Category: Extra Credit
Do The Right Thing: Conflict in Cinematography
There are some scenes in the film Do The Right Thing (Lee, 1989) that seem to be shot in such an unconventional way that it forces you to consider how such techniques help construct the overarching me... Read MoreTime Cut: Netflix’s Treacherous Attempt at Time Travel
Audiences find comfort in films where they know what to expect. When I pressed play on Netflix’s new original film Time Cut (2024), I was confident that my next ninety minutes would comprise of high... Read MoreRelationship of Story and Plot in “Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope”
This Saturday I rewatched George Lucas’ Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope with my roommate who had never seen the legendary series. After some deliberation we decided to watch the movies in order of... Read MoreHoly Motors: What did I just watch?
I not gonna lie, I really enjoyed Holy Motors. The movie was so odd with so many twists and strange sequences, it felt almost like a peek into the subconscious of an actor on acid. As we have learned,... Read More
Halloweekend Movie Binge
In honor of Halloween and Halloweekend, a couple of my friends and I decided to Binge watch a lot of horror movies this weekend. I am a big horror movie person so this is and will be a very fun weeken... Read MoreEffects of marginalization in the film NOPE- Avery McAdams
Something that immediately grasped my attention when looking for themes in the film NOPE was the theme of marginalization. The film opened pretty early on with a setting of OJ and his sister Emerald H... Read MorePeele’s Thematic and Literal Use of Songs in NOPE
I always love Jordan Peele’s work. From Us to Get Out to NOPE, his skill and ability to create fantastical storylines while seamlessly sewing in serious and important themes has made him easily ... Read MoreStriking the Right Balance: Buildup and Pacing in Thriller Genres
Over fall break, I watched Severance with my dad. Although it’s a series, not a movie, watching it through the lens of genre conventions raised interesting questions about pacing in thrillers. At ... Read MoreThe Meaning of The Zone of Interest
While viewers of The Zone of Interest can agree upon many themes they heavily debate what the meaning of the film is and more specifically what the end of the film means. I had the valuable experience... Read More- 3 of 4
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