“American Dream” Theme in Great Gatsby
Fitzgerald’s film, “The Great Gatsby”, explores in depth several elements of the American Dream theme and what it means to an individual within the context of...
Film
Hostiles (2017) – A Critical Film Review
Films attempt to entertain, but at the same time, pass different messages on the historical foundation of the United States as well as other nations depending...
Racial Stereotypes in Film Industry
For as long as the medium of film has been around, it has been used to push stereotypes about vulnerable and underprivileged groups for the purposes...
Sisters of Africa; Film Review on “Sisters of the Screen” and “Sisters in Law”
Film Review One of the most effective and underrated ways of understanding African culture is through the medium of film. Movies have acted as a window...
Asian Films and The Question of Sexist and Racist Stereotypes
As a general rule, popular entertainment—including Asian entertainment—is oriented around enforcing gender norms and traditional values. Hollywood and Asian movies reflect the values of the cultures...
Similarities and Differences between Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid” and Modern Telling of Disney’s “Little Mermaid”
Most of Disney’s animated films are based on various books, stories and fairy-tales, which are not known for their happy endings. The Little Mermaid, written by...