Blood Sacrifice: an analysis of 'Raging Bull'

An in-depth analysis of 'Raging Bull' from a Biblical perspective

Raging Bull is widely regarded as 1 of the greatest films ever made directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert DeNiro as middleweight boxer Jake LaMotta whose troubles outside the ring brought him as much fame as his wars inside the ring. The script was adapted by Paul Schrader and is based on Jake LaMotta’s 1970 memoir ‘Raging Bull: My Story’. in this video, I will take a closer look at the themes and symbolism in the movie. Thanks for watching and don’t forget to leave a comment.

A short video analysis of Hitchcock's 'Rope'

An analysis of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Rope'

Rope is a 1948 crime noir directed by Alfred Hitchcock based on a play of the same name by Patrick Hamilton and adapted by actor and writer Hume Cronyn and Arthur Laurents. Rope was Hitchcock’s 2nd “limited setting” film with the 1st being 1944’s Lifeboat. Rope was also Hitchcock’s 1st film shot in Technicolor. But the film is best known for being shot as a stage play in, seemingly, 1 continuous shot; actually, the film is composed of 10 takes of up to 10 minutes each that were seamed together by zooming the shots on walls and characters’ backs to hide the cuts. Another unique element in Rope is the cityscape of the large window which was the largest background cyclorama every used on a sound stage at that time (Wikipedia) that used the slow transitioning from day to night as symbolic references to the story’s 3 themes: shame, fear, and vanity. Thanks for watching this video and don't forget to leave a comment and share your thoughts.

Born To Kill: A short video analysis of 'Full Metal Jacket'

An analysis of Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket

In this video, I will analyze key themes from director Stanley Kubrick's 'Full Metal Jacket'. Full Metal Jacket is a 1987 war action movie shot in London, England and directed by Stanley Kubrick who co-wrote the script with Michael Herr and Gustav Hasford, based on Hasford’s 1979 novel “The Short Timers.” The film stars Mathew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D’Onofrio, Lee Ermey, and Dorian Harewood. This is Kubrick's 2nd war film, his 1st being Paths of Glory from 1957 Starring Kirk Douglas and George Macready. That film, set in WWI, took an anti war position from the standpoint of a French officer ordered to execute 3 soldier's for cowardice. By contrast, FMJ is an ambiguous look at war through the eyes of a soldier conflicted by his nature to kill and his desire to see peace. Thanks for watching this video and I would appreciate if you would like it and leave a comment.

Is reading becoming obsolete?: an analysis of 'Fahrenheit 451?'

An analysis of Francois Truffaut's 'Fahrenheit 451'

In this video, I will analyze themes from 'Fahrenheit 451', a 1966 British film by director Francois Truffaut who co-wrote the script with Jean-Louis Richard, based on the 1954 novel of the same name by Ray Bradbury. The film stars Julie Christie as Clarisse, Oskar Werner as Guy Montag, and Cyril Cusack as the Fire Captain of Engine House 451. In a totalitarian society in a dystopian future, individuality is denied, conformity is the law, and firemen are paid to burn books. This is the seminal film on thought censorship, as relevent today as it was when it came out. 

An in-depth Analysis of Sydney Lumet's 1976 film 'Network'

Network 1976 Film

In this video, I analyze themes from the 1976 satire/black comedy 'Network' directed by Sydney Lumet, written by Paddy Chayefsky, and starring Peter Finch, Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Robert Duvall, and Beatrice Straight. The film is about a television station that gets a ratings boost after 1 of its anchors tells his audience that he is going to commit suicide on live television. Incredibly, the film won Academy Awards in 3 acting categories (Best Actor: Peter Finch; Best Actress: Faye Dunaway; and Best Supporting Actress: Beatrice Straight). The film also earned an award for Paddy Chayefsky's script. This film is prophetic and more relevant today than when it was made. One of the great films ever! 

An in-depth analysis of Alan Pakula's 1971 film 'Klute' starring Jane Fonda

An in-depth analysis of 'Klute' directed by Alan Pakula and starring Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland

In this video, I will analyze key scenes and themes from the film 'Klute' directed by Alan Pakula and starring Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland, and Roy Scheider. The film is about a prostitute who becomes emotionally desensitized as a result of a beating she suffers at the hands of a john.

An in-depth analysis of David Fincher's 1999 film 'Fight Club'

David Fincher's 'Fight Club': an in-depth analysis

In this video, I will analyze the psychological and symbolic themes in 'Fight Club' the 1999 psychological/thriller by director David Fincher based on the book by Chuck Palahniuk starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter, Meatloaf, and Jared Leto. The film follows a recall specialist whose existence is defined by materialism and an addiction to support groups, particularly a support group for men with testicular cancer. A chance meeting with a soap salesman named Tyler Durden blows up Jack's old life and gives him a new life free from the norms and cares of society. The 2 men start a new club for men only called Fight Club.