Read More: What is Film Noir? Best Examples → Learn More: What Defines German Expressionism? → Up Next Best French New Wave films We've covered the general stylistic elements of the French New Wave but let's look at some of the most iconic films and filmmakers of the movement. In thi...
The term mise-en-scene is called the film criticism grand undefined term. The term is so broad, and it defines and classifies a lot in the filming industry. The term roughly means to put into the scene or to place on stage. Mise en scene is used to describe filmmaking and the process...
Although David Bordwell’s article, “Classical Hollywood Cinema” defines what the classical Hollywood film does, the film Casablanca does not exactly conform to the very definition that Bordwell provides the audience with in his article. It is true that the film capers closely to Bordwell’s ...
Adventure games are not based on what the dictionary defines as “adventure”. Some are, but many forsake danger and excitement for more relaxed, thoughtful endeavours. They are also not: role-playing games that involve extensive combat, team-building and points management; action/adventures such ...
“I am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang” (1932) – For 1932, this film is as politically charged and controversial as Hollywood could be, taking a long, hard look at the dehumanization of the criminal justice system and how it defines those who have been in it. This film is brutally hone...
2 Scanning and Sensemaking 27 Let's look more closely at what Rumelt calls the kernel of a good strategy, which he boils down to three main elements3: – "A diagnosis that defines or explains the nature of the challenge. A good diagnosis simplifies the often overwhelming ...
Look, if you’re someone who defines yourself by your highbrow tastes, this soapy melodrama about a morning news show isn’t going to be for you. But you’ll be missing out on one of the most genuinely entertaining programs on any network. Starring a truly astronomical amount of famous pe...
Simply position your subject next to the window so that the light hits their face at a 90-degree angle. Side light can be a good way to create some shape, tone, and texture; because it scrapes across your subject from the side, it defines highlight and shadow detail in the face and ...
The Russian is training is very technical ways with new machines and doctors and steroids while Rockie uses rocks and logs as his weights and trains in the wilderness. It is all ridiculous of course and way way too long but for me that defines the montage. ...
In contemporary culture, aesthetic has also come to refer to a distinctive visual identity or style that defines a particular trend, lifestyle, or social media presence. This usage underscores the importance of visual coherence and appeal in personal and online spaces. Beautiful, in contrast, remai...