The 1970s was a decade of disco and partying, so if you had to pick a movie to represent that time period, it would probably be Saturday Night Fever. Although Saturday Night Fever was a little bit dated, it captured a certain cynicism and urban blight of the decade. The film also captures a certain style and attitude that embodied the decade, such as bellbottoms and disco. And it stars John Travolta.
Life of Pi by Richard Linklater
The film “Life of Pi” was adapted from a book by Ethan Hawke, which became an instant classic. It stars Ethan Hawke as Jesse and Julie Delpy as Celine. As a fan of Hawke’s previous work, I was eager to see what he did with the script. This review will give you an overview of this novel’s plot. You should also watch the movie before making your own assessment.
One of the strongest aspects of Life of Pi is the story’s realism. The story takes place on a shipwrecked lifeboat, and its survivors actively fight against fate. Pi, for example, abandons his vegetarianism in favor of a meal of fish, while Orange Juice fights a hyena. Even the severely wounded zebra battles to survive, showing the strength of the human spirit. In a novel that focuses on the human condition, Martel demonstrates that living creatures will do heroic things to survive, but they can also do shameful things if pressed.
Somewhere by Kathryn Bigelow
Somewhere by Kathryn Bigelow is a taut Cold War thriller. The director, a female pioneer in the field of cinema, has made several films that reflect the changing styles in Hollywood. Her films deal with gender issues, race and sexuality, and raise larger questions than typical action movies. While it may not be a typical film for the average viewer, it is a compelling read. While you’re watching Somewhere, you might find yourself thinking: I’m interested in what happens next.
This collection of interviews, compiled by Peter Keough, offers an intriguing insight into Bigelow’s life and career. She discusses the challenges she faced in directing her first two films, as well as the successes that followed. Some of the film-maker’s most ambitious projects include Strange Days and Point Break. The latter, however, received mixed reviews, and this makes it difficult to assess whether the film will be an artistic success.
Fire at Sea by Gianfranco Rosi
This poignant and emotional film follows the migrant crisis as it affects the island of Lampedusa, Sicily. Shot during the migrant crisis, the film follows the dangers of the Mediterranean crossing, as well as the island’s ordinary residents. Fire at Sea is a must-see. While the film is set during the migrant crisis, it’s also a human drama, depicting the ordinary life of those who have escaped it.
Director Gianfranco Rosi’s fire-ravaged island of Lampedusa is a compelling story about the migrant crisis. Shot beautifully, the film won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival and is now nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary. We spoke with director Giovanni Rosi to get a behind-the-scenes look at the island and its people.
Citizen Kane by Orson Welles
The story of the dying newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane begins with a reporter assigned to decipher the newspaper magnate’s last words. His investigation gradually reveals a complex portrait of the man behind the newspaper. But what is the significance of the last word? The mystery of this film is far more compelling than its chilling plot, which evokes fear and horror for both the reporter and the audience.
The film began life as an untitled radio play by Orson Welles, who was a Broadway playwright and a radio broadcaster. His contract with RKO Pictures gave him complete creative control over the film’s storyline, the cast, and the final cut privilege. He collaborated with Herman J. Mankiewicz and Robert Wise to create the script for the film, which was released in 1941.
The Shining
Although Stephen King wrote the novel, it is still possible to argue that Kubrick’s movie is the most accurate representation of the book. Critics like Frederic Jameson, however, argue that the horror genre lacks any coherent ideological message, and a mediocre Stephen King adaptation only proves their point. Kubrick, however, has successfully expanded King’s work from a purely popular entertainment work into a postmodern masterpiece.
Its tone, mood and gloomy setting are among its most notable aspects. The film is a classic example of psychological horror, and Kubrick’s use of nature as a backdrop added a new intellectual element to the genre. It also highlights how people can be frightened by the most unsettling things they encounter. The film’s bafflement is part of its terror, tease the viewer’s mind with puzzles, and ultimately leave them unable to sleep.
The Ten Commandments
A great historical movie, The Ten Commandments combines histrionic performances with a grand sense of showmanship. It is also the seventh highest grossing movie of all time. As the story of Moses hearing God’s voice in the wilderness, the movie portrays the tension between Moses and Rameses, the king of Egypt. The movie was nominated for a number of Academy Awards, including Best Picture, but the script is hardly historically accurate. The movie features an A-list cast, a large budget, and some supernatural horror elements.
The film follows Moses, the leader of the Hebrews. Christians, Muslims, and Jews regard Moses as a prophet. He lived in Egypt during the 14th century BC. Today, the story of The Ten Commandments is still viewed as a moral guide and a source of inspiration for people. But this message can’t be taught in a classroom or in a church. The Ten Commandments have been adapted for a wider audience.