Historical film

The Mystery of the “3 Body Problem” Home Reception

El Conde: Story of a Deicide

Dictators abound in Latin America. Gabriel García Márquez once said that ‘the dictator’ is an eternal theme in Latin American literature. When he decided to write a novel with a Latin American dictator as the main character, he began studying biographies of many Latin American dictators. He then learnt they shared many common characteristics, such as having lost their fathers, their mothers being very prominent in their lives, and that every dictator had their own peculiarities. For instance, Ge

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Unlike Visconti’s Cinema, Netflix Turned ‘The Leopard’ Into a Picture Book

Italy’s best-selling historical novel, “The Leopard,” now has a Netflix-produced series which takes a vastly different approach from Luchino Visconti’s 1963 Palme d’Or-winning film adaptation. However, maintaining an independent identity does not necessarily equate to outstanding quality. Compared to the classic film, Netflix’s “The Leopard” feels more like a hastily drawn historical picture book. From the very first episode, watching the show is akin to flipping through a children’s illustrated

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Unlike Visconti’s Cinema, Netflix Turned ‘The Leopard’ Into a Picture Book

The King of Dogs is a King Amongst Animated Films

Inu-Oh, directed by Masaki Yuasa and written by Akiko Nogi, is a modern-day performance that tells the story of Inu-Oh—a gifted dancer and singer ostracized for his deformities—and a young biwa player who is rendered blind by the greed of those in power. Together, the unlikely pair form a troupe and set out to appease the lingering spirits of the Heike clan by performing forgotten their tales. As the two gain popularity in their defiance of censorship and societal norms, they also learn about th

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The King of Dogs is a King Amongst Animated Films

Oppenheimer’s Success and Failures

To critique Nolan’s Oppenheimer, one must first discuss his prior works. Christopher Nolan’s films share two major foundations in actuality. First, the presence of Greek Tragedy. Second, the impulsiveness as well as flaunting of technical skills of a filmmaker seemingly steeped in science and engineering background. The Greek Tragedy manifests itself in Nolan’s films through grandeur and compassion. Nolan elevates his works to explore the philosophical ideals of humanity no matter the type of ba

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Cillian Murphy: The Dark Blaze

One can see very few blazes of color in Cillian Murphy’s most important film characters. The brightest one is the transvestite in Breakfast on Pluto (2005), one who basks in his (or her) pink bubbles of imagery all along. Whether it’s his mother’s abandonment, reprimands from his teachers for his sexual orientation, the loss of his friend in terrorist attacks or being forced into prostitution in poverty-stricken alleys, he remains unchanged. There seems to be no trace of negativity in him, only

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The Zone of Interest is still an artistic consumption of the Holocaust

The Zone of Interest is still an artistic consumption of the Holocaust on Jonathan Glazer's The Zone of Interest As a mysterious project that has been anticipated for a decade, the core concept of The Zone of Interest ends up being quite simple and clear: within the confines of the frame, it paints a serene picture of a family's life over a few days: children frolicking in a lake, the household's mistress meticulously planning her patio layout. Yet, beyond the frame, persistently echoing gunshot

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The Zone of Interest is still an artistic consumption of the Holocaust

People’s Choice Oscars

As someone who loves both traveling and films, the announcement of the 2024 Academy Awards (Oscars) winners piqued my curiosity about how people across the globe think and discuss films. As we all know, although the influence of the Oscars has declined significantly in the era of multimedia entertainment dominated by smartphones, it remains the most significant ceremony in the film world. But the world does not revolve around just Hollywood. Different people often have their own favorites for th

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‘Oppenheimer’: A Stellar Cast's Performance Contributes to the Creation of a Masterpiece

A SUPER EDITOR’S CHOICE ♥️♠️♦️♣️ This article marks the third and final installment of our analysis of the film Oppenheimer (2023). For those intrigued, you can catch up on the preceding two insightful critiques: The first piece delved into the film's narrative style: 'Oppenheimer': A Majestic Introduction to the Grim Reaper The second installment, amidst its narrative framework, primarily explored the director's triumphant character portrayal of the protagonist, J. Robert Oppenheimer: 'Oppenhei

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‘Oppenheimer’: A Stellar Cast's Performance Contributes to the Creation of a Masterpiece

El Conde: A Bloody Cinematic Experience About History

The 80th Venice International Film Festival commenced with much solemnity this year amidst the protest staged by American actors. The event enjoyed less glamor than before, and the opening film was also switched at the eleventh hour from the highly anticipated Challengers to the Italian movie Comandante. On the day of the opening ceremony, Comandante and El Conde took center stage in the race for the best film award. Based on past practices, the film that is first released during the ceremony wi

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El Conde: A Bloody Cinematic Experience About History

The Study of Cinematography

The Study of Cinematography Cinematography, the art and technique of film photography, is a crucial element of filmmaking that influences the visual storytelling of a film. It encompasses various aspects including camera work, lighting, and shot composition to convey mood, character, and narrative. At its core, cinematography is about translating the director’s vision into visual images that support the story. This involves selecting the appropriate camera angles, movements, and lenses to captur

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The Esoteric Style of Pablo Larraín in memory of the 50th Anniversary of the 1973 Chilean coup d'état

Chilean director Pablo Larraín's first two English-language films, Jackie (2016) and Spencer (2021), revolve around the lives of two women caught amid political turmoil. Larraín chose to diverge from conventional filmmaking approaches, instead employing an abundance of close-up shots and an eerie soundtrack. These elements, combined with his unwavering commitment to capturing striking visuals and settings, bestow upon his characters a unique sense of isolation. Notably, in Larraín's works, the c

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The Esoteric Style of Pablo Larraín in memory of the 50th Anniversary of the 1973 Chilean coup d'état

Buenos Aires has a group of cinephiles (Part 1)

1. At 6:30 p.m. on Friday, I rushed straight to a café on the southwest side of Barrancas de Belgrano immediately after getting off work. When I arrived there, I found that my friend Fredy Friedlander and his two companions had already been waiting there for a while. Neatly arranged on the table were about 10 original Blu-ray discs of movies, including "Because of You" (1952), "The Accused" (1949), "Love Letters" (1945), "The Last Train from Madrid" (1937), "Lights of Old Broadway" (1925). These

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Buenos Aires has a group of cinephiles (Part 1)

Experience at the Oscars and Its Hidden Secrets(Part 1)

The Mocked Billboard and Soon-To-Be-Removed ''Trump Star'' I wonder if the Jimmy Kimmel billboard with a conspicuous message that was hanging on Sunset Boulevard last summer will be preserved as it is and moved to Hollywood Boulevard for the upcoming Oscars. Or perhaps there are already new and more fitting jokes to complement the imminent awards ceremony. On that billboard six months ago, the portrait of the comedian and talk show host who will be hosting this year's Oscars was accompanied by a

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Experience at the Oscars and Its Hidden Secrets(Part 1)

Oppenheimer: Less Science, More Art

Look, I’m not a Nolan fan and I’m not going to pretend I understand the artistry of Oppenheimer. Looking at Nolan’s entire filmography, I’ve only seen Inception, and even that’s just a hazy memory at this point. Still, Oppenheimer was entertaining enough, telling an interesting and meaningful story with nice visuals, though I’m never going to get over the lack of attention given to those who actually suffered as a result of the atomic bomb... Or at least, I thought I would never get over it, unt

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Nolan Who Never Makes Bad Movies, Will He Continue His Success?

Christopher Nolan has been hailed by Steven Spielberg as the last "auteur" in Hollywood. He is known for being the only director who wields mainstream capital but creates independent experimental films. With a total of 10 feature films, 8 of which have made it to the IMDb Top 250 list, his latest film, "Oppenheimer," has already captured global attention even before its release. As a genius director who has never made a bad movie, will he continue his streak of success this time? Some people who

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Nolan Who Never Makes Bad Movies, Will He Continue His Success?

Films To Watch During Ramadan

Ramadan began on the 11st of March (dates may vary depending on the sighting of the crescent moon in different regions), marking the commencement of a month-long period during which Muslims around the world engage in fasting, prayers, reflections, and communal gatherings. For devout adult Muslims who are not acutely or chronically ill, elderly, breastfeeding, diabetic, pregnant, menstruating, or traveling, fasting from dawn to sunset is obligatory during Ramadan. Are Muslims allowed to watch mov

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