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Category: Week 15 (11/28 + 11/30) • New Frontiers

Analysis of The Ballad of the Songbirds and Snakes-Spoilers (Searcher)

Posted on December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 by Deja Shearrill
I finally got to watch the Ballad of the Song Birds over Thanksgiving break, and although I usually read the books before I watch the movie adaptation, I switched the order for this time. (Still undet... Read More

(Searcher) Peeping Tom: An Underrated Psycho

Posted on December 2, 2023December 2, 2023 by Esther Jung
Over Thanksgiving Break, I watched the 1960 film Peeping Tom, which revolves around a man who stabs women with his camera tripod while filming their deaths. The main protagonist, Mark Lewis, is a soft... Read More

Love Triangles in Film and TV- Why Are They So Popular???

Posted on November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 by Bella Gore
As I pondered what to write about for my final blog post I reflected on the recent shows and movies I’ve watched, attempting to find common themes or story elements. Currently, I have been watching ... Read More

The Jersey Shore

Posted on November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 by Max Marte
On the very rare occasion that I am in the right mood, it’s the “Jersey Shore” that simply cannot be beat. The mix of distinct personalities, from the Situation’s whole persona... Read More

Coming of Age in FryBread Face and Me

Posted on November 30, 2023December 1, 2023 by Kayla Lerner
Netflix does a good job most of the time at giving scrolling viewers a tiny clip from the films and TV they are interested in. The Netflix goblins usually pick a clip from either the funniest part of ... Read More

Rajamouli’s Captivating RRR

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Jori Klinogo
Bollywood films continue to surpass the expectations of modern cinema and RRR is a prime example of that. From the stunts, acting, music, and editing, I was kept on the edge of my seat, wondering what... Read More

Action and Stunts in RRR

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Maddy Goldstein
I came across this article from Collider which discusses the stunt work in RRR. This article resonated with me, because what struck me the most about RRR was its intense and suspenseful action sequenc... Read More

(Searcher) Cinematography in “RRR”

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Jordyn Roskind
https://www.cinematography.world/riseroarroll-camera-k-k-senthil-kumar-isc-rrr/ S.S. Rajamouli’s RRR captures the journey of two Indian revolutionaries who fought against the British colonialists in... Read More

Searcher: In the Shadow of the Moon

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Amy Nunez
I recently watched In the Shadow of the Moon by Jim Mickle and really enjoyed it. I definitely recommend watching as the film explores themes of time, obsession, and the consequences of one’s ac... Read More

Cinematic Brilliance and Social Critique: A Reflective Analysis of “RRR” (searcher)

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Marian Silvera Hariton
Hello Class! Recently, I watched the movie “RRR” and was blown away by its technical brilliance and cinematic excellence. After watching the film, I am excited to explore more Tollywood mo... Read More
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