Weekly Journals

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/545813b0e4b02b2abc692a7d/545815afe4b0d615f8a635e8/545815afe4b0d615f8a635f2/1415058886015/billyshollywoodscreenkiss.jpg?format=1000w INTRODUCTION This review is written in attempt to determine the elements of Queer theory found in the film Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss directed by Tommy O'Haver in 1998. The theory to use is semantic and syntactic approaches to genres. THEORY DISCUSSION New Queer Cinema is a term often used to describe renaissance of gay or lesbian film-making by Americans in the 90s. However, this independent film movement mainly focuses on males desire in male homosexual cinema rather than lesbianism. The theory also discussed the confusion of sexual and gender identity in its film, portrayed through various intimate visuals and suggestive contents. The film usually targets both straight and non-straight viewers as it is not necessarily made for or limited to LGBT community only.  SYNOPS...

https://cdn.flickeringmyth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/march-of-the-penguins.jpg INTRODUCTION This review is written in attempt to determine the elements of Expository mode of representation in the documentary March of the Penguins by National Geographic in 2005. The theory to use is semantic and syntactic approaches to genres. THEORY DISCUSSION Documentaries assessments are based on objectivity. The filmed events are not staged in order to provide authentic look and content to viewers.  There are six modes of representations in documentary which are poetic, expository, observational, interactive, reflexive, and performative.  Expository mode of representation in documentaries can be identified when there are authoritative voice-over or Voice-of-God commentary to make the documentary sound romantic and didactic. SYNOPSIS The cycle of life of the Emperor's penguins is disclosed in this documentary. Every autumn, these animals...

INTRODUCTION This review is written in attempt to determine the elements of Feminist film theory in the film Legally Blonde directed by Roberts Luketic in 2001. The theory to use is semantic and syntactic approach in genres.  THEORY DISCUSSION Feminism in film is to break discrimination, stereotyping, objectification, oppression, and patriarchy society. It exposes the misinterpretation of women through assumed predetermined sexual identity also known as female repression by patriarchal society. The film usually look at various female representation and compare them to seek out the final resolution of the "preferred" women.  SYNOPSIS Elle Woods is the president of her sorority, a Hawaiian Tropic girl, Miss June in her campus calendar, and, above all, a natural blonde.  She dates the cutest fraternity boy on campus and wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But, there's just one thing stopping Warner from poppin...