Movies & Film Essays and Term Papers

the Great Depression, in the mid/late 1920s. The Joad family, like many others, is affected greatly by the depression physically as well as emotionally. They are left homeless and landless by the government, sent to live on the road with little to…

much-awaited Australian film Looking For Alibrandi, based on the 1993 multi-award winning book by Melina Marchetta. Looking for Alibrandi stars newcomer Pia Miranda in the lead role of Josie, Greta Scacchi as her mother Christina, Anthony Lapaglia…

Leigh and Anthony Perkins) is one of the most influential films in motion picture history. Hitchcock uses cinematography, dialogue, costumes and lighting, as well as many other film techniques to thrill the audience and keep them on the edge of their…

based on a definite set of principles, which are referred to as the "code of honor." The heroic code that Homer presents to the reader is an underlying cause for many of the events that take place, but many of the characters have different perceptions…

like any movie it did although have is flaws. Mostly critics liked the film “the script is well-written and the central character is strongly developed” (James Berardinelli 5). This shows that was the most talked about part of the film…

from the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation, take a journey to Arizona. The trip turns into a philosophical journey as much as a physical one, encountering odd ball characters and discovering poetic messages at the end of the road. The main characters,…

goes from wanting to have an education, to longing for every class to learn something new, and finally to sharing knowledge with others. Rita seemed trapped in a life that she did not want. She decided that if she had an education…

is very uncommon. Orson Welles's first feature film realizes the full potential of excellent craftsmanship. Citizen Kane is almost certainly the greatest achievement in the history of filming. In 1941, this film was considered by many as the best…

opera genre originated from American radio in the 1930’s, and owes its name to the sponsorship of the programs by large soap powder companies. They were targeted at women, particularly housewives, and designed to entertain, without distracting them…

Analysis This film takes place in the 18th century during the French Revolution (Reign of Terror). The story is basically about an aristocrat who disguises himself and saves people from being executed for no reason. This man, Sir Percy…