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    Dracula Film Analysis

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    of Dracula are one dimensional and the silent figures are given no human qualities. Christopher Lee who was famously given very little lines for his portrayal said in an interview with Total Film‚ “all they do is write a story and try and fit the character in somewhere‚ which is very clear when you see the films. They gave me nothing to do! I pleaded with Hammer to let me use some of the lines that Bram Stoker had written. Occasionally‚ I sneaked one in.” More recent adaptations tend to have a more

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    The Salem Witch Trials are possibly the most notable examples of the persecution of witchcraft in the New World. In the 1996 film‚ The Crucible‚ based on the 1953 play by Arthur Miller‚ it portrays the trials from the point of view of a small community that’s disintegrated by frenzy and lunacy. In the film‚ it emphasizes the role of a group of girls being led by Abigail Williams‚ and illustrates how society was so strict for women‚ even as young as kids‚ that it caused a form of hysterical fear of

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    Cabaret Film Analysis

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    foreshows events that occur outside of the Klub. His power over the dancing girls is demonstrated through his actions on stage‚ groping and slapping their bodies. Reoccurring scenes of him winking‚ smiling and nodding are cleverly placed throughout the film to accentuate his role as an all knowing‚ all seeing character. The Emcee’s glamorous makeup and costuming further emphasises the illusion of the cabaret world. He interacts with the audience questioning “where are your troubles now? Forgotten! I told

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    director of the film is Paul Mcguigan‚ who decided to take some creative liberty on the story. This new spin on the classic tale‚ is shown through the eyes of Igor Victor’s hunchback assistant played by Daniel Radcliffe. Which is highly interesting because

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    A Horror Film Analysis

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    into making a horror film. Horror films are projected to create a psychological sense of fear; however‚ humans tend to enjoy and crave the heart-pumping adrenaline rush of terror. Some believe it is the calling of curiosity while others think it is the section of insanity that imbedded itself into our mind. Trepidations are not a trend that has set forth in the twenty first century; we humans hunger after the thrill of terror ever since Roman times. In addition‚ horror films closely relate to events

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    Halloween Film Analysis

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    down the video to show some things that makes the film contradictory and to point things out that really do not serve any purpose in the film like the troll rocks. This kind of critiquing falls under Deconstruction which states that ‚ “A deconstructionist might read…in manner somewhat similar to the New Critic’s‚ but with even more focus on puns and paradoxes and on the poems resistance to organic unity” (Mays 2336). They show a contradiction in the film which the lead character has to “save the day

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    Witness Film Analysis

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    In society today‚ mentally ill people are often discriminated against and isolated due to their ‘differences’. Many films and documentaries have been produced to address and create an understanding regarding the pain and suffering‚ felt by those affected by mental illness. Witness‚ directed by Michael Buckley‚ a young independent filmmaker‚ explores the life of the key protagonist‚ John Harrowell‚ forced to live the majority of his life within the walls of a mental institution. Through the use of

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    Rosebud Film Analysis

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    brings together to give the story of Citizen Kane‚ are flashback storytelling and deep focus lighting. The narrative form of Citizen Kane is flashback storytelling‚ which basically means the film starts with Kane’s death and from there the audience goes back in time to explore Kane’s life. How the film does this however‚ is through the testimonies through Kane’s peers. The entire story is about this group of Journalists led by Mr. Thompson (William Alland) who are investigating what Charles Foster

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    Gattaca Film Analysis

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    Gattaca (1997) is a film directed by Andrew Niccol that is based on the Science of Genetic discrimination. A world in which scientific proof becomes the complete basis for discrimination. While society holds it as a truth‚ genes are a primary factor that determine the success of an individual. The film revolves around the Protagonist Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke)‚ and his struggle to achieve what he has worked his entire life to get to‚ but is unable‚ due to his “In-Valid” status. He is ignored and

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    The Alamo Film Analysis

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    History Vs. Hollywood: The Alamo (John Wayne‚ 1960) This film is called “The Alamo” starring John Wayne as Davy Crockett. It is almost historically accurate compared to the actual event that took place in 1836. The battle of the beautiful 300-year-old former Spanish mission was turned into a fortress. Today‚ all that is left of the Alamo is the Church‚ located in San Antonio‚ Texas‚ where visitors can come and see a major part of Texas history. The movie did actually take place in San Antonio‚ but

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