The Difference in Relationships Between Creator and Creature and the Experiences of the Creatures in *Poor Things* (Film) and *Frankenstein* (Novel)
Introduction This essay explores the contrasting relationships between creator and creature, as well as the distinct experiences of the creatures, in Mary Shelley’s *Frankenstein* ...
Analyzing the Marketing Materials of “The Mummy” (1999): Trailers and Posters
Introduction The 1999 film “The Mummy,” directed by Stephen Sommers, is a significant piece of popular cinema that blends action, adventure, and horror within ...
Why Nairobi Half Life Remains a Top Film in Kenya Even in 2026
Introduction The Kenyan film industry has seen remarkable growth over the past two decades, with productions increasingly gaining recognition both locally and internationally. Among ...
The Gaze: Reimagining the Ethics of Representation in Barry Jenkins’ Visual Narrative of Slavery
Introduction This essay explores Barry Jenkins’ short film “The Gaze,” an accompanying piece to his mini-series *The Underground Railroad*, through the lens of ethics ...
There Have Long Been Tight Associations Between Dominant Gender Norms and Modes of Fandom: Discussing How Gender Impacts Media Fan Practices
Introduction The intersection of gender and media fandom has long been a significant area of study within gender and screen cultures, reflecting how societal ...
À partir des trois extraits de films, une analyse comparée du rôle du son autour de la thématique « Menace/Suspense »
Introduction This essay undertakes a comparative analysis of the role of sound in creating menace and suspense across three cinematic excerpts: Kelly Reichardt’s *First ...
The Fearlessness of Sergeant James: A Case Study of Bravery in The Hurt Locker
War is an arena of extreme challenges, where individuals confront life-threatening tasks ranging from sniper operations to bomb disposal. These high-stakes scenarios often evoke ...
Teenage Life in the 1980s and 2020s: A Comparative Analysis Through John Hughes Films and Contemporary Realities
Introduction This essay explores the evolving challenges and social dynamics of American teenage life by comparing portrayals in John Hughes’s iconic 1980s films with ...
Unethical Medical Research and the Legacy of “Miss Evers’ Boys”: A Case Study in Nursing Ethics
Introduction This essay examines the ethical breaches depicted in the film “Miss Evers’ Boys,” which dramatises the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study conducted in Alabama, ...
Essay on Sound Direction in Movies
Introduction This essay explores the critical role of sound direction in movies, a fundamental yet often underappreciated aspect of filmmaking. Sound direction, encompassing the ...
