Star Wars is an epic space opera film series created by George Lucas, which includes galactic battles, theatrical adventure, as well as chivalric romance. The music, mainly composed by John Williams, gives depth to the storyline and is something that fans of all ages will always remember. The specific Star Wars movie that I have chosen to analyze is Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, which was released on May 25, 1983.
Alien Androids Assault Arizona Vs. Star Wars One of the strangest things that happen to us in our everyday lives is when we see something happen or do something and remember seeing or doing that thing before. Also known as deja vu, this weird occurrence happens because you remember something very similar to what you are seeing or doing at the moment. Deja vu is also the perfect word to describe what will happen if you read this book and have seen Star Wars before.
` In May of 1977, Star Wars: A New Hope was released with overwhelmingly positive reviews and marking a new era in cinema. The writer and director of the film, George Lucas, decided to expand upon the Star Wars universe in 1999 by making Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, with a story that took place before the original film’s story. This movie was made with advanced equipment and cutting-edge CGI (for 1999), nonetheless, the movie was panned by critics and enraged an entire generation of moviegoers. The answer to why this happened lies in the differences between the two films: use of special effects, construction of characters, and complexity of plot. “A special effect is a tool, a means of telling a story.
George Lucas' Star Wars has been an "unprecedented commercial success in the history of cinema and has made a huge cultural impact" (Feichtinger 28). It is a popular franchise and is widely known all over the world. Star Wars plays a major role in influencing the youth and sending a message to everyone, especially the fans. George Lucas said that he wanted to do more than entertain the masses; he wanted to "introduce young Americans to spiritual teachings through 'new myths' for our globalized, pluralistic millennium" (Burke). These spiritual teachings and motifs are seen throughout the Star Wars movies and they "promote values and worldviews", which are adopted from Buddhism (Feichtinger 34).
For this project I chose the original Star Wars Trilogy, I believe there are scenes spread between the three films that are crucial to my argument that the Empire is an embodiment of 19th century conservatism while the Rebellion counteracts them, representing 19th century liberalism. I plan to use Reflections on the Revolution in France, by Edmund Burke, The Odious Ideas of the Philosophes, by Klemens von Metternich, and On Liberty, by John Stuart Mill. I chose this movie because it is a childhood favorite of mine, and analyzing the greater forces at play through the historical context of liberalism and conservatism adds a new dimension onto the conflict that you see at face value. It adds to the power struggle between the two ideologies in
The Japanese anime industry traces its roots all the way back to the mid 1900s. The rise of the globally popular Japanese anime started with the influence of the western animation films that inspired the Japanese film industry after the Second World War (Teong, 2015). Nevertheless, despite the fact that it had been inspired by foreign influence, the Japanese anime has grown into a rather unique and outstanding genre - both with Japan’s film industry and across the world – with a great influence on the youth culture within the country. The impact and sway of the Japanese anime on the country’s youth culture can be seen through the massive influence of the movie, “Stand by Me Doraemon”. Even before the release of the movie, Doraemon and other
Over the past century, film has served as a powerful means of communication to a global audience and has become a vital part of the contemporary culture in a world that is increasingly saturated by visual content. Due to the immediacy and the all-encompassing nature of film, the process of watching a film, is widely perceived to be a passive activity by the general masses. However, quoting Smith in his article about the study of film, “nothing could be further from the truth.” The study and understanding of film as an art form enhances the way we watch and appreciate films. It requires the audience's active participation and interaction with the film in order to fully comprehend the directors' intention behind every creative decision.
For example, the protagonist Saigo was a fictional character only portrayed in the movie. The character of Saigo could lead the viewer to believe that he was a real person. Furthermore, the movie showed Kuribayashi during a banquet where he said, “the United States is the last country in the world Japan should fight." In reality, the quote is taken from a letter that he had written to his wife (Chen par. 1).
In James Cameron’s 1984 film, The Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger portrays a humanoid robot who travels back in time with a motive to kill. Since the films release, killer robots have been a frightening fantasy that loom over the heads of its watchers. The idea of a machine that exists purely to seek and destroy seems absurd or at least not viable in the imminent future. However, the reality of an automated assassin may be closer than previously thought. Recent developments in robotics have allowed for an increase in the use of robots in medicine, exploration, and even in military tactics.
What is important is Kurosawa's way of storytelling. Akira filming style forces the viewers to deal with the corrupt reality discussed in the story. Akira wants to show about nature and reality. Truth is objective without finding more information to support about it. What if there is more than one truth.
Although the main conflict of the film lies within the Japanese culture, it encompasses the loss of cultural identity, and how some Japanese choose to embrace a more modern, western culture. By doing so, it pushes the cultural differences to the
Abstract: Iranian films have a unique space in the realm of cinema. They are exceptional, simple, innovative and inspirational. Abbas Kiarostami is a prominent figure of Iranian cinema whose films received international acclaim. His extremely minimalist directorial mode, experimental style and unconventional narrative patterns make his films oppositional to the traditional feature films. He is one of the pioneers of Iranian New Wave cinema.
Hayao Miyazaki Hayao Miyazaki is the chief, maker, movement furthermore storyteller, he additionally the pioneer of a standout amongst the most graters enlivened film studios on the planet that studio will be studio ghibli demonstrating the accomplishment with the movie Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and its proceeded with achievement was completely subject to the movies that he composed and coordinated. The convincing characters, captivating plots furthermore a stunning activity that Hayao Miyazaki movies have earned him global prestige, his movies getting pundits and in addition open acknowledgment inside Japan. The best movies in the history in Japan amid the 1990s, setting various film industry records. While his movies getting prevalent among anime , the Disney duty by bringing Hayao Miyazaki movies into the world and more individuals will see and value the fantastic movies that Miyazaki are appearing to us.
Example of animation’s greatest works are based on historical settings. Studio’s such Disney and Studio Ghibli are perfect examples of a succesful studio that produced animated film that uses historical elements. Studio Ghibili’s Hayao Miyazaki, is considered one of the greatest animators and directors of all time. Many of Miyazaki’s films depicts beautiful scenery of vast historical elements, his way of storytelling and the way he directs a film is very entertaining, he often sets his films in Japanese-influenced versions of European cities. Jonah Inserra (2016) stated, “Despite their near-universal appeal, Miyazaki’s works draw considerable
By tying the two movies together with a television show that appeals to a completely different audience, Star Wars is able to continually expand and reach new audiences through effective use of Transmedia
