by Karlanna Lewis | 22 October, 2015 | Screenwriting
The word “myth” conjures up images of grandiose classical society, or in general terms anything unreal. The same exaggerated proportions and escalating steps that worked for Homer’s The Odyssey also have a place in modern movies. Myths are about themes—repeated...
by Karlanna Lewis | 1 August, 2015 | Uncategorized
Violence is one of film’s rogue and most controversial elements. Not to mention what was considered violent half a century ago has since been overshadowed by the machine gun gore of recent years. From war heroes to American gangsters to horrific murderers, film...
by Karlanna Lewis | 1 June, 2014 | In Our Opinion
The Artist, won an Oscar. This marked the first time a silent movie has been nominated for an Oscar in more than 80 years; the last silent movie to be nominated was The Patriot in 1928, the second year the Academy Awards were given. Despite the decrease of interest in...
by Karlanna Lewis | 26 January, 2014 | In Our Opinion
From the earliest days of moving pictures, men have dominated the industry both on- and off-screen, but even before women had the right to vote, a few pioneer ladies were already becoming industry leaders. Because film is traditionally more closed to women these...
by Karlanna Lewis | 5 March, 2013 | In Our Opinion
Just shy of 27 years old, Lady Gaga has built herself an empire. She more than broke into the business; she took the business by the wheel and began driving it herself. She became the first celebrity with 10 million twitter followers, and is now twitter’s most...
