Film Analysis
Everything you need to succeed in DeMiero’s Film Analysis class
Shyamalan’s suspenseful visions
With homage to Orson Welles, Steven Spielberg and Alfred Hitchcock, M. Night Shyamalan has contributed much to modern day suspense. Although his films are often found assigned to the suspense/horror genre, his films rarely evoke a sense of gore. Instead, in his best...
Danny Boyle’s “Millions” is a miracle
Have you seen “Trainspotting”? “Sunshine”? Or “28 Days Later”? Or maybe “Slumdog Millionaire” or "127 Hours"? Or, maybe you watched the opening ceremonies or the 2012 Olympics in London. Well, each was directed by Danny Boyle – the director and creative genius behind...
Akira Kurosawa’s “Seven Samurai”
Perhaps no foreign-made film has had a greater impact on cinema than “Seven Samurai.” This film has been a regular feature at our bonus Film Nights and has been exceedingly popular. As I've frequently said, if you're serious about film, you...
Contemporary French masterpiece: “Amélie”
This is a film to savor. I have seen this movie dozens of times and yet I still find something new each time I visit it because of the incredible cinematography, creative production, understated acting and whimsical soundtrack. “Amélie” is a remarkable film on many,...
Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall”
What an amazing film, this is! The only true comedy to ever win an Oscar for Best Picture, “Annie Hall” has become one of the most significant films of the last half of the 20th century as many films drew upon Allen’s creative approach to plot structure, low-tech...
“Citizen Kane”
“Citizen Kane” Perhaps no movie has had more of an impact on cinema than Orson Welles' “Citizen Kane.” As I've frequently said, if you're serious about film, you better watch and analyze this film Here is the link to the assignment: • Citizen Kane Assignment If you...
“Breaking Away”
Although this film was nominated for five Academy Awards (Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Screenplay) and won for its screenplay, it was overshadowed by a host of box-office winners in 1979, including “All...
SIFF – An extra credit opportunity
We are so privileged to have the nation’s largest film festival right here in our own backyard – SIFF. So, to encourage you to take part in this amazing three-week celebration of cinema, I’m offering you a special deal! You can attend any SIFF film (or event, seminar,...
Bryan Singer’s “The Usual Suspects”
So, who is Kaiser Söze?!? Mamma mia, did I get fooled by this film the first time I saw it! How about you? Be honest, now… What’s clear is that this is one very special film that creatively combined wonderful acting with excellent story-telling with phenomenal...
“Citizen Kane” & “Seven Samurai”