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Satire’s Role in Modern Society: How Do Satirical Pieces Help Us Understand Our Existence
Whether it is encouraging critical thinking or acting as much-needed social commentary Satire uses comedy to analyze flaws and injustices of contemporary society....
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A Tribute to Lord of the Rings Director Peter Jackson: The Duality of Slapstick Horror And Epic Fantasy
Muppet parodies, gratuitous zombie flicks, ambitious documentaries, and the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, Peter Jackson has an odd yet immensely accomplished career...
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History Through a Narrative Lens: How Historical Fiction Enhances Our Grasp of Real History
Exploring how the power of storytelling in historical fiction deepens our understanding of the complexities of real-world history....
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Film Score Artistry: Five of the Best Film Composers to Bless Cinema With Their Musical Talent
Movies would not be much without a good soundtrack and these five composers have shown talent with iconic film scores that have defined a plethora of classic films...
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The Intricate Power of The Frame: How Animation is a Medium, Not a Genre
With deep character developments and darker themes that even foster satirical masterpieces. Animation acts as a versatile canvas for the most human-like stories....
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‘American Idol’ Season 23 Aired This Past Week—Here’s Everything You Missed
'American Idol' returned to ABC for its 23rd season with an exciting two-hour premiere last Sunday. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest for his 22nd season, the episode was filled with emotional performances, jaw-dropping moments, and a glimpse...
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Cinematic Paintings: Five Films That Depict Illustrious Beauty Through Moving Pictures
Here are five films where the cinematography, shot composition, and color use all converge to produce some of the most striking images which cinema is capable of...
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Behind the Hollywood Glitz, Mikey Madison’s Still Just a 25-Year-Old Girl
For now, Madison shared with reporters at The Academy Awards that more than anything, she's excited to be present in the moment and brought back down to earth. She added, “I do know that tonight, I’ll be going home to my new puppies,...
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Morgan Freeman Delivers Emotional Tribute to Gene Hackman, Days After His Passing
Gene Hackman was just one of those actors that really changed Hollywood for the better. He was a no-nonsense, versatile, and intensely naturalistic actor known for playing authoritative, tough, and morally complex characters. His...
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A Recap Of The 97th Oscars Ceremony: The Wins, Losses, and Overall Show Was a Breath of Fresh Air for the Academy
Stars, awards, and glamor, last week’s Oscar Ceremony saw many talented people in the industry get recognized for their work with Conan O’Brien’s welcome hosting...
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American Zoetrope: The Cinematic Dream Of Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas that Never Was
Born out of a desire to craft compelling works of cinema separate from the Hollywood system, this is the story of American Zoetrope the dream that wasn't to be...
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Switching Screens: Video Games That Would Make Astonishing Adaptations
Video Game realms hold intricate histories, profound lores, and profound characters that would translate amazingly into the morion screen if done in a correct way....
