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(Viewer) Mise-en-scene in The Grand Budapest Hotel

Posted on December 9, 2023December 9, 2023 by Skye Li
Wes Anderson’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” is a visual delight that intricately weaves together storytelling and meticulous attention to detail in its mise-en-scène. While watching it, I... Read More

Do the Right Thing Ambiguity (Viewer)

Posted on November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 by Aditya Vyas
‘Do the Right Thing’ is a movie directed by Spike Lee which is a testimony to the quote, “An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind”. The film is set in a neighborhood wher... Read More

Do the Right Thing (Real life inspiration) Viewer

Posted on November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 by David Qiu
After seeing the movie Doing the Right Thing, I was extremely curious on whether the film was based on a true story or was it entirely fictional. Upon some research, I realized that Do the Right Thing... Read More

Week 13: Ideology and Critique- Do the Right Thing (Viewer)

Posted on November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Deja Shearrill
I love this movie. It is hard to watch at some points for sure, and it is extremely controversial. (I think that may be why I like it as much as I do—the controversy). I think Spike Lee did an amazi... Read More

(Reader/Viewer) Smiley in ‘Do the Right Thing’

Posted on November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Logan Viera
In reading the excerpt on Do the Right Thing, directed by and starring one of the most prominent directors in modern film, Spike Lee, one thing I feel is understated in the text is the importance of t... Read More

(Viewer) Water in Do The Right Thing

Posted on November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Space Lutterodt-Clottey
If the initial chunk of a story can be eliminated without detracting from the rest of the story, then that section should be eliminated (Orson Scott Card, How to Write Science Fiction & Fantasy, 1... Read More

Directorial Choices Influencing Da Mayor and Radio Raheem’s Storylines in Do The Right Thing

Posted on November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Bella Gore
Do The Right Thing, directed in 1989 by Spike Lee is a thought-provoking film with incredibly interesting character dynamics and a very poignant message about racism and racial tension in our world. T... Read More

Do The Right Thing (Viewer)

Posted on November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Kwan-Ting Calvin Chen
Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” isn’t just a typical movie; it’s a gripping portrayal of a Brooklyn neighborhood regarding racial tension. To me, the film felt like an e... Read More

(viewer) Holy Motors

Posted on November 8, 2023November 9, 2023 by Amy Nunez
In the film Holy Motors, we follow Mr Oscar as he travels around Paris in a limousine. He is a mysterious man with a unique job that requires him to transform into different characters and personas fo... Read More

(Viewer) Symbols Within “Holy Motors”

Posted on November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 by Jordyn Roskind
Carax’s Holy Motors is an extremely interesting and unique film as it rejects the traditional narrative structure. In this film, Mr. Oscar plays many different roles. He changes appearances by dress... Read More
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