American films

The Private Eye (Tropes in American Film-noir) "Corporate copper", "Gumshoe", two terms that are both synonymous for the profession of Private investigator. Private investigation may be a controversial subject, but the actors who played them on the silver screen were vital to the American film industry. There is no doubt that the role of the Private detective in America cinema was as popular as the movies were exhilarating. Two actors were well known for their portrayal of the so-called,…

population and epitome of civilization, must intervene in order to quell violence perpetrated by Middle Eastern extremists. The seemingly patriotic themes of the movie additionally strengthen orientalist constructs of Eastern peoples. As a result, American Sniper has reinforced the dangerous stereotypes that are the foundation of Western views of the Middle…

The story of Chris Kyle and his life as a Navy Seal in the film “American Sniper” brought major controversy and discrepancy throughout the world. The film depicts Kyle making his sole mission to protect his comrades and his free nation. His pinpoint accuracy, as one of the most lethal snipers in American history, saves countless lives but also puts him in grave danger. He serves four tours in Afghanistan and it becomes clear that his family life takes a toll because of it. He struggles to be a…

Jakob Neilson, a web usability consultant, found that people don 't read during every single second of a page visit. (Perez). The film American Sniper, uses a website to promote the films rhetorical aim that even in superhuman individuals a relatable vulnerability prevails. American Sniper’s website utilizes multimodal components and literary elements such as: photographs, musical features, symbolisms, appeals to ethos, angles of vision, and nutshell text to strengthen the promotion of the site.…

Western Mystique: Native American Morals What is a western? The west is a described as a barren wasteland or the land that cowboys duel and fight. Also, people think that a western is depicted that Native Americans as the bad guys or the villains. But that is not always the case in the film The Searchers by John Ford he depicts indians as the villains, weak, and unworthy. Whereas William Herbert is describing Natives as strong and proud. John Ford had his characters in his film do some…

American Hardcore The early 80s punk rock film, American Hardcore, features bands such as Black Flag, Minor Threat, and Minutemen amongst others. The documentary addresses the birth and evolution of punk rock, beginning in 1978 and ending in 1986. Interviews from former members of these punk rock bands are included in the film. Throughout the film we are taken behind the scenes into the real world of punk rock, including riots, music production, performer’s attitudes and distinctive looks that…

The Untouchables is an American gangster film produced in 1987. The movie is set in 1930 during the prohibition era. Al Capone, a Chicago crime boss, has the entire city in the palm of his hand and supplies illegal alcohol. He has strong relations with the government officials and the police force, influencing them greatly enough to not investigate his illegal practices. One strong member of the Treasury Department, Eliot Ness, believes it is his duty to uphold the law and bring Capone to…

American Graffiti is set in 1962 in small town U.S.A and is filmed almost exclusively at night. It is aurally accompanied by a late 1950s and early 1960s rock ‘n’ roll sound montage and also the bizarre verbal ramblings of radio Disc Jockey Wolfman Jack. The text follows the fragmented quests[3] of four male youths at the tail end of this 1950s style youth culture before the advent of America’s full involvement in the Vietnam War, the rise of new left radicalism and spread of the Hippie movement…

bombers, and belly dancers are what Americans see arabians as. The movie American Arabs proves those stereotypes wrong. Usama Alshabai, the producer, director, and editor of the documentary works hard to make sure that it is clear Arabs in America mean no harm. The arabians featured in the documentary are hard working, normal, strong people. So what is it that makes it hard for Americans to picture these people as such? Americans love tv. As of 2015 40 million Americans had a subscription to…

chronic conditions along with higher prevalence of mortality and poorer health outcomes, when compared with other populations. It is important to recognize the impact of these social determinants on health outcomes of these populations. In the film, The American Nurse, we…