Auteurism: A Disease of Greatness. The term Auteur seems to bless a privileged group of filmmakers with an almost messiah-like legacy. Men such as Alfred Hitchcock‚ John Ford and Fritz Lange are believed to inhabit the ranks of the cinematic elite‚ and not surprisingly most critics are more than willing to bestow upon them the title of Auteur. By regarding filmmaking as yet another form of art‚ Auteur theory stipulates that a film is the direct result of its director’s genius. With the emerging
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------------------------------------------------- Forms and styles This section describes the different forms and styles of essay writing. These forms and styles are used by a range of authors‚ including university students and professional essayists. [edit]Cause and effect The defining features of a "cause and effect" essay are causal chains that connect from a cause to an effect‚ careful language‚ and chronological or emphatic order. A writer using this rhetorical method must consider the subject
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Citizen Kane Along with its renowned outstanding cinematic achievements‚ what ultimately exalted Citizen Kane to such incredible heights was the character of Charles Foster Kane. In despite of reporters attempts to unveil the genuine Kane. Kane claimed the name of an enigma. The depth of Kane’s loneliness and isolation concludes in a vignette that will continue to impress generations of audiences . A series of rough chronological flashbacks tells the life story of Charles Foster Kane. The first
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Internet and high definition televisions‚ the idea of watching a movie at home is becoming a more familiar one. Both experiences cost money‚ and offer entertainment value and concession options‚ however‚ the question remains; which provides the better cinematic experience? One of societies biggest clichés is the high cost of a movie theatre ticket‚ especially when premium theatre experiences are offered such as IMAX and 3D features. Conversely‚ rental services like Redbox are a cheaper solution to watching
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The understanding of critical approaches to literature helps a great deal while handling the novel. If we choose to take up D. H. Lawrence’s Sons and Lovers‚ psychological approach throws light upon certain issues which otherwise would remain unexplored. Along with this engagement with literature‚ film viewing and discussion sessions are also handled. Either we move to a film after finishing a particular section of literature or engage extra hours on Saturdays for watching films ( six/seven sessions
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Tim Burton Does our outer appearance segregate everyone else from each other? Film director Tim Burton uses low key lighting‚ low angle‚ and music in order to express various dark childhood and gothic cinematic experiences. In his 2005 film Corpse Bride‚ 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory‚ and 1990 film Edward Scissorhands‚ Tim Burton uses low key lighting and flashback to achieve the effect of nostalgic moments along with a gothic environment. Tim Burton gained his inspirations
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light’‚ moving thought the centauries to photographer O.Winston Linkand who illuminated scenes with theatrical lighting. Henson was also influenced by twentieth centaury cinema (1940s/50s)‚ as well as more contemporary Silence of the Lambs‚ depicting cinematic influences in his work. Henson’s artwork is often referred to as film noir. He delves into the constant themes of adolescence‚ night and day‚ male and female and civilization and nature‚ creating very dreamlike/surreal atmospheres. "Henson ’s elegant
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Discoveries are subjective‚ allowing them and their authenticity to be questioned or challenged when viewed from different perspectives. The Life of Pi‚ originally written by Yaan Martel and then developed into a film directed by Ang Lee‚ thoroughly explores and represents the concept of discovery and perspective‚ as well as how they are interlinked. Perspectives give discoveries their meaning and significance upon an individual. With multiple perspectives; the nature‚ implications and authenticity
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Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity pulls viewers in with superb character development‚ cinematic brilliance‚ and harrowing action sequences‚ leaving them breathless. A film that uses 3D technology and special effects in the best possible way; Gravity will serve as the benchmark for excellence in space thrillers for years to come. The opening sequence transfixes viewers with a beautiful‚ almost ethereal wide shot of Earth from the view of space‚ and slowly moves in toward three dots that turn out to be
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contemporary values and criticize (or satire) their influence in operating a society. Many critics such as Robert Ebert claimed this film to be “the greatest movie of all time” 50 years after it was released. Orson Welles 1941 film incorporates a series of cinematic techniques to keep the viewer captivated by the plot whilst engaging with Welles depiction of; the emptiness and corruptive nature of wealth and the necessity of love. Howard Hughes quote “Money can’t buy happiness” is a notion explored in Citizen
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