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The Language of Cinema
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Discussing the characteristics of various genres in American cinema.


The War of the Worlds (1953)
The War of the Worlds was a breakthrough in the history of Sci-Fi genre, employing techniques that were created by the makers of the movie. The innovative use of special effects and sound effects was considered groundbreaking. It has been said that, out of the movie's budget of 2 million dollars, 1.5 million went to special effects. Several large-scale science fiction movies, even films like remake of The War of the Worlds in 2005 have references as homage to the original v
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The Screwball Comedy
In baseball, a screwball is a pitch characterized by a reverse spin; upon hitting, it breaks to the opposite direction. Out of the...

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Aug 1, 20253 min read


Mirrors: Two More Examples
Written on the Wind Directed by Douglas Sirk (1956) Robert Stack is the spoiled son of an oil baron. Rock Hudson, his childhood friend,...

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May 16, 20252 min read
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