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A Sense of Place
By :
Djons
Yet however successfully it may create the illusion of a self-sustaining world, the
Western film
has its origins in a specific historical experience and in the wide variety of cultural responses to it. Ever since the discovery of America by Europeans in 1492, those who encountered this strange new land have been trying to make sense of it through factual accounts, imaginative literature, visual representations and other forms of discourse.
The Western and History
By :
Djons
Other novelists writing early in the 20th century, like Hamlin Garland and Willa Gather, took as their subjects the lives of ordinary people in the West, such as the farmers of Nebraska and South Dakota. The Western film was largely to ignore the kind of material which Cather explored.
Popular Fiction and Biography
By :
Djons
Yet, important though these insights are, we cannot reduce the
Western
to a series of statements about the meaning of history. It is, in its narrative structures and visual aesthetics, more than that. And sometimes rather less.
The Western as Spectacular
By :
Djons
Of course it is not only a particular kind of hero or story which characterizes the
Western film
. At the heart of its appeal is not just narrative but spectacle. It's the sight of a chase on horseback, of an Indian attack on the wagon train or a gunfight which thrills the spectator.
The Birth of The Western
By :
Djons
Histories of the cinema usually cite The Great Train Robbery, directed by Edwin S. Porter for the Edison Company in 1903, as the
first Western film
ever made. But it depends what we mean by a film.
Is Digital Technology Hurting Film Festivals?
By :
Brian Ochab-7251
Digital technology has affected the indie film industry in negative . This article explains why amateur video is hurting the Film Festival Circuit.
Home Theater Design: Optimum Speaker Placement
By :
David Thomas
Do you have a home theater? Perhaps you have a living room with a TV and surround speakers? This article will help you decide exactly where to place your speakers for the most realistic theatrical acoustics while complementing the way you want your room set up.
Stardust
By :
Ben
STARDUST Movie - The film, an adaptation of the novel by Neil Gaiman which was illustrated by Charles Vess, is an adventure fantasy. A young man named Tristan (Charlie Cox) woos a village beauty Victoria (Sienna Miller), promising to bring her a falling star. His journey takes him beyond the walls of his village to a mysterious and forbidden land.
Potter Bids Goodbye
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Philip Nicosia
Harry Potter and his friends will make their final bow this year as the last of the series of J.K. Rowling's best-selling novel is set to be released on July 21.
The Amazing Spiderman Phenomenon
By :
Stephen Dolan
Spiderman is one of Marvel Comics' most popular super heroes. Whether you're a fan or just interested in the latest Spiderman installment you can find out all about 'Spidey' here.
Next Movie - Review
By :
Ben
Based on the novel “The Golden Man” by Philip K. Dick and Directed by Lee Tamahori (Die Another Day), NEXT features Nicolas Cage, Julianne Moore, Jessica Biel, Thomas Kretschmann, Tory Kittles, and Peter Falk. NEXT is also co-produced by Cage, who has starred in such box office hits as National Treasure, Gone in Sixty Seconds, Con Air, and Face/Off. NEXT is slated for theatrical release on April 27, 2007.
Movie Posters: A Gallery
By :
Joseph Sicurella
With the world’s finest collection of movie memorabilia, we provide you with a cheaper and more stylish alternative in wall décor. Film studios locate a major part of the advertising budget to movie posters. Place a few of these around voila! a sophisticated Hollywood elegance is endowed.
Monaco's Shining Stars
By :
Roger Munns
The Monaco Film Festival is becoming better known, and adds to the social calendar in a country where millionaire's abound, and charities benefit from the film festival.
2007 May and June New Movie Releases
By :
Craig Rad
Today, there are a lot of movies being released every week and that is why many people have a hard time choosing among them. Here is a brief presentation of the latest American movie releases in 2007.
Bollywood’s Sizzling Couple to Wed on 20th April
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Sonia Suri
On one side it is the son of legendary father Amitabh Bachchan and on the other side it is former Miss India as well as Miss World… Bollywood’s Sizzling Couple to Wed on 20th April.
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