“Compared with the light that is projected on the screen, setsumeisha breathe life into the projected images.” – Matsuki Kyoro (Dym 226)
When a moviegoer attended a Japanese silent film, the most entertaining and important part of the experience was not the film itself but the benshi performer’s setsumei, his vocal narration. The first part of the performance was his maesetsu, entertaining introductory remarks that explained the content of the film before the film rolled and he gave his main setsumei, also called nakasetsu. The maesetsu provided the benshi with the best opportunity to demonstrate his oratorical skills. Since the playhouses were not dark during the maesetsu, performances were both auditory and visual. Benshi used costumes and body acting, giving the maesetsu a loose, comfortable atmosphere. With the Pure Film Movement’s elimination of maesetsu, however, nakasetsu had to evolve, offering background information and explaining the film simultaneously. The benshi no longer needed to be seen, and so setsumei became more one with the film.
A benshi performing maesetsu
The benshi had to accomplish three things with the power and art of his setsumei. First, he must act out the dialogue in the film and narrate events between dialogues. According to Tokugawa Musei, one of the leading benshi of the times, one’s expression must always be enthusiastic. A successful benshi embodied the characters and needed “not a great memory, but rather the ability to assimilate expressions unconsciously, so that they instantly fly into the forefront of his consciousness whenever something triggers them” (Dym 187). The combination of the stream of consciousness narration with certain techniques like flashbacks and hallucinations highlighted a character’s inner state, creating a great psychological depth. For example, in the film Orochi, yakuza Heizaburo kidnaps and plans to rape the young girl Otsu. The benshi Matsuda Shinsui narrated not only Otsu’s pleading dialogue but also Heizaburo’s inner moralizing dilemma, further enriching Heizaburo’s character (Standish 102). Some critics and top benshi, however, argued against using voice-impersonating techniques (kowairo) for foreign films because it was considered to be discordant with the foreign and sophisticated images. They believed kowairo should strictly be used for domestic films, where such a style had already long been present in theater, like in the noh and bunraku tradition.
Second, a benshi had to analyze and criticize the events unfolding on the screen quickly and intuitively and present his interpretation to the audience through his setsumei. In preparation for narrating a film, a performer might conduct research in libraries on certain topics raised in the film, discuss said topics with scholars, or, if the film was an adaptation, read the original text it was based on. A screening could thus be highly educational based on how well researched the benshi’s setsumei was. A benshi could then write his own script to follow when narrating the film or use one that had already been written and published. Not all benshi, however, relied on a script when giving a performance. In fact, reading from a script was discouraged because the audience believed it threw off the harmonization with the film. Some benshi performed a setsumei cold without previewing the film beforehand, a practice called mizuten, or literally “doing without seeing.” The combination of preparing a script and of improvisation consequently led a benshi’s setsumei to constantly change and evolve from performance to performance and for multiple benshi to have quite contrasting setsumei for the same film. Japanese competitiveness led theaters to alternate benshi for each screening of the current film so that audience members could choose to attend based on when their favorite benshi was scheduled to perform. Theaters even switched benshi during the middle of the film so as to directly pit their setsumei against each other, as well as provide relief since narrating was extremely exhausting. Due to the benshi’s narrative skill, the production of films placed little emphasis on writing good, sound scripts because the benshi performer was expected to smooth over any awkward moments in his setsumei. Scholars of early film Châteauvert and Gaudreault envy how the “spectators of early cinema could feel the exhibition system in all its thickness, and the presence of the lecturer notably made them aware of how the spectacle they were attending was a unique event that would never be exactly replicated anywhere else" (Hovet 331).
Third, a benshi’s setsumei must lead the audience in a common emotional response. A good benshi, says Musei, blended speaking with visual images so that the “audience melted into the film” (Dym 151). He must be able to make the uninteresting film interesting and master the art of deception over his audience (Dym 55). Abe Nornes, a professor of film and Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Michigan, argues that with his setsumei, a “benshi thus divests the powers of interpretation from the audience” (118). The spectator, however, is not an empty vessel waiting to receive the benshi’s interpretation nor is he idle. Rather, he collaborates with the benshi, both analyzing the film and critically receiving the benshi’s own analysis in the form of the setsumei. The art of setsumei, at its most refined, embellishes upon an audience’s initial reception of a film, guides them, and leaves them in a heightened state of contemplation long after the film’s close.


Where there is no imagination there is no horror. ~Arthur Conan Doyle, Sr.
I took these shots a few weeks ago in the barren wasteland that is the Great Salt Lake. Minus being surrounded by the smell of brine, the shoot was so fantastic and my two cute friends were absolute perfection. The real kicker..... I was the makeup artist. I can't even put on my own makeup without messing up so I was really pleased with the outcome of their makeup and hair. Happy Halloween!!
I just bought this romantic little flick for $7.50 at the drugstore and la la love it! The love he has for her in this movie is overwhelming. Im such a sap. And the quote towards the end of the film just stuck out to me and I had to post it.


I’m still in Rimini, where both the sea and the sky are a deep blue.
Sadly, there’s little wind.
So sitting on the couch with my laptop is not such a sacrifice.
Today, I have yet another free Italian listening comprehension for you.
This one’s rather banal (Italians use that word all the time…)
But it’s short, the grammar focus is useful, and listening practice is always good.
Here’s the link:
This week is Ferragosto, which is the deadest part of the summer.
Away from the tourist centers, where shops have special permission to ignore laws on opening hours, a lot of Italy is ‘chiuso per ferie’.
Hence I have time to run another ‘Book of the Week’ offer.
The idea is to highlight an Italian easy reader we published a while back, which you may not, therefore, have seen.
Perhaps you missed it when it first came out.
Or maybe your level wasn’t up to it (but now it is!)
Could be worth a look, then, especially at 50% off!
Never heard of it?
Here’s what our reviewers thought:
Mary – March 21, 2017
Before my EasyReaders email I had never heard of Pasolini so I checked him out on Wikipedia and after about two seconds realised I had been missing out on a big chunk of Italian culture . I took a look at the film of “Accattone” and was disappointed to find I understood next to nothing, but the setting, atmosphere and main characters really left a strong impression.
Determined to understand more, I downloaded and started reading my EasyReader. It was so helpful. I found that, besides learning some interesting new vocabulary, I was also getting an impression of characters and scenes from the film.
I read the story a couple of times and then took another look at the film. I was amazed to find I had a good grasp of what was going on. The EasyReader had made the film much more accessible. It had introduced me to the characters and helped me to understand the plot.
I really enjoyed the whole cultural experience; EasyReader, EasyReader with audio, Accattone the film, and finding out about Pasolini.
Patricia Lenz – March 28, 2017
Accattone, as told by Giovanne Galavotti, is a wonderful and complex preview to the film as the story’s details completely describe the film’s action and mood.
After listening and reading, then watching the film on YouTube as Daniel suggested, I listened to the EasyReader narrative again and loved the way the film’s images played in my head while I listened…like the Bach playing through the film!
It was great: without the EasyReader, I wouldn’t have “gotten” this wonderful Pasolini film. The story really captured the sense of Accatone the film and character.
Interested to find out more?
Download a free sample chapter right here.
Read/listen to chapter 1 to see how you get on.
Then do as the reviewers did, and find the original movie on Youtube…
If the story grabs you, buy the complete version for just £3.99.
It can work as a stand-alone easy reader, or as you read above, as support for the film itself.
The offer’s good until Sunday night.


Avengers: Infinity War was the culmination of everything Marvel Studios had been building since 2008. But what happens now? We’re two months out from Ant-Man and The Wasp, but beyond that there are no films on the horizon for a while.
The “upcoming marvel movies” are the next steps for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is going to be interesting to see what direction Marvel takes after Hawkeye.
The 6-episode run of Marvel’s Hawkeye, the newest Disney+ series rooted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ended tonight. So, what precisely occurred, and what is going to occur? We’ll attempt to break it all down for you.
This new Marvel Comics-based sitcom featured a large cast of characters. Although some may argue that Hawkeye is just an excuse to give Jeremy Renner more screen time as Clint Barton because his character didn’t play such a large role in previous films (such as Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, and Black Widow), the series still featured characters and events that could have influenced the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s future.
Prior to the series’ premiere, Disney announced Marvel’s Echo, a Disney+ spin-off series centered on Maya Lopez, also known as Echo. Alaqua Cox made her debut in Marvel’s Hawkeye, and the events of the series have set up her own spin-off series, despite the fact that we didn’t receive any type of preview or post-credit sequence of what’s to come in her own series, or for any other character for that matter. Seriously, Marvel, you couldn’t come up with a better post-credits scene?
Vincent D’Onofrio reprised his role as Wilson Fisk, popularly known as Kingpin, in Marvel’s Hawkeye. D’Onofrio portrayed the infamous crime lord in Marvel’s Daredevil, a Netflix series that ran from 2015 to 2018. Kevin Feige has a lot of plans for the MCU characters who were introduced on Netflix, and those shows (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, The Defenders, The Punisher) are now seemingly as canon as they come, as Charlie Cox recently reprised the role of Matt Murdock in Spider-Man: No Way Home. This means that Kevin Feige has a lot of plans for the MCU characters who were introduced on Netflix, and those shows (Daredevil
Projects in the MCU pipeline
The latest MCU film, Spider-Man: No Way Home, was released last week. We saw the Hawkeye series finale today. Both of these initiatives have opened up a slew of ideas and events for the MCU’s future. We don’t know when the majority of the key characters from those shows will return, but we do know what brand-new shows are set to debut next year.
Marvel enthusiasts will like the year 2021. There were five Disney+ series and four MCU films released. We’re in for another crazy trip next year. One of these prospective Disney+ series, She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel, or Moon Knight, is the closest project. Although neither has a set release date, Disney has said that they will be published in 2022. With the release of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in May 2022, it’s reasonable to assume Disney will cover the 5-month gap with at least one, if not both, of the previously stated programs.
We can also look forward to Secret Invasion, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, and I Am Groot on Disney+ next year. In terms of films, we have Doctor Strange 2 in May, Thor: Love and Thunder in July, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in November 2022, in addition to Doctor Strange 2.
THE FOLLOWING CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS.
What does the future hold for Kate Bishop in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Will Clint Barton Make a Comeback?
Prior to the start of Marvel’s Hawkeye, it was revealed that the show would introduce Kate Bishop, Clint Barton’s protégé who will take over Hawkeye’s mantle (or bow and arrow). Kate was supposed to take over as Hawkeye, much as Sam Wilson did as Captain America. Did she, however? Well, kind of. Okay, the point is that in the series finale, Clint and Kate collaborated to beat the Tracksuit Mafia, and Clint asked Kate to spend Christmas with him and his family. So, now that the episode is over, what’s next for this dynamic duo? Kate will be seen again in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the future. Which project are you talking about? No one is aware.
Most fans assumed that this series will say goodbye to Clint Barton and let Kate to continue Hawkeye’s journey. Is this, however, Clint Barton’s last appearance? To be honest, it didn’t seem that way. Clint had attempted to retire a few times previously, but unforeseen occurrences always forced him to pick up his bow and arrow again. The series’ producer hinted that Jeremy Renner may not be through with Clint Barton after all, as Renner remained tight-lipped regarding his MCU future. We can only assume Renner will return as Kate Bishop’s mentor since we don’t know when or where she will next appear. Only time will tell whether this is true.
What does Yelena Belova have planned for the future?
Florence Pugh made her acting debut in the Black Widow film earlier this year as Yelena Belova, a Black Widow assassin and Natasha Romanoff’s sister. Yelena immediately became a fan favorite, and she reappeared in Marvel’s Hawkeye with one goal in mind: to murder Hawkeye. Yelena visited Natasha’s grave in the Black Widow movie’s post-credit sequence, escorted by Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, who showed Yelena Clint’s image and told her that he was guilty for Natasha’s murder. Clint manages to explain everything to Yelena in the Hawkeye finale, as predicted.
In this series, Yelena established herself as a key role in the MCU, but what’s next for her? That’s another another question for which Marvel has failed to provide a response. Not yet, at least. After Natasha’s death, fans anticipate Yelena to take over as the MCU’s primary Black Widow, following the tradition of original Avengers having successors for the MCU’s future. We’re not sure when we’ll see Yelena again, but given Florence’s on-screen connection with Hailee Steinfeld, we can only hope Yelena and Kate will be like Black Widow and Hawkeye 2.0.
echoes (and Kingpin)
In Marvel’s Hawkeye, Alaqua Cox made her debut as Maya Lopez, also known as Echo. Cox will return in Marvel’s Echo, a spin-off series based on her character, Disney said ahead of the launch. Clint Barton murdered Maya’s father while he was Ronin, and Kingpin raised her. Maya desired vengeance on Clint until he said that he was warned off to murder her father by Kazi, Maya’s closest friend. Maya quit Tracksuit Mafia as a consequence, and Kazi was slain. She also aimed a pistol at Kingpin at the conclusion of the episode, and gunshots were heard off-screen, which may indicate that she murdered Kingpin, but it could also indicate that the writers are trying to lead us down the wrong path. We don’t know when the Echo series will launch or what it will be about, but we’re excited to learn more about Echo and her MCU journey. If we’re going to see Kingpin again, it’ll most likely be in the Echo series.
Eleanor Bishop is a British actress.
Eleanor Bishop, Kate Bishop’s mother, was portrayed by Vera Farmiga. Although it seemed that she was merely there to be a concerned mother while her daughter was out saving the world, it turned out that she was more perceptive than anybody. Her father, who died in the Battle of New York in 2012, was Kate’s spouse, and she was just engaged to Tony Dalton’s Jack Duquesne, also known as Swordsman. Eleanor had been working with Kingpin and had murdered Jack’s uncle, Armand Duquesne, and framed Jack for it, according to the series finale. Eleanor wanted to stop doing business with Kingpin, but Kingpin is unyielding. Kate was able to free her mother from Kingpin, but she then handed Eleanor up to the cops. Kate spent Christmas with Clint and his family while Eleanor was in prison. Although Eleanor is still alive, and because Kate still has the future in the MCU, it’s not inconceivable that we’ll see her again, if only for a jail visiting session.
On Disney+, all six episodes of Marvel’s Hawkeye are now available to watch. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness — May 2022 — is the next project with an established release date. Still, Marvel is expected to release at least one more series on Disney+ before then, which might be Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, or She-Hulk.
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New Site for the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Film Project
Congratulations to the filmmakers Joseph Dorman and Toby Perl Freilich on the recent launch of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Film Project website! See the details of the project in our portfolio.
Social Ink worked with the two directors to create a new website and visual identity for the documentary, which chronicles the life of the former United States senator and ambassador to the United Nations. We’re very pleased to have partnered with Joseph and Toby on this project and continue our work on websites for filmmakers!


The community is invited to the Snead State Community College Theatre program’s upcoming production of Susan Glaspell’s “Suppressed Desires.”
Directed by Snead State Theatre Instructor Kyle Steffen, “Suppressed Desires” was hailed by Players Press as “a charming comedy proving that sanity is too important to leave to the professionals.”
People will have three different opportunities to see this production. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18 and 19, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. All performances will be held at the Bevill Center Auditorium.
Admission is free, but donations to help offset the cost of the production will be accepted at the door.


New seasons of two of the CW’s most loved shows… The Vampire Diaries and The Originals are coming out on Blu-Ray and DVD! In our excitement of these new releases, we have a fun app loaded with exclusive content! Best of all, you will also have a chance to WIN one of these new Blu-Ray/DVD combo packs!
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The Vampire Diaries continues its sixth season with more delicious drama to sink your teeth into. In season five, after a passionate summer with Damon, Elena headed to Whitmore College with Caroline, not knowing Bonnie sacrificed her life for Jeremy’s. Meanwhile, Stefan and Caroline’s friendship deepened as they stood up to the Travelers, a nomadic witch tribe driven to strip Mystic Falls of magic and cast out its supernatural residents. In the shocking season finale, Damon, fearing he would lose his loved ones on the crumbling Other Side, made a huge sacrifice to bring them all back — with catastrophic and heartbreaking results. Season six follows the characters’ journey back to each other as they explore the duality of good versus evil inside themselves. Matt Davis reprises his role as Alaric Saltzman, recently returned from The Other Side. Plus, the season will make you misty-eyed as the departure of a major character will turn lives upside down and leave us asking what happened to Mystic Falls.
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As Original vampire-werewolf hybrid Klaus Mikaelson returned to the vibrant, supernaturally charged city of New Orleans in season one, he was stunned to learn — along with his siblings Elijah and Rebekah — that Hayley, a werewolf, was pregnant with his child, and his vampire protégé, Marcel, whom the Original siblings had thought long dead, was ruling the French Quarter. Soon, a bloody war escalated between vampires and witches — the stakes raised by powerful teenage witch Davina and by Klaus’s bond with Cami, a student with a painful past — and a ruthless pack of wolves seized the opportunity to stage a violent coup. Now, in season two, a new status quo must be adjusted to, as the newly empowered werewolves control the city. Klaus struggles with weaknesses as Elijah desperately tries to save Hayley — now a hybrid — from a vicious spiral of self-destruction. Meanwhile, with the re-emergence of several Mikaelsons, “family is power” takes on new meaning.
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Susannah Radford chats with the Citizens Theatre Artistic Director Dominic Hill about making theatre accessible for all and why the first person in the queue for the 50p tickets to the Beckett short plays was also given a banana.
I have to wonder if Citizens Theatre Artistic Director Dominic Hill must have some circus genes in his blood; balancing the theatrical past with the present must require some serious tightrope skills and it looks like he’s walking that fine line with finesse.
With his inaugural season as Artistic Director opening with Pinter’s Betrayal, followed by Shakespeare’s big daddy King Lear then closing with Beckett’s short plays Krapp’s Last Tape and Footfalls, it’s quite a triumvirate. These are plays by playwrights who changed theatre; to face up to these works and make them current must take all the courage of a lion tamer.
But Hill looks pretty calm to me. It’s the theatre that’s buzzing on Saturday morning as people buy tickets to the Beckett short plays for only 50p. This is key because making great works accessible to all is very important to Hill. For one thing he is building on the glittering past of a theatre which was famous for, among other things, its accessible pricing policy; ticket prices at the Citz in the 70s and 80s were also only 50p.
Matching ticket prices from a few decades ago is impressive. Every theatre faces the challenge of making theatre accessible for all and it’s getting harder, even the National’s £10 tickets have now risen to £12 but Hill is determined to pursue affordable ticket pricing.
“It’s my first season and I just wanted to say come to the Citz and you can get in for 50p. So it’s a kind of nod, it’s a nod to the past and also a very serious attempt to ensure that nobody can say they can’t afford to go to the Citz.” He points out that if you live in the Gorbals you can see anything for £2. “We try to be accessible. It’s tricky; grants are decreasing, they’re not increasing. But you know, it’s called the Citizens Theatre; I felt we needed to live up to that name.”
As such, 10 tickets of every performance for 10 performances of Hill’s new season has been available to buy for 50p. For that price all you have to do is queue for them. The day for queuing for the Beckett plays was yesterday.
While Hill says there’s been a fantastic response to the 50p ticket offer he’s still filled with dread on the morning of those ticket sales. “There’s always the terror. Like this morning I had it, that I’d come round the corner and there would be nobody here. Particularly you know with Beckett, cause not everybody’s into Beckett. So you know it’s a huge relief that there’s a queue.” While I’m not sure how fast the Beckett 50p tickets sold out, it took only 35 minutes for Betrayal and just 24 minutes for King Lear. It would seem that this pricing policy is a rip-roaring success.
I can see why he was a little worried about the Beckett tickets though; Beckett plays are often hard work to watch. Hill advises an open mind and reminds me that the Beckett short plays are short. Krapp’s Last Tape is 45 minutes and Footfalls is 25 minutes so he says “even if you hate it you don’t have to sit there for too long.” But he adds “I think Krapp is possibly Beckett’s most personal, most accessible play. It’s also very funny. So I think, you know, I think Krapp is very accessible and very moving and very entertaining.”
His approach to the other short Footfalls is intriguing. “Footfalls is very different; I mean Footfalls is a bit like installation art.”
He goes on to elucidate. “Beckett often wrote with a kind of image in mind to begin with. So like in Happy Days a woman is buried up to her waist in earth and then up to her neck. Then there’s Not I which is just a mouth. So I think those plays, I often kind of look at them as pieces of installation art and Footfalls is the same. It’s an image. It’s a woman walking backwards and forwards talking. It’s strange, it’s mysterious, it’s haunting, it’s very beautiful, I think. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know what it means; it means exactly what it is. Or whatever you want it to mean.”
He compares it with listening to music. “It’s like a piece of music, you don’t know what a piece of music means but it affects you, it can be very transformative. And I think I feel that about both of these plays. Both of these plays are kind of extraordinary images, they’re extraordinary ideas. And they sort of changed theatre, they changed culture. They may be only small casts, but they are big plays, which is why they’re on in the main house. They were often written for the Royal Court. They’re written for proscenium arch theatres, they’re not written for studios. And I think that’s exciting as well.”
The one actor filling the auditorium as the character Krapp is Irish actor Gerard Murphy, currently greeting 50p ticket buyers at the box office. Hill calls him a “big important British actor,” a theatre and film actor who was also a huge star of the Citz in the 70s and 80s, which raises the past – present dichotomy. “Again I think part of the thing that we’re doing here is about saying we’re looking forward but we’re not afraid to embrace the past successes of the theatre and the people who made that success. Which is why it’s so great to have him doing it.”
I am curious as to the brochure’s assertion that the Beckett plays are humorous; I’ve seen a few productions of Beckett and often they aren’t that funny. Are they like Chekhov plays which often can miss the inherent humour of life? Hill agrees but says Beckett’s a lot funnier. “It’s more slapstick. Beckett loved the musical tradition, vaudeville. So a lot of his work, you know like Waiting for Godot, the two tramps are musical characters and Krapp’s a bit like that. The first ten minutes of the play is a silent routine with a banana.”
That’s why the first guy in line got two 50p tickets and a banana. It’s in the play.


Rok Studios is one of Nollywood’s most exciting production houses and has developed, produced and financed film and TV series for distribution platforms globally.
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Idrissa Guiro is a documentary filmmaker. He is particularly interested in international migration. In the meantime, he conducts very personal projects, such as documentaries for television, and animates cinema workshops in sensitive neighborhood colleges of the Parisian suburbs in France. His first film, Barcelone ou la mort (2008) receives the Louis Marcorelles Prize at the Cinéma du Réel at the George Pompidou Center. It has been presented at MOMA in New York and has won awards at ten international festivals, including the UNHCR Best Human Rights Message Award. In 2012, while working on Cendres, a documentary which will then be released in France in 2015, he was resident of Villa Kujoyama in Japan, the Asian equivalent of Villa Medicis.
He is currently directing We are building the world, a long-form documentary on Nepalese youth emigrating to the countries of the Persian Gulf. His work has been broadcast on TV 5, ARTE, France 3, CFI, RTVE (Spain), Canal + Afrique and France.


Arab Film Festival
The Arab American National Museum proudly hosts its annual Arab Film Festival (AFF), featuring fascinating new titles from one of the most prolific and creative set of filmmakers on the planet. AFF is one of the Museum’s longest-running programs, dating back to its inception in 2005.
AFF showcases Arab and Arab American films for fans of Arabic-language movies and adventurous art-film lovers seeking new perspectives and outside-the-box thinking. Many of these films by both Arab World and Arab American artists are, with few exceptions, unlikely to reach traditional American commercial theaters. Genres include drama, comedy and documentary, in both short-form and feature lengths. Every festival film is subtitled in English, making them accessible to all.
The Arab Film Festival strives to bring you the absolute best films from the Arab world and Arab American community to the doorstep of metro Detroit, with many films making their Michigan and/or U.S. debut. We pride ourselves on creating a safe space, a platform for Arab and Arab American films and filmmakers and to give a voice to Arab and Arab American artists and their stories.
AANM's 2023 Arab Film Festival will take place in-person and virtually May 17-21, 2023.


The Comedy Film is a survey of the development of the comedy genre in 20th century cinema, studying its major styles and personalities from the Silent period until today. We will analyze the unifying characteristics that connect comedy films. Our central question is ‘What makes us laugh?’ What are the precise combinations of elements that cause laughter? Think of Comedy films as having specific genetic codes. Your task will be to look for evidence of comedy DNA in all the films you study and trace the influence of each film in subsequent films. Students will learn to identify the various types of comedy, such as slapstick, farce, deadpan, absurdist, screwball, romantic comedy, parody, satire, black comedy and study the formal and contextual conventions of the genre.


A place where I've watched many an old (Hong Kong) movie! ;b
A Mysterious Weapon (Hong Kong, 1969)
- Ling Yun (aka Ling Wan), director
- Starring: Suet Nei, Paul Chun Pui, Shek Kin, Kenneth Tsang
Long before I got the tickets for the 2019 Hong Kong International Film Festival went on sale (or, actually, before this year's film fest program had been announced), I had already got my ticket for the screening at the Hong Kong Film Archive that I went to midway through my HKIFF-ing. A Mysterious Weapon isn't the kind of movie that I can envision the HKIFF's programmers screening at the fest any time soon -- and is so obscure that it doesn't appear to have merited an IMDB entry. Nonetheless, I did think that it would be worth some one and a half hours of my time. And quite a few others evidently agreed since, as it so happened, it attracted an audience that was larger than those at many of the HKIFF screenings I attended this year.
A historical martial arts movie from 1969, A Mysterious Weapon stars Suet Nei as a kung fu expert whose specialty weapon is her "iron hair", which she wields like a whip against attempted rapists as well as opponents she goes up against over the course of doing such as rescuing men and women alike. Going to the aid of a handsome fellow (Paul Chun Pui) being pursued by a bunch of other, weapon-brandishing men one day, she discovers that he's her sworn brother and learns the story of how he has been falsely accused of attacking his boss as well as seducing the older man's daughter under false pretences.
Although it's pretty quickly obvious to A Mysterious Weapon's audience who the villain of the piece is (not least because he's played by Shek Kin, an actor almost invariably accused as the bad guy in movies in which he appeared, including Enter the Dragon), it's less so to many of the characters in the film, including the "young master" (Kenneth Tsang) who is the heir apparent of the man now feared to be on his death bed. One reason for this is that the old patriarch was attacked with a cicada-shaped dart that is the trademark weapon of the character played by Paul Chun Pui -- and, incidentally, also the titular mysterious weapon of the film (rather than, as I had thought earlier, Suet Nei's character's "iron hair").
With individuals having cicada-shaped darts and "iron hair" as their weapons of choice, it never was going to be easy to look upon A Mysterious Weapon as a serious martial arts movie -- and, if truth be told, I couldn't label it a very good film. The fact of the matter too is that it wasn't made with the biggest of budgets. In addition, I sometimes get the feeling that the film was made in such a hurry that its makers ended up overlooking -- and hoping its audience wouldn't notice -- such as the appearance of a trigonometric station on one side of an outdoor scene shot in the Hong Kong countryside!
At the same time though, I do think it's an entertaining offering with some nifty creative touches in such as its plotting and costume details. I also have to admit to thoroughly enjoying seeing a movie featuring a formidable fighting female character. For those who didn't know, the preponderance of "kick ass women" in Hong Kong cinema was one of the things that led me to become a Hong Kong movie fan(atic); and I continue to find it pretty amazing and cool that there were so many of them in Hong Kong films as old as this now five decade old work!
My rating for this film (based on large part on its entertainment value): 7.0


The film was nominated in the following 6 categories at the Nice International Film Festival.
- Best Picture of the Festival
- Best Foreign Language Feature Film
- Best Director in a Foreign Feature Film
- Outstanding Actor in a Foreign Film: Banki Yamashita
- Best Original Screenplay in a Foreign Feature
- Best Costume
The awards ceremony will take place on May 19, 2023.
★Nice International Film Festival Official Site: https:// www.filmfestinternational.com/nice/


Ainethach is the owner of Karthwasten. He is the father of two children, Rondach and Voada.
Resentment toward FunEdit
Rondach and Voada are Ainethach's two children who work in Understone Keep in Markarth. In Epic Meal Crime (S1E10), Fün Tits interrogates and kills Rondach and Voada, in order to extract information about Balagog gro-Nolob, the Gourmet. Ainethach immediately hires mercenaries to take out Fün but the mercenaries take out Balagog gro-Nolob instead.
Fün decides to retire after reviving the Dark Brotherhood (kind of) and failing to find skin for Astrid. However, she needs to tie up the loose ends and goes to kill Ainethach for sending those mercenaries. This event becomes a bridge between Season 6 Quest For Skin (S6E39) and Season 4 Morrowind Sucks (S4E08).
- In Season 6 Quest For Skin (S6E39), Fün's scene ends as she tells her inner thought that she's done being an assassin and that she has one more thing to do. "Remember Ainethach...?"
- In Season 4 Morrowind Sucks (S4E08), the scene starts by zooming into Karthwasten (from the map). Fün says, "Unfinished business, I've waited far too long to do this." She enters Karthwasten Hall and then assassinates Ainethach.


I don't know how many of you have seen the movie The Big Lebowski. It's one of those offbeat movies that you will either love or can't be bothered with. I saw it during the last year of my time in the US as a college student. I have seen it many times since then but the first time was memorable because the theater I saw it at in Buffalo, New York was near empty and I watched it alone because most of my buddies were more into the conventional fare.
The movie was a flop when it was first released 16 years ago but has since become a cult classic. I am glad my taste in pop culture and music is different from most people. In most cases, what I like has a delayed effect on everyone else. People usually come around eventually if something is good. I can name a dozen movies I loved that were flops but turned out to be cult classics later on.
People who love The Big Lebowski usually even quote the dialogue among themselves these days. There is even an annual Lebowski Fest in the US that fans go to like a pilgrimage. To some Jeff Bridges will always be viewed as "The Dude", despite being an Oscar winner and a brilliant character actor with dozens of brilliant portrayals to his name.
There is also silliness in the form of Dudeism, an online religion devoted to spreading the philosophy and lifestyle of the movie's main character, The Dude. It's aptly named The Church of the Latter-Day Dude. The quotes from the movie can fill up a whole motivational book, albeit a counterculture one. "The Dude Abides", although he does put his foot down when he has to.


Critical issues presentations/How to built a community: The documentary film of Wikimedia Argentina.
- Submission no. 91
- Title of the submission
How to built a community: The documentary film of Wikimedia Argentina.
- Author of the submission
- Giselle Bordoy
- Country of origin
- Documentary film
- Making of
Every time we perform activities in Wikimedia Argentina we realize that there is a general ignorance about who is behind the Wikipedia articles. Many people think that the people who edit the articles are hired or specialists in a particular subject.
That is why during the 2015 Wikimedia Argentina worked with the community in the realization of a documentary film that tries to reflect the experiences of the volunteers as Wikipedia editors.
The main goal of documentary film is to show to the rest of the people of Argentina what is the role of the volunteers. In this lecture we´re trying to show the making of "I am a Wikipedian".


Kartik Aaryan in Scam 1992 director Hansal Mehta’s next film
Kartik Aaryan, is an Indian actor who made his acting debut in 2011 with a buddy film Pyaar Ka Punchnama directed by Luv Ranjan and co-starred Nushrat Bharucha. Recently, he was in news for being removed from Dostana 2 directed by Collin D’Cunha. However, the star will be teaming up with Director Hansal Mehta who is known for his blockbuster films like City Lights, Shahid and hit web series Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story for his next real-life story film.
In this film Kartik will be seen playing patriotic character role of an Indian Air Force officer. He will be the main pilot in the rescue operation. It’s a commercial film that will have a Hansal touch. Kartik has loved the concept and signed on the dotted line. The film will be produced by Ronnie Screwvala. The leading actress of the film is yet to be finalised. The shooting of the film will start in the first quarter of 2022. The film is said to be released on an OTT platform.
Kartik is currently busy with multiple projects doing Shah Rukh Khan’s next production, Aanand L Rai’s and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next film. Aaryan will be next seen in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 with Kiara Advani, Tabu and Rajpal Yadav. The film is directed by Anees Bazmee. Recently, he completed the shooting of Ram Madhvani’s action thriller film Dhamaka in which he plays the role of a journalist.
Dhamaka is an official remake of the 2014 South Korean film The Terror Live. The movie will be directly released on an OTT platform and skip theatrical release due to COVID-19 pandemic.


Date de sortie : 09 mars 2004
Durée : 1h45
Réalisateur : Julian Jarrold
Six London friends, whose lives and work are overshadowed by a demanding film producer, flee the country for a weekend to escape his clutches. Having managed to escape for a rare weekend away from the nameless director's demands, the friends subsequently discover that it is hard to shake off his influence, even whilst safely ensconced in a hotel in Amsterdam. A revival of the John Osborne play filmed at The Donmar and broadcast on BBC4 in 2004
D'abord, noter le film tu dois !
Et ton pitch écrire tu pourras


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David Ramsey is best known for his ongoing role as John Diggle (also known as Spartan) in the hit CW series, Arrow. Named after acclaimed Green Arrow: Year One writer, Andy Diggle, David’s character is one of the series’ central protagonists, appearing across the wider Arrowverse in related series The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl. This year also saw David’s directorial debut, in Arrow’s seventh season episode, ‘Past Sins’ (s7e10).
Credited in over a dozen feature films and more than 30 television series, David received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Anton Briggs in the award-winning drama Dexter, earning him a Screen Actor’s Guild Award nomination with his co-stars, for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
David also starred alongside Naomi Watts and Samuel L. Jackson in the 2009 film, Mother and Child. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival and screening at the Sundance Film Festival, the film was positively received, garnering several awards and award nominations.
David has previously starred in television series Outlaw, Hollywood Residential, Wildfire, Blue Bloods, All of Us, and more. He has also appeared in episodes of popular series such as The West Wing, Grey’s Anatomy, Charmed, Criminal Minds, Castle, CSI: Miami and The Ghost Whisperer.
In addition to his acting prowess, David is an accomplished martial artist, and currently holds a black belt in Jeet Kune Do, actively training in Tae Kwon Do, Wing Chun, boxing and kick-boxing.


Okay, I started out wanting to write something about a movie I watched recently: Salt.
In one scene toward the end of the movie, Orlov, a master spy, has captured Salt’s husband Mike Krause. In order to prove her loyalty to Orlov’s cause, and her patriotism to the Mother Country, Evelyn Salt must watch, but do nothing while he murders her husband by drowning.
Hmm …aside from the horrific nature of what we find entertaining (another discussion altogether), I got to thinking, what exactly is loyalty and/or patriotism? I mean, is it relevant, as demonstrated by this scene? The whole point of the scene is to show exactly how far the character Salt is willing to go to ‘serve’ her master and his cause. At this point, we don’t know who is her true master, but we suspect.
What is country? What is nationality? I ask again: Is it relevant?
Countries come and go. What is loyal and patriotic now will have very little significance, if any, in the future. For example, step into the past with me—do the loyal soldiers, spies, agents of the ancient Roman empire, their patriotism, have any significance today?
No. Whatever or whoever the heroes of the time sacrificed to the cause of the Roman empire died as they did.
The Roman empire doesn’t exist, long gone, all legacy funnelled into some distant influences on our languages, out custom, our laws here in the Western World.
The development of language, custom, law, infrastructure—these are all the natural course arising out of human activity and interaction. They arise out of one’s loyalty to other human beings, real, tangible, reciprocal.
It is a question of morals. Is patriotism moral? No. It is merely indifferent and vulnerable to time and place.
What is loyalty then? Family, friends, community. By this reckoning, the characters of Evelyn Salt and her spy masters are intensely immoral. And like all politically motivated stories, real or fiction, they miss the point altogether, which is life, love, family, friends …in other words, if Salt had been a truly patriotic, loyal human being, she would have saved her husband.
Why do we find the alternative so entertaining?


|Jealous? Yes, I have my own TARDIS!|
Last time round, Steven Moffat had planned to cast an older actor, but was so taken with Matt Smith's audition that the young actor was chosen instead. So, will Steven go with that earlier instinct and choose an older actor this time? We've already seen John Hurt teasingly featured as The Doctor and he's also due to make an appearance in the 50th Anniversary episode on Saturday 23rd November. Or will Steven defy convention and cast a woman in the role?
I've been a fan of Doctor Who since my childhood - my first Doctor was Four (Tom Baker). The scarf! The jelly babies! K9! I particularly remember the giant rats in the sewers of London in 'The Talons of Weng-Chiang' and an episode where ivy (??) was completely covering an isolated mansion house (no idea what episode that was though).
|My 'Ace' badge|
And, to add to my geekiness, I once dressed up as Ace (one of the Seventh Doctor's companions) to a fancy-dress party. I don't have any pics of me in my costume (as far as I recall!), but I do still have the badge I made out of Fimo for the occasion.
Are there any particular actors you'd like to see cast as the Twelfth Doctor? Or would you rather a complete unknown was given the role?


NORTHGLENN YOUTH THEATRE
Anne of Green Gables | September 10 & 11
A new musical based on the classic story by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Directed by Kimberly Jongejan
Auditions for youth ages 8-18 are being held for the new, fun and heart-warming musical, “Anne of Green Gables.” Approximately 40 roles are available. Please prepare:
- 16 - 32 bars from a children’s musical or movie ballad (bring sheet music, accompanist provided, no acapella)
- One-minute monologue
- Current headshot
- Current resume
Auditions: Sept 10 & 11
Callbacks: Sept 13, 9am - Noon
Fee: $100 (includes t-shirt and costume fee)
Rehearsals: Tu/Th/Sat, beginning Sept 16
To schedule an appointment time call 303.450.8800
Northglenn’s own theatrical resident acting company for adults
Inspecting Carol | October 19
By Daniel Sullivan | Directed by Pat Payne
Auditions are being held for the hilarious comedy, Inspecting Carol. A Christmas Carol meets The Government Inspector meets Noises Off in this hilarious hit from Seattle. A man who asks to audition at a small theatre is mistaken for an informer for the National Endowment for the Arts. Everyone caters to the bewildered wannabe actor and he is given a role in the current production, A Christmas Carol. Everything goes wrong and hilarity is piled upon hilarity. A fun night out to break up any holiday tension!
Actors will be paid a small stipend.
Auditions: Oct 19
Callbacks: Oct 20
Rehearsals: Mon/Wed/Sun, beginning Oct 27
To schedule an appointment time call 303.450.8785
Performance opportunities for adults are available though Northland Chorale. The Northland Chorale auditions adults year-round for musical revues.
Northglenn Youth Theatre, Northglenn Players, and The Northland Chorale are funded, in part, through the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and the Adams County Cultural Council.


Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde (popularly known as Funke Akindele, born August 24, 1976, in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian actress. She came to limelight after featuring in popular United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) sponsored sitcom; I Need to Know, which ran from 1998 to 2002. In 2009 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Funke Akindele also plays the lead character in the hit TV show Jenifa's Diary, alongside Fisayo Ajisola, Falz, Lolo, and more. The show is a spin-off from the movie titled Jenifa.
Akindele was born on August 24, 1976 in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. She is the second of three children (two girls and one boy). Her mother is a medical doctor while her father is a retired school principal.
She obtained an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Mass Communication from the former Ogun State Polytechnic, now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic and got a Law degree from the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba.
Funke came to limelight after featuring in popular United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) sponsored sitcom; I Need to Know, which ran from 1998 to 2002. She played Bisi, a curious but highly intelligent secondary school student. Funke Akindele's big break came in 2009 from the movie titled Jenifa. Funke Akindele has over a 100 movies to her credit as actress, writer and producer.
She runs a non-governmental organization known as THE JENIFA FOUNDATION, whose aims and objectives involves nurturing talents and acquiring vocational skills.
On May 26, 2012 Funke got married to Adeola Kehinde Oloyede. A year later in July 2013, she got divorced citing irreconcilable differences for her separation from Oloyede (now ex-husband). Funke married Nigerian rapper Abdul Rasheed Bello known as JJC Skillz in London in May 2016.
Funke is not just successful in acting, she is also a skilled entrepreneur. She owns an acting school, Scene One School of Drama. Scene One School of Drama teaches aspiring actors, producers, and dancers how to develop their talents and be the best in their creative careers. The courses offered in the school are Traditional and Contemporary Dance, Music, Introduction to Drama, Etiquette, and Manners, and much more.
Funke Akindele is also the CEO of Scene One Production. Scene One Production is a content production company for television stations and movies. Scene One production also has entertainment platforms- www.sceneone.tv and a mobile app for watching TV series, Nollywood movies, TV shows, and music.
She has a lot of endorsement deals with different brands. Some of the brands include Lagos State Inland Revenue Service, Iroko TV, Vitafoam, Western Lotto, Sports betting company 1960 Bet, and many more. In late August 2018, she bagged a new endorsement deal with Keystone Bank, a financial institution.
Funke Akindele is a caring and generous person. She founded Jenifa’s Foundation, a non-governmental organization. Through Jenifa’s Foundation, Funke gives back to society. The organization empowers and help young people discover their talents in acting, music, and dance.


Watanabe in Winter is a short film by Sabrina Zhao, inspired by Haruki Murakami “Men without Women”.
I translated the Japanese spoken lines into English.
This film is aiming to extract the invisible urban solitude and to bring out the beauty and loss in our bodies and souls.
Watanabe in Winter
Japanese wallflower Atsushi Watanabe and Chinese call-girl Ms. Eel.
Two recent immigrants to New York spend over one quiet evening.
- Japanese wallflower Atsushi Watanabe and Chinese call-girl Ms. Eel.
- 38 minutes
- Atsushi Watanabe:Kota Fudauchi
- Ms. Eel:Renee Xu
- Writer/Director:Sabrina Zhao
- Producer:James Qiu
- Cinematographer:Andy Wenyu Yu
- Production Designer:Rebecca Liu
- Assistant Director:Zihao Su


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Are you a fan of action films? Do you love watching explosions, car chases, and fight scenes unfold on screen? Well, you’re not alone! Action movies have been a staple in cinema for decades and continue to be some of the most popular films watched online. But what is it about these heart-pumping flicks that keep us coming back for more? In this blog post, we’ll explore why action movies resonate with audiences and why they are so addictive to watch online. So buckle up and get ready for an exhilarating ride!
Why We Love Action Movies Online
Action movies are one of the most popular genres on the internet. Whether you’re watching a classic action movie online or one of the newer, more modern movies, there’s something for everyone. Some people love the explosions and car chases, while others appreciate the nuanced acting and story lines.Whatever your preference, there’s a great akció filmek action movie online for you to watch. Here are some reasons why we love action films online:
1) The Choice Is Always Available
Whether you’re looking for a classic action movie or something new and exciting, you’re always able to find something to watch online. There are old favorites like Die Hard and Top Gun as well as newer entries like John Wick that keep us entertained no matter what mood we’re in.
2) Variety is Our Friend
Not all action movies are created equal. Some are focused more on the explosions and car chases while others focus on developing an intricate story line. No matter what your preference, there’s always a great action movie available to watch online.
3) We Can Be Alone For Hours On End
Whether we’re watching a film with friends or by ourselves, we can always escape into another world when we’re watching an action movie online. This allows us to let our guard down and experience the film without interruption. Plus, who doesn’t love feeling like they’re part of the scene?
The Evolution of Action Films
Action films have been around since the early days of cinema. But today, they’re more popular than ever. Why is that?
There are a few reasons why action movies are so popular online. For one, explosions and car chases are incredibly immersive experiences. You can feel everything as the characters zip through the air or race down the highway. Plus, these types of films are always exciting to watch, no matter how many times you’ve seen them before.
Another reason action films are so popular online is because they offer a unique form of storytelling. Rather than relying on dialogue and character development, action films rely on intense scenes and fast-paced action to keep viewers engaged. This makes them perfect for web video platforms like YouTube and Twitch, which allow viewers to interact with each other in real time.
So what will the future hold for action films? Judging by their popularity online, it seems likely that they’ll continue to be a big part of our entertainment landscape for years to come.
The Best Action Movies on Netflix
Action movies are one of the most popular genres on Netflix, and for good reason. They’re exciting, exhilarating, and full of suspense.
Here are five of our favorite action films on Netflix right now:
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
Tom Cruise stars in this thrilling sequel to Mission: Impossible. In it, he plays Ethan Hunt, a member of an elite team of secret agents who must prevent a terrorist group from destroying London. The film is full of high-octane action scenes and impressive stunts.
Pirates of Caribbean – On Stranger Tides
This installment in the Pirates of Caribbean franchise is set after the events of the first film. Johnny Depp returns as Captain Jack Sparrow, joins by Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley as new characters. This movie has plenty of action and adventure, plus some hilarious moments.
The Fast and the Furious series
In these films, Vin Diesel plays Dominic Toretto, a street racer who teams up with other misfits to compete in dangerous races across the world. The series is packed with fast-paced car chases and intense action scenes. It’s not for the faint-hearted – but it’s definitely worth watching if you enjoy thrillers!
Quentin Tarantino’s classic crime thriller features an all-star cast including John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson, Christoph Waltz, Bruce Willis and more. The plot follows
The Top 5 Action Film Franchises
- Die Hard
2. Lethal Weapon
3. The Terminator
We all love a good action movie, and there’s no better way to experience them than online. Whether it’s watching an explosion in slow motion or being right along for the car chase as it unfolds before your eyes, online action films are some of the most thrilling experiences you can have. And they’re not just for boys; there are plenty of great female-centric action movies out there to enjoy, too. So whether you’re looking for an escape from reality or a chance to flex some muscle, be sure to check out our selection of top online action films.
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Good Sam is staging its very own One Tree Hill reunion.
Hilarie Burton and Bethany Joy Lenz will join Sophia Bush in an upcoming episode of the medical drama, CBS announced Wednesday, while also sharing the BTS photo below.
Bush, Burton and Lenz of course starred as Brooke, Peyton and Haley on One Tree Hill, which ran for nine seasons on The WB/The CW.
On Good Sam, Burton and Lenz will guest-star as Gretchen and Amy Taylor, sisters who cross paths with Sam (played by Bush) when Amy is admitted as a patient at Detroit’s Lakeshore Sentinel Hospital.
More details about the episode will be revealed at a later date.
Good Sam centers on Sam, a gifted heart surgeon fighting to strive in her new role as the chief of surgery after Griff, her boss who is also a renowned doctor, emerges from a coma and demands to reclaim the leadership position.
Sendhil Ramamurthy (Never Have I Ever, Heroes) this week joined the series as Asher Pyne, Vivian’s (Wendy Crewson) new spouse and a licensed therapist tasked with helping Vivian navigate the fresh conflict between her daughter and ex-husband Dr. Rob “Griff” Griffith (Jason Isaacs).
Ramamurthy’s first appearance in the Jan. 19 episode reunited Gina Rodriguez (who directed the hour) with Jane the Virgin creator Jennie Snyder Urman, who serves as executive producer on the CBS drama.


College life is one of the most important and formative periods in the life of an individual. It is also an extremely challenging experience for many people. Under the pressure of the changes in the life and the mind of the young individual combined with the never-ending academic work, which you entrust to some legit writing services like EssayShark and buy an essay for college from it, you may find yourself feeling conflicted about your college experience. So what can give you an actual boost of motivation for your college studies? You will hardly find the time to read a motivational book, what with all the academic writing and reading you have to do. In fact, a movie can also be a source of great power and inspiration for students going through college life, and it does not take as much of your time away from studies. Therefore, in this blog post, we compiled a short list of top movies to watch as a college student and included movies of different genres and content that can help students realise important things about their college life and aspirations.
If there is anything to be said about movies about high school and college students, it is impossible not to mention Mean Girls. Almost twenty years since the movie came out, it has become an indispensable element of American popular culture as well as a must for watching in high school or college. Mean Girls is a movie about growing up, love, friendship, and diversity. You might be wondering how exactly this movie is different from other movies about teenagers and what motivation it can bring to college students. The answer is simple: Mean Girls discusses things which always stay relevant for teenagers moving into adulthood. After all, the movie can teach students the importance of learning how to set aside their differences as individuals and prioritize friendship and cooperation with peers over fights and silly confrontations.
Dead Poets Society
Out of all the movies in this list, this one is by a long stretch the most serious one, praised by many people from different generations. The movie is about a university professor who teaches his students how to think for themselves and stand up for their own principles in life. What makes this movie such a great motivational source for students is the special way in which the movie shows the relationship between a professor and his students. As such, for many of the students in the movie – just like for the real-life students – school and college was always about strict discipline, traditional methods of instruction, and teachers who could not or did not want to accept the struggles of being a growing young adult and a college student. Dead Poets Society shows how one university professor can make a change in the lives of the students and it makes many students out there thinking about the impact of their own teachers and professors on their personality and life, or hoping to find a teacher that will give them proper guidance.
Talking about movies portraying college life, a recent movie starring the Hollywood star Johnny Depp might be of specific interest to students. Like Dead Poets Society, the plot of this movie revolves around an eccentric professor who is set on teaching his students in his own special way. Despite its focus on the struggles of being a college professor, the movie contains some important lessons for students as well. Despite the ironic tone of the movie and the cynical nature of the main character, there are many scenes in the movie which offer inspiration and motivation for students. For example, it teaches students that they should attend classes and read books in college with a purpose, instead of just ‘occupying the space’ in the classroom and reading without thinking. Apart from that, the movie proves, once again, that there are different professors that can create a lasting impression on students, either positive or negative, and that a simple task of reading a novel for class can transform a student’s outlook on life.
10 Things I Hate About You
College life is not all about attending lectures, writing academic papers, and trying to find your own path in life. For many students, it is also about love, friendship, and peer pressure. And there is no surprise here, as many students out there would rather ask someone to help them with their written academic assignment so that they can enjoy the extra time to communicate in their friend group or invest in a romantic relationship. 10 Things I Hate About You touches these important elements of college life and more. This romantic comedy is a classic of its genre, as it excellently portrays the romantic struggles of students in the academic environment. Apart from that, it demonstrates how college can be both a challenging and a rewarding experience for students as, dealing with the hurdles of college life, students become more emotionally and psychologically mature.
Whiplash is a movie about aspirations and perseverance. Throughout the college years, many students will have doubts about the path they have chosen. They may also feel like giving up when things become too hard to deal with. Whiplash is about a young drummer who finds himself questioning his talent, skills, as well as his determination to become a professional drummer under the guidance of a strict and unforgiving instructor. From school, many current or future students are familiar with teachers who push their students to the extreme until they either break and give up or become the greatest. The main character of the movie Whiplash finds his confidence as a performer after he faces the fear of his own teacher. In the end, this movie teaches us to be passionate about our chosen studies and keep on moving until we reach success. Looking at the struggles of the main character, each college student will be able to relate to the pressure of demonstrating excellent academic performance and the occasional feelings of insecurity and doubt.
In conclusion, we believe that these five movies can be a source of great inspiration and motivation for college students, as they contain important and powerful meanings, messages, and themes that relate to college life and being a student. Importantly, most of these movies do not have academic-related themes in the center of attention, but rather focus on the life of students, the situations they find themselves in, and the psychological and emotional struggles they may face while in college. Therefore, for each current or future student, the movies mentioned above should become a motivational tool to improve their experience in college and take away from it as many important lessons as possible.


In the final few years of my mother’s life (she died in 2008) I was living across the country, but visited her three times a year. Inevitably, at some point in these visits, we would go out to dinner, or be waiting for a bus, and my mother would end a lull in the conversation by saying, “I saw that story on the news about that woman who killed her children… it reminds me of when you were little.”
I felt such a sense of horror when I read about a 14-year old girl who petitioned the state of Missouri asking them not to execute her father for the gruesome murder of her mother and sister. Her petition was turned down, and the state executed Richard Strong this week. The state willfully orphaned her, saying that this is what “justice” looked like, with the vocal support of some of her relatives.
It’s like a scene from some movie about a king or queen executing a peasant to show how powerful he is, and a child begging for mercy to no avail. Except that this is real.
My heart broke just a little bit more every time I saw the reactionary #AllLivesMatter hashtag. Because mostly, white people were using it as a rude rebuke to undermine the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag. That’s sad on so many levels.
And of course, all lives do matter, so I think we should take over the #AllLivesMatter hashtag, — specifically, I think we should apply it to all online conversations about the use of torture by the government (like the recent revelations of the use of torture by the CIA).
The first time I saw an ad in the subway for the movie Mockingjay, my first thought was, “oooh… should I put that date in my calendar?”
It’s an unusual thought for me about a movie opening. I don’t make it to the movie theater that often, but I LOVED the Hunger Games books. The movies based on the first two books in the series, The Hunger Games and Catching Fire, are the only movies I’ve seen on opening day since An Inconvenient Truth in 2006.
Like many great pieces of fiction, The Hunger Games story is compelling because it’s well written enough that as the reader, I want to insert myself into the story.


Due to personal reasons, none of the presenters were able to attend the seminar. We only did the bonding session.
The bonding session theme was “Do you have a movie that is really important to you or that you particularly enjoyed?”. Members were asked to talk about this movie, describe its pitch quickly and why this movie is special to them. Below is a list of everyone’s choices:
– Augustin: Le Roi et l’Oiseau. A movie about a dictator trying to marry a farmer, herself in love with a chimney sweep. They try to escape the dictator throughout the dystopic kingdom and get help from “The Mockingbird”, opposed to the dictator. This movie is special to me because of its beautiful dialogue, music and ambiance. It is also special to Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata and inspired them in their cinema carrier.
– Masaya: Watashi wo Kuitomete – Frances Ha. Interestingly Masaya doesn’t appreciate Japanese movies so much. He mostly described the Frances Ha movie, The main character is a strange girl, the ambiance is similar to the Grand Budapest Hotel. It’s a black and white movie that Masaya finds interestingly very colourful.
– Korn: Koe no Katachi. A slice of life movie where a guy bullies a girl in high school and ends up feeling guilty about it, so he tries to make up for it. This movie is very emotional and got him into anime.
– Megumi: The Good Place (TV Show). This show is about a woman who was supposed to end up in the “bad place” that ends up in the “good place” by mistake. It is very funny.
– Natasha: The pursuit of Happyness. This story is about a single father and his kid who start homeless, and the father becomes a businessman with a good life in the end. It is about overcoming hardships and brings a lot of motivation to Natasha.
– Nosa: Terminal – The man from nowhere – Old Boy – Burnt by the Sun. Nosa chose two Korean thriller movies, Old Boy being his favourite. Burnt by the Sun is about life in Russia in the beginning of the USSR. He also talked about the Animal Farm based on the book of George Orwell.
– Pat: Frozen 1&2. Two Disney fairy tales about a young woman discovering she has supernatural powers while she tries to rule the kingdom she inherited, and her sister who tries to help her. Pat really likes this movie because of the sisterhood and woman empowerment themes.
– Pere: The Shawshank Redemption. The story of an innocent men accused of corruption and cheating on his wife who gets put in prison. He has a lot of
misadventures but uses his skills to help others in the prison. It is a very powerful movie with deep happiness and sadness.
– Riho: Back to the Future 1&2 – Parasite. The first is a story of a student travelling back in time: he intervenes in its own past and tries to come back. The movies have good music and a nice vibe! Parasite is very different; it talks about poverty in Korea and the movie is thrilling and scary.
– Shuta: Porco Rosso. A Miyazaki movie that Shuta finds special because of all the details not explicitly mentioned in the movie, there is a lot to reflect on and the movie appears different to a child or an adult.
– Li: The Last Emperor. This movie talks about the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1900-1960 approximately). His story is very sad, but the movie is considered to be one of the best biographies and has won a lot of Oscars.
– Yoshiteru: Come and see. A very horrific movie about the Belarusian massacre by the Nazi.
– Abe-sensei: Awakenings – The Witness. The last one is a movie about Amish people (US citizens living without technology and outside of US main society) getting involved unwillingly in a mass shooting.
Overall, we had very interesting discussions on the different movies and I’m really happy to have discovered so many great movies !


My training at the Delamar Academy meant that I was trained by renowned working industry experts and professionals in various makeup disciplines including special effects, the making, fitting and colouring of prosethics. Wig making, setting and fitting as well as period hair and makeup.
This along with my experience on set has meant that I understand continuity, on set etiquette, the role of a makeup artist in relation to other departments as well as the need for integrity and discretion and the ability to work long hours.
My experience includes:
- Crowd Hair and makeup artist for Netflix film (title due for release 2022)
- Hair and makeup designer and artist for independent feature film Lawrence After Arabia 2020 IMDb link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4695264/
- Makeup artist for film On The Beaches IMDb link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10699150/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm
- Hair and makeup artist for presenter of German TV programme Noordee report Ndr.de Germany
- ITV Long Lost Families, makeup artist for contributor
- ITV series; Broadchurch
- Feature film And Then I was French IMDb listing
- Feature film The Time of Their Lives
- Hair and makeup artist for film Settlers IMDb link https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7600354/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast
- Hair and makeup artist for the historical short film 100 Balfour Road
Commercial and promotional includes
Dorset Tea – hair and makeup artist
Crisis Prenvention Institute- hair and makeup artist
Mira/Khohler Showers- hair and makeup artist
Hayden Hill London- hair and makeup artist
The Body Shop – makeup artist
Anker Electronics – hair and makeup artist
Award of Recognition The IndieFest Film Awards for Hair and Makeup work on the film Lawrence After Arabia 2020
‘Her initiative and natural drive in a filming environment on And Then I Was French was brilliant to have around and her positive vibe was great to work with’
Gina Dowle Makeup and Hair Designer
‘Kirsten came to help me as hair and makeup artist on the feature film ‘The Time of Their Lives’ , she immediately fitted in with the team with being both helpful and skilled at preparing our featured supporting cast’.
Alyn Waterman, Makup and Hair Designer
You worked so hard, under incredibly tight timescales, adapting to the fluid situation and your delivery was amazing especially in taking my script and interpreting my vision. Always on time and willing to stay until the job was done and the shoot packed up, I was very proud of the rapport that was built with all the cast and crew followed up by clear communication from the outset. You went above and beyond your remit, looking after our cast, assisting the Director of Photography, making drinks and taking invaluable continuity photographs as well as looking after other inexperienced crew members, meeting the cast members before the shoot to discuss looks and makeup tests, giving constructive feedback and mentoring trainee makeup artists on our big scene “crowd” days, who under your supervision was fantastic – Your knowledge, especially local, experience and extensive research to create and develop our film’s look making the film totally in keeping with the period in which the film was set.
Mark Griffin, Director/Producer Lawrence After Arabia
For any filming work, opportunities or enquiries please contact me.


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The most likely bisexual archetype to lead to But Not Too Bi.Compare and contrast Everyone Is Bi, where either this trope is in effect for the majority of the cast or sexuality is simply presented as a non-issue. You go to bed one night, wake up the next morning and poof, you're a lesbian? On February 11, 2014, it was announced that the series was picked up for a 10-episode first season with the first episode being reshot and all the roles being recast except for those of Justice and Guillen.
Compare If It's You, It's Okay, where someone who has shown interest in people of the opposite sex in the past has exception.As Jake attempts to run away, Tommy and a couple of cops show up.Tommy is able to run up to him and tackle him where they fight, without much of a struggle, Tommy is able to knee him in the face and knock him out, apprehending him and thus ending the series.Contrast Depraved Bisexual, where bisexuality is used as a way to make the character seem more evil (or conversely, being bisexual makes you evil), and Anything That Moves, where bisexuality is treated as a lack of discrimination in partners (in real life the two are not necessarily linked; just as straight and gay people don't find of their preferred sex attractive, bisexual people don't find "everyone" attractive).Contrast Suddenly Sexuality, where a character skips from gay to straight or vice versa with no warning, and No Bisexuals, where the characters/narrative don't consider bisexuality as an option.


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I think people who have faults are a lot more interesting than people who are perfect.
Funko finally has their own Spike Lee joint! Spike Lee's resume goes way beyond simply being a director (you can add producer, screenwriter, actor, and professor as well) but American film history would be much less vibrant and powerful without movies like Do the Right Thing and BlacKkKlansman in its canon. Not to mention, he has style for days. Check him out in his fly purple suit and add him to your Pop! Directors collection today.


Recently a rising number of young Vietnamese filmmakers have made their mark in the international movie scene, however many lack much needed domestic support, VN Express has reported.
Tran Dung Thanh Huy, director of “Rom” which premiered in Vietnam on Oct. 2, earning 46.3 billion VND in just first two weeks, has received international acclaim, winning top prize at the Busan Film Fest.
Other high-quality productions this year include “Thien Duong Goi Ten” (A Trip To Heaven), “Giong Song Khong Nhin Thay” (The Unseen River), and “An Act of Affection.” All three were features and some won awards at recognised festivals around the globe.
However, the biggest challenge is still a lack of funding and opportunity. For these reasons, Huy has said that most filmmakers opt for movies that guarantee commercial success, rather than follow their artistic vision.
Seeking financial support, many turn to crowdfunding, or grants from organizations like the World Cinema Fund and Hubert Bals Fund.
Recently, the government has passed a long-term plan to assist the movie industry. Yet, producers have still to yield the benefits. The lack of official support is a significant problem.
Vietnamese cinemas are hoping for a comeback after a long period of closure, but lingering fear of the pandemic is still keeping audiences away from the big screen.


A retiring assassin, Henry Brogan, finds himself pursued by a mysterious killer that can predict his every move. Discovering that he's being hunted by a younger clone of himself, Henry needs to find out why he's being targeted and who the creator is.
Rated R for pervasive sexual material, drug content, language and nudity.
Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.
RAMBO: LAST BLOOD
Rated R for strong graphic violence, grisly images, drug use and language.
Almost four decades after they drew first blood, Sylvester Stallone is back as one of the greatest action heroes of all time, John Rambo. Now, Rambo must confront his past and unearth his ruthless combat skills to exact revenge in a final mission. A deadly journey of vengeance, RAMBO: LAST BLOOD marks the last chapter of the legendary series.
ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP
Rated R for bloody violence, language throughout, some drug and sexual content.


When rehearsals started, she gave you specific instructions to stay away. You’re not to even pick her up from rehearsal or go near the theater at all. “I want everything to be a surprise, Quinn. When you show up on opening night, I want you to be seeing everything for the first time.” You’re lying in bed, about to sleep, and you try and tickle her and distract her from the rules she’s laying down. Eventually you let her pin you down and you promise you’ll stay away. She kisses you and lets you feel her up a little bit. The next morning she kisses you and Beth goodbye and leaves the small studio apartment you share with your small family. But that’s what you are, a family. She has you and Beth. You gave her a family.
It’s getting down to the wire. Every night now you’re falling asleep at the kitchen table or on the couch waiting for her to come home from rehearsals and every night she comes home late, sneaks in to kiss Beth on the forehead and then pries the book you were reading from your hands and tucks a blanket around you where you’re sitting at the table or cuddles up on the tiny couch next to you. She’s so exhausted she falls asleep right away. But you get more and more anxious. You go to the studio everyday but you have so much nervous energy it takes loads of concentration to even mount the photos for your next show or develop any of the new ones. You can’t sit still.
So you decide to break the rules. Just a little. The theater door is open and you slip inside quietly, climbing the stairs to the balcony. You duck into the shadows that gather around the back rows and you’re about to sit before you hear her voice. She has a microphone tucked carefully into her costume and she’s singing but you can’t even hear the words. She walks across the stage slowly and the sound of her singing fills the entire theater. You can’t do anything but watch her. And in that moment you know that you were right. She didn’t belong in Lima. This is where she belongs. On the stage, singing the way she was born to. She finishes the song and for a moment she looks up to the balcony and you know she catches a glimpse of you standing in the shadows. But she smiles. And you smile back.


Robert Gillings is a man of many talents. He is a Writer, Director, Producer, Actor, Consultant, Designer, and was his own Attorney “Pro-Se” in his Divorce and Child Custody trail that he won Full and Sole Custody of his children.
Robert is best known for writing the Horror Feature Film, ‘American Fright Fest,” which premiered at the London Film Festival and immediately after received a worldwide release, and is currently showing on Amazon Prime and all On Demand channels.
Gillings is also known for his theories on philosophy and as a financial consultant. He even operates his own company, Robert Gillings Consultants. However, everyone has a passion. Robert Gillings has identified his passion as a writer, director, creating films for the future.
Creating a feature film or TV series is no easy venture. Anyone who is even moderately versed in film understands that putting an entire production together requires unparalleled levels of patience and fortitude.


... was born from a passion for physical theatre. Through a collaborative studio approach the company seeks to challenge and provoke; themselves and their audience. We search for the unconventional within the everyday, to inspire, embody and experiment, transforming what is observed into innovative performance.
Emma is a graduate from the University of Wolverhampton with a BA Honours in Drama. She has been performing for eight years in the Sutton Coldfield Town Hall, local schools, the Arena Theatre in Wolverhampton and other venues. Emma has also worked as a Stage Manager for local companies in theatres such as the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. After completing her final major project at University Emma’s passion for Physical Theatre continues to grow.
The film & photos prepared by:
Kristina Weber alias Schattenrand
Tim Wilczura alias Heavy Harlequin
It challenges the audience to confront their own notions of being trapped, and being party to, the act of entrapment.
How are we able to escape?
Is there any way to escape?
Do we set traps without knowing?
Whether we feel trapped, or trap others there's always something we LACK.
Thursday 25th February 2016 - Arena Theatre Wolverhampton.


Last night, I took my 8y.o. twin daughters, to see Mamma Mia. We went with my sister, and her 10y.o. twin daughters, my other sister, and my sister-in-law. It was a girls night out!
The movie was fantastic! So much fun. I have not laughed so much literally in years (and I always enjoy a good laugh, and have a giggle whenever I can).
I see Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan in a new light now. What talented people that they can turn their hands to comedy and music, after all the previous roles that they have played over the years.
We all had sore tummys at the end, from side splitting laughter!
At the end of some of the most outstanding numbers (Dancing Queen for example), the audience erupted into quite spontaneous applause. Very unusual for the movies, I think you would agree!
I thoroughly recommend this movie to everyone. Men and boys as well as us women and girls will enjoy this. It is NOT the girly movie / chic flick that I thought it would be.
If you've not seen it – go see it now!
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#47. Nipples on the Batman suit. Who cares? I certainly didn't when Batman & Robin came out, and I care even less now! People obsessed with those damn nipples, when they should have obsessed with the awful debacle that was the miscasting of Mr. Freeze. I actually like Ahnuld (as an actor, not a politician), but he was absolutely wrong for the part!
#31. Sean Connery's Scottish accent in Hunt for Red October. Ok, this has been pissing me off since the movie came out 16 years ago. a) If a Russian man learns to speak English, who do you think will teach him? Someone from Brooklyn? Fargo? No, probably someone from closer by, say, maybe Europe? b) His dialog is @$#*ing translated!! The movie starts off entirely in Russian. 10 minutes or so in, the camera focuses in to a character's mouth as he's speaking Russian. Then, as the camera pulls back, the character is speaking English. When the Russians finally meet the Americans, the dialog returns to Russian. That's so the whole damn movie isn't in subtitles! People are so stupid!!
#1. The tyranny of the opening weekend box office. Amen, brother! When Hulk opened, it made over $62M opening weekend! And it was considered a failure. Partly because it had been so front-loaded to make a big opening weekend that it couldn't sustain that pace. It opened in 3,660 theaters! By comparison, the first weekend in November, the top 10 movies averaged 2,387 screens for an total of about $110M. But because the Sunday box office of Hulk had dropped off from Friday/Saturday, it was a flop. I think a lot of people stayed away from this movie because they were hearing about how much it was dropping over the weekend. Why is Friday B.O. even being discussed on Saturday/Sunday? Estimates don't usually even come out until Monday, then final numbers are tallied by Tuesday. Whatever. The point is, movies aren't given a chance to perform at the box office. If they don't have a blockbuster opening, they get shuffled out of the theaters. I hate it.


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"Winding Spiral Case" is a lyric from the song "Hannah" by Freelance Whales, one of my favourite bands. The lyrics go "Hannah takes the stairs / cause she can't tell that / it's a winding spiral case / is she right-side-up / or upside-down". The song is based on "Hannah Takes the Stairs", an indie film about a recent college graduate attempting to find a direction for her life. I think it's entirely appropriate as my blog title.


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I've spent three days collecting images and film clips from New York, Moscow, London and Hong Kong. It has made me really want to go travelling. Well, I'm alredy in London of course I want to go to the other cities. Especially New York looks amazing... Lucky I am actually going on a trip soon(ish), I'm going to Barcelona with James and my parents, wihoo it's gonna be so much fun! I have never been there, does anyone have some good tips on things to see or do?


Ariel Drama Academy : Othello's Special Needs Group
The Othello's' groups are given the same opportunities as students across Ariel’s academies, and with the support of their hard working teachers, have risen to the challenge. Students have gained distinctions in L.A.M.D.A. (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) exams, performed in productions such as Les Misérables, Bugsy Malone and Parade and secured work in TV advertising campaigns with blue chip companies such as Sainsbury’s.
What we do:
- Drama, Song and Dance crosses all boundaries and knows no divisions.
- The dedicated teams at Ariel Drama Academies have changed lives, provided new opportunities and inspired their Special Needs students with their passion for the Arts.
- Sessions: Burgess Hill13:30 PM - 14:30 PM; Crawley 08:45 AM - 09:45 AM East Grinstead 13:00 PM - 14:00 PM; 16+ Drama Group Thursday evening 7.30 to 8.30 Burgess Hill.
- £6 a class.
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NTS presents The Great Yes, No, Don’t Know Five Minute Theatre Show
From 5.00pm, Monday 23rd June 2014
The National Theatre of Scotland and The Space present The Great Yes, No, Don’t Know, Five Minute Theatre Show.
From 5.00pm on Monday 23rd June 2014, visit the virtual stage on the Five Minute theatre website for 24 hours of live theatre from Scotland and beyond on the theme of ‘Independence’. Featuring a number of Scottish Borders based writers, you can download the full schedule here (unfortunately repeats are not listed).
Don’t worry if you miss the “Sparks Goes Out With A Shout” original screening slot of 4-5am on Tuesday morning, as it is being repeated again – Tuesday 24th June at the rather more sociable time of between 12noon and 1pm!


Justice League Movie 1/6 Scale Statue - Wonder Woman
Standing 13 inches tall this Wonder Woman statue is based on her appearance in the 2017 movie Justice League. Based on the likeness of actress Gal Gadot this figure is posed armed with her sword and shield on top of a movie logo base.
- 13 inches (33cm)
- Made of PolyResin
- From the movie Justice League
- Sculpted by James Marsano
- Based on the likeness of actress Gal Gadot
- Wonder Woman statue
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