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Projections: the Intersection Between Neuroscience and Film

Posted on December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 by Esther Jung
As an NBB major here at Emory, I’m probably particularly biased about the brain — I think that neuroscience is the most interesting field to study, with almost infinite applications to other d... Read More

(Extra credit) Significance of the hug in Invincible

Posted on December 10, 2023December 10, 2023 by Sammy Lichtenstein
The show Invincible, an Amazon Prime Original by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, and Cory Walker, has taken audiences by storm. After finding out his father had been lying to him about his past as an ali... Read More

(Extra Credit) Genre Fusion and Lighting in Riverdale

Posted on December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 by Leonard
“Riverdale” as we all know fearlessly delves into a myriad of genres, intertwining elements of teen drama, mystery, noir, and horror, creating a unique and dynamic narrative landscape. The... Read More

(Extra Credit) American Gods: Mythology, Identity, and the American Experience

Posted on December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 by Leonard
American Gods is a television series adapted from Neil Gaiman’s novel that delves into a world where ancient deities confront contemporary America. The series, through its intricate storytelling and... Read More

(Extra Credit) Blade Runner 2049 Cinematography

Posted on December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 by Leonard
“Blade Runner 2049,” directed by Denis Villeneuve, stands as a visual marvel in contemporary cinema. The film’s breathtaking visuals, crafted by the acclaimed cinematographer Roger D... Read More

(Extra Credit) From ‘Paris is Burning’ to ‘Renaissance’ – A Journey of Ballroom Culture’s Resurgence

Posted on December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 by Leonard
Paris is indeed… still burning. The 1991 documentary, Paris Is Burning, by Jennie Livingston is considered one of the most inspirational documentaries and the world’s introduction to the vibrant u... Read More

(Extra Credit) – Genre in Everything Everywhere All at Once

Posted on December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 by Leonard
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” takes a bold and unconventional approach to genre, utilizing a chaotic and backward narrative structure that deliberately oscillates between tones, genr... 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

(Reader) Truth in Documentaries

Posted on December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 by Liam McConnell
According to Bordwell and Thompson, “A documentary claims to present factual information about the world”. The most important word in that sentence is “claims”. The makers of a... Read More

(Searcher) Why Was Do The Right Thing Snubbed of an Oscar?

Posted on December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 by Liam McConnell
I hadn’t watched Do The Right Thing before this class, but I’ve always heard about how it was one of the biggest oscar snubs in the history of the academy. I found this one specific clip where the... 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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