Category: Movie Review
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Review of Elie Wiesel’s Memoir Night and the Movie The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
The most intensive killing during the holocaust happened on September 28th, 1941 at the Babi Yar Ravine outside of Kier, Ukraine. During the two-day span more than 33, these Jews were killed using the same method Moishe the beetle warns Elie of. In the book and movie, we see similar acts of violence towards the…
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Fed Up’: Movie Essay
Directed by Stephanie Soechtig, Fed Up is a documentary about the obesity epidemic and its effects that America is currently facing. The documentary invites viewers to believe that the consumption of unhealthy foods and accessibility to fast-food menu options is the root cause of Americas battle against obesity. Stephanie Soechtigs ability to combine evidence in…
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Saving Private Ryan: Summary Essay
Is war a good thing Or a bad thing? Is it what makes the world or destroys it? Does war bring us together or tear us apart? War is a word that is typically known for being considered a conflict between states, governments, societies, and informal paramilitary groups& however, the idea of how it is…
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Review of the Movie The Last Samurai
The movie The Last Samurai was useful to an extent for the education about the modernization of Japan. This movie is based on a historical event that unfolded in the modernization of Japan. The Last Samurai is a 2003 American drama action movie co-produced and directed by Edward Zwick. It is set in 1876 in…
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Essay on Movies about Postpartum Depression
Baby Blues (2008) This movie is based on a true story which is Andrea Yates and her family where 5 of the children have been drowned in the family bathroom by their mother. In this movie, there is a family farm with 4 children which is Jimmy as the eldest son, James, Cathy, and Sammy…
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The Movie ‘Pretty Woman’ and the Problem of Prostitution in the Modern Western World
In alone there are 80,000 female prostitutes alone. It can be seen that the origins of prostitution come from males who were unable to be bound by stipulations and their appetites created a demand for illegitimate pleasures of which the female weakness supplies them with. This exhibits the patriarchal society that has always been current…
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“Edward Scissorhands” Movie Review: Paradox of Rebellion and Conformity
“Edward Scissorhands” Movie Review: Paradox of Rebellion and Conformity Introduction: Challenging Conformity and Embracing Rebellion In a town of people conforming to the social norms, Tim Burton uses the outcast Edward Scissorhands to reveal the value that can be found in rebellion. Edward was created by an inventor, unlike everyone else in this world. The…
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Movie Review: Exploring Identity, Memory, and Belief in “The Lost Mariner”
Movie Review: Exploring Identity, Memory, and Belief in “The Lost Mariner” Introduction: The Power of Narrative in Society and Science Everyone has a story. This idea of narrative as a defining trait of oneself contributes to society as a whole and sets boundaries for the way humans act and think. Counter to popular opinion, narrative…
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“One of Us” Movie Review: Unveiling Struggles of Identity and Belonging
“One of Us” Movie Review: Unveiling Struggles of Identity and Belonging Introduction The documentary film One of Us gives an account of the life of three former Hasidic Jews found in Brooklyn. Heidi Ewing, the director of the film, explores the theme of religion through the three characters: Etty Ausch, Luzer Twersky, and Ari Hershkowitz.…
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Movie-Review: Gran Torino – A Tale of Diversity and Harmony
Movie-Review: Gran Torino – A Tale of Diversity and Harmony Introduction: A Multifaceted Perspective on America’s Diversity I decided to go with a personal favorite of mine: Gran Torino is a great tale of an elderly war vet who is confronting his demons as he nears the end of his life. The conflict of the…