Soviet Cinema and the Art of Montage Paul Karpenko CINE 261 11.17.2002 A certain kind of inspiration must be born of a time in which one’s country is heading into a brave new world. Nothing should ever be as it was and the future is as expansive as all of Russia itself. In the time of revolution - the late teens and early twenties - Soviet cinema established itself as a unique entity in the mass of national cinemas. Its innovation was stepping away from common narrative structure and adapting
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IMPACT AESTHETICS: BACK TO THE FUTURE IN DIGITAL CINEMA? Scott McQuire Millennial fantasies As anyone interested in film culture knows‚ the last decade has witnessed an explosion of pronouncements concerning the future of cinema. Many are fuelled by naked technological determinism‚ resulting in apocalyptic scenarios in which cinema either undergoes digital rebirth to emerge more powerful than ever in the new millennium‚ or is marginalised by a range of ‘new media’ which inevitably include some
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The Pressure to Conform in Our Society When I think of how I have been pressured to conform throughout my life the first thing that comes to mind is peer pressure. I have known peer pressure‚ but‚ upon further reflection‚ I realize that for many years‚ I was fairly sheltered from negative peer pressure. There have been two groups that have consistently put more pressure on me to conform than my peers ever did. I have had more pressure to conform though out my life from my family and school administrators
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culture and traditions into the Indian society‚ there has been an increase in moral policing. This research paper explores the social basis of moral policing and answers why and how moral policing is caused and what are the changes that cause moral policing and why they are resisted. Finally this paper helps us understand the rationale behind moral policing. HYPOTHESIS Moral policing occurs when changes as an effect of modernization are integrated into our society which result in and decay of moral
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“weekend”. This slang of a word has turned out to be one of the most adorable words of our generation. So much so that‚ in a poll for the most beautiful words‚ “Weekend” came second only to “Mother”. ;) Now coming back to the point‚ what do you do to celebrate your weekend? Yes‚ you’ve got it right! Majority of us plan a movie to relieve us of the work-stress & to have some quality time with friends & family. Cinema has become an extension of our culture and it has taken a lot of perseverance
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Cinema Rant Cinemas should be a fun‚ easy day out‚ right? Wrong. Im sure for some people‚ if their idea of fun is uncomfortable seats‚ over priced food‚ drinks and tickets and half an hour worth of adverts‚ then yes‚ cinemas are a very enjoyable day out. So I get to the cinema and go to buy tickets‚ I and many others were shocked to find how much ticket prices had increased. For a family of four to go to the Vue cinema it would cost £29.40‚ almost £30 for a film that you could buy on dvd
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“Social Networking in Our Society” When does spending nine hours a week on a social networking site‚ start to affect our society? Experts say spending time on social networking sites lead to more time wasting activities that supplant more productive activities (“Social Networking”). Although people may enjoy spending time on social networks‚ our society is being affected negatively by these sites. People of all ages spend too many hours on networking sites and are becoming addicted. Teenagers
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What Exactly Are We Drinking? Since the beginning of human existence‚ pollution has been a problem rapidly increasing with the growth of the world’s population. Throughout history‚ it has been a major source of diseases and plagues such as the bubonic plague. One serious threat of people’s health is the pollution of our underground watering systems. Many steps have been taken to help solve the pollution problem‚ a problem that still hasn’t been completely solved. Groundwater is located under
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Is Our Society too Dependent on Computers? Computers have found their way into just about every aspect of our lives‚ and in most cases‚ they make things easier for us. They allow people to work from home‚ socialize with friends and family‚ and they provide an ever-welcome stress relief from school or work. Since their invention‚ people far and wide have become increasingly dependent on computers. Children today are growing up in a world where computers are needed to do everything from controlling
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its various advantages‚ Cinema is not free from its evil effects. Film artistry is‚ unfortunately‚ compelled to compromise with people’s popular taste and appeal to their lower instincts. Too many films dealing with sex problems and with the ways of the criminals are now shown‚ f These are apt to affect public morality. The substandard catering of music I and recreation is likely to injure public taste and outlook and is not ultimately good for the art. The Cinema has far reaching effect upon
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