Grindhouse Essays

  • Redemption in Pulp Fiction

    541 Words  | 2 Pages

    “Three stories…about one story,” that is how Quentin Tarantino, the director of Pulp fiction, describes the movie. At first glance, it appears that the story uniting the three stories is the narrative of the movie, however upon further analysis it becomes evident that the true story uniting the three stories is the search for redemption. Tarantino highlights this by fragmenting the narrative so the movie ends with three characters, Butch, Jules and, Vega, having a chance at redemption. In order to

  • Q. Tarantino's Use of Different Film Elements in Kill Bill and Pulp Fiction

    1656 Words  | 4 Pages

    Q. Tarantino's Use of Different Film Elements in Kill Bill and Pulp Fiction Quentin Tarantino has used the lightning, colour, sound, camera, mise-en-scene, iconography, speed of editing and special effects in Kill Bill and Pulp Fiction to make the audience want to carry on watching. These film elements have been used very effectively by the director in the openings of both films to build audience interest. The first aspect – lightning was very helpful in building interest in Kill Bill. The

  • Italian Neorealismd Films

    814 Words  | 2 Pages

    Italian neorealism, a film movement pioneered in Italy is recognised by its use of non professional actors, being shot on location, and plots concerning the working class or the impoverished. Italian neorealist films dealt with difficulties faced everyday by the working class; the stories were prompted by the conditions left after the second world war, and they often had open ended narratives. Stylistically the films were loose, fluid, often documentary-like.[1] Neorealist pioneer, Cesare Zavattini

  • Quentin Tarantino

    710 Words  | 2 Pages

    Quentin Tarantino Blood, gore, and a lot of language; you will find this is most Quentin Tarantino movies. Although, this is what makes him such a writer and director. Quentin Tarantino is not only a fantastic screenplay writer, but he also pushes the limit of intense plots of drama, and mostly violence. As a great director, who changes the world of filmmaking, Quentin Tarantino is one of the most unique directors/writers, today. Born March 27, 1963, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Quentin Jerome Tarantino

  • Horror Film: The Appeal Of Horror Films

    1598 Words  | 4 Pages

    The Romans filled coliseums with spectators to watch gladiators fight to the death, or men mauled to death by beasts. Writing, such as Edgar Allen Poe’s The Pit and the Pendulum inspired horror films like saw. Grindhouse films like Michael Myers and Freddy Krueger appealed to multiple generations, but modern film is where ultra-violent horror reaches its height in significance. According to Hess, film “is the ultimate artistic medium so far devised by mankind. It

  • Gimme shelter Film REview

    1209 Words  | 3 Pages

    unrecognizable. This is a surprising dramatic overture for Vanessa Hudgens who is better known for such saccharine Disney fare such as “High School Musical,” family movies like “Journey 2: Mysterious Island,” and the upcoming “Great Migration” and upscale grindhouse films such as “Sucker Punch,” “Machete Kills,” and presumably the upcoming “Kitchen Sink.” Vanessa Hudgens taking this powerfully empathic and dramatic role in this film will empower her career. This straightforward and occasionally documentary

  • The Influence Of Horror Film

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    The appeal of horror film is effective due to the traits of the human mind. Filmgoers of horror leave theaters with a positive train of thought, yet the negative nature of the content presented points to psychological factors which cause their enjoyment. Answers are found by looking at the psychological factors, how an individual processes emotional arousal, identifies with issues that they consider relevant, and perceives reality, help to explain why films presenting such horrific imagery excites

  • Argumentative Essay On Depression And Anxiety

    1397 Words  | 3 Pages

    Depression and anxiety can be huge obstacles for many of us. Whether you’re struggling with mild depression and/or anxiety, or you feel buried by it, it can be challenging not only to discuss it with others, but finding a way out can seem nearly impossible. Luckily, things are changing, and more and more methods of treatment are being developed for depression, anxiety, and other mental health-related issues. What’s even more exciting is that people are starting to realize how helpful video games