Based on the French children’s book Le Petit Prince (1943), Paramount Pictures officially released this animated film 2015 under Mark Osborne‘s direction. A Mixture of stop motion and 3D computer animation, The Little Prince became a somewhat critical success worldwide as the first full-length animated adaptation of Antoine de Saint Exupery‘s beloved story. In time I probably will study the film’sContinue reading “The Little Prince (2015), Applying Beautiful Stories to Our Lives”
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The Idea of Game of Thrones: The value we give to truth
Visual media has a way of permeating and changing us subliminally, like any of the arts and letters, but on a more extreme level. Visual narratives naturally pair with music and philosophy and help audiences bond with characters that inspire dreams and ideas. What entertains us changes us and, if we allow it, it shiftsContinue reading “The Idea of Game of Thrones: The value we give to truth”
Mansfield Park (1999), A pleasant surprise
Mansfield Park (1999) is a romantic comedy-drama film based on Jane Austen’s original novel. It references Austen’s earlier writings before she was a more widely known author, including her work The History of England (1791). Directed by Patricia Rozema, the film tells on its surface a story of the dramas which occur within a wealthy English family from the heroine Fanny Price’s perspective. ThereContinue reading “Mansfield Park (1999), A pleasant surprise”
Review: Beauty and the Beast (2017)
This movie was a big deal all over the world. I remember being in Russia and hearing about its release. Honestly, I was not excited when I knew they would be making it. For those who know me the answer as to why is obvious. I love the original 1991 animated film. It is oneContinue reading “Review: Beauty and the Beast (2017) “
30 Days of Silent Films: Day 1
A few years ago, I did a month of art study which I really enjoyed. Granted, it took me way more than a month to finish but I really enjoyed looking through and studying art pieces. I believe we can learn so much about people through studying art; their history, religion, philosophy, virtues and overallContinue reading “30 Days of Silent Films: Day 1”
From the Perspective of an Old Soul 