Toula, a thirty-year-old Greek American woman residing with her family in the suburbs of Chicago. Working at her family’s restaurant, “Dancing Zorba’s,” Toula is…

“Then I shall die as one of them!” A line said by one of the most noble of characters in my favourite movies of all time. The Lord of the Rings is a story that is epically written by J.R.R Tolkien. It is a three part book that has been adapted into film with many…

In The Shawshank Redemption; Stephen King uses symbolism to help reveal the theme “man cannot live without hope”. In this movie, the sister’s subplot becomes an important symbol because even though Andy is treated wrongly, he continues to tolerate their abuse, with hope that he will eventually escape. Many other prisoners in that horrific situation…

William Shakespeare is known as the literary genius behind the classic play Romeo and Juliet. However, his play is not as original as many people may think it is. Thirty years prior to Romeo and Juliet, the play Romeus and Juliet was written; Pyramus and Thisbe was written even earlier. In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare…