An analysis of the political nature of violence in Hollywood as a recurring theme in times of national crisis. The article argues for the coexistence of the use of conflict as a means of reinforcing communal beliefs in…
Haskins explores the multitude of approaches and of interpretations of art by reviewing Beningni’s ‘Life is Beautiful’ from an aesthetic perspective. Link: http://www.jstor.org/stable/432290.
Viano addresses the debate generated by ‘Life is Beautiful’ regarding what constitutes adequate treatment and respect towards serious topics such as the Holocaust. He argues for the need to explore new forms of…
An investigation into Kubrick’s Middle- European origins, filmmaking style and choice of sources to explore his resent of the Holocaust as a topic for his films. The article examines how his masterpieces (Clockwork…
A revaluation of the film ‘Judgement at Nuremberg’ as an antithesis of the ‘Hollywoodization’ of the Holocaust. By examining the historical context, the Adolf Eichmann trial, Frost argues for the brilliance of its…
A critical analysis of Tarantino’s ‘Inglorious Bastards’ and the film’s exploration of the concept of collective memory. Setka defends the source from being oversimplified as a revenge fantasy and instead justifies the…
This article uses Spielberg’s ‘Saving Private Ryan’ to examine the trends of postwar films in the United States of America, examining how Spielberg focuses his art in the glorification of patriotic sacrifice rather…
Doherty observes the characteristics Kubrick employs in Full Metal Jacket that make it a modern classic, and more specifically its portrayal of the Vietnam War, as a new genre of war movie and the complexity of…
Donald explores the growing production of war films in the industry and how a trend in using individual soldier’s narratives allows for succesful humanizing of conflict and the creation of pacifist attitudes. Link:…
Mainly drawing upon Kubrick’s ‘Paths of Glory’ and ‘Dr. Strangelove,’ the article attempts to debunk Kubrick’s complex moral vision, and his strategic cinematic choices that stimulate audience self reflection on the…