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European Cinema and the Concept of the Auteur
European Cinema and the Concept of the Auteur
Post-War European Cinema
European cinema refers to films and film production associated with the countries of Europe. This means it covers a huge diversity. Historically, Europe was the birthplace of the most important film movements ...
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Bowling for Columbine
Introduction
The documentary Bowling for Columbine was produced by and starring Michael Moore. It takes as its starting point the Columbine High School slaughter (tragic shooting that took place in 1999 at Columbine High School) to make a reflection about the nature of violence in the U.S.. States. The ...
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Lars and the Real Girl
Lars and the Real Girl
Abstract
The insane situation of the protagonist, Lars Lindstrom who is a shy, soft spoken and mild-mannered character is brought about in a comic way that garners sympathetic attention from the church and community as a whole. The situation of Lars ...
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Mummification
Culture, Social Condition and Death Rituals
Introduction
Life is beautiful. But, we also have heard that life is not a bed of roses. It shows us scores of ups and downs and makes us face reality. One of the bitter truth and reality of life is that it has to end ...
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SEVEN DIMENSIONS OF RELIGION
American Approach and Seven Dimensions of Religion
American Approach and Seven Dimensions of Religion
According to the video 'Taboo: After Death', it is being discussed religion is a culturally-created icon system that seeks to create long-lasting moods and motivations in people by formulating a general order of ...
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Blowed Out
Introduction
The movie is a fantastical masterpiece which is focused on two of the most important parts of film making, sound and editing. The plot of the movie entails a sound engineer who is out recording sound effects for his latest horror movie. Jack is looking for 'the scream' that ...
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DISASTER MOVIES
Role and Development of Sound Design in Disaster Movies
Role and Development of Sound Design in Disaster Movies
Introduction
Disaster stories existed long before science fiction was a recognized genre; indeed, the biblical account of Noah's Flood predates the novel altogether. Even Leonardo da Vinci felt inspired to narrate a fictional destruction of ...
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DISASTER MOVIE
Disaster Movie
Disaster Movie
What Is Disaster Movie?
A disaster movie is a genre in suspense, whose plot features are based on disaster natural (earthquake, tsunami, tidal, falling meteorites, etc.) or technological (nuclear explosion, plane crash, shipwreck, fire, etc.). The film catastrophe or disaster film is a genre composed of films ...
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Film Critique: “Grapes of Wrath”
Film Critique: “Grapes of Wrath”
INTRODUCTION
“Grapes of Wrath” a movie based on the novel of same title written by John Steinbeck. It tells the story of Joads, a family from Oklahoma, who were affected by the Great Depression of 1930, and end up losing their farm. Since ...
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The Role of the Personal Voice in Spanish Earth and Coalface
The Role of the Personal Voice in Spanish Earth and Coalface
Introduction
When it comes to talk about documentary films of ancient times, the role of personal voice cannot be underestimated. It has been a concern of great importance in film making, ...