1981 in film

Films in America come in a large array of styles and genres. Whether they’re made as blockbuster or independent films, there are always films which can appeal to all viewers. The caper film or caper “story” is a subgenre of crime fiction. There are more differences than similarities between the blockbuster and independent film approach however both will be thoroughly discussed. Blockbuster films are described as big Hollywood movies with large budgets, produced by well known directors, producers

at low prices in order to fuel their highly profitable film sales. This use of a razor-blade strategy, coupled with strong relationships with retailers positioned Kodak as an industry leader. Additionally, their heavy investment in R&D allowed Kodak to grow organically, proving fruitful with the advent of color film. Thus, Kodak’s expertise in color film

provide the ideal social conditions for today’s sexualisation problem to be identified as in 1981 journalists were beginning to investigate the sudden sexualisation of young females. Sexualisation being used to describe mal socialization which in fact separates children from their natural essence causing premature entry in adult forms of sexual subjectivity. For example, that of play makeup for girls (Schiro 1981). Another sociological explanation that is provided for the pornification of media today

Willam Wyler, born 1902 and died in 1981 from a heart attack. According to IMBD he was considered second only to John Ford as a master craftsman in cinema. He directed some of the most beloved and most successful movies of his era. Wyler is an Oscar winning fill director and an academy award winner. Some include Ben-Hur, Roman Holiday, The best years of our lives and Mrs. Miniver to name a few. Wyler has worked with directors and actors like Samuel Goldwin (1930) and Bette Davis(1940). Although there

presidency, Reagan was elected as Governor of California in 1966 and reelected again in 1970. Winning by 489 electoral votes against Jimmy Carter, Reagan was elected President in 1981. He was the oldest President to be elected at 69 years old. He took office on January 20, 1981. Originally he was an American actor who appeared in 53 films, a politician, and a conservationist. During Reagan’s presidency, only 69 days after being put into office, John Hinckley attempted to assassinate

Fritz Lange are believed to inhabit the ranks of the cinematic elite, and not surprisingly most critics are more than willing to bestow upon them the title of Auteur. By regarding filmmaking as yet another form of art, Auteur theory stipulates that a film is the direct result of its director's genius. With the emerging prominence of auteur based criticism in the 1950?s, the role of the director became increasingly integral to a film's success. However most would argue that this form of criticism didn't

Transformation of Hero in Raiders of Lost Ark Raiders of the Lost Ark is the 1981 film that follows renowned archeologist and professor Indiana Jones as he races against time and Nazis to uncover one of the greatest treasures believed to be in existence, the Ark of the Covenant. In this film, Indiana Jones fulfills the role of the hero and as such must fulfill certain tasks that will prove his heroic qualities. In "The Hero's Journey of Self-Transformation: Models of Higher Development from Mythology

animation”. Raymond Harryhausen was born June 29th, 1920 in Los Angeles and he died on May 7th, 2013 in London. Ray’s obsession with fantasy started as a child with HG Wells’ novels, early films, and paintings by Gustave Dove, Charles Knight, and John Martin. His parents were encouraging, often taking him to see films and helping him to construct puppets and models sets. His first experience with building models was for a project in elementary school, this ignited his love of building things. Later

During 1981 there was a huge development in technology. In that same year of 1981, Stephen King published an article in the Playboy magazine by the name of “Why We Crave Horror Movies.” In his essay he wrote about why people enjoy watching horror films. King intends this essay toward young men who watch horror films. He mentions that everyone is a little insane and that it is okay to be that way. He wants young men to know and understand that there is something more to it then just wanting to get

south to solve any specific issues, personal, social and political acquirement, creative thinking process and a critique of their ideas. Steven Allan Spielberg is one of the most influential and successful director, producer, creator and writer of film in the 20th