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Author: William Shaulis

Mockumentary and Ethics: The Censorship of Trailer Park Boys

Posted on December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 by William Shaulis
I might be the only person I know who can’t really feel immersed in TV shows. I often feel the corporate release schedule and network expectations result in a watered-down and exaggerated story.... Read More

Role of Ideological Films Today

Posted on November 20, 2024 by William Shaulis
Something that stuck out to me about Do the Right Thing, was its connection and distortion of real life events. Based on the Howard Beach incident, Spike Lee’s film follows a community’s t... Read More

Issues with Categorical/Rhetorical Documentary & Ethnography

Posted on November 6, 2024 by William Shaulis
Within chapter 10 of Film Art, Bordwell and Thompson explore the various methods of conducting documentary. They explain how categorical documentary focuses on a general group or phenomenon, while rhe... Read More

Genre Tropes in Nope

Posted on October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 by William Shaulis
In Nope, the combination of tropes helps to build a sense of growing frustration. The scene where Mr. Haywood is hit by the quarter shows how tropes can build the dramatic scope of a shot. When his co... Read More

Director’s Intentions and the Female Gaze: Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Posted on September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 by William Shaulis
To me what really stands out about Portrait of a Lady on Fire is the director’s focus on the female gaze. There are barely any men in the entire film, and those that are, have roles like the rowboat... Read More

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