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(Extra Credit) Holy Motors as Art Film

Posted on December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 by Space Lutterodt-Clottey
While Holy Motors may seem self-evident and undeniable in its presence as an Art Film, examining where it aligns and clashes with Bordwell’s description of art cinema can provide interesting ins... Read More

(Extra Credit) The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes *Spoiler Alert

Posted on December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 by Sophia Kim
I watched the new Hunger Games movie over the weekend and it was honestly one of the best movies I have watched in a while. Usually, I do not like the second or third movie of a trilogy in comparison ... Read More

The importance of color in Money Heist (Extra credit)

Posted on December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 by David Qiu
Mis en scene is such a important element in all film work, as it is how many things are displayed and shown to the audience. As part of Mis en scene, props are crucial as well, and the color of the pr... Read More

(Extra Credit) Deep Staging in Community

Posted on December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 by Liam McConnell
My favorite show of all time is Community. It’s a sitcom of sorts about 6 characters who go to Greenville, a community college. My favorite part about this show is that the writers are insanely ... Read More

What is The Right Thing? (Extra Credit)

Posted on December 3, 2023December 4, 2023 by Kwan-Ting Calvin Chen
I am writing this blog simply because I still do not quite understand the meaning behind Do The Right Thing, especially the ending. I applaud Spike Lee for giving what feels like a balanced and fair ... Read More

(Searcher) Sofia Coppola’s Iconography

Posted on November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 by Anna Zhai
Old video about Coppola’s previous works. Last year, I discovered this YouTube channel, Brooey Deschanel. The film analyses by Brooey always blow me away with how intricate she draws connections... Read More

Symbolism and Contrast in RRR (Extra Credit)

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Kwan-Ting Calvin Chen
The film “RRR” incorporates animal symbolism, showcasing moments with various creatures like tigers, leopards, and wolves. These animals, present in the movie’s action-packed sequenc... Read More

“Get Out” (Extra Credit)

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Kwan-Ting Calvin Chen
One of my favorite Jordan Peele movies has always been “Get Out”. I always love how there is hidden meaning in almost every Jordan Peele movie, including “Get Out”. “Get ... Read More

(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

(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
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Recent Posts

  • The cinematography that made one of the most iconic bank heist scene in “Heat”
  • The Role of the Nondiegetic Soundtrack in the Fast and Furious Series (Extra credit)
  • The significance of props and color in the Hunger Game (Extra credit)
  • Projections: the Intersection Between Neuroscience and Film
  • (Extra credit) Significance of the hug in Invincible

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  5. Skye Li on (Reader/Viewer) Smiley in ‘Do the Right Thing’
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