(extra credit) Did Mookie Do the Right Thing?
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 MoreSound in Midsommar (Extra Credit)
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 MoreI Finally Watched “Talk to Me” *spoilers*
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 MoreHow we perceive spectacles (extra credit)
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 MoreJordan Peele’s Catalog and the Origin of Monkeypaw productions
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
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…
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