Picture this: it’s a triumphant moment for the protagonist in a film, and the camera frames them from the waist up — hip cocked, confident and secure as they look out at the audience. If the kind of set-up that I’m describing sounds familiar, then you’re probably thinking of the cowboy shot. One of the ...
Picture this: it’s a triumphant moment for the protagonist in a film, and the camera ...
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With all the technological, social advancements cinema has made today, it seems strange to remember a time when all films were short films. That’s right, the history of film began with the humble short, also called featurettes. Short films continue to remain a relevant and economical form of filmmaking for students and aspiring filmmakers to ...
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One of the most crucial elements of film and television, a screenplay is a written document that guides everything happening on screen. Also known as a script, it serves as a medium that illuminates the narrative — from the action to stage setting and location. Writing a screenplay is a crucial step in transforming an ...
One of the most crucial elements of film and television, a screenplay is a written ...
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The beauty of cinema lies in its ability to transport the viewer to its own, fictional world in a short period of time. In the dark room of a theatre, with a runtime of a few hours, magic happens when a viewer empathises with the characters on screen. Short films create that magic much more ...
The beauty of cinema lies in its ability to transport the viewer to its own, ...
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Tom Ford’s second directorial venture, Nocturnal Animals, is a poignant and deeply disturbing story of loneliness, isolation and broken relationships. Based on the novel Tony and Susan (1993) by Austin Wright, the film is told through parallel stories that feature a similar arc of loss and dread. The narrative revolves around Susan Morrow (Amy Adams), ...
Tom Ford’s second directorial venture, Nocturnal Animals, is a poignant and deeply disturbing story of ...
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Rapper-turned-filmmaker RZA’s Cut Throat City revolves around a group of young African American men in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Dealing with poverty, systemic racism and a failing system, they are drawn into a web of crime and bloodshed. With a frame-within-a-frame narrative and solemn commentary on multigenerational poverty and systemic ...
Rapper-turned-filmmaker RZA’s Cut Throat City revolves around a group of young African American men in ...
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Well-made equestrian films are a rarity. Balancing a well-told story with the technical know-how of horse-riding is a challenge. In fact, viewers who happen to be seasoned equestrians are put off with films that portray their characters as well-trained horseback riders, while turning a blind eye to the finer details of the sport. Horses in ...
Well-made equestrian films are a rarity. Balancing a well-told story with the technical know-how of ...
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Gaining traction in the era of silent films, Westerns were an embodiment of American machismo in cinema. It depicted the desolate and harsh landscape of the Old West, populated with cowboys, sheriffs, and outlaws. Emerging as a popular film genre, it depicted the self-image of America. The plots depicted individuals or groups striving to survive ...
Gaining traction in the era of silent films, Westerns were an embodiment of American machismo ...
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Christopher Nolan is notorious for being a director/screenwriter whose films yield endless interpretations over and over. The more one tries to unravel the central foundation of any particular film of his, the more details emerge with every subsequent rewatch. Of course, his latest film, Tenet, is no different. In many ways, it combines the tropes ...
Christopher Nolan is notorious for being a director/screenwriter whose films yield endless interpretations over and ...
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Netflix’s Bridgerton was arguably one of the most popular shows to have come out of 2020. In a time when most of us were stuck at home, Bridgerton transported viewers to the delightful world of Regency era England. Based on the Bridgerton novel series by Julia Quinn, the first season of the show follows Daphne ...
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While there are a great number of elements that go into making a film, creating a story structure is undoubtedly the stepping stone. A good story that progresses in a convincing, logical manner is the fundamental requirement of any film. It sets the direction for character development and plot progression, and defines the film. Of ...
While there are a great number of elements that go into making a film, creating ...
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From Catherine Deneuve to Gong Li, these are the greatest actresses of all time. There is something wonderfully fascinating about inhabiting different roles believably, and creating a performance that imitates reality. The dedication and discipline that goes into crafting a character is no small feat. From classically trained actresses to those who prefer an improvised, freer form ...
From Catherine Deneuve to Gong Li, these are the greatest actresses of all time. There is something ...
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It seems strange that a character as iconic as The Joker only received an origin story of sorts as recently as 2019. Over the years, The Joker has been a cultural icon. He has transcended his status as a comic book character to become a celluloid enigma. The character had first appeared on screens in ...
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Amongst acting techniques in general, and naturalistic methods in particular, the Meisner technique has been immensely influential in ushering a mode of interpretive acting. Developed by Sanford Meisner, this methodology of acting is often referred to as the “real people” technique. It involves the actors inhabiting a character, instead of simply pretending to play them. ...
Amongst acting techniques in general, and naturalistic methods in particular, the Meisner technique has been ...
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In many ways, one can consider Captain Marvel (2019) as an artistic product thoroughly defined by its circumstances. In 2019, two years after the release of Wonder Woman (2017) by WB and DC, the MCU had yet to make a film with a female superhero as the lead. Despite having an impressive roster of heroines ...
In many ways, one can consider Captain Marvel (2019) as an artistic product thoroughly defined ...
KEEP READINGAn avid reader and a life-long lover of blue skies, I like to spend my time with obscure poetry and dissecting films. Currently besotted with Maupassant, art history and all things Nolan, you can find me spacing out to Queen while I look for new things to obsess with.
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