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(Extra Credit) Special Effects in “Harry Potter”

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Jordyn Roskind
This past Thanksgiving break, I re-watched Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone with my family and friends. I found that the impressive special effects in the movie enhanced the fantastical aspect ... Read More

(Searcher) Cinematography in “RRR”

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Jordyn Roskind
https://www.cinematography.world/riseroarroll-camera-k-k-senthil-kumar-isc-rrr/ S.S. Rajamouli’s RRR captures the journey of two Indian revolutionaries who fought against the British colonialists in... Read More

(Extra Credit) The Tiger Unleashing Scene in “RRR”

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Jordyn Roskind
https://variety.com/2022/artisans/news/rrr-stunts-tiger-fight-scenes-bheem-unleashing-wild-animals-1235429542/ In the tiger unleashing scene in the film RRR, Bheem unleashes animals to prompt an attac... Read More

(Reader) Conflict within “Do The Right Thing”

Posted on November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Jordyn Roskind
“Do The Right Thing,” David Bordwell and Kristen Thompson, Film Art, 410-415 discusses not only the plot of the film “Do The Right Thing,” but also the central themes and goals of the film. Th... Read More

(Extra Credit) Comedy within “The Grand Budapest Hotel”

Posted on November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 by Jordyn Roskind
In Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel, cinematography is utilized in a unique way. Throughout the film, Anderson uses the technique of multiple frames within frames. This technique represents the c... Read More

(Extra Credit) Structure of “Scorpio Rising”

Posted on November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 by Jordyn Roskind
Scorpio Rising is an experimental film that lacks true narrative structure. It pushes the boundaries of traditional filmmaking, and stresses the importance of focusing on the visual elements of the fi... Read More

(Viewer) Symbols Within “Holy Motors”

Posted on November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 by Jordyn Roskind
Carax’s Holy Motors is an extremely interesting and unique film as it rejects the traditional narrative structure. In this film, Mr. Oscar plays many different roles. He changes appearances by dress... Read More

(Searcher) The Exploitation of Animals in “NOPE”

Posted on October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 by Jordyn Roskind
https://collider.com/nope-animal-exploitation-spectacle-jordan-peele/ In Jordan Peele’s NOPE, the exploitation of animals is depicted as a central theme of the film. This article, written by Molly K... Read More

(Reader) The Influence of Sound in Film

Posted on September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 by Jordyn Roskind
While the visuality of a film often attracts the audience’s eyes, sound is also an important element of a film as it further advances the storyline. Filmmakers are forced to make decisions about... Read More

(Viewer) Lubezki’s Combination of Cinematic Techniques in Gravity

Posted on September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 by Jordyn Roskind
In Gravity, cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki’s use of cinematography, mise-en-scène, and editing all work together to reveal the overall theme of the film, resilience. There are many long takes in ... Read More
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Recent Posts

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