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As a final farewell to our lovely Film Class of Fall of 2023, we now dive into the animated master piece of Cars. "Cars" is a 2006 American computer-animated comedy-adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by John Lasseter and co-directed by Joe Ranft, the film is set in a world populated entirely by anthropomorphic cars and follows the journey of a race car named Lightning McQueen.  "Cars" is an animated picture that is both artistically gorgeous and touching. It quickly captures the hearts of viewers with its charming and humorous nature, as well as its deep message about the value of friendship and the necessity of taking time to appreciate life's journey. Pixar's animation skills are on full display as they painstakingly and meticulously bring to life the bright environment of Radiator Springs and its automobile inhabitants. For viewers of all ages, the brilliantly produced sceneries and charming ...

Most remember Moonlight from the Oscars mishap when they incorrectly accounted the movie of the year. But I remember Moonlight as a coming of age film filled with emotions. "Moonlight" is a 2016 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Barry Jenkins. It is based on the play "In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue" by Tarell Alvin McCraney. The film is divided into three acts, each depicting a different stage in the life of its protagonist, Chiron, as he navigates the challenges of growing up in a rough neighborhood in Miami. A masterwork of film, "Moonlight" skillfully tells a personal and moving story about masculinity, identity, and the human condition. The film's three-act format, which examines important periods in Chiron's life, offers a distinctive and engrossing storytelling experience. James Laxton directed the cinematography, which is simply amazing. The film serves as a visual metaphor for the intricacies of Chiron's journey by captu...

"Jaws" is a classic 1975 American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg. It is based on Peter Benchley's 1974 novel of the same name. The film stars Roy Scheider as Police Chief Martin Brody, Richard Dreyfuss as marine biologist Matt Hooper, and Robert Shaw as shark hunter Quint. The story revolves around a great white shark that attacks beachgoers at a fictional resort town named Amity Island. Chief Brody, along with Hooper and Quint, forms an unlikely team to hunt down and kill the menacing shark. The film was seen with massive commercial success that deemed the film the 'first blockbuster'. Steven Spielberg's skillful direction, particularly in building suspense, is a hallmark of the film. Techniques such as the "shark's-eye view" and John Williams' score added to the tension of the film. It also allowed the audience to be more engaged with the film. The film has also been embedded in pop culture as this film is constantly referenced ...

In January 2016, the critically acclaimed film "Switzerland Army Man" was released. Under the direction of Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan, together known as Daniels, this comedy-drama defies tradition and explores the limits of storytelling. Paul Dano's character Hank, who is stuck on a barren island and struggling with loneliness, is first seen to us in the movie. As Hank considers taking his own life, he meets a stranger who becomes his unexpected friend: Daniel Radcliffe's character Manny. But Manny isn't your typical corpse. In a strange turn of events, he ends up becoming Hank's lifesaver, displaying a wide range of extraordinary skills that defy natural rules. The movie lives up to its title as Manny turns becomes Hank's Swiss Army knife for survival, with all of his weird physical traits and functions having a strange but necessary purpose. The story explores deep themes of friendship, loneliness, and the complexities of the human experience as it...