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Subliminal Plot Ties in Do the Right Thing (Extra Credit)

Posted on December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 by Deja Shearrill
Do the Right Thing was an amazingly engaging movie that critiqued society when it came out 30 years ago, and is still doing so today. I remember during the class discussion about the movie, someone as... 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

Sound in Midsommar (Extra Credit)

Posted on December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 by Corey Elenowitz
I recently watched Midsommar, an A24 film directed by Ari Aster, for the first time. I have been longing to see this movie for a long time and I am very happy that I decided to watch it. Before watchi... Read More

I Finally Watched “Talk to Me” *spoilers*

Posted on December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 by Jori Klinogo
Horror is one of my favorite movie genres to watch, but I am usually bored of the mundane and repetitive scenes I see on screen. A24 continues to set trends in the world of cinema, and their latest fi... Read More

How we perceive spectacles (extra credit)

Posted on December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 by Liz Zuo
While reviewing the film Nope, digging down to its biggest theme of relationship between human and spectacle, the way different characters’ treat the spectacle made me relate to one of the most hotl... Read More

Jordan Peele’s Catalog and the Origin of Monkeypaw productions 

Posted on December 7, 2023December 10, 2023 by Kayla Lerner
I recently went through Jordan Peele’s catalog with some friends of mine. They had all seen Nope, as had I, so we started from his critically acclaimed debut feature, Get Out (2017). We all really e... Read More

(Extra Credit) Do the Right Thing – Shift from Comedy to Profound Meaning

Posted on December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 by Skye Li
Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” started as a comedic exploration of a Brooklyn neighborhood on a scorching summer day but evolved into a hard-hitting examination of racial tensions.... Read More

(Extra Credit) Holy Motors – Mannerist Film, Symbol of Metamorphosis, Opening Scene…

Posted on December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 by Skye Li
Leos Carax’s film “Holy Motors” dives deep into what movies are truly about. It goes against normal ways of telling stories to explore the complexities of movement, identity, and how... Read More
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