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Contributing Articles in Film Studies

What Makes a Good Movie Great
Most movies focus on plots poorly developed; some are well developed. Few focus on character arcs at all. Any film that combines the two is rare and usually great.
Philosophy of Cartoons, Aristotle and Coyote
Saturday morning cartoons may seem like pointless fun. But maybe there is a meaning to the madness? This is the final part in the three part philosophy of cartoons series
Philosophy of Cartoons, Plato, Soul, Absurdity
Saturday morning cartoons may seem like pointless fun. But maybe there is a meaning to the madness? This is part two of three in the philosophy of cartoons series.
Philosophy of Cartoons, Wile E Coyote Roadrunner
Saturday morning cartoons may seem like pointless fun. But maybe there is a meaning to the madness? This is part one of three in the philosophy of cartoons series.
Textual Analysis, The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers opens with a twist. This humorous and farcical movie begins with a clever and intriguing character exposition and introduction.
Leonardo DiCaprio
A brief biography containing his film history and work for the environment.
Silent Films
YouTube users are compiling an impressive assortment of rarely seen footage from cinema's earliest days.
Three-Point Lighting
Lighting is one of the most important aspects of motion pictures. It sets the tone of a film while giving two dimensional images the feeling of three dimensional life.
Acting in Film by Michael Caine
Michael Caine's master class on acting in film is still relevant after 20 years and contains information about role preparation, behavior, professionalism and other tips.
Horror and Gangster Film Violence
Advertising posters of the new genre blending aspects of horror and gangster movies are drawing criticism for exposing young children to images of graphic violence.
Gangster Film Reader
An anthology of articles following the evolution of the gangster movie by review and commentary of many gangster characters and classic and innovative movies.

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