This essay was one of my final pieces of work in my degree. It argues that film is often utilised... more This essay was one of my final pieces of work in my degree. It argues that film is often utilised to ultimately reconfigure the past through one's personal perception of history. In an industry dominated by whites, it is difficult to know how much history has been filtered by the white gaze. This essay specifically looks at how that gaze affects retro films, scraping the surface of a much larger area of potential study.
This essay received was graded as an 80 by Prof.Claire Monk and Prof.Ian Q Hunter
Note: I have re-uploaded this paper as I previously utilised the term "African American" liberally. This has been corrected to "Black American"
An analysis of Blade Runner 2049's under performance at the box office. This essay details why Bl... more An analysis of Blade Runner 2049's under performance at the box office. This essay details why Blade Runner 2049 under performed at the box office. This paper received a first.
Proffesor James Russell said, "A really good essay - you provided an overview of BR2049's issues in a considered, well researched and systematic fashion. To get a higher grade, you could have done more - you could have analysed the marketing campaign a little more in terms of content, discussed overseas box office, etc. But I thought that ultimately this was a well written and engaging account which made a strong, persuasive argument. Niccely done."
This essay examines the notion that cult films are flops and failures. It argues against this que... more This essay examines the notion that cult films are flops and failures. It argues against this question, suggesting that by this very acknowledgement, the films are in fact successes. This is discussed in relation to mainstream Hollywood which often quantifies success through the opening weekend. Generally, the mechanics of cult films do not follow a pattern of instant success as Hollywood blockbusters do, simply put because they are not produced in this way. This essay basically explains this in a far more in-depth and astute manner then this abstract.
My first undergraduate essay, written at DeMontfort University under the academic guidance of Lar... more My first undergraduate essay, written at DeMontfort University under the academic guidance of Laraine Porter.
An analysis of setting, as the title/question describes. One of my most successful pieces of writ... more An analysis of setting, as the title/question describes. One of my most successful pieces of writing as it combines academic and creative prose to some extent. This makes for an easy but insightful read.
I would have enjoyed delving deeper into this area of study, particularly Taxi Driver which I read as an analogy for the Vietnam War.
I like the idea that 'god's lonely man' is nothing more than a politician. It is one of Scorsese's earlier films and parallels between Taxi Driver and The Big Shave (Viet '67) can most certainly be drawn.
I think this was the first essay I wrote for my second year at DMU. I can't really remember writi... more I think this was the first essay I wrote for my second year at DMU. I can't really remember writing it but it would have been in the 68-70 grade range. Not one of my better essays. Ian Q. Hunter was my lecturer for this module. He has a fantastic writing style and is a very good lecturer.
A study of Shia LaBeouf's star persona. I wrote this essay in second year of Film Studies at DeMo... more A study of Shia LaBeouf's star persona. I wrote this essay in second year of Film Studies at DeMontfort University. I got around 70 for this which was a pretty pleasing result.
This essay was one of my final pieces of work in my degree. It argues that film is often utilised... more This essay was one of my final pieces of work in my degree. It argues that film is often utilised to ultimately reconfigure the past through one's personal perception of history. In an industry dominated by whites, it is difficult to know how much history has been filtered by the white gaze. This essay specifically looks at how that gaze affects retro films, scraping the surface of a much larger area of potential study.
This essay received was graded as an 80 by Prof.Claire Monk and Prof.Ian Q Hunter
Note: I have re-uploaded this paper as I previously utilised the term "African American" liberally. This has been corrected to "Black American"
An analysis of Blade Runner 2049's under performance at the box office. This essay details why Bl... more An analysis of Blade Runner 2049's under performance at the box office. This essay details why Blade Runner 2049 under performed at the box office. This paper received a first.
Proffesor James Russell said, "A really good essay - you provided an overview of BR2049's issues in a considered, well researched and systematic fashion. To get a higher grade, you could have done more - you could have analysed the marketing campaign a little more in terms of content, discussed overseas box office, etc. But I thought that ultimately this was a well written and engaging account which made a strong, persuasive argument. Niccely done."
This essay examines the notion that cult films are flops and failures. It argues against this que... more This essay examines the notion that cult films are flops and failures. It argues against this question, suggesting that by this very acknowledgement, the films are in fact successes. This is discussed in relation to mainstream Hollywood which often quantifies success through the opening weekend. Generally, the mechanics of cult films do not follow a pattern of instant success as Hollywood blockbusters do, simply put because they are not produced in this way. This essay basically explains this in a far more in-depth and astute manner then this abstract.
My first undergraduate essay, written at DeMontfort University under the academic guidance of Lar... more My first undergraduate essay, written at DeMontfort University under the academic guidance of Laraine Porter.
An analysis of setting, as the title/question describes. One of my most successful pieces of writ... more An analysis of setting, as the title/question describes. One of my most successful pieces of writing as it combines academic and creative prose to some extent. This makes for an easy but insightful read.
I would have enjoyed delving deeper into this area of study, particularly Taxi Driver which I read as an analogy for the Vietnam War.
I like the idea that 'god's lonely man' is nothing more than a politician. It is one of Scorsese's earlier films and parallels between Taxi Driver and The Big Shave (Viet '67) can most certainly be drawn.
I think this was the first essay I wrote for my second year at DMU. I can't really remember writi... more I think this was the first essay I wrote for my second year at DMU. I can't really remember writing it but it would have been in the 68-70 grade range. Not one of my better essays. Ian Q. Hunter was my lecturer for this module. He has a fantastic writing style and is a very good lecturer.
A study of Shia LaBeouf's star persona. I wrote this essay in second year of Film Studies at DeMo... more A study of Shia LaBeouf's star persona. I wrote this essay in second year of Film Studies at DeMontfort University. I got around 70 for this which was a pretty pleasing result.
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This essay received was graded as an 80 by Prof.Claire Monk and Prof.Ian Q Hunter
Note: I have re-uploaded this paper as I previously utilised the term "African American" liberally. This has been corrected to "Black American"
Proffesor James Russell said, "A really good essay - you provided an overview of BR2049's issues in a considered, well researched and systematic fashion. To get a higher grade, you could have done more - you could have analysed the marketing campaign a little more in terms of content, discussed overseas box office, etc. But I thought that ultimately this was a well written and engaging account which made a strong, persuasive argument. Niccely done."
I would have enjoyed delving deeper into this area of study, particularly Taxi Driver which I read as an analogy for the Vietnam War.
I like the idea that 'god's lonely man' is nothing more than a politician. It is one of Scorsese's earlier films and parallels between Taxi Driver and The Big Shave (Viet '67) can most certainly be drawn.
This essay received was graded as an 80 by Prof.Claire Monk and Prof.Ian Q Hunter
Note: I have re-uploaded this paper as I previously utilised the term "African American" liberally. This has been corrected to "Black American"
Proffesor James Russell said, "A really good essay - you provided an overview of BR2049's issues in a considered, well researched and systematic fashion. To get a higher grade, you could have done more - you could have analysed the marketing campaign a little more in terms of content, discussed overseas box office, etc. But I thought that ultimately this was a well written and engaging account which made a strong, persuasive argument. Niccely done."
I would have enjoyed delving deeper into this area of study, particularly Taxi Driver which I read as an analogy for the Vietnam War.
I like the idea that 'god's lonely man' is nothing more than a politician. It is one of Scorsese's earlier films and parallels between Taxi Driver and The Big Shave (Viet '67) can most certainly be drawn.