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(extra credit) THEM: The Haunting Shadows of Prejudice

Posted on December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 by Nikki
The show, THEM, vividly portrays the racial tension and discrimination faced by the Emory family as they move to the all-white neighborhood of Compton in the 1950s. The white residents, fueled by deep... Read More

(extra credit) What Makes Singin’ in the Rain “The Best Film of All Time” ?

Posted on December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 by Nikki
This video serves as a detailed analysis and strong appreciation of the film, Singin’ in the Rain, asserting its status not only as the quintessential movie musical but as one of the most remark... Read More

(extra credit) Cinematography in Gravity

Posted on December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 by Nikki
This video delves into the inventive techniques employed by Emmanuel Lubezki and his team to achieve the film’s impeccably realistic visuals. This video discusses the equipment used, intricate l... Read More

(extra credit) Did Mookie Do the Right Thing?

Posted on December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 by Nikki
This video delves into an analysis of the film, Do the Right Thing, particularly focusing on the character Mookie and his reaction to Radio Raheem’s death by the hands of the police.  This ensuing ... Read More

(searcher) Why is RRR So Successful?

Posted on November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 by Nikki
This video explores the factors contributing to the unexpected success of the Indian historical epic, RRR, which achieved remarkable popularity in Western markets, and sheds light on the changing perc... Read More

(extra credit) Holy Motors: Is All the World a Stage?

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Nikki
This video provides an in-depth analysis of Leos Carax’s film, Holy Motors, as it explores the complex narrative structure and its philosophical meanings. The narrator begins by addressing the c... Read More

(extra credit) Hidden Meanings in NOPE

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Nikki
This video discusses the film, NOPE by Jordan Peele, which centers around the Haywood siblings trying to prove the existence of an alien spacecraft on their farm. As this is a Jordan Peele movie, a pl... Read More

(extra credit) The Meticulous Mind of Leos Carax

Posted on November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 by Nikki
Leos Carax’s interview with Jean-Michel Frodon serves as a glimpse into the brilliant mind that made the perplexing movie, Holy Motors. This interview reveals the inspiration behind techniques used ... Read More

(extra credit) Realism in Art Cinema

Posted on November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 by Nikki
Art cinema is a mode of filmmaking characterized by its deviation from classical conventions. Unlike typical Hollywood cinema, which often prioritizes entertainment, broad accessibility, and usually a... Read More

(extra credit) Genre: Rules Meant to be Broken

Posted on November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 by Nikki
Genres are known to consist of certain common characteristics. These characteristics can include themes, settings, narrative structures, character types, and visual styles. In the book, Film Art: An I... Read More
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