“Masters of the Air” is a dramatic episodic series that follows the lives of American bomber pilots during World War II. Produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, the series aims to provide an authentic portrayal of the harrowing experiences … Continue reading Review : “Masters of the Air”
A Cinematic Dive into History and Morality In the realm of historical dramas, “Oppenheimer” emerges not just as a film but as a profound exploration of human ambition, ethics, and the consequences of scientific discovery. Directed by the visionary Christopher … Continue reading Review: “Oppenheimer”
The first time I watched this film was about five years ago, and while I was young it didn’t seem to have as much of an impact as when we watched it as a class in Environmental Sciences. I think … Continue reading Chasing Coral
Rabbit-Proof Fence was a unique story of hope and finding home. It is based on a true story about two aboriginal Australian girls who are taken from their home and placed in a native settlement by the government, escape, and walk 1500 miles back all while being hunted and tracked down through the hostile Outback. Although the film was built as a drama, it stirred up controversy, especially in Australia, regarding the accuracy of its portrayal of the treatment of the aboriginals. Some argued that there were disparities between the film and the novel, written by the one who experienced … Continue reading Home in Rabbit Proof Fence
In 1989, James Cameron released “The Abyss”, an underwater epic and a testament to his love of the sea. From then on, most of his films would feature the ocean in some way, displaying a connection between his personal life as an underwater explorer and his professional life in filmmaking– one which he himself admitted to in 2012 in an interview with NPR. From 1995 through 2005, James Cameron would make 33 submersible dives to the Titanic, eventually releasing his tragic romance “Titanic” in 1997 that would generate 2.25 billion dollars in the box office. Later, he became the first … Continue reading A Sea of Turmoil: Nightmares and Triumphs of James Cameron’s The Abyss
“Baby Driver” by Edgar Wright is an excellent example of the best of screenwriting, especially that which utilizes music to drive the story. The opening sequence uses the song “Bellbottoms” by the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion in an innovative, dynamic, and visually and auditorily striking way that captures the audience’s attention and gives us the first impression of the film’s main character, introducing us to the vital importance of music in Baby’s life. The most striking aspect of the opening scene is the synchronization of the action with the music. The screenplay meticulously describes the choreography of Baby’s movements to … Continue reading Baby Driver’s Opening Scene: A Script Review
The film Where the Crawdads Sing is a novel by Delia Owens and was adapted into a film by Olivia Newman. It is a story about Kya, an abandoned girl who has to raise herself in the marshland. She faces … Continue reading Where the Crawdads Sing: Film Review.
The ambiguous nature of what caused the film’s events, what exactly goes on, and the “true” motives of its antagonist, capture the spirit of what is often 1-to-4-minute videos into an ominous full-length feature. Continue reading Skinamarink and The Growth of Analog Horror
Go watch La Jetée, do it right now (if you’re free). Continue reading The Art of the Still Image
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is a collection of short films by the Coen Brothers. Although each short is excellent individually, their overall setting and theme work together to create something that almost feels like a cohesive feature. The six … Continue reading The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
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