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Understanding ‘1984’: Its Themes and Historical Impact George Orwell’s ‘1984’, first published in 1949, is a profound work of dystopian literature that paints a grim picture of perpetual war, omnipresent government surveillance, and public manipulation. Set in a world where totalitarian rule under the Party and its emblematic leader, Big Brother, is absolute, the narrativeContinue reading “Adapting Dystopian Classics: The Challenges of ‘1984’”

Unveiling Intimacy Through Structure “Moonlight,” directed by Barry Jenkins and based on Tarell Alvin McCraney’s unproduced play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue, is an exemplary indie film that uses its narrative structure to deeply explore and unveil the intimate growth of its protagonist, Chiron. The film is segmented into three distinct acts, each titledContinue reading “The Intimacy of Indie Films: Scriptwriting Lessons from ‘Moonlight’”

Introduction to a Classic In 1993, cinema witnessed the birth of what would become one of its most iconic masterpieces, ‘Jurassic Park.’ Directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Michael Crichton’s 1990 novel of the same name, the film not only revolutionized the visual spectacle films could offer but also redefined genre boundaries, blending scienceContinue reading “Building Blocks of a Blockbuster: What Makes ‘Jurassic Park’ Tick”

Introduction and Context The 1999 film The Insider, directed by Michael Mann, is a gripping exploration of truth and ethics. It draws audiences into the real-life saga of Jeffrey Wigand, a former executive of Brown & Williamson Tobacco, and Lowell Bergman, a producer for CBS’s 60 Minutes. The film delves into their intricate journey asContinue reading “Ethics on Screen: Exploring Moral Dilemmas in ‘The Insider’”

Introduction and Context “Sally Potter’s ‘Orlando’, released in 1992, is not merely a film; it is a vivid re-imagining of Virginia Woolf’s groundbreaking novel of the same name. Through its narrative, the film explores deeply resonant themes of identity, gender, and the fluidity of human existence. Potter’s adaptation is both a homage to Woolf’s literaryContinue reading “Exploring Identity and Transformation in ‘Orlando’ (1992)”