Looking Back At Casablanca, By Humphrey Bogarts

The era of the great depression was one of hardship and struggle. The film sets

This paper will discuss various elements of mise-en-scene, specifically; character development, lighting, performance, costume, makeup in the film "Casablanca".(Michael Curtiz,1942) The setting of the story sets the tone for the entire film. Shots of tanks and planes show the violence of war that coincides with the cutthroat city that is Casablanca. From there, those sentiments are reinforced when a man is shot in the street while another man pick pockets someone whom is distracted. The mood of the movie stays on the dark side of things when we enter Rick's Café, where we meet our protagonist played by Humphrey Bogart. In this scene we are treated to the jaded portrayal of night club owner. We see his utter disregard for a French woman

Casablanca is a World War II film that was released in 1942. The film is all about World War II but there was no American involvement. Casablanca is considered propaganda slightly, but it is not overloaded with it. The film showed that the war was mainly between France and Germany. The film showed that the Americans were pretty neutral during this point because Pearl Harbor was not bombed yet, so we were not at war. The film portrayed Americans as neutral and Americans allies as weak, overall. There were no depictions of violence at all and it does not show Americans dying because since the audiences are Americans, they do not want to see people from their county dying or being injured; it would cause the film to be very unsuccessful.

In the following essay, I will attempt to highlight the phenomenon in cinema known as the "counterculture youth-pic." This trend in production started in the late 1960's as a result of the economic and cultural influences on the film industry of that time. The following essay looks at how those influences helped to shape a new genre in the film industry, sighting Easy Rider as a main example, and suggests some possible reasons for the relatively short popularity of the genre.

In the period, the newly implemented technological elements and unique stylistic choices present “the context of moviegoing as [a] special event,” which contributed to the cultivation of an “aggressive relationship” with the spectator. Wilder also spectacularizes his film through its genre subversion and bawdy humor. However, in his references to more serious themes, such as gender, he engages the newly developing “sophisticated spectator,” capable of distinguishing and appreciating the technological features of films, the issues tackled within narratives, and the implied breeches of the Production Code, such as when Osgood “pinche[s]” Jerry/Daphne (Jack Lemmon) behind the closed doors of an elevator.

Everybody Comes to Rick's. Prominent stars of the film are 8.6 out of 10. The film

The Film Noir genre is the product of the 1940’s which reflects the darker attitude of society representing depression, realism, and amplifying a new dynamic for women on screen. As World War II progressed, there was less money compiling in Hollywood. The little money collected affected the creative drive for the directors in how they were able to produce for their films. The smaller budget impacted money to spend on lighting, sets, costumes, as well as providing pay for extras to appear in scenes. In addition to the money limitation, the realism presented in this genre expresses the reflection on the darker tones in 40’s society. As War was active, many experienced turmoil in their personal lives. Serious situations stirring emotions

Influence of the Great Depression on Hollywood The cycle of poverty is not one many wish to live. From struggling throughout an entire day to make ends meat to waking up having to face the same struggles, it is common for one to wish for a better life. During the Great Depression nothing was enough to permanently improve the hard situation, but the population of American found a way around the hard times. Hollywood films were being produced almost every week and many used this to their advantage; it provided a sense of serenity, a feeling that was not offered in their lives.

The Great Depression, characterized by a global economic downturn, was accelerated in the United States by the Wall Street Stock Market Crash of 1929. In the aftermath of the Stock Market Crash, it was widely presumed that the American Film Industry was impervious to the recession, but eventually signs of economic distress were apparent in the three business components of filmmaking - production, distribution and exhibition. The impact of the Great Depression on the American Film Industry was the negative financial consequences experience by major film companies and the exhibition market, which led to the implementation of The Code of Fair Competition in motion picture, and brought to the forefront the inability of Wall Street to keep

One of the many industries that were radically changed by World War II was the film industry. This change altered the content and style of films that were produced in Hollywood. A long period of decline was seen after experiencing boom years from 1939 to 1946. Within several years, attendance and box receipts fell. This was partly caused by reasons that were external to the industry. Veterans returning from the war got married, started families, attended college ( Due to the GI Bill), and bought homes in suburban areas. A toll was taken on box office receipts due to these activities. It was preferable for families that had children to listen to the radio rather than going to the

The nineteen twenties’ film “ The Jazz Singer” is not entertaining to a modern audience, due to the contrasting values portrayed within the film, which differ from those in modern society. Ninety years after the film was released, much has changed in popular culture. Our population is much more fast paced, liberal, and enticed with audio and visual effects. “The Jazz Singer” is a silent, black and white film. As a result, the film is unappealing to contemporary audiences, who much prefer an action driven film, which include explosions and sexualized story lines.

Wes Anderson has truly outdone himself with his 100 minute long masterpiece "The Grand Budapest Hotel". The film, set around the 1930 's, depicts an epic adventure filled with eye-catching aesthetics, extravagant characters, deadpan humour and witty dialogue in a dollhouse-like world. The director’s precise measurements of drama, deadpan comedy and engaging narrative paired with the mesmerising voice overs of Jude Law, as The Author, and F. Murray Abraham, as the older Zero Moustafa, make for a wonderfully bubbling, yet subtly melancholic film. It is truly a must see film.

In chapter two of The Cultures of American Film, the main focus is the establishment of studios. As demand for films rose in the early 1900’s, production companies needed to expand; this lead to the creation of large scale studios.

Hollywood cinema is primarily subjected to telling stories. The inclination of Hollywood narratives comes not just from good chronicles but from good story telling. The following essay will discuss Hollywood’s commercial aesthetic as applied to storytelling, expand on the characteristics of the “principles of classical film narration” and evaluate alternative modes of narration and other deviations from the classical mode.

During 1947 to 1957 Ealing comedies was an informal name for a series of comedy films that were produced by the London-based Ealing Studios. The films are most often remembered for being produced during the golden age of British film under Michael Balcon’s direction. The studio during this time produced some of the most famous and influential cinema. Michael Balcon’s take on film was that of the ‘small is beautiful’ persuasion, where he did not care for large organizations. Balcon’s values were decent, virtuous and simplistic. I will be discussing how he displayed this in two specific films. In this paper, I will be discussing and comparing two Ealing comedies the first Passport to Pimlico (1949) and the second The Ladykillers 1955. The first film I will be discussing is Passport to Pimlico which was one of the three outstanding British comedies that were released during the year of 1947.