Filmmakers use many different tools to help their audience understand the message in their films‚ and to better understand the psychological nuances of their characters. Some of these tools include acting‚ framing‚ cinematography‚ and editing. These tools can be used to show any range of emotion‚ in many different ways; extreme close ups on characters to show uneasiness‚ tears on an actors face to show sadness‚ fast cutting to make the audience feel rushed‚ or cool or warm colors to convey emotion
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to do your best and if you lose‚ dust yourself off and try again. This is idea is showcased through the film Cool Running’s and this is reinforced through a speech given by John Wooden‚ in which he talked about the difference between winning and succeeding. Main themes that are going to be explored are determination and success‚ good sportsmanship and leadership. Through the use of various film techniques‚ narrative and poetic techniques the speaker and director are able to convey messages to the
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Beowulf detailing the similarities and differences between the 2007 film and the various text versions. The portrayal of both King Hrothgar’s and Grendel’s appearance and personalities are different in the film than in the text. In the motion picture version‚ he was portrayed as being an unstable alcoholic. This quote from the film demonstrates this‚ “I want mead! Give me some mead‚ my queen” (Beowulf: Top Ten Quotes)! In the film King Hrothgar is also portrayed as being a disgrace to his wife‚ in
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This film style is very popular with filmmakers for when they want to tell a person or place’s story like in The OASIS and the work of Captain Paul Moulds; a volunteer for The Salvation Army and manager of Sydney’s OASIS refuge. The Australian film is a full length documentary filmed over two years that provides a realistic observation of Paul’s efforts and the challenging lives of the homeless youth. They achieve this by using a natural tone and personal point of view throughout the film. As well
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tame by the horror movie standards of today‚ but back then in 1981 was considered adult enough to get an NC-17 rating‚ when in fact today it might get a PG-13. With that said‚ it’s still in my mind and the minds of others‚ one of the greatest cult films ever
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The film subgenre “Coming-of-Age” has been around since American Graffiti in 1973 and continued to flourish with movies including‚ but not limited to‚ The Breakfast Club (1985) and Almost Famous (2000). These films started off as a way to express the transition from childhood and adulthood‚ while including current issues of the time. For example‚ American Graffiti was able to reflect the time period in which it was made‚ taking issues from the current day. American Graffiti can be described as‚“Taking
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10/3/11 Black Pop Culture. Imation of Life Film Review “Imitation of Life” is a coveted 1959 classic that brings about memories of a time when fair skinned black people felt obliged to revoke their heritage and cultures in attempt to “pass” for a better life. In a modern time of social equality‚ this direct problem is not as evident‚ but many people still try to portray people they are not in order to be accepted by a certain group. This is an important film because it shows real life situations of
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Film Prioritization Case Analysis The film division of a large entertainment conglomerate must determine which film projects meet the company’s objectives and assign them priority. Seven films are weighed against three “must” objectives and seven “want” objectives by top management. Only four to six films are produced a year by this film division. It is important then for the top leadership to select only the film projects that have a solid return on investment and maintain the highest standards
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TITLE: Strictly Ballroom STARRING: Paul Mercurio‚ Bill Hunter RELEASED BY: M&A Film and Ronin Films NOW AT: DAYUM COOL CINEMAZ RATING: 7 out of 10 Paul Mercurio acting as Scott Hastings‚ the ballroom king won a lot of competitions and championships until the Dance Federation where he dances his own unconventional steps which lose the competition. His partner Gia Carides acting as Liz Holt then leaves him and eventually got a partner Tara Morice acting as Fran who is a beginner. Will they
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To Kill a Mockingbird Film Review Joseph Webb Introduction to Film ENG225 Instructor David Preizler June 24th‚ 2014 To Kill a Mockingbird Film Review “Like film genres themselves‚ trends in media criticism are cyclical‚ a pattern exemplified by the history of film genre studies” (Mittell‚ 2000‚ pg. 88). This quote exemplifies how trends‚ especially in the American media‚ usually come full circle‚ or reoccur‚ as seen in the history of film genre study. In the book review
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