Prana Independent Films Review Spot
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Tragedy Merch: The Question of the Morality of Selling Merchandise Based on Tragedy
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Pink Moon - Nick Drake
I saw it written and I saw it say.
Pink Moon is on its way.
Nick Drake is an enigmatic figure in music. A very
depressive and shy person. He only released three albums. His records did not set
tremendously well. He rarely did interviews or shows. He almost faded into obscurity
until a steady resurgence of his music occurred in the late 80s. And it was for
the better.
Monday, October 14, 2013
The Grieving Young: An Analysis of Powerful Images
Death has been a part of human culture since the beginning of human civilization, yet it is still heartbreaking to those who were involved with the deceased. It is human nature to miss one who had been so close to use had then, in an instant, was taken away from us. When that metaphoric Grim Reaper rears his ugly head, he breaks away the bonds that were formed together by this deceased person. The events that follow is a sense of grieving and loss, as the people known to the deceased share in their sadness for this human being who does not walk on this Earth. Humans form these said bonds with each other, whether it be between friends, husband and wife, or even father and son. Today, I wanted to discuss the later. What I will be talking about is images, which, like death, has had an impact on human civilization.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Casino Royale (1967)
"Sad that the word secret agent has become synonymous with the word sex maniac," laments David Niven in the movie Casino Royale. Not to be confused with the 2006 reboot, this Casino Royale was actually a comedy sendup of the James Bond series, released during Sean Connery's tenure as the infamous spy. But sadly, this movie turned out less comedic and more over bloated with spectacle that it takes less time to acknowledge that the script is in such a mess.
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Friday, July 12, 2013
Disaster Movie (2008)
Disaster Movie is, as they say on the internet, exactly what it says on the tin. The film is a massive collage of movies put together to try to create something funny; putting recognizable characters on screen and saying, "Look, there's [this character]. He/She has had a recent film which is relevant to today's youth and pop culture." The result fails.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Citizen Kane (1941)
*Part of Prana Films' The Great Movies*
Kane. What can I say about Kane that hasn’t already been said? It is a movie the chronicles the basic American dream, the rise of the main protagonist and his eventual fall from grace such in the way of Icarus. It has been proclaimed as the greatest film of all time, having held 1st place on the influential Sight & Sound critics poll for 50 years and 1st on the American Film Institute’s list of greatest American movies.
Sherlock Jr. (1924)
*Part of Prana Films' The Great Movies*
Buster Keaton is one of the kings of silent comedy, on the
same level as other comedians such as Charlie Chaplin. But while Chaplin
successfully combined pathos with comedy, Buster has mastered the art of the
straight face and stunt work. Keaton has had lots a great work (e.g. The General) but I believe that his
greatest accomplishment would be his short comedy Sherlock Jr.
Battleship Potemkin (1925)
*Part of Prana Films' The Great Movies*
Sergei Eisenstein's Battleship Potemkin is certainly a movie that stands the test of time. The movie is an exciting step into film editing and other such technology. The movie is simple in story, but rich in cultural history. We begin on the Potemkin, in which the sailor revolt due to poor conditions, such as their food; rotten with maggots.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
What Is the History of Documentary Films?
Movies
have been entertaining audiences for generations. There are many different
types of films and many different genres. One such type of film is the
documentary. These documentaries, though not often big box-office successes,
have become really popular, popular with critic and most audiences. Some have
even been deemed some of the greatest films of all time and have endured for
years.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Lincoln (2012)
“Do you think we choose the times into which we are born? Or
do we fit the times we are born into?” This is a question that was brought up
by one of our greatest presidents in his recent biopic, Lincoln.
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
Superhero movies have certainly grown in popularity these
last few years. They no longer have the campy elements they did in the
sixties or seventies and have a darker, more relevant tone to them that makes
them a good watch for adults as well as kids. The most popular of the
latest comic-book superhero movies is Christopher Nolan’s Batman series.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Boys of Baraka (2005)
Boys of Baraka is a film; a documentary about boys trying to find their way out of social poverty that they grew up in and trying to earn an education they rightfully deserve. The film highlights a couple of boys considered “at-risk” from Baltimore, Maryland who get a special opportunity to go to a two year school in Kenya.
12 Angry Men (1957)
*Part of Prana Films' Great Movies*
It’s a hot, sweltering day in New York City and these men
have someone’s life in their hands. The first on our list is one of the most
endeared courtroom dramas of all time, Sidney Lumet’s phenomenal debut 12 Angry Men.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
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