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Author: Amy Nunez

Searcher: In the Shadow of the Moon

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Amy Nunez
I recently watched In the Shadow of the Moon by Jim Mickle and really enjoyed it. I definitely recommend watching as the film explores themes of time, obsession, and the consequences of one’s ac... Read More

(Extra Credit) Searcher Gravity: Behind the Scenes

Posted on November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 by Amy Nunez
In this video, we are taken into the production and choices that were made in the film Gravity by Alfonso Cuarón. The theme is expressed through visual metaphors. We see this when Ryan enters the spa... Read More

(Reader) Do the Right Thing

Posted on November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Amy Nunez
In the film Do the Right Thing, social tension rises during a heat wave. The film’s themes involve racial tension, discrimination, and police brutality. The film fits the social problem genre. This ... Read More

NOPE (searcher) -Extra credit

Posted on November 12, 2023November 12, 2023 by Amy Nunez
Jordan Peel has a history of creating movies that convey deep meanings. This video talks about the deeper meaning of Nope by Jordan Peel. To be more specific, it addresses the exploitation of animals.... Read More

(viewer) Holy Motors

Posted on November 8, 2023November 9, 2023 by Amy Nunez
In the film Holy Motors, we follow Mr Oscar as he travels around Paris in a limousine. He is a mysterious man with a unique job that requires him to transform into different characters and personas fo... Read More

(Searcher) Director Jordan Peele on Nope Central Theme

Posted on October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 by Amy Nunez
This is an interview with director Jordan Peele. In this video, he talks about the horror theme in Nope. In the film, he states that he knows the movie is a horror film and that it might be hard for s... Read More

Sound in Cinema (Reader)

Posted on October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 by Amy Nunez
Sounds in the film play an important role in how we view a movie. It can shape or prolong our expectations. Sounds and even silence can create different feelings. A quiet passage can create an almost ... Read More

(Viewer) Gravity

Posted on September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 by Amy Nunez
In Gravity, the director, Alfonso Cuarón’s use of cinematography and Mise-en-Scene flows exactly with the setting of the movie. This film is made of a multiple long shots when in outer space. This ... Read More

Cinematographer’s choices in Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Posted on September 13, 2023September 15, 2023 by Amy Nunez
This is an interview with cinematographer, Clair Mathon. In this video, she talks about the format chosen to shoot, technique choices, and difficulties while shooting the film Portrait of a Lady on Fi... Read More

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