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The Impact of Color, Symbolism & Imagery in Cinematography:. Top Story - June 2022.
Feature Films vary in presentation, duration, and target audience, yet each film uses elements of color, symbolism, and imagery to tell a story, share ideas, and express feelings. The director decides the composition of those elements. The directors of Roma and Wind River make conscious decisions about the use of color, symbolism, and imagery. The lack or use of these components in another way would change the overall meaning of the stories that were told. The symbolic nature of the elements captured in the cinematography of Wind River is punctuated by the vividness and vibrancy of nature as the backdrop to a dark story can be compared to the black and white cinematography of Roma, where life and death are balanced as we watch Cleo experience this balance and her inner struggle to reconcile and find peace in the experience of life.
By Rebecca A Hyde Gonzales4 years ago in Geeks
Classic Movie Review: 'Jaws'
I’ve seen Jaws at least 15 times in my life and it remains consistently entertaining and exciting. Steven Speilberg’s assured direction, Roy Scheider’s steady lead performance, and Robert Shaw’s incredible performance as Quint never fail to sweep me up in the action at Amity Beach. That action is underlined by the remarkable behind the scenes stories that have become legends in their own right and have served to make Jaws so unforgettable.
By Sean Patrick4 years ago in Geeks
5 Underappreciated Western Films II
We're approaching the 20th installment of the Underappreciated Films series and I've got something special planned for that when it happens. For now, though, I wanted to revisit a favorite genre - westerns. With that in mind, saddle up boys and girls; this is going to be quite the ride!
By Greg Seebregts4 years ago in Geeks
In 1976, ‘Network’ Warned America about the Dangers of Fear Anger and Politics
Back when George Bush was enjoying a 22% approval rating and the world's disdain, I hijacked the living room TV to subject my mother to Keith Olbermann of MSNBC. Having to endure Fox News daily, I was only too happy to oblige. But out of what was once known as “equal time,” I came to a conclusion that many Americans have missed. Cable news isn’t selling news, they're selling anger. That said, long before I recognized the format's potential for appeal, it was exploited by the executives in 1976’s, “Network.”
By Rich Monetti4 years ago in Geeks
Classic Movie Review: 'Harold and Maude'
Well, I did it, I watched Harold & Maude for the first time and the magic is lost on me. I think I get it, the message, no one can tell you who to love or how to love or how to live. It makes sense, and it’s a fine message. And Hal Ashby is a very good director. Harold & Maude is a great looking movie, it’s filled with quirky characters and a strong anti-establishment attitude that I do admire. However, other, quirkier, aspects of the movie simply left me cold.
By Sean Patrick4 years ago in Geeks
Bodily Autonomy in Cronenberg's 'Shivers'
Director David Cronenberg’s debut feature, Shivers, is about the loss of bodily autonomy. It’s about what happens when an outside force enacts itself upon someone and robs them of their agency. Sure, in this case, it’s a slug like parasite but the meaning, at least in a modern context, could not be more symbolic of governmental interference. Given that bodily autonomy is a top headline in the battle over abortion in America today, it’s an interesting time to look at Cronenberg’s 45 plus year old take on the idea behind Shivers.
By Sean Patrick4 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'The Bob's Burgers Movie' is Delightfully Inessential
Loren Bouchard’s animated series, Bob’s Burgers, has been a consistent delight for 11 seasons on Fox. Now, Bouchard has brought the fun to the big screen in Bob’s Burgers The Movie. And while, we must admit, a Bob’s Burgers movie is deeply inessential, that doesn’t stop it from being funny and endearing. Those familiar voices and the quirky characters they bring to life would be hilarious in any context even as a big screen effort isn't necessary.
By Sean Patrick4 years ago in Geeks
Leave The Projector On
This year has been a tough one; and while this writer is no stranger to psychological duress, he is also a firm believer in escapism. I have always enjoyed media and entertainment that can take one to another place for even the briefest stretch of time, whether it be through two-hour play, a twenty-four-page comic book or a handful of brief ambient tracks. None of it’s the same but they can all mute the noise between the ears, if only for a while.
By J.C. Traverse4 years ago in Geeks
A Perfect Pairing - A Netflix Movie Review
Sometimes you have to travel to figure life out. A Perfect Pairing aired on Netflix in 2022. Unhappy with her job, Lola quits and decided to make her own wine business. Traveling to Australia to meet with a major client soon turns into a completely different route. Sparking chemistry with one of the ranchers, Lola learns more about herself than she expected.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Top Gun (1986)"
Top Gun (1986) is one of those movies that people say is a classic but they never really explain why. I've seen this movie back in the 80's but I was too young to really understand it. Watching it again in 2022 gave me such a different outlook of this movie from what I remembered.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
