Critiquing the Critics of Christopher Nolan
By calling Christopher Nolan a pioneer in his early forties, of course, in the field of film-making might bewilder the minds of some individuals, yet what must be perceived in order to grasp why the film-maker is considered or perhaps I should say, earned the right to be called an innovator is his work of [...]
Roman Polanski: The Impact of Life on Art
The name Roman Polanski is a head turner for various reasons. It is either the story of his dark childhood days in Poland trying to survive or it is his films and his artistic donation to the cinema or it is his trouble with the law. I am not going to cover his problems with [...]
Shawshank Redemption: The moral of escape from cinematic point of view
Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free. When one hopes, whether for something big or small, it is the gravity of hope that must be perceived for its grandness. At times in life, chances of hope abates, and when reality stays in distance from goal, the supreme force of desire in man [...]
The Dark Knight Rises: The Journey Ends Here
Prior to July 18, 2008, I was not an aficionado of the superhero known as the ‘Batman.’ Perhaps, it was because of the amount of non-stylish, which I can also define the term as ‘Cheesy’ and too ‘Sweet’ type of other superhero films, except one film, though; a film that fits genre of superhero, yet [...]
Artistic productions as the standard: Defining “classic” cinema
For most of us film enthusiasts who were born in the latter half of the twentieth century, there is a lingering question that often appears to surface when it comes to film. This question can be difficult to answer at times, depending on who is involved in the conversation. This question, of course, is not [...]
Point of View: Prometheus
The point of view section of Masters of Cinema, focusing on Prometheus marks the first review of a new cinematic release. As a reader, no one must worry or be concerned, for the review contains no spoilers. Perhaps, this is more like an observation than a review, for I am focusing more on the plot, and especially [...]