Essays About Movies
Movie essays are by far the most interesting to read and write. Part of the reason is that most movie essays are based on a movie you like or popular movies. Some dwell on autobiographies by famous people that can be used as a case study. Movie essay examples can feature different topics that the writer should address from the movie. Movie essays examples can include why a particular movie is your favorite, what lessons do you learn from a certain movie, and other trains of thought.
College essays about movies will mainly dwell on notable movies throughout the century that has had a huge impact on their audience, either positively or negatively. Movies have a significant influence on society as they can be used to ridicule, criticize, or educate the masses on a specific subject. The movie franchise is quite huge and has a lot of influence in the industry, thus movie essays that talk about how to produce a good quality movie and how to go about the entire movie-making process prove advantageous.
Reviewing Steven Spielberg’s “The Empire of the Sun” allows me to approach the movie from a new perspective, as I had previously watched it. Jamie (also known as Jim) is a central character who must adapt to societal changes during wartime to survive. The plot follows Jamie, a student living in Pearl Harbour with his […]
While watching a film, we become engrossed in the narrative being presented and accept all on-screen events as natural occurrences. However, the truth is that everything we witness has been meticulously chosen and edited to elicit a desired response from viewers. The camera is manipulated and objects and characters are placed within the shot, costumes […]
Film holds considerable sway as a medium, serving as both a source of inspiration and reflection. Its capacity to incite discord or encourage accord is undeniable, as it can depict complex human sentiments and enhance our understanding of ourselves and others. Visually, films possess the capability to transport us to alternate realms that are simultaneously […]
I’m really delighted to be here with another brilliant film after the success of my last film One Day In September which I won an Oscar for best documentary which I would say was one of my most proud moments of my career. When the opportunity came up for me to direct this film, Touching […]
There is very good use of visual, narrative and technical codes in the film North by Northwest. In terms of genre, North by North west is labeled as thriller but it also has some aspects of other genre like comedy (Cary grant’s humors) and romance (with Eve candell). Roger’s character in the beginning of the […]
The film “The Untouchables” in my first thought is a very good film with some very entertaining scenes such as gun fights and also where the little girl is blown up in a bar right at the beginning of the film and I know this is entertaining as the whole class laughed at this point […]
It was clear to see that the moral issues facing this character, Adam Sandler (The Waterboy), were that he either had a social life where he goes out with his friends, goes to the movies, has fun and plays and trains for football on the weekend or stays at home with his mum and does […]
The movie “The Day After Tomorrow” is a film about the world and the effects of global warming. The film involves quite a few incidents that lead to a catastrophe or disaster. Basically, the generally message of the film is that “If we don’t act now, it will be too late”. I was amazed by […]
Al pacino’s Carlito’s emanates as a common example of a protagonist clinging to their dreams yet drifting within shadows of their former selves. Character’s who are world-weary and set on retirement yet hell bent on “one last job’ or a long due desire for absolution.They come as troubled souls unable to define a new existence, […]
Mr. Shyamalan’s “Unbreakable” filmed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania uses comic books as a staring point and he aims to investigate the aspects of heroism. The opening sequence of “Unbreakable” prepares us for the ending of the film, which is mainly done by aligning us with Elijah’s character. The film starts off in silence unlike most other […]
Edger Wright, the director of “Shaun of the Dead”, helmed this film that blends action, comedy, crime, and mystery. Produced by Working Title Films, it features a cast made up of U.K. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest alumni including Simon Pegg, Bill Nighy and Martin Freeman. The film features Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett, […]
Alfred Hitchcock’s most legendary creation, the mother of all thrillers, Psycho. If you like to immerse your toe in the cold water of dread, Psycho is bound to keep you frozen with fear at the edge of your seat! Jam packed with Hollywood’s Janet Leigh, Anthony Perkins, John Gavin and Vera Miles this psychological thriller […]
The Simpsons Movie is the ultimate in comedic cinema and TV entertainment, loved and favored by all. Originally released in 2007 as an American animated comedy, it remains a spectacular and incredibly mesmerizing film that is unrivaled in its brilliance. The Simpsons Movie is the sole full-length adaptation of The Simpsons sitcom. In general, it […]
In the novel, there are many factors that contribute to the position Tess finds herself in at the end. Clearly, her relationship with Alec d’Urberville has a major impact. Then later her relationship with Angel Clare is also influential. Things that her parents say and do have a big effect; also Hardy’s fate and coincidence […]
George Eliot’s “Silas Marner” centres around the protagonist, Silas Marner, and portrays life in Raveloe village during the Victorian era. The novel sheds light on societal and domestic practices during that period, which coincided with significant changes in the country’s economy. Previously, wealth was primarily concentrated in land and agriculture, but during the Victorian era, […]
The sequence of the movie that I have decided to focus on is the battle scene at the beginning of the movie in Germania. In total the whole battle takes approximately 7 – 8 minutes. I decided to use this scene because it is my favourite section of the film and it also has so […]
a) What is Cabinet Government? 5Cabinet Government is the view that cabinet have the main power throughout the whole of government, rather than all the members and MPs within the government. It means that all the major issues can be debated, as it will concern all sectors, and the topic maybe controversial. Cabinet allows policies […]
The film in which I decided to review was a film called Anita and me. This film explores many different religious themes and issues which are either frowned upon in society or frowned upon by a certain religion. The storyline of the film is basically about a little Indian girl called Meena who now lives […]
An auteur is someone who has a consistent visual style; Auteur theory was never thought of as a theory of film until Andrew Sarris translated the popular writings in Cahiers du Cinema known as ‘la politique des auteurs’ into ‘the auteur theory’, thinking that it would make it easier but it had the opposite effect. […]
Dog Day Afternoon was based on a real event that took place in Brooklyn in the early seventies where a Manhattan Bank was held siege by a gay bank robber determined to steal enough money for his male lover to undergo a sex change operation.The film shows first time crook, Sonny Wortzik (Pacino) going to […]
As the introductory sponsors roll on, and the film opens, very quickly the atmosphere is set for the opening scene, this being an atmosphere of busy constant desperation. One of the contributing factors to this is the very careful and manipulative layout of sound in the first few seconds which build up to the entrance […]
Genre is a very important concept in film studies. A genre is a type of film. Genre is very important because it helps us to compare similar films and see patterns and similarities between them. It also helps audiences by classifying films, giving them a list of what they can expect to see in a […]
