Exploring Cinematic Techniques in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” (1960)
Introduction Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” (1960) remains a seminal work in the horror genre, redefining cinematic storytelling through its innovative techniques and thematic depth. Released ...
Outline Ways in Which Feminist Film Theory Can Enhance Our Understanding of the Gender Assumptions That Have Informed and Been Embodied by Popular Cinema Using the Films Lee and Hidden Figures
Introduction Feminist film theory provides a critical lens through which to examine the portrayal of gender in popular cinema, revealing underlying assumptions and societal ...
What Does It Mean to Live Well? An Exploration with Reference to The Shawshank Redemption
Introduction The question of what it means to live well is a profoundly philosophical and personal one, often shaped by cultural, social, and individual ...
Women Making Choices: Looking at the New Little Women Movie
Introduction Greta Gerwig’s 2019 adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s *Little Women* arrives at a pivotal moment in contemporary discussions on women’s rights, reimagining a ...
Beyond the Human: Posthuman Consciousness in Arrival and Annihilation
Introduction This essay explores the concept of posthuman consciousness through the lens of Jeff VanderMeer’s novel Annihilation (2014) and Denis Villeneuve’s film Arrival (2016). ...
Film and Drama as Tools for Social Change
Introduction Film and drama have long been recognised as powerful mediums for reflecting and shaping societal values, attitudes, and behaviours. As cultural artefacts, they ...
Audience Reaction to Queer Productions in Musical Theatre
Introduction Musical theatre has long served as a cultural mirror, reflecting and sometimes challenging societal norms and values. Over recent decades, the representation of ...
Eisenstein’s Coronation: Exploring Key Theses and Arguments in the Context of Criminal Justice
Introduction This essay examines Charles Eisenstein’s work in *Coronation*, specifically focusing on the sections titled “The Coronation,” “The Banquet of Whiteness,” “Mob Morality and ...
How Does One Piece Use Queer-Coded and Gender-Nonconforming Characters to Embody Its Central Philosophy of Liberation, Framing Freedom as Political Rebellion and the Right to Define One’s Own Identity and Body?
Introduction This essay explores how Eiichiro Oda’s *One Piece*, a globally acclaimed manga and anime series, employs queer-coded and gender-nonconforming characters to reinforce its ...
Outline of Social Issues and Theories in the Film Inside Out (2015)
Introduction This essay explores the social issues and theoretical frameworks depicted in the animated film *Inside Out* (2015), directed by Pete Docter and produced ...
