Category: Commentary
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MPAA Rating System Pop Quiz
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Think you know how the MPAA rating system works Test your knowledge by taking this 10 question pop quiz!
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Wanna be a film or TV writer? Here’s what you gotta know…
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Wanna be a film or t.v. writer Here are 10 tips from a professional television writer that can help you break into the business…
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Strong and Sexy: A comparison/contrast of Barbara Stanwyck and Madonna
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An examination of two sexual icons Barbara Stanwyck and Madonna and how their most notable film roles made them symbols of the sexual revolution of woman on film and in society.
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Debunking Hollywood’s ‘Funny Girl’: The real story of Fanny Brice
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Although fun and enjoyable William Wylers 1968 classic that served as Barbara Streisand big screen debut doesnt necessarily tell the real story of Fanny Brice and her rise to fame.
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The Moves of Gene Kelly
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The beloved dance man helped redefine the American film musical by creating male protagonists who epitomized masculinity while singing and dancing. This article studies the man and how his approach to An American in Paris…
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Revisionist Filmmaking: ‘Star Wars’ and the Obsession with Perfection
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The need for some filmmakers to improve their films often leads to unfortunate changes or a surrender to political correctness that threatens the integrity of the movie.
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Overlooking the Self: ‘The Shining’ as an allegory of American Imperialism
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The underlying message of Stanley Kubricks classic The Shining is explored by connecting the dots between the film and its message about the United States bloody past with American Indians.
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Be prepared for screenwriting contests
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An experienced screenwriting contest judge shares her insights on the important things all writers should do before entering their scripts into screenplay competitions.
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Murder Me Mallory: ‘Natural Born Killers’ and the Media
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A look at the controversial Oliver Stone film Natural Born Killers and how it served as a commentary on media and its affect on American culture.
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Film treatment & the process of ‘Alien: Resurrection’
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How the fourth and final Alien film was processed to achieve a unique and rich look that helped set the film apart from the rest.