Distance. Kubrick's "The Shining" is an interpretation of a book written by Stephen King. The film depicts Jack Torrance’s gradual descent into madness through the influence of the Overlook Hotel. Involving his wife and son, the vast majority of the movie revolves around the three individuals in a massive space that is the hotel. I would characterize … Continue reading Stanley Kubrick, The Shining (1980) →

reference: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/ "The Godfather" directed by Francis Coppola is a film-adaptation of the book titled the same way by Marco Puzzo. This movie is considered one of the best dramas in the United States film industry winning many many awards. Centered around the family drama of an Italian mob cartel, the story focuses on the … Continue reading Francis Coppola, The Godfather (1972) →

reference: Truffaut's film, "The 400 Blows", is a story of the coming of age of a troubled child. As we meet Antoine (main character), his family, his school and friends we get an idea of why he is problematic; nothing in his life has sparked joy and it is not until towards the end of … Continue reading François Truffaut, The 400 Blows (1959) →

Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho is an all-time classic suspense film. Well known for his ways of creating thrill and uncertainty in films, Hitchcock yet again surprises us with a movie that keeps us attentive throughout. From cinematography to sound to mise-en-scène, every scene seems precisely calculated to provoke anxiety and unpredictability in the audience. In terms … Continue reading Alfred Hitchcock, Psycho (1960) →

I think Hitcock's Rear Window is now my new favorite movie. I have never watched a film that took place in one same spot, from one point of view that made me feel like I was a character in it yet helpless as I had no control. Hitchcock does an amazing job at creating suspense … Continue reading Alfred Hitchcock, Rear Window (1954) →

Michael Curtiz's Casablanca is a beautiful, complex love story set during the second world war. The content of the movie itself is complete, compelling and keeps anyone attentive. The director does a great job in capturing the characters feelings through cinematographic tactics like closeups and medium close ups. However, Curtiz's use of sound is what … Continue reading Michael Curtiz, Casablanca (1942) →

Citizen Kane is one of those movies that almost everyone has seen and is able to comment on. As an amateur that I am, I had never watched it before so what better way to see this film than with my analytical spectacles on, focusing on the content and form (as studied in lecture). (Spoiler … Continue reading Orson Welles, Citizen Kane (1941) →