Category: Extra Credit
The Role of the Nondiegetic Soundtrack in the Fast and Furious Series (Extra credit)
In the Fast and Furious series, one element stands out as a driving force behind the cinematic experience— the nondiegetic soundtrack. The nondiegetic soundtrack plays a significant role in shaping ... Read MoreThe significance of props and color in the Hunger Game (Extra credit)
In the Film “The Hunger Games”, both color and prop play a significant role in the narrative action of the film. Color as Symbolism: The color palette in “The Hunger Games” is ... Read MoreAnother Failed Netflix Film
Netflix dropped a new film titled Leave the World Behind, staring big names in film such as Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, and Mahershala Ali. I personally anticipated the film’s release, hoping fo... Read More(extra credit) THEM: The Haunting Shadows of Prejudice
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) Love Death and Robots as Art Films
When we were discussing art films in class, I immediately thought of Love Death and Robots on Netflix. It is an anthology of short films and animations and each and every one of them satisfy the defin... Read MoreA City of God Scene *SPOILERS* (Extra Credit)
I wouldn’t be able to say I made the most of this blog if I didn’t make a post about my favorite movie of all time: City of God. City of God, directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund... Read MoreCard Scene in Now You See Me 2 (extra credit)
The Now You See Me series are movies that I highly recommend people to watch, and they recently announced there will be a Now You See Me 3. I am very excited for that, but I wanted to highlight the ic... Read MoreThe Power of a Choice: Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Extra Credit)
I loved The Portrait of the Lady on Fire. I think the movie was well thought out and the different storylines with in the plot mesh with each other so well. The biggest thing I took away from the film... Read More