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Icarus (2017) Movie Review

Icarus – Movie Review ABC Film Challenge – Oscar Nominations – I Director: Bryan Fogel (The Dissident) Plot: When Bryan sets out to uncover the truth about doping in sports, a chance meeting with a Russian scientist transforms his story from a personal experiment into a geopolitical thriller. Runtime: 2 Hours There may be spoilers in the rest of the review Verdict on Icarus Icarus is a…

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SXSW: The World According to Allee Willis

To know Allee Willis is to love her any zest for life, the arts and humanity as a whole. https://wp.me/p2v8yf-6jH #theworldaccordingtoalleewillis #SXSW2024 #SXSW

Shortly after a chance meeting with Bruce Vilanch  and Allee Willis after a cabaret in Los Angeles, I would get these invitations to “kitsch” parties from Allee.  Regretfully, I never attended and after screening this doc, I am confident I missed out on teh opporutnity of a lifetime. Willis’s songs have sold over 60 million records, including Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September”(which was inducted…

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see everyone talks about pep’s weird sexual psychological obsession with leo but no one talks about ronaldo’s…

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BLOG POST 7: LEARNING FROM DOCUMENTARIES

Movie: American Factory/Directed by Julia Reichert, and Steve Bogna/ Release Date- January 25, 2019

"Factory Chronicles: Decoding the Storytelling Mastery of “American Factory."

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON STORY:

In post-industrial Ohio, a Chinese billionaire opens a new factory in the husk of an abandoned General Motors plant. Early days of hope and optimism give way to setbacks as high-tech China clashes with working-class America.

"American Factory" is a documentary that delves into the complexities of globalization and the clash of cultures in a factory setting. The film offers a rich tapestry of storytelling elements that not only inform but also deeply resonate with the audience. In this exploration, we will unravel the major elements that construct the story, analyze the techniques that draw the audience in and extract valuable ideas for future presentations.

MAJOR ELEMENTS:

Compelling Characters: The documentary offers a diverse cast of characters, from factory workers to executives, each with their aspirations, struggles, and perspectives. The character diversity humanizes the narrative, making it relatable to a broader audience. 

Conflict and Tension: A central element of the story is the clash between American and Chinese work cultures. The documentary skillfully builds and maintains tension throughout, creating a narrative arc that keeps the audience engaged from start to finish. 

Cultural Context: "American Factory" explores the cultural nuances at play within the factory, shedding light on the impact of cultural differences on communication, teamwork, and overall work dynamics. This cultural context adds depth to the narrative and enhances understanding.

Docuementary Realism: The filmmakers adopt a cinéma vérité approach, capturing unscripted moments and genuine reactions. This realism provides authenticity to the storytelling, allowing the audience to witness events as they unfold, unfiltered and raw.

HOW DID I GET DRAWN INTO THE STORY: 

Intimate Cinmentaography: The documentary uses intimate cinematography to bring the audience into the heart of the factory. Close-ups, fly-on-the-wall shots, and personal interviews create a sense of proximity, making the viewer feel like a participant rather than a passive observer.

Personal Narratives: By intertwining the personal stories of the workers with the broader narrative, the filmmakers evoke empathy and connection. The struggles, triumphs, and aspirations of individual characters become a focal point, drawing the audience emotionally into the larger socio-economic issues explored in the documentary.

Sound Design: The ambient sounds of the factory, combined with a carefully crafted musical score, contribute to the immersive experience. The soundscape reinforces the environment, creating an emotional and sensory connection that enhances the audience's engagement.

WHAT CAN I TAKE AWAY/USE ON MY OWN:

Embrace Complexity: Inspired by the nuanced portrayal of cultural clashes in "American Factory," future presentations can benefit from embracing complexity. Acknowledging and addressing the intricacies of a topic can elevate the narrative and provide a more comprehensive understanding for the audience.

Humanize Data: Just as the documentary humanizes global economic issues through personal narratives, future presentations can humanize data. Incorporating real stories, case studies, and personal experiences can make abstract information more relatable and impactful.

Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and respecting cultural differences is a key takeaway from the documentary. In future presentations, being mindful of cultural nuances and incorporating a global perspective can enhance communication and foster inclusivity.

“​​American Factory”  stands as a testament to the storytelling prowess of documentaries. Its ability to navigate complex themes, draw in the audience through relatable characters, and provide an intimate view into a foreign world offers valuable lessons for anyone looking to enhance their storytelling capabilities. As I reflect on the documentary's impact, I am inspired to incorporate these storytelling elements into my future presentations, aiming to create narratives that are not only informative but deeply resonate with the audience.

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Michael Snow

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Ivory Coast: Gold Rush | Deadliest Journeys

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Tottenham

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I'm a Non Muslim and I Wear Hijab

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Exclusive clip from the documentary PROSPERITY about the growing conscious business movement.

Watch the clip here. 

Synopsis: Dr. Pedram Shojai is an author, filmmaker, founder of Well.org, Urban Monk, husband and father. PROSPERITY is a feature documentary about his journey across the Americas to discover a more sustainable way for us all to do business and thrive on our Planet. ‘The Urban Monk’ tracks the organic roots of Rodale Publishing; the food revolution of Whole Foods Market; Guayaki’s waged war for rainforest redemption; Terra Cycle’s scheme to drain the oceans of plastic; architect CookFox’s carbon-reducing skyscraper design, alongside many others. Through these companies and more, the documentary explores an exploding conscious business movement, one fueled by social responsibility, transparency, millennials, and the realization that business-as-usual can’t go on. The film unveils effective ways for everyone to be a part of this movement and really drive the positive change needed in the world.

PROSPERITY opens in In select theaters beginning this Fri. Sept 29, 2017 starting in NYC (IFC Center) & LA (Laemmle Music Hall)                                  

The film will be available Online and DVD on October 5, 2017

Here’s the trailer in case you missed it. 

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Nosferatu - The Real Story (2024) Movie Review

Discover the true story behind the iconic vampire film Nosferatu. Explore its origins, impact, and lasting legacy in this intriguing documentary.

Nosferatu – The Real Story – Movie Review First Reaction – Nosferatu – The Real Story is an interesting dive into a character’s legacy. Where to Watch Nosferatu – The Real Story hits UK digital on 16 December 2024, courtesy of Reel 2 Reel Films. Director: Robin Bextor Plot: Nosferatu was a silent horror film, an unauthorised Dracula adaptation. Despite a court order to destroy it, surviving…

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Foster The People.

Festival Corona Anagrama.

2017.

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TNS Tour: The Underground, Plymouth 

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Hi everyone! I have another documentary for you. 1: Life on The Limit (2013) is perhaps my favourite F1 docuementary, and is definitely the best documentary I have seen in a long time. It's great for newbies (like me) and veterans of the sport as it goes through the entire history of the sport in an incredibly interesting and fun way. This film focuses on the evolution of safety within the sport and how drivers have campaigned for it throughout the years, right up until the current era. It also talks about women of the sport, which not many other docs do. It's also narrated by Michael Fassbender which is pretty neat too. I highly reccommend this one! As always, here is the google drive link! [x]

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I know the Kane Chronicles fandom is pretty small, but can we get some headcannons for the side characters? (i.e., Alyssa, Felix, Jaz, Cleo, the “Ankle-biters”)

Okay listen, I haven’t read the Kane Chronical in... 8 years now?? So... do with that what you will, the only non-main character I literally can remember anything about is Felix so:

- Felix and Nico spent a short time together at Westover Hall, they shared a mutual friend group during their time there and Felix left some point shortly before Nico... They weren't close but they definitely knew eachother and had mutual friends, they had a project together or something at some point

- Felix is autistic, he's hyper-empathetic, and his stim is rubbing his collar bone or the tops of his ears, he does handflaps sometimes as well but it's not his most common stim, he likes weight stims as well.

- He's got a huge vocal stim, he's almost always humming or singing, and he'll take any oppertunity to sing. People don't mind all that much because he has a decent voice, he's not a good enough singer to be a professional but people will ask him to do an encore at karaoke or turn the radio down if he sings along with it.

- He doesn't understand the "spoons" metaphor so he refrences electronics instead to explain his state.

- His special interest is of course penguins, and he likes space as well, he wants to be a scientist when he grows up and live on Antartica for a while.

- He likes drawing so he tries to learn to do pottery but he can't stand the feeling of the clay so he stops, he tries to pick up painting as well but the paint smell makes him naseous although he found a brand of watercolors he likes so he uses those

- He makes such cool drawings of penguins, and eventually branches out into drawing marine biology, and space; eventually he draws all sorts of animals and he's really quite good

- He starts looking into becoming a scientific illustrator since he could go to Antartica and draw things from there and he thinks that would be really fun

- Him and Walt are really good friends, Walt likes kids and kind of adopts him as a little brother in some ways; they can usually be found playing basketball, watching movies, or doing crafts together

- Cleo is also kind of like his older sister, and they usually talk about books, watch docuementaries (Walt's not usually a fan of those), and she taught him how to swim

Okay, hopefully you like those!

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Yuri Gagarin

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Lover Stalker Killer (2024) Movie Reivew

Lover Stalker Killer – Movie Review Director: Sam Hobkinson (Misha and the Wolves) Plot: In this twisting documentary, a mechanic tries online dating for the first time and meets a woman who takes romantic obsession to a deadly extreme. Runtime: 1 hour 30 Minutes There may be spoilers in the rest of the review Verdict on Lover Stalker Killer Lover Stalker Killer is a documentary following…