Horror Movies as a Reflection of Social Fears

Cinematography has developed many genres in its short history, which have been, of course, inspired by the other narrative arts, such as literature and theater. Pretty early on, filmmakers have engaged in creating productions that would explore the darker side of the world, and that would have as their goal to instill a fearful sentimentContinue reading “Horror Movies as a Reflection of Social Fears”

Are Comic Book Movies a Sign of Social Childishness?

Comic book movies have been one of the defining themes of the 2000s and especially of the 2010s. There have been so many comic book films made that, unless you are a big fan of the genre, you can barely keep track. Some years ago, it was quite the novelty to have a comic bookContinue reading “Are Comic Book Movies a Sign of Social Childishness?”

Cinema Today is Quite Bad. Here’s Why.

Many people have commented and noticed the decline that cinema has had over the last two decades or so. Films today seem to be increasingly lighter, very little complex and often downright laughable. Of course, there are still great movies made, but they barely make into the mainstream or in the public consciousness. The toneContinue reading “Cinema Today is Quite Bad. Here’s Why.”

Catching Up with the ET’s in Art and Culture

Life on other planets is a concern that people have had for many years now, even more so since the “space exploration age” started in the 1960s. Aliens have fascinated people because they are the ultimate mystery: extraterrestrials can be imagined in any way, shape or form, given that they are one of the bigContinue reading “Catching Up with the ET’s in Art and Culture”