The most helpful feedback I received in the peer review workshops was advice on organization. With the first draft of my paper, I was struggling a bit with the paper’s structure and progression through my key points. Theresa was able to confirm my decision to reorder the paragraphs, as well as provide insight on the […]
Month: October 2020
Scorsese: The Wolf of New York Cinema
For the last four decades, the director’s name on the tip of everyone’s tongue has been none other than Martin Scorsese. The renowned director has built up an unparalleled repertoire, from his devilishly entertaining Wolf of Wall Street (2012) to one of my all-time favorite crime movies, The Departed (2005). Why has Scorsese been hailed as a patron saint […]
Paradigm Shift Paper Outline
Intro possibly include some of the earliest examples of LGBTQ+ representation in film slowly transition to three biggest landmarks, how the industry’s landscape has changed/caused change in recent decades Thesis: For these reasons, the increase of LGBTQ+ representation in media not only caused a radical shift in society’s sentiment toward members of the community, but […]
Tarantino, Inglorious Basterds, and the Power of Film
For the last thirty years, director Quentin Tarantino has taken the Hollywood world by storm. From the gory yet captivating Kill Bill series (2003-2004) to the cult classic known as Pulp Fiction (1994), Tarantino has established himself as a visionary, a rebel, and a pure cinematic genius. While I could talk about his careers and […]
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Cultural Reset and the Birth of a Phenomenon
My chosen focus for the paradigm shift focus is the 1975 film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. This film provided a sort of cultural reset in the 1970s, and showcases not only the evolution of rock and roll during this time period but also the progression of LGBTQ+ awareness and rights in modern society. My essay will […]