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The reporter of The Guardian mentioned that this film appealed to the audience and critics due to the excellent work of its director and casting.

The foundation of the media and concept theory generated from his unending research and argument on the importance and significance of the theory in communication.

One of the themes in the movie is luck and destiny. Love is one more aspect discussed in the movie.

Other characters in the film include Virginia Cherill, who plays the part of the blind girl, and Harry Myers, the alcoholic millionaire.

One feels lost in the storyline from the moment the narrator describes the location of the movie. Perhaps one of the most appealing aspects of the movie is its exotic location and all those nationalities [...]

Chekhov wanted to show the apparent hopelessness of the situation; the situation when it is better for lovers to give up their love because of their fear to overcome the power of public views, the [...]

As the plot of the play develops and the reader gets more involved in the reading of the play, the constant need to read the stage directions has a disruptive effect on the reader's interaction [...]

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.

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 [...]

As a result, Luke returns, and they want to get a divorce as planned, but events escalate up to the point of Luke being expelled from the military and jailed for breaking the military law.

At the same time, I was appalled by the events presented in the movie, namely, in the case of the forced attendance of residential schools.

Ben Carson may be a controversial figure in modernity, his biographical life, as shown in Gifted Hands, is one of struggle, respect, and admiration as a man who overcame hardship and took risks to help [...]

The other element of the thriller genre is suspense, which promotes an intense level of anticipation and excitement to the viewer. Another element of the thriller genre used in many movies is the cat and [...]

Brook intention was to showcase the universality of the Indian belief systems, values, and norms, which worked to deny the natives the social voice in an international scene. Brook, as an adapter, mediates to transform, [...]

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.

The informational development and the widespread of the information is the puppets shown to the people in the cave, that can become their matrix.

The themes of white-black relationships and the role of the police in racial judgments comprise the two major topics for a thorough discussion.

She is surprised and confused by the hypocrisy of the judges and her co-defendants, who act as if they do not remember that period and as if they were not part of that society.

The presence of numerous details and themes elevates the genre and the film to a new level, thus wetting the standards that other movies would try to achieve and supersede in the future.

The film crew explained that the storyline was borrowed from two pieces of literature: "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," both poems by Homer, to create the intense war between the Trojans and the Achaeans.

The main point of the film was to demonstrate the social, political and cultural traditions of New Guinea tribes and illustrate the tradition of Moka. One of the main themes in the film is the [...]

When discussing the main ideological attributes of neorealism, the following characteristics can be outlined: a new essence of democracy emphasized by the significance of simple people; a compassionate view on the world without lightweight judgment [...]

The most notable quality of the film is the context of the story's origin, which is presented to viewers with a melodramatic feel that could not have been achieved in the text.

In order to enter the world of boxing, Maggie, the main heroine of Million Dollars Baby, had to overcome the adversities connected with gender stereotypes.

Frankenstein's monster represents the mangled and depressed soldiers returning from the war only to find an economy in crisis, given that the Great Depression was in the offing after the war.

In addition, a leader keeps his word, and Danny does that after promising Bruiser that he would be back to the holding.

Thus, while the film centers on the theme of "pursuit of happiness," this paper shows that the film distorts the concept of happiness to represent the orientation of earthly goods through which our reality revolves [...]

The two become friends, and the strong bond is realized when she falls victim to kidnapping, and the bodyguard sacrifices his life to get her back.

In both 'Memento' and 'Inception,' for example, Nolan has addressed the theme of the state of mind and memory. The director attempts to make the audience evaluate Leonard's state of mind based on the events [...]

The dialogue between the protagonist and other people casted in the film serves to expose the nature of the character. The right to left camera movement gives the audience a clear picture of his house [...]

Mortality is the main theme of the film, 'The Hours.' In this film, the main characters have suicidal thoughts because of the problems that they are facing in their lives.

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.

Therefore, it can be considered that the green light was used in the movie to mark the line between the reality and the psychotic universe of the leading character.

The story described in the movie is one of egoism and a self centered person who will resort to anything just to win the case.

The movement of the actors on the set is also included in the definition of mise en scene. Aspect ratio-The dimensions of the rectangular bounds that are used to present the image help define the [...]

The ideas, introduced in the film, deserve much attention; the story of self-improvement may help lots of people improve their own lives and the lives of the people around; the ethical aspects of "Groundhog Day" [...]

This paper will focus on the 2016 film "Arrival" and, in particular, on the ending scenes of this movie."Arrival" is a fascinating example of deception in the film as the plot is based on a [...]

However, some of the motives and methods that Gambini uses during the trial are notable. The eyewitness says that the glasses help her see from the distance of 100 feet.

The genre of Opium and the Kung Fu Master does not allow historical accuracy but serves as a representation of the events of the past, depicting the Chinese people as positive and foreign opium as [...]

This forced Malik to fight inwardly by doing the correct activities as a college athlete though not trying to live up to the reputation of a troublemaking young black guy, which he had become.

Crimes in this case are on the basis of stolen identities and more complex to handle in comparison to the other crimes even as the chance of success is greater when committing crimes related to [...]

The movement was concerned with the production of the French film. The new wave of film is a representation of what is utilized in the documentary.

This is a serious set back for the ghost writer because he is forced to take a flight in the heart of winter to an estate that is in front of the ocean.

In general, the film was cast as a symbol of the beastly myth and archetypal beauty. Ann's beauty is a form of obsession in the film.

During the night, the mother confronts Dave and demands to be given the gun; however, Dave lies that he left it outside and thus he can only retrieve it in the morning. Hawkins, but he [...]

The general wave of fascination by space adventures has started in the fifties and sixties when humans started to make the first steps on the way of studying the universe and deploying spaceships, satellites and [...]

It features Elle the sorority girl who tries her best to win back her boyfriend Warner by dressing smartly and struggling to join Harvard for her law degree.

His relationship with Dalai Lama is also seen to be the turning point of this transformation. However, for this to be achieved, he is first denied the source of his pride and compassion.

These words show what the movie is all about, the fluctuations that accompany the pursuit and maintenance of happiness. This close connection of the movie to the viewer facilitates the general acceptance of the intellectual [...]

The film presents a realistic performance of the events soldiers go through while in the line of duty. The music in that scene, therefore, enhances a reflection the dangerous environment of the war.

Jack and Rose develop a friendship They walk round the ship and explore all the hidden areas The people of the high class treat and see the employees and people from the lower societies There [...]

Thus, involving several storytellers in the process of portraying the characters, the author allows the audience to collect separate fragments and scattered facts that help understand the fractured personalities of the main characters. The film [...]

The characters fit the style of the movie. The film also talks about religion, its significance to life, and the fear of death.

The film covers the topic of the sense of living and the art of being true to yourself. The efforts of the characters to build the relationships helped them to find the compromise and the [...]

It is noticeable that in The Third Man and The Silence of the Lambs, the characters are dressed according to the rules of film noir.

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.

When the characters are interacting on the foreground and attracting the attention of the viewers, the tower rises above the other objects in the background.

To conclude, simple and understandable images of the movie's characters have clearly defined and expected attributes performed by actors in a slightly exaggerated manner, which makes the film enjoyable for the viewer.

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 [...]

I believe that the flashback in the middle of Casablanca is a great implementation of the technique and allows viewers to fully comprehend the complicated relationship between the leading characters.

The cultural identity of an individual is formed through the perceptions and traditions of the whole country. Muriel admires the typical glamorous girls and wants to be part of the community and bear a group [...]

The purpose of this paper is to consider the main topics that are raised in the film and discuss its value to the audience.

This desire to be free becomes the main motive of the film, as the plot follows Maximus, now enslaved, who tries to avenge his family and the emperor and regain his liberty.

Andy on the other hand chooses clothes that she deems to be smart, comfortable, and good enough for the first day on the job, which in reality is utterly unfashionable.

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.

Prior to examining the movie Castaway, it is necessary to determine the particular aspects of stoicism that characterize this philosophy. Additionally, the overall thought behind this approach is the acceptance of everything that life presents [...]

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 [...]

Gender roles and the discrimination of women have been the main topics of concern in most movies in the recent past. The movie shows women as inferior to men as illustrated by the differentials in [...]

The creators of "The Aimless Bullet" used the stories of their characters as symbolic demonstrations or the destinies of the whole generation of Korean people struggling with the harsh circumstances of the 1960s.

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.

In this respect, the members of Ocean's group reveal their ability to think in accordance with group's objectives and contribute independently to the success of activities they were engaged in. In the search of oscillator, [...]

The man is the protagonist, while the film illustrates the effect of circumstances and the presence of liquor on the life of the man's mother.

Most of the science fiction films reflect the socio-political environment in both the US and the rest of the world. Science fiction has presented not only some of the greatest stories in the contemporary literature, [...]

She bows down to her boss because she wants to get ahead in her career and is at her service day and night.

The climax that ends the second act is the death of Tommy after he is shot by Captain Hadley and the climax of the entire film is Andy and Red meeting in Zihuatanejo.

The theme of gender is also presented in the movie since Brandon is in search of identity; she wants to identify with the male gender.

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.

This sustains the meaning of the film that a man is his honor and pride because in years to come, people are led to believe that Achilles death was caused by one shot on his [...]

The endorsement of Alva's behavior by her mother seems to have also played a big role in Willie's adoption of the same behaviors. This property is condemned" is Willie's way of explaining her life to [...]

When the camera returns from the exterior of the backyard to the inside of the photographer's room, there emerges a close-up on the most significant objects in the interior.

Children of heaven's planning, is sequential and progressive because the initial incidences that transpire in the earlier sections of the movie act as a background to the events that follow.

Of great concern is the fact that over the years, the movie has become increasingly distant from the Novel, in the process, affecting its focus on the theme of the story.

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.

However, in the film Fences, directed by Denzel Washington, the scene after Troy's fight with Cory does not show the full spectrum of the main character's emotions, and the blurred background distracts viewers.

What makes the scene crucial to the core idea of the film is that the protagonist only appears to be vulnerable.

A classical narrative is based on several important features, such as the characters, the plot of the film, and the overall narration."Double Indemnity" is an exemplary "noir" film with all the main classical components: a [...]

At the shoot Bob is told what to do, what to say and how to turn to the camera, while the look in his eyes represents his bitterness towards the commercial and the director.

The end result is a very intensified depiction of the theme of violence and terror as the wildebeests make the sound of rolling thunder and the viewer ends up feeling the terror and anxiety that [...]

The book narrates the conditions in contemporary Iran through the life of a young girl named Marjane who has splendid aspirations; in being the last prophet of the galaxy and in shaving her legs.

The film Coach Carter illuminates the story of a school basketball team and their coach, Ken Carter. As it is demonstrated in the film Coach Carter, this type of structured activities actually helps students excel [...]

Black masculinity in Boyz N the Hood is articulated through the use of idealized images that help to protect an adaptive sense of African-American identity in the framework of certain cultural norms and a class [...]

As the name of the archetype suggests, the "rebellious daughter" is typically a young female character, whose rebellion is usually defined by her relationship with a parent, who represents an authority figure in a position [...]

The movie 'A Christmas Carol' depicts how it is critical for one to play a part in the production of goods and services.

Fred Niblo's The Mark of Zorro can be well discussed, as one of the most outstanding examples of the classical editing technique's successful deployment, because the manner in which the director went about connecting film's [...]

Driss, who acts as Abdel Sellou in the film, enrolled for the position without having any ambitions since all he wanted was the signature confirming he had interviewed for a job and failed so that [...]

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.

The film starts by introducing stories that demonstrate the tension that exists between the North and the South. The Lawyer, under the script name Lee Young Ae, is half Korean, and according to her investigations, [...]

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

The denial of such needs will eventually result in violence. This development will continue to affect the lives of many Americans.

Instead, the focus is made on the way landscape, colors and music contribute to unveiling the themes and ideas of the movie. The dramatic effect of the scene is enhanced by the color of the [...]

The movie to some people is emotional but the best word that can fully describe this movie is 'intense', the movie is intense in all aspects from emotion, love to violence."Then was JESUS led up [...]

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 [...]

As one watches the movie, one soon realizes that the pregnancy is like a problem that must be solved by the main character.

Because Morpheus is mythologically attached to sleep it is intriguing that the Morpheus that is feature prominently in the film is in touch with reality.

Quentin Tarantino introduces his Pulp Fiction by means of several scenes which have a certain sequence: proper enlightenment, strong and certain camera movements and shots, focus on some details and complete ignorance of the others, [...]

But it is still easy to realize that two chapters in the book have been completely done away with in the movie: those of 'The Letter' and 'The Jewels'. The scene at the end of [...]

Thus, the reboot of the franchise due to the continuation of the world-famous story and the demonstration of the beloved hero from a different side, not only in the role of a cold-blooded professional but [...]

Among the props, a staircase that seems to lead to the sky requires special attention, which is a symbol of the extraterrestrial origin of the feelings of the heroes.

The movie rapidly rose to the top of the charts, earning a place among the best films of all time and holding the number one spot for several decades. The two reasons that stand out [...]

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.

Within the framework of this approach, intersex is a variant of the norm, refuting the steadfastness of the existing dual-gender paradigm.

Finally, the treatment itself that Nurse Ratched chooses is not aimed at therapy and rehabilitation of the patients as much as it is used to make them submissive.

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.

The central romantic idea of the movie is that the protagonist is that Charlie matures, and his view of the world, experience, and environment changes.

The stones were associated with the dead; Stonehenge marked the realm of the dead as opposed to the realm of the living.

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.

When people think about the future, in the majority of cases, they believe that science and technology should help to change the world. One of the goals of a utopia is to remove the overwhelming [...]

Adapted from Alice Walker's novel by the same name, the movie delves into the life of a girl who was sexually abused by her father before being sold off to an irresponsible and cruel husband.

We will overview the film 'Far and Away' and the book 'The Kite Runner' to analyze the symbolic features in both.

Evidently, the film gained huge success talking on the same exact topic from the perspectives of two directors that eventually flowed together for the sake of conveying the message to the viewer.