Indies have been around ever since filmmaking came into being with Thomas Edison first monopolising film making technology. Though indies weren’t backed by studios they were potent enough to reach mainstream audiences garnering much love and prestigious awards. Following are some of the Best Independent films of the 21st century. Donnie Darko(2001) a sci-fi cult […]
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There are certain phrases such as “Toast”, “As if” and “Catfish” which have become so common in our lives that we wouldn’t even bother to think that their origin could have been popular films. Popular culture has always and will continue to contribute to language development, with cinema taking a key role. Linguists are constantly
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The “Academy Awards”, widely known as the “Oscars” awarded annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), is considered as the most celebrated and prestigious award in the entertainment industry. The most recent ceremony, the 92nd Academy Awards recognizing the best films of 2019 was held on the 9th of February 2020,the
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Filmmaking is certainly not an easy undertaking . Different filmmakers take different approaches in creating celluloid masterpieces. The following are some of the greatest filmmakers of all time, who have their own signature styles in filmmaking Sir Alfred Hitchcock “I depend on style more than plot. It is how you do it, and not your
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic impact on the Global Cinema Industry. All aspects of the industry from production and distribution to consumption have significantly changed. Many movie productions have been postponed or cancelled, movie theatres have been closed or restricted. Even the talent – in front and behind the camera have been restricted
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Film styles refer to the techniques used by the film director to create a frame or a shot. They are the recognizable film techniques used by filmmakers to give specific changes or worth to their work. It can include all aspects in making a film: sound, mise-en-scène, dialogue, cinematography, editing or attitude Just as an
