Articles related to "Film Studies"
75. Is The Matrix Real?
Most movies offer social commentary on society and culture. Some films, in particular, cause us to look a little closer at ourselves.
philosophy • psychology • cinematic influences • sociology • society
Most movies offer social commentary on society and culture. Some films, in particular, cause us to look a little closer at ourselves.
philosophy • psychology • cinematic influences • sociology • society
ACT ONE CONTINUED
A continuation on plot points and page 1 through 14 of Act one.
act one • act 1 • writing • screenplay • matrix
A continuation on plot points and page 1 through 14 of Act one.
act one • act 1 • writing • screenplay • matrix
Gangster Film Reader
An anthology of articles following the evolution of the gangster movie by review and commentary of many gangster characters and classic and innovative movies.
gangster film reader;gangster films • godfather • scarface • film studies • book review
An anthology of articles following the evolution of the gangster movie by review and commentary of many gangster characters and classic and innovative movies.
gangster film reader;gangster films • godfather • scarface • film studies • book review
Horror and Gangster Film Violence
Advertising posters of the new genre blending aspects of horror and gangster movies are drawing criticism for exposing young children to images of graphic violence.
horror films • horror movie posters • scary movie • movie advertising • movie rating
Advertising posters of the new genre blending aspects of horror and gangster movies are drawing criticism for exposing young children to images of graphic violence.
horror films • horror movie posters • scary movie • movie advertising • movie rating
Three-Point Lighting
Lighting is one of the most important aspects of motion pictures. It sets the tone of a film while giving two dimensional images the feeling of three dimensional life.
three-point lighting • movie lighting • film lights • key light • fill light
Lighting is one of the most important aspects of motion pictures. It sets the tone of a film while giving two dimensional images the feeling of three dimensional life.
three-point lighting • movie lighting • film lights • key light • fill light
Acting in Film by Michael Caine
Michael Caine's master class on acting in film is still relevant after 20 years and contains information about role preparation, behavior, professionalism and other tips.
acting in film • michael caine • film studies • acting books • dressed to kill
Michael Caine's master class on acting in film is still relevant after 20 years and contains information about role preparation, behavior, professionalism and other tips.
acting in film • michael caine • film studies • acting books • dressed to kill
Anthropology in the Arts (I of II)
One of the most critical issues in anthropology today is that of cultural representation. If we consider that the role of the anthropologist is (loosely) 1) to do fieldwork in a select culture and 2) convey the texture of what he has learned in the course of that fieldwork to a naïve audience, then it should not take long for us to arrive at the conclusion that much of what we know about culture (in either the specific or general sense) is largely dependent on our ability as readers to reasonably access meaning within the analytical or descriptive texts produced from that fieldwork.
anthropology and art • cultural performance • artists • ethnography • experimental ethnography
One of the most critical issues in anthropology today is that of cultural representation. If we consider that the role of the anthropologist is (loosely) 1) to do fieldwork in a select culture and 2) convey the texture of what he has learned in the course of that fieldwork to a naïve audience, then it should not take long for us to arrive at the conclusion that much of what we know about culture (in either the specific or general sense) is largely dependent on our ability as readers to reasonably access meaning within the analytical or descriptive texts produced from that fieldwork.
anthropology and art • cultural performance • artists • ethnography • experimental ethnography
French Cinema Film Review: The 400 Blows
Part one of this series focuses on François Truffaut's The 400 Blows; a film extremely influential in the creation of the French New Wave movement.
french new wave film analysis • françois truffaut • jean-pierre léaud • french new wave • french films
Part one of this series focuses on François Truffaut's The 400 Blows; a film extremely influential in the creation of the French New Wave movement.
french new wave film analysis • françois truffaut • jean-pierre léaud • french new wave • french films
French Cinema Review Goddard's Bande à part
Part three of this series focuses on Jean-Luc Goddard's 1964 film Bande à part; A film that is both tribute and reinterpretation of American Film Noir.
french new wave film analysis • françois truffaut • jean-pierre léaud • french new wave • french films
Part three of this series focuses on Jean-Luc Goddard's 1964 film Bande à part; A film that is both tribute and reinterpretation of American Film Noir.
french new wave film analysis • françois truffaut • jean-pierre léaud • french new wave • french films
French Cinema Review Jean-Luc Goddard's Contempt
Part two of this series focuses on Jean-Luc Goddard's 1963 film Contempt; a complex film that forfeits cinematic storytelling for an experiment in fictionalized realism.
french new wave film analysis • françois truffaut • jean-pierre léaud • french new wave • french films
Part two of this series focuses on Jean-Luc Goddard's 1963 film Contempt; a complex film that forfeits cinematic storytelling for an experiment in fictionalized realism.
french new wave film analysis • françois truffaut • jean-pierre léaud • french new wave • french films
Graham McInnes: Canada's NFB
As writer, director and producer of many the NFB's films, McInnes offers insight into the early years of the Board and its activities since WWII.
national film board of canada • graham mcinnes • john grierson • gene walz • film studies
As writer, director and producer of many the NFB's films, McInnes offers insight into the early years of the Board and its activities since WWII.
national film board of canada • graham mcinnes • john grierson • gene walz • film studies
Action Films in the 1980s
The 1980s action film was more then just mindless entertainment. The genre actually served a purpose in restructuring the American identity during the Reagan era.
action films of the 1980s • ronald reagan and hollywood cinema • the restructuring of identity during the reagan er • character driven art films of the 1970s • action films and the united states
The 1980s action film was more then just mindless entertainment. The genre actually served a purpose in restructuring the American identity during the Reagan era.
action films of the 1980s • ronald reagan and hollywood cinema • the restructuring of identity during the reagan er • character driven art films of the 1970s • action films and the united states
Biography and Writing of Miriam Toews
A look at Manitoba born and bred author Miriam Toews' journey to the top of Canadian fiction - her life, her works and the awards along the way.
miriam toews • the flying troutman • a complicated kindness • canadian author miriam toews • toews writer
A look at Manitoba born and bred author Miriam Toews' journey to the top of Canadian fiction - her life, her works and the awards along the way.
miriam toews • the flying troutman • a complicated kindness • canadian author miriam toews • toews writer
Cars
Pixar's Cars is the hit of the summer. There's a reason for that, and a list of classic films to prove it
cars • pixar • classic car movies • the great race • chitty chitty bang bang
Pixar's Cars is the hit of the summer. There's a reason for that, and a list of classic films to prove it
cars • pixar • classic car movies • the great race • chitty chitty bang bang
James Dean, Star of Giant, Rebel Without a Cause
James Dean starred in just three movies before his death at age 24, but made a reputation with his honest acting style. He was twice nominated for an Oscar posthumously.
james dean biography • rebel without a cause • giant • east of eden • academy award
James Dean starred in just three movies before his death at age 24, but made a reputation with his honest acting style. He was twice nominated for an Oscar posthumously.
james dean biography • rebel without a cause • giant • east of eden • academy award
The Lake Chapalla Society: An Overview
From AA meetings to Yoga classes, the Lake Chapalla Society offers a host of activities and services for English speakers and its Mexican neighbors.
the lake chapalla society • ajijic mexico • american expatriates in mexico • english-speakers in mexico • expatriates in mexico
From AA meetings to Yoga classes, the Lake Chapalla Society offers a host of activities and services for English speakers and its Mexican neighbors.
the lake chapalla society • ajijic mexico • american expatriates in mexico • english-speakers in mexico • expatriates in mexico
The Star Machine
Welslyan University's Jeanine Basinger writes about the machine that made the stars - as academic or as fan?
the star machine • jeanine basinger • tyrone power • anne sheridan • june allyson
Welslyan University's Jeanine Basinger writes about the machine that made the stars - as academic or as fan?
the star machine • jeanine basinger • tyrone power • anne sheridan • june allyson
2009 NCAA Football Spring Practice
Six schools, including one with serious BCS Championship aspirations, prep for the 2009 season before March even arrives to bust your bracket.
ncaa football • 2009 spring practice schedule • bcs • spring game • texas longhorns
Six schools, including one with serious BCS Championship aspirations, prep for the 2009 season before March even arrives to bust your bracket.
ncaa football • 2009 spring practice schedule • bcs • spring game • texas longhorns
Canadian Mini-Schools
Graduating high school remains an important achievement and one necessary for future success. Mini-schools can help older students who have dropped out to graduate.
mini-schools • school resistant teenagers graduate • high school dropouts • alternatives to high school • teenagers and graduation
Graduating high school remains an important achievement and one necessary for future success. Mini-schools can help older students who have dropped out to graduate.
mini-schools • school resistant teenagers graduate • high school dropouts • alternatives to high school • teenagers and graduation
Considering Doris Day
A new book purports to take a revisionist look at Doris Day...but reads more like an unapologetic fan letter
doris day • considering doris day • tom santopietro • que sera sera • pillow talk
A new book purports to take a revisionist look at Doris Day...but reads more like an unapologetic fan letter
doris day • considering doris day • tom santopietro • que sera sera • pillow talk
Female Portraits in Renaissance Art
Patricia Simons investigates the economic, social, and sexual uses of female portraiture in 15th Century Florence.
quattrocento art • florentine painting • portraiture • women in renaissance art • florentine display culture
Patricia Simons investigates the economic, social, and sexual uses of female portraiture in 15th Century Florence.
quattrocento art • florentine painting • portraiture • women in renaissance art • florentine display culture
Modern Vocational Degree Courses
A Master's degree in Facebook, or "Social Media", at the University of Salford, is the latest in a long line of degree courses that are arguably meaningless.
university • degree • mickey • mouse • academic
A Master's degree in Facebook, or "Social Media", at the University of Salford, is the latest in a long line of degree courses that are arguably meaningless.
university • degree • mickey • mouse • academic
Movieum - London's Movie Museum
This is a museum of film history, but the Movieum also offers courses in film skills such as animation, model and prop making, make-up, set design and photography skills.
movieum • movieum of london • le movieum de paris • stuart freeborn • huw-j-
This is a museum of film history, but the Movieum also offers courses in film skills such as animation, model and prop making, make-up, set design and photography skills.
movieum • movieum of london • le movieum de paris • stuart freeborn • huw-j-
Why Jean-Luc Godard is Important
Godard movies may be familiar to film studies students, but it can be hard to understand exactly why films such as Breathless are so famous and critically esteemed.
jean-luc godard • french new wave • godard breathless • godard director • godard breakthrough film
Godard movies may be familiar to film studies students, but it can be hard to understand exactly why films such as Breathless are so famous and critically esteemed.
jean-luc godard • french new wave • godard breathless • godard director • godard breakthrough film
Brigitte Bardot and the French New Wave
Always controversial and hotly debated, national obsession and blonde bombshell Bardot led France to a new vision of femininity both on and off screen.
brigitte bardot • french new wave • roger vadim • and god created woman • et dieu a crea la femme
Always controversial and hotly debated, national obsession and blonde bombshell Bardot led France to a new vision of femininity both on and off screen.
brigitte bardot • french new wave • roger vadim • and god created woman • et dieu a crea la femme
Joseph Campbell and Harry Potter
A very brief mythological analysis of J.K. Rowling's fantasy universe.
harry potter • j.k. rowling • potter • harry potter myth • harry potter literary analysis
A very brief mythological analysis of J.K. Rowling's fantasy universe.
harry potter • j.k. rowling • potter • harry potter myth • harry potter literary analysis
Students: how to live on the cheap
There's more to school than essays. For many students, boarding for the first time means taking a crash course in financial reality. Here are few suggestions.
kraft dinner • mcdeals • grocery shopping • university • college
There's more to school than essays. For many students, boarding for the first time means taking a crash course in financial reality. Here are few suggestions.
kraft dinner • mcdeals • grocery shopping • university • college
The Depths of His Imagination
David Lynch is without second in the world of the stange and bizarre. Join us and see how much you can handle.
david lynch • directors • film • eraserhead • wild at heart
David Lynch is without second in the world of the stange and bizarre. Join us and see how much you can handle.
david lynch • directors • film • eraserhead • wild at heart
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