dual-protagonist film based on the novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption by world-famous author Stephen King. It certainly falls under the genre of Drama‚ as it is a story of hope and‚ namely‚ redemption. Andrew "Andy" Dufresne‚ a New England banker‚ is wrongly imprisoned after being convicted for the murders of his wife and her lover‚ based largely on evidence that doesn’t exist‚ and is sent to Shawshank State Penitentiary in Maine for two life sentences‚ the inciting incident of the film. Shortly
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The Coen brothers can be considered an example of what not to do when first starting out as a writer and director in the film industry. From the beginning‚ they did not try to get a big name producer‚ go for big name actors‚ or write movies they knew would be hits. Instead‚ they raised money from the citizens of their hometown to make their first film Blood Simple‚ which starred pretty much no-name actors and actresses in an absurd plot. However‚ this put their name on the map‚ and it was because
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In particular‚ the muted‚ even dark‚ lighting of the movie helped to encapsulate the grave and haunting feel that was present throughout the whole novel. During the independent film‚ it was unmistakable that the events that were about to unfold on the screen were going to be heavy. Even the camera angles allowed for the film to give the viewer a raw and obtainable experience. Also‚ to connect the picture back to the novel from which it originated‚ the set of the houses and town were identical to how
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The Bulldog of Bergen Cinderella Man‚ a film made in 2005 starting Russell Crowe and directed by Ron Howard‚ conveys an important life lesson‚ an incredibly accurate representation of the outstanding comeback of one man‚ all while being a story others are able to relate with. It is clear to see that Crowe put a lot of emotion and time into creating this story for viewers‚ which makes the movie easy to compare with the book My Antonia written by Willa Cather. The movie‚ based on a boxer named James
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past‚ present‚ and future is what and who defines our ideal. The American dream may seem like a foregone concept in this day and age‚ but the various different characteristics that comprise this ideal or myth are still alive and well. Many of our films portrayed this myth‚ and have led me to a conclusion on what I call the Spirit of America. The Spirit of America is an unyielding and powerful force that has a high standard of self and others‚ but knows when to be emotional and empathetic. The Spirit
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Twilight Samurai is a film set in the 19th century‚ towards the end of the Tokugawa or Edo era. It was a time when the samurai system was beginning to wane as Japan started to advocate itself towards modernization. The Meiji reforms had started to begin‚ and the samurai class was gradually being disregarded as of a higher social status. The lifestyle and demand for the samurai was thus in a process of change‚ as the samurai began to take on other trades such as merchants. The film depicts the story
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Rachel Hobson HON English 3 September 11‚ 2011 Critical Analysis: The Great Gatsby Film The classic American novel‚ The Great Gatsby‚ presents a major theme of passing time. Losing Daisy meant losing Gatsby’s entire world‚ which he only kept alive through his hope of repeating the past. Daisy is a symbol of everything he values and therefore became the entity of his dream: his dream of spending the rest of his life with Daisy‚ the woman he loves undeniably. But Gatsby doesn’t realize his dream
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The film‚ “Love Ltd” directed by‚ Jennifer Phang is unique story that focuses on a loveable lesbian couple dealing with the issue of coming out about their sexual identity. This Asian-American Short film shows that director Jennifer Phang understands the issues surrounding sexual identity and how difficult it can be to come out to family members. The film begins with an introduction to Hellen and her lover‚ Angela. The movie focuses on the congregation of Helens family for dinner at her mother’s
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offbeat‚ non-traditional sci fi horror‚ standing against the grain of traditional science fiction films touting the achievements of mankind scientific strength‚ Under the Skin manages to comment much more about mankind’s failures. It’s often clashing narrative explores blank slate theories‚ societal expectations‚ and sexualization in the postmodern world.
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depicted throughout both films Clueless and The Outsiders. Adolescent is revealed through: friends‚ family‚ school and self-image. The films that have been chosen that portray adolescence and adolescent experience are‚ Clueless created by Amy Heckerling and released on September 21‚ 1995. The other film is The Outsiders created by Francis Ford Coppola released on March 25‚ 1983.These two films depict teenagers on how they go about living their lives‚ and also how these two films differ from how they
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