Film Studies Essay Examples and Topics. Page 2

Angst Essen Seele Auf is known as Ali: Fear Eats the Soul released in 1974 is a beautiful direction of Rainer Werner Fassbinder who has sketched the entire movie as direct as the scornful glare [...]

The present paper analyzes Descartes' epistemology in the light of the tripartite theory of knowledge and uses a science fiction film The Matrix to understand Descartes' influence on the human understanding of reality.

In addition, it seeks to understand the internal and external forces that affect his personality in the film and the factors that enable him to succeed.

Charlie Chaplin's 1925 film The Gold Rush can be well discussed as the one of most outstanding examples of a classical editing technique's successful deployment, because the manner of how director went about connecting film's [...]

Control over product One of the major business issues regarding the movie sphere concerns the uncontrollability of the product or, to be more exact, the effect that the product is going to have on the [...]

The development of the events and the rise of the killer's popularity began as soon as the reporters of the San Francisco Chronicle received and discovered the letter with threats to American society.

Most of the characters in the film have developed strained relationships with their parents. The film informs the audience about the nature of the challenges faced by the youth.

Although Blanche's and Stanley's clothes belong to the same time period and, therefore, allow the characters to coexist within the same reality and interact naturally, the differences in the details and the style serve more [...]

The film focuses on the scenes and events that show the experience of females. In other words, "Thelma and Louise" ruined the stereotypical representation of women, which was revolutionary for that time.

This is depicted in the seventeenth scene when the lady principal swiftly moves in to obscure the scene where a lady was being kissed by a man from the eyes of her students.

In the movie, the character decides not to accept the inevitability of genetic predisposition and chooses to develop his skills to achieve his dream.

The significance of this source is validated by its contribution to the argument of the relevance of the dystopian genre in cinematography for unfolding social issues.

Stand and Deliver describes the story of Jaime Escalante, who comes to teach in the school that is located in the poor Latino neighborhood with the motivation to increase the students' level of education significantly.

The film then shows the early hours of the city when it is quiet and the streets are empty with only a few people.

The latter term is a face of an actor who is surprised, amazed, and afraid of the novelty, which is shot by putting the face at the center of the frame.

As a matter of fact, this is the only scene where Blu, Jewel, Linda, Tulio, and the smugglers are present at the same time without being aware of each other's presence.

Speaking about what is in common between the movie and the novel it should be first of all stated that the movie is based on the novel and thus basically has the same plot.

A professional model is found dead in her bed with her nose cut off, a container of sleeping pills in one hand, and a phone in the other; her death was the result of a [...]

It is worth noting that the film Devdas is not the first screen adaptation of the novel based on which the movie was shot. The loss of his lover led the protagonist to the edge [...]

The magnificence of the savannah is conveyed through employing long shots from the bird's eye's view and the high angle at the beginning of the film.

The screenwriter, Paul Schroeder, managed to create a unique and, at the same time, a typical atmosphere of neo-noir, the characteristic of the New York community of the 1970s.

Despite bringing World War II to an end, it took the lives of hundreds of thousands of innocent people and brought significant destruction both to the nature of Japan and the well-being of the population.

This paper promotes the idea that the 2000 film Gladiator is illustrative of what the classical approach to film-editing is all about, and elaborates on some of the technical aspects of how the director went [...]

They made the proposition that the events and circumstances in a person's life are the byproducts of the decree or Mandate of Heaven.

In the first place, it is necessary to note that the protagonist in the Greek play is Oedipus while the modern story focuses on the life of the mother.

Lastly, this paper argues that the addition of a spiritual connotation in the film shifts the focus of the audience from the exploitation of Indonesians by their colonial masters.

I was the producer and was involved in making critical decisions that guided the production of the film. To improve the quality of the film, we hired three people to participate in the filming as [...]

According to memos written back in 1966, the senior management of the company knew about the carcinogenic effects of chromium 6 that the company was using, but the management did nothing to correct the situation.

The purpose of this paper is to examine the historical accuracy and academic worthiness of the 2011 film "The Iron Lady", a British-American movie that attempts to portray the life and political career of Margaret [...]

Far and away was a rather captivating movie, to a point where most of the audience ends up forgetting they are in a movie theater.

Thus, this analytical treatise attempts to explicitly and critically review the elements of storytelling, acting, cinematography, editing, sound and style, directing, themes, genre, and the impact of the film on the society, framing and scene [...]

In addition, it accurately portrays the aftermath of the Yarnell fire and the impact it had on the families of the Hotshots, as well as on the community of Prescott, Arizona. In conclusion, Only the [...]

It is evident in the scene of the feast scene that contrasts the cheerful attitudes of the participants and the dark undertones of its actual meaning.

The Blackfish is a 2013 film that documents the captivity of whales by humans and shows the dangers of this controversial act to both humans and whales.

Additionally, the paper explores the third chapter of the film to understand how the concept of race has been embedded in institutions to favor the white race at the expense of the other races.

The failure of Frank's father to secure a bank loan forces his family to move from their luxury home to a small house.

During the Spanish War, the Republicans lost to the Phalangist government, and this concept is used to highlight the creation of a new form of masculinity.

In the three selected movies Hero, Fight Club and Star wars different currents of Taoism can be detected flowing in the ebb and flow of the movies. Daoism is a term oft-quoted in Taoism."Dao" means [...]

In order to appeal to the middle class, many of the films produced tend to reflect the hopes and dreams of this class of society.

However, the choice of black cats in animation is a common experience with Tim in his shows and 'Nightmare before Christmas' is no exception.

Thus, if an individual is in a certain circumstance, which is somewhat similar to a certain group's circumstance, they are more likely to adjust their own attitudes and behaviours and adopt the group's behaviours/attitudes towards [...]

The secret of the mentioned scene is that it is close and understandable to everyone like the journey to the fairy tale that is designed not only to amuse and amaze, but also to compel [...]

Bruno speculates the striped uniform that Shmuel is wearing to resemble pajamas, thus hinting to the viewers about the origin of the film's title.

This was shown in the film that the cost of living was constantly increased by the rich to keep the working class in their place.

Pi has to find a way for survival and gets into the boat as he and the animals start getting thirsty and hungry.

The interrelation of dreams' different levels makes it difficult for the viewers to differentiate between dreams and reality, which can be assumed to be one of the motifs of the film.

These paratexts help shape the expectations and reputation of the film, which adds meaning to the consumption of a film. The time restriction of the trailers triggers the audience to create an imaginary film out [...]

The main theme of the movie is that the motivation to achieve results can overcome discrimination and benefit society. It forces Glenn to request that Katherine check the calculations.

There is a monologue at the end of the movie from the protagonist Lowry. Brazil is a movie one cannot watch without a smile because of the humor and comedy invested in the film.

First is where experts employees of corporations such as Google talk about how social networks work from the inside, about the consequences they can lead to in the form which they now exist in.

The purpose of the movie "Notting Hill " was to show the life of two people and how it is sometimes limited by the social regulations and norms.

The photography, which sheds the initial parts of the film in subtle sepia tones and covers most of the scenes in a profound veil of silhouette, is brilliantly controlled.

One of the historical aspects that the movie failed to capture was the good things that God did to the Israelites.

Maximus realizes the facts about murder of his emperor and he is not ready to give loyalty to Commodus. Gladiators of Proximo come to participate in the game in the leadership of Maximus.

Some of the most important issues raised in Metropolis are the class division in the society, the gap between the rich and the poor, loyalty, brotherhood, and friendship, the tyranny and autocracy of politicians, the [...]

To me, one of the most striking features connecting the works was the resemblance between Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings and Han Solo in A New Hope.

However, Mulvey's theorization of psychoanalysis rests on the image of women and theory of "visual pleasure" created through the male gaze. Thus, the dominant female characters become objects of "visual pleasure" and male gaze.

When it comes to denoting the role of the red color as a symbolic element in Red Sorghum and in Raise the Red Lantern, one must admit that the interpretation of the red color traditionally [...]

It is based on this that when viewing the movie, it is obvious that the director wanted to depict the "manliness" and bravado of the Spartans.

Management is the reason the A's are in so much trouble both financially and in terms of performance, which is when Beane comes in.

Derek the older of the two is an active white supremacist member of the of a Neo-Nazi street gang, the D.O.

Deemed a classic and one of Bergman's best films, thought-provoking themes such self acceptance and discovery as well as human existence constitute the thematic core of the film.

The scientists and researchers of this scientific discipline are engaged in the theoretical and experimental discovery, study, and analysis of the universe's primary mechanisms and primordial phenomena. The only narrative element suggesting that he is [...]

Writing and directing a film while capturing genuine emotions and illuminating events from the best angle and perspective that would make sense and catch the attention of the audience is a form of art. The [...]

However, the critical role of the media in society has been largely exploited to cultivate a culture of gender inequality and stereotypic values that aim to belittle a specific gender and exalt the other. The [...]

This paper is divided into sections to; highlight the stages of development of Chiron, theoretical perspectives in understanding behavioral development and the impact of the behavior on the main characters life, impact on the society, [...]

It may be said that the "good" spouse is the shining example of selflessness, whereas the "bad" spouse is the one who is narcissistic and selfish and who is usually the wife in such instances.

Gardner demonstrates perseverance, hope, and social intelligence and illustrates the importance of effectance motivation and the power of social networks, even though the protagonist's relationship with his wife could be improved.

In Green Mile, John Coffey and Paul Edgecomb try to solve the mystery of finding a true murderer and freeing Coffey from execution.

However, because Black Panther needed the help of the Jabari, he had to suppress some feelings of pride and act in the interest of his people.

The client provided all the records she had regarding her case, and Erin, the protagonist, reviewed all of them, which is essential for any research and is the basics of the scientific method.

In this paper, I intend to discuss Patrick's moral position through the lens of deontology and, thus, prove that Patrick was right in getting Amanda back to her mother. This is shown in the moral [...]

Panning in the film distracts the viewers making them feel the tension and uneasiness, which are the feelings that the characters are experiencing in the moment and at the same time gives them a picture [...]

Disney's world of magic earned popularity in 1937 with the theatrical premiere of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. The main reason why Disney's idea of remaking the good old classical animated films is not [...]

However, she contributes to the development of gender roles by choosing to participate in the camp as a teacher and voicing her desire to have a career in the group.

This made Park Chan-wook a transnational auteur as his vision and style in the movie became symbolic of South Korean cinema as a whole, primarily due to the numerous opportunities to commercialize a phenomenon that [...]

The opening scene introduces the viewer to the main characters and the location where most of the action takes place, the Chungking Express.

In fact, very often, the characteristics of a particular mise-en-scene are being defined by the nature of a director's approach to editing.

The director used computer-generated steam in the bathroom fantasy scene because the entrance of the camera in the bathroom let the steam escape.

The movie reminds the audience of the harsh and terrible conditions during the Second World War and the Holocaust. The movie transforms the endurance and perseverance of a father with his son.

In the country, children between the ages of twelve and eighteen years are required to participate in The Hunger Games. In one of the districts, Katniss' sister is chosen to represent the region in the [...]

The genre of the film is romance and similar to many other movies that I have watched in the past; for instance, The Romantics and You Again among others.

Since the De Beers is a private organization, it can be seen that the film itself attempts to show that the only way to truly ensure that wards funded through diamonds can be ended is [...]

Ethnocentrism is depicted in most scenes of Avatar; the film outlines Na'vi's ways of life and the way the protagonist is forced to profess the culture before being admitted into the community.

The Mayans calendar cyclic end inspires the movie's story, and a general picture of dooms day is seen throughout the entire movie.

In these lines, the poet refers to the image of pious nuns who have renounced carnal pleasures for the love of God, allowing them to forget the painful passions of earthly love.

In contrast, the movie version of the relationship is more flashed out with a special emphasis put on the exploration of past events in Kris' and Rheya's lives.

Before the audience is introduced to the film's primary character, Nanook, everything in the scene appears to be in order and the sense of tranquility.

Thus, the cultural significance of the Prince Charming image is a dream of an ideal man, husband, and life partner in general that motivated and encouraged countless women across the globe.

In the film, Lincoln, the final four months of President Abraham Lincoln's life are depicted, along with the end of the Civil War and the abolishment of slavery.

After the death of the boy's uncle, he recognizes the latter as a mentor figure and follows his words. He realizes that Parker is Spider-Man because the injury is identical to his enemy's.

It is impossible to discuss the characters of the movie without referring to the play by Williams because the directors preserve the original emphasis that the author makes.

Nevertheless, it is necessary to analyze the phenomenon of this product and understand both the meaning of the picture and the tools used by the director.

In addition, the mother always acts as the peacemaker: during the dinner on the first day of school, she is the one to start the conversation to comfort others.

It is also reflected in the film "The End of Poverty?" narrating the circumstances of poor countries and their precondition. It started at the end of the fifteenth century and marked the beginning of the [...]

What the detective encounters is the lack of the overall support for the investigation by the family, which could be a sign that a relative was involved in the untimely demise of Harlan Thrombey.

The Help is a film about how in a democratic country the issue of living blacks and whites together is resolved.

One of the striking Willy Wonka's characteristics both in the book and in the 2005 movie is his sarcastic humor that sometimes verges on sadism.

It is based in the city of Mumbai, India and although people often incorrectly use the term for referring to the entire Indian cinema, Bollywood only represents a part of the Indian movie industry and [...]

Other aspects of social life, such as the number of children Ben had, the idea that the mother had died at a young age, the presence of black people working as servants and slaves, and [...]

These two problems were delicately joined in the main plot of the film "Something the Lord Made" that shows that ambitions, hard work and talent can overcome all the obstacles to deliver one of the [...]

However, we cannot say that the peculiarities and the problems of public education, especially in the context of racism, were so often explored in the movies.

In films, the visual representation of characters and events in the context of a specific design plays a critical role in conveying a certain message and provoking emotions in the audience.

The film opens with character presentation, then the plot develops to the climax, and the final scene brings the movie to the end.

Pai's grandfather initially rejected her because he was angry at the death of his grandson and thought that the girl is "useless" as she could not become the leader.

In this paper, the possibility to transfer one's political sensibilities, the correlation between movie texts and feature-length non-documentary texts, and the way My Own Private Idaho has influenced my personal political sensibilities are examined.

Happiness is something elusive for most of the characters except Ricky and Lester, at the end of the movie. It takes place at the beginning of the movie and Jane, Lester's daughter is the point [...]

The film uses wonderful cinematography that highlights the magnificence of the surroundings in the film. The invasion of the Chinese, however, led to the fast depletion of the salt.

The episode is the borderline between the introductory part of the movie and the climax. Before the rebel begins, the tempo of the movie is comparatively low, which is created by the combination of long [...]

Music gives a clue to the viewer and helps to identify a scene or a character. The main character in Pan's Labyrinth- Ophelia is assigned to enter a lair and open one of the three [...]

The main actor of the film works at the Port Authority, where he's working day began when the initial attack on the World Trade Center buildings referred to us as the Twin Tower building, started.

The response captures the failed criminal justice of America and the power and honor of the Godfather."I went to the police, like a good American," the man says.

The main actress is Ruan Ling-yu and because her young life was also filled with poverty and struggles, she does a great job showing the suffering and pain of a mother and a victim of [...]

Censorship of films in the United Arab Emirates is a major ethical dilemma as reflected in the case study analysis because the practice contravenes the freedom of media.

It is from this that all the other spin-offs ranging from the movies in the 50s to the 90s and most recently the Cinderella story was created.

This tension exists in the Hmong community and gang feuds on families as the movie highlights the relations between the local authorities and immigrant communities. Walt uses the concept of community policing to mentor youths [...]

By focusing on the way of the life of Jack Crabb, the film describes vividly the historical events in the United States especially between the natives and the first settlers.

This is largely due to the fact that the degree of racism in recent years may not be as intense as it was in the past.

As Schindler witnesses the atrocities of the Holocaust and the plight of the Jewish people, he transforms from a self-centered businessperson to a selfless hero, underscoring the power of one individual's impact on the world.

When the sun sets on the reservation, We are left alone with our sorrows. Our pockets are empty, our hearts are heavy As we struggle to make sense of it all.