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The Man Behind India’s Controversial Global Blockbuster “RRR”

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Stefanie Silvera
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/the-man-behind-indias-controversial-global-blockbuster-rrr-s-s-rajamouli After watching “RRR,” I wanted to understand director S.... Read More

Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”: Unveiling the Anatomy of a Murder

Posted on November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Stefanie Silvera
I came across this insightful interview with Spike Lee where he delves into a sequence that hits close to home to him – the tragic killing of Radio Raheem by police officers. Lee transports us t... Read More

I watched ‘Priscilla’ and hated it.

Posted on November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 by Stefanie Silvera
While on the topic of art film, I wanted to bring attention to the film “Priscilla” (2023) which I watched last week. In my opinion, this film desperately wanted to check some boxes from e... Read More

Rhetorical Form in Documentary Filmmaking: Deception in Nazi Propaganda

Posted on October 30, 2023October 31, 2023 by Stefanie Silvera
Documentary filmmaking is a multifaceted art form, with the power to inform, persuade, and, at times, deceive. While many documentaries aim to provide an honest and insightful look at real-world subje... Read More

‘Nope’: a genre-disrupting masterpiece

Posted on October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 by Stefanie Silvera
In “Nope,” Jordan Peele delivers another film that challenges genre conventions, infusing the horror and sci-fi genres with an intellectual, curious, and playful perspective that feels ess... Read More

The Endurance of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

Posted on October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 by Stefanie Silvera
This video discusses the enduring appeal of “Singin’ in the Rain,” attributing its timeless status to several factors. It emphasizes the film’s pivotal portrayal of the shift f... Read More

Event Opportunity! Learn first-hand about the Writer’s Strike

Posted on September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 by Stefanie Silvera
I came across this event that really interested me and thought about sharing it here. It sounds very interesting and it’s a great way to learn more about the ongoing writer’s strike from f... Read More

Crafting Cinematic Narratives: The Art of Continuity Editing in Film

Posted on September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 by Stefanie Silvera
We’re ready to dive into the world of film editing, a vital component that breathes life into cinematic narratives. Building on our previous exploration of cinematography in Chapter 5, which del... Read More

Double Meaning? Just a thought.

Posted on September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 by Stefanie Silvera
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The Power of Looking in Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Posted on September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 by Stefanie Silvera
In “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” the themes of looking, love, loss, and memory intertwine with the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. When Héloïse and Marianne were pondering over this ... Read More

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