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New and innovative digital animation in Film: Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park (1993) is one of the milestones in film history, and its innovation in digital animation technology not only promoted the development of the film industry, but also had a profound impact on the future of film production. The film was the first successful use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) combined with traditional live action…
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‘I’ll Be There For You’… Always: Netflix, ‘Friends’, and The Comfort of Binge-Watching
In 2015, streaming conglomerate Netflix purchased the beloved NBC sitcom ‘Friends’ (1994-2004) for a moderate $30 million. Four years later, the service was forced to pay a further $80-$100 million just to keep the show running through to the end of 2019. However, whilst ‘Friends’ is still available to us UK viewers, the show actually…
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The Feeling of Fracture: The Role of Emotion vs. Affect in Taylor Swift’s All Too Well
Taylor Swift’s ten-minute rendition of the beloved song “All Too Well” has an enchanting quality to it. It’s very intimate and filled with unique features, yet the emotions conveyed are enough to break the hearts of millions of people who weren’t involved but can relate. It’s impossible to deny the impact of Swift’s lyrically sad…
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Post-continuity and chaos cinema in contemporary animation: The analysis of Arcane
Chaos cinema has been recognized as a directing logic often used in action movies, which combines fast camera movements with rapid jump cuts, often leaving the viewer disoriented but always engaged. However, a very interesting field where chaos cinema can be used is in animation. What is even more interesting is that chaos cinema can…
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Fractured Realities and Post-Cinematic Sensibilities in ‘Source Code’
In Source Code by Duncan Jones (2011), there are clear examples of how digital aesthetics are reshaping the way that audiences perceive narrative and sensory experiences. Steven Shaviro highlights that the changes to traditional linear editing and a rise in more fragmented editing within 21st century film. These new styles are what adapt cultural and…
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Interactive Films: Insights into the Changing Role of the Viewer
Digital technologies have transformed viewers from passive observers into active participants in film and television. Streaming platforms like Netflix have pioneered this shift, with their first interactive title, “Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale”, released in 2017, followed by the more complex “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” in 2019. This interactive film presents viewers with…
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Rotting in a Post-Cinematic Era
The transition from cinema to post-cinema is difficult to define. Post-cinema can be understood as a reflection of a shifting culture shaped by an increasingly neoliberal, capitalist world and the digitization of nearly everything. This shift has introduced new ways of producing, distributing, and viewing films. Emerging online platforms like Netflix and YouTube have also…
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Music Videos in the Contemporary Era: Politics, Cinema, and Authorship
Contemporary music videos have evolved into a powerful medium for exploring political and cultural themes, as well as experimenting with cinematic aesthetics. Artists like Beyoncé, Childish Gambino, and Joyner Lucas use music videos to address urgent social issues, while directors such as Chris Cunningham and Michel Gondry continue to push the boundaries of the art…
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The Evolution of Music Videos: From MTV to the Digital Age
Music videos occupy a unique space in media history, blending commercial intent with experimental aesthetics. From the iconic MTV era to the dominance of social media platforms like YouTube, music videos have evolved into a dynamic medium that both reflects and influences technological and cultural shifts. This week’s exploration highlights how music videos anticipated the…
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A Ghetto Lullaby; BLM, Police Brutality & Kendrick Lamar
In “Music Video in Black and White: Race and Femininity,” Diane Railton and Paul Watson (2011) examine how race and gender are represented in music videos, noting the tension between mainstream representations and more nuanced, politically engaged portrayals. Their analysis touches on how music videos, particularly in the context of the Black Lives Matter (BLM)…
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