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Whiplash

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  Whiplash: The story: This film exploits one of society's most prevalent obsessions, greatness, success, and dream, in a way very few movies achieve.  Thus, thanks to its popular topic, everybody can relate to it in one way or another, especially people living in a capitalist society where success is constantly used to define individuals .  I would like to point out one specific aspect of the movie that for me defines what makes a good film: its ability to immerse its audience in a different world .   Whiplash will give you adrenaline rushes like no other film.  Another aspect of the film I particularly admired was the work done on character development and the storyline in general, Whiplash is not a blockbuster with a lot of special effects or shooting locations. Therefore, everything the film relies on is the story it tells . In that case, Whiplash explores a conflictual situation in a very organic and brilliant way . In addition to that, Every singl...
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The Dreamers

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 The dreamers Mise en scene:  The apartment is portrayed as cluttered , with the dim light of lamps and candles , art pieces decorations , and all sorts of visual stimuli reinforcing the claustrophobic, nostalgic mood of the insouciant escapades of the dreamers" and giving the apartment a dreamlike quality.  Bertolucci's voyeuristic style reminds me of Guadagnino's work. He captures and translates an honest, nostalgic appreciation of natural human vitality , intimacy , and sensuality through his graceful visual technique, giving his frames the poise and vibrancy of paintings by "Ingres" or "Caravaggio"( Scott ).  This movie particularly spoke to me on a personal level because it resonates with most of my interests ( Paris , the 60s , New Wave directors are revolutionizing film , young protesters take on the government , focus on cinema , culture , idealism , and art ).  Although harshly categorized as pornographic by Hollywood, this movie d...
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The virgin suicides

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   Virgin Suicides: Inspired by the novel by Jeffrey Eugenides, a film critic said: " It is not important how the Lisbon sisters looked. What is important is how the teenage boys in the neighborhood thought they looked. "  This captures perfectly what the movie portrays: The materialization and even obsession of a particular girl.  The narration of the story by a male voiceover speaking through "we" conveys this idea,  The story seems often focused on the girl , but the boys share equal   attention .  The important aspect of this story is that it is trying to show adolescence and even more entering the adult world . This teenage world is depicted through for example the gruesome parents, the depiction of their teenage years being no better or worse than most teenage years.  In the film review I read, the author said: "The lack of any explanation is the whole point: For those left behind, they are preserved forever in the perfection they ...
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Impression, Sunrise

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  Claude Monet, Impression, Sunrise:  This painting... What I truly like about this painting is that it doesn't have a meaning .  Of course, all artworks have meanings but this one does not have a particular meaning.  Most of Monet's works are focused on capturing the light as well as the color , and once again, that's what we have here.  The breaking sunshine and its undulating reflections are the main points of emphasis in the Impression, Sunrise artwork. In his symphony of blues and oranges, Monet attempted to portray the sunrise in all its fleeting beauty . It is praised as one of the best Impressionist paintings because the dreamy , foggy countryside perfectly captures the style as a whole. Regarding the meaning, we know Monet was deeply involved in the revival of the French spirit and patriotism , and many of the paintings he produced at the time reflect his zeal . His Impression, Sunrise particularly places a heavy emphasis on France...
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

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  O.M.G I will ne-ver talk enough about this movie.  "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" demonstrates that memories are just not files that may be erased. They are more than just thoughts in the mind because they shape the essence of the self. People require both the good and the bad in order to learn and grow . " Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind " changed my life the first time I saw it.  This almost never happens to me, and I presume I understand why I enjoyed it the first and only time it did. It's among those rare films that I'd rather watch alone than with a group.  It seeks something personal , such as troubling memories deeply buried within our subconscious. It's a film that demands the presence of thoughts we dismiss when we're surrounded by people, things we only consider when we're alone, buried in eternal thoughts.  " Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind " is a work of art that is both therapeutic and libera...
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La Joconde (Mona Lisa)

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  This is a painting done by Leonardo Da Vinci of course!  I think everybody knows it, even people that are not into Art.  The funny thing is that there is so much infatuation in this ridiculously tiny painting that everybody queues to get to it at the Louvre .  But people are often shocked or surprised at how small it is.  Her deep stare pursues you around the room, and her expression captivates many. After hundreds of years of perceiving her visitors, the Mona Lisa has maintained unwavering eye contact with all who allow themselves to be absorbed by her mocking smile .  There is no special meaning behind this painting. One theory from viewers was that the " slight smile " of the Mona Lisa was provoked by entertainers, she was caught in laughter but had to hold it for the painter.   My personal theory is that the slight smile is representative of the modesty women were supposed to show at this time. This painting is worth millions of euros...
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The Creation of Adam

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 The Creation of Adam .  It was painted by Michelangelo, who painted the whole ceiling of the Sistine chapel. And the part that everyone knows is this one, entitled " The Creation of Adam ". Like The Fallen Angel , there's also a part of this painting that everybody knows more than the rest of it.  The most direct meaning in Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam is the moment when God created human life , as described in the Book of Genesis in the  Christian Bible : “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.  Michelangelo chose to illustrate this moment with complete clarity, painting God reaching out and touching Adam’s finger with his, to create the first great spark of life . An anatomical reference has been made regarding Michelangelo's Creation of Adam , adding to the artwork's possible deeper significance . Many people believe that the form God and the angels generate resembles a womb and placenta , implying that Adam was born rather th...
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