2. Chinatown (1974)
This film was written by Robert Towne and directed by Roman Polanski. Possibly, one of the most renowned and disputed was the final scene of Chinatown. This film was based on the real situation that happened between Los Angeles City and Owens Valley known as the California Water Wars.
In the final scene, P.I. Jake Gittes’ (Jake Nicholson) hard work didn’t matter anymore because all the main characters moved from L.A. to Chinatown. The secrets were also exposed as well as he was able to find justice for all the danger he had gotten into while investigating the death of one of the chief engineers of the reservoir project.
3. 8 ½ (1963)
The film 8 ½ was directed by Federico Fellini ,and co-written by Fellini with Tullio Penilli,
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The final scene happened when Rosemary played by Mia Farrow came into the den of witches through the secret way in her apartment to which she noticed that there was nothing familiar to her. Then, she finds her baby and was horrified that her baby’s eyes are different. Rosemary then was controlled to act as mother of the devil’s child. That was when the devil won.
8. L’ Avventura (1960)
The film L’ Avventura that was directed by Michaelangelo Antonioni was about getting trapped in an open space, haunted preoccupied by the past while the future remains unknown. The final episode happened when Sandro betrayed Claudia just like what he did to Anna who disappeared unknowingly. The two of them were stuck up on a bench between the almost-collapsed building and in an open space. They looked into the empty space and both of them felt loneliness creeping in their hearts.
9. Planet of the Apes (1968)
This movie was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and written by Rod Serling and Michael Wilson. Planet of the Apes is a science fiction movie where Charlton Heston played the role of George Taylor, an American astronaut who crashed on a far-away away planet. This planet was occupied by the civilized, talking
On the Waterfront is a 1954 award-winning drama film directed by Elia Kazan. The black and white film location established on New York’s waterfront docks. While watching the motion picture, the audience learned about the corrupt practices the mob’s “on the waterfront” performed; clandestinely murdering the dockworkers and anyone who stood in the mob’s path. Not until the end of the film, one courageous man, Terry Malloy, took charge and broke the “strangle-hold power of the union boss, Johnny Friendly” (Dirks).
Invisible City (2009) is a documentary directed by Hubert Davis that follows two teenage boys journey as their community in Toronto's Regent Park undergoes a housing revitalization project. Davis followed the lives of Mickey and Kendall for three years exploring how they are individually affected by structural changes within their neighborhood. The boys are African-Canadian and due to their ethnicity experienced racial discrimination and segregation (Davis, 2009). Regent Park was a community that consisted of a vast number of people that are lower income and living in poverty (Davis, 2009). The communities geographical location placed Mickey and Kendall at a greater risk of engaging in law-violating behaviors (Davis, 2009).
the history of Chinatown it's a mural painted in Philadelphia Pennsylvanian. it was made to celebrate the 125 Th anniversary of Chinatown. the mural is about Chinese culture and how it is economy was progressing started and how they immigrated to the U. S and they represents the beginning of the laundromat business. in the mural I see the largest person it is a laundryman and he is wring the river towel. the curve at the top of mural represent development of community business and schools.
The film “Do the Right Thing” directed by Spike Lee, is an eye-opening film that discusses race inequality, stereotypes, and police brutality. Spike Lee uses a linear structure within the film to reveal the different themes that focus on emotional effect and the mood, anger, develop characters, reveal symbols, and show the audience the message behind the story. The exposition of the movie is shot in red lighting with the song Fight the Power as non-diegetic sound in front of an apartment building in what seems to be Brooklyn, New York City. A woman of color is shown wearing a red dress or a boxing uniform.
She tried turning it on Elizabeth. She states that Elizabeth is a witch and is out to get her. Now they have all rumors about who's a witch and that there is witchcraft going on. The courts get involved and suggest that all the people involved in witchcraft need to admit it and, those who do not admit what they have done will be killed. So everybody that are witches confesses some that aren't do as well to save there life.
Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None was an amazing thriller made into a movie, Ten Little Indians. And Then There Were None is a suspenseful drama about ten strangers invited on vacation by a U.N Owen. The guests are not aware of who this U.N. Owen is but later realize they have been fooled.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS Submitted by: Marcus Timothy L. Montaos Submitted to: Prof. Valerie Anne C. Miranda English 2 / IT1421 Comparative Analysis: Scarface (1983) and The Godfather (1972) I. Introduction Scarface is a crime-drama film that is famously known for being one of the most violent and profanes films during its time of release. Focusing on the rise of Tony Montana (Al Pacino) on the criminal ladder and becoming more psychotic as his career as the leader of his drug empire progresses, leading to his eventual downfall. Directed by Brian de Palma, written by Oliver Stone and with performance of the cast with the lead Al Pacino, Scarface became a cult classic among the masses.
Accessed February 13, 2018. http://allthatsinteresting.com/five-points-gangs-bowery-boys . Rabbit75. " Gangs of New York: The History That Inspired the Movie."
The Mingo were a highly developed culture and though displaced by Europeans, they have retained many of their customs and beliefs. This Native American tribe continues to show many aspects of its ancestry through daily practices and its religious and social structures even with European influence and displacement to reservations. A part of everyday life for Mingo Indians was the clothes that they wore. The men of the tribe wore breechcloths with leggings, and the women of the tribe usually wore kilts, wore wraparound skirts, short leggings, and overdresses.
Imagine a proud horse, tied to a small plastic chair, unmoving because it believes escaping is hopeless. This is a psychological condition called learned helplessness, and in Robert Towne’s Chinatown (1974), we see the detective hero Jake Gittes’ descent into this condition. Gittes is defined by his chase after justice, willing to question and arrest enemies, lovers, and even his employers. Polanski and Towne use the dark world of Chinatown, a very loose “first person” view, and Joe Gittes as a relatable tragic hero in order to lead us to the same conclusion Gittes does: The world and future is out of your control, and by trying to you might make it worse. Better to do as little as possible.
Crashing waves on a beach with a magnificent sunset in the background, a picture perfect scene for a summer romance. The magic mood is quickly turned gloomy by the sweet Australian accent of Sandy Olsson exchanging her goodbyes with her summer love, Danny Zuko. The opening scene of Grease may seem [depressing] but it sets up for one of the most interesting love stories put to film. Grease is a movie with great musical numbers accompanied with wonderfully executed dance routines and an unforgettable plot. Although there are questionable incidents throughout, it will always be classic.
Citizen Kane by Orson Welles is a cinematic classic, released in 1941. Citizen Kane challenged traditional narrative and technical elements of classic Hollywood cinema. Kane was narrated by several people that include their take on Kane’s life. The story unfolds by many flashbacks and is told by different perspectives over the years through different narrations. Charles Foster Kane was a millionaire, head of newspapers and died saying “rosebud”.
Social differences can play a huge role in Hollywood with the development of films that are being produced. These differences was also spark the production of a film remake. Ocean 's 11 (1960) and Ocean 's Eleven (2001) is an example that falls into this category. Both films share an underlying social problem that was shown to be a reoccurring issue that can be related to the time it is made and reproduced. Diving into Ocean 's 11 (1960), we are introduced to Danny Ocean.
The Godfather (1972) is said to be one of the greatest films ever made. When this movie was released in 1972, it was nominated for Ten Academy Awards and it won three: Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay. The film was adapted from the book with the same name written by award winning author of mafia fiction, Mario Puzo. This film takes place in a span of ten years following the life of Don Corleone, the head of the Corleone Crime Family. It was a film that changed the history of cinema, introducing a very talented filmmaker and several acting legends in the telling of a story of a Sicilian Crime Family.
The critically acclaimed film, Goodfellas, is a gangster crime drama that features an incredible amount of talent. Household names such as: Robert De Niro (Jimmy Conway), Joe Pesci (Tommy DeVito), Paul Sorvino (Paul Cicero), and promising stars like Ray Liotta (Henry Hill) and Lorraine Bracco (Karen Hill), attracted numerous Oscar and Golden Globe nominations. That type of cast power, linked with the signature talent of Martin Scorsese as a director, made for cinematic gold. Unquestionably, the actors and actresses did an excellent job augmenting the verisimilitude of this film and compelling audiences to empathize with their characters. But the cinematography in this film plays just as large a role in having audiences feel what the characters