As I pondered what to write about for my final blog post I reflected on the recent shows and movies I’ve watched, attempting to find common themes or story elements. Currently, I have been watching ...Read More
Do The Right Thing, directed in 1989 by Spike Lee is a thought-provoking film with incredibly interesting character dynamics and a very poignant message about racism and racial tension in our world. T...Read More
I’ve learned about cultural appropriation for years in my classes and through conversations. We have all see the ways in which white people have appropriated elements of different cultures such as B...Read More
After reading Chapter 3 of Film Art titled, “Narrative Form,” I was surprised by how much we as viewers of films play a role in the process of storytelling. Although it is up to the director to ch...Read More
As Singin’ in the Rain (Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, 1952) begins, viewers are catapulted straight into the world of 1920s Hollywood. Lights shine, welcoming us to the premiere of The Royal Rascal,...Read More
When I found out that Rock Hudson was one of the stars of All That Heaven Allows (1955), my mind immediately thought about the Netflix series, Hollywood (2020). I watched this show about two years ago...Read More
Chapter four of Film Art titled, “The Shot: Mise-en-Scene” emphasizes the importance of mise-en-scene, which I contextualize in my words as the little details of filmmaking and choices a director ...Read More