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Nov 11, 2023 · One technique that can truly elevate a film’s visual impact is thoughtful composition. By carefully arranging elements within the frame, filmmakers can guide our attention and create visual...
Dec 13, 2023 · Notable films with stand in the title include Stand by Me, X-Men: The Last Stand, and Stand and Deliver, although there are many more examples on this list. This poll is interactive, meaning you can vote the stand movies up or down depending on how much you like them.
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Power (Yance Ford, 2024) 3½ out of 5 stars* With his 2017 documentary Strong Island, director Yance Ford announced himself as a filmmaker to watch. Combining the personal and the polemical, that movie featured a brilliant visual aesthetic to match its compelling thesis.
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Who doesn’t love this movie? It’s a story of four college-going friends whose patriotism is awakened when they act in a documentary about India’s freedom fighters. From being carefree boys, they go on to bring about a seismic change in the corrupt political situation of the country.
These films, which made Jennifer Lawrence an international star, are based on books of the same name. They take place in a dystopian future world where people are chose from different districts to fight to the death for the entertainment of the elite. That is, until one person decides to fight back.
This one is obvious. The Empire itself is an allegory for authoritarian governments that the world has seen. Darth Vader might have been Luke’s dad, but he was also a planet destroyer who started out by killing kids. And stormtroopers? They’re basically bhakts in armour. Despite the laster films not being too great, the essential storyline of stand...
Set after the third World War, this film takes place in the confines of brutalist architecture and a whole lot of dictatorial imagery. People are no longer allowed to feel emotion, which is enforced by a daily drug injection. Art and books are also removed, at least until one enforcer decides enough is enough.
This show, based on the novels of the same name by Philip Pullman, is a fantasy extravaganza that doesn’t shy from the disturbing. It’s based in an alternate world where a a supreme authority known as The Magisterium controls every facet of what people read and learn.One girl then learns of a massive conspiracy, and soon sets off on a journey that ...
Starring Ajay Devgn in the titular role, this film tells the story of India’s most influential freedom fighter. It chronicles his life from his childhood where he witnessed the Jallianwala Bagh massacre right up to his execution at the age of 23. His physical form might have died, but his legacy lives on forever.
The evergreen tale of Robin of Loxley and his band of thieves. They steal from the rich and give to the poor, and that comes in handy when you have a tyrannical Sheriff of Nottingham who rules with an iron fist. It’s a tale as old as time, but still a good watch if you’re feeling a little rebellious.
This film starring Ajay Devgn and Amitabh Bachchan is about a man who loses his son due to skulduggery of politician. While seeking compensation, he slaps a corrupt officer and ends up in jail. His deceased son’s friend then starts a campaign to free him, which snowballs into a full-fledged movement involving students, labourers, and common people ...
This film is based on the murder of model Jessical Lal in 1999. It stars Vidya Balan as sabrina, Jessica’s bereaved sister, and Rani Mukherji as Meera, a journalist and activist fighting for justice in the form of getting Manu Sharma, the son of a politician, arrested. The film highlighted how media activism can correct wrongs in the legal system.
This politically charged film stars Ajay Devgn as a powerful student leader who wants to change the system by being a part of it. When he is killed for going against the system, it inspires Vivek Oberoi’s character, Arjun to get into politics. Arjun is a representation of millennials – someone who dreams of going to America for a ‘better life’ unti...
Sep 3, 2013 · Parents need to know that Standing Up takes a hard, earnest look at an act of cruel bullying, its aftermath, and profound effect on two vulnerable kids, ages 11 and 12. Based on The Goats, by Brock Cole, a popular and highly recommended book for kids 10-14, the film contains some scenes and….
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Jan 26, 2024 · The essay-like Netflix film from the 'Strong Island' director delves into the origins and implications of modern police violence in the United States.
Apr 5, 2021 · Writer/director Corinna Faith's dialogue expertly sets up the film's oppressive tone, establishing an atmosphere of silence and obedience which is used to devastating effect as the...
