Owais Azam explores the thematic complexities of There Will Be Blood, focusing in particular on the presentation of protagonist Daniel Plainview.
Tag: Film
First Year Favourites, 2020-21
The Warwick Film and TV Studies first year students reflect on some of their favourite films that they studied over the past year.
Sex on Screen and Objectification of Women in Rashomon
Issy Smith examines sex on screen and the objectification of women in Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon (1950). Her analysis proves why it is crucial to engage with depictions of sex on screen in films firmly established within the canon from a racialised and feminist lens.
Funny Games (Michael Haneke, 2007)
Owais Azam deconstructs thriller genre conventions and shows how Michael Haneke reverses them. By drawing attention to POV and address Azam presents a film that is unsettlingly personal!
The Reel Talk Editorial Team’s 2020 Films For Your Consideration – Part 2
More recommendations from the editorial team to help you prepare for the Oscars and Reel Talk’s Alternative Oscars.
The Reel Talk Editorial Team’s 2020 Films For Your Consideration – Part 1
The editorial team launch Reel Talk’s Alternative Oscars poll by providing some recommendations from 2020.
First Impressions: What’s in a Logo?
Matthew Smolenski introduces Reel Talk’s stylish new logo by exploring the function of film studio logos.
Mommy: An Unconventional Masterpiece
Daniel Robery takes a look at Mommy, specifically considering the interplay between cinematography and script and how they create a ‘spectacular’ experience.
Warwick Film and TV’s Christmas Favourites
With only a few more sleeps until Santa arrives, find out the results of our department-wide poll for best Christmas film!
The Reel Talk Editorial Team’s Christmas Watchlist
More introductions from the Reel Talk 2020-21 editorial team, this time with some festive recommendations from feel good holiday classics to some alternative picks.
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