In his novella ‘Minority Report’, author Phillip Dick outlines the ambitious nature of human beings and through the representation of characterization and the setting which reflects upon the pessimistic ideas which Dick possesses about human...

The cinematic adaptation of Phillip K Dick’s thrilling science-fiction story Minority Report captures perfectly the futuristic noir feel of the original. However, the movie’s plotline, characters and central themes contain major dissimilarities....

In the dystopic society of Philip K. Dick’s “Minority Report,” prophetic data regarding potential crime is obtained by Precognitive beings, or “Precogs,” in an effort to abolish the ineffectual post-punitive justice system initially in place....

The academy award-winning film Schindler's List directed by Steven Spielberg and the novel Night written by Nobel Peace prize winner Elie Wiesel both explore the ideas of abuse of power, courage in the face of adversity and survival during the...

Transitions are made in moments of realisation that are taken up by characters in texts. These moments of realisation allows said characters to undergo transitions that affect their actions, thoughts and feelings. In Michael Gow’s “Away” the...

The nature versus nurture debate pales in comparison to the discussion of nature versus animals regarding the future of the human race. Two movies – Jaws and The Birds – are examples of animals turning against humanity in the most tragic ways. In...

Henry Ibsen’s 1882 play Enemy of the People and Steven Spielberg’s iconic film Jaws both a address the same central theme: a power struggle between the needs of the individual and the needs of the majority. As Thomas attempts to persuade the...

Humans have acquired more and more power throughout history through scientific advancements, such as vaccines and cell phones. However, one thing that has proven never to be recreated is life. Both stories are about a scientific monstrosity going...

In Steven Spielberg’s adventurous film Jurassic Park (1993), the director focuses on the journey a group of scientists experience as they endeavor through the prehistoric dinosaur park, escalating to become a frighting encounter for the characters...

Raiders of the Lost Ark contains many spectacular and memorable scenes that linger in the memory and provide a better education in the art of cinematic storytelling than a four-year degree at some lesser universities. What is often lost amid all...

Looking back, it’s hard to believe that all but one movie studio turned down the opportunity to produce what is considered one of the best action films ever produced: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. On vacation in Hawaii following...

When Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was in development, only one movie studio dared to touch it. That movie studio was Paramount, who released the film after a lengthy pre-production process. Still, Warner Brothers was quite...

With the publication of his 1949 book The Hero with a Thousand Places, author Joseph Campbell changed the world forever. In the book, Campbell argued that virtually all of the stories told by humans from the beginning of time share something in...

Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan (1998) has been heralded as one of the most brutally realistic war films to have ever been put on film. Although the film celebrates those who fought during the Second World War – and all wars more generally...