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In this film deep dive section, Lauren discusses movies, characters, the psychology around these characters, and various other elements in film.
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Lauren Balladares
Mar 19, 20228 min read
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) : Breaking The Chains For Freedom
When a film can be enjoyed and analyzed by both adults and children, the mature themes can resonate with people of all ages. More...
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Lauren Balladares
Jan 25, 202211 min read
Good Time (2017): Conveying More Than Just Suspense
Crime drama films tend to follow similar narrative arcs. However, when a crime drama can succeed at distinguishing itself from the rest,...
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Lauren Balladares
Oct 18, 202115 min read
The Suicide Squad (2021): Beating the Predecesor
DC Comics’s films tend to get torn apart by critics and fans, sometimes rightfully so. David Ayer’s Suicide Squad was released on August...
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Lauren Balladares
Jul 8, 20214 min read
Requiem for a Dream (2000): Elevating the Film through Cinematography and Editing
Movies that can reach an audience through multiple aspects of the film and not just through the storytelling are hard to find. Darren...
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Lauren Balladares
Jun 25, 20216 min read
The Little Things (2021): When The Characters Are The Plot
In the year 2021, it often seems like the only movies that get released are movies associated with a franchise already existing. Very few...
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Lauren Balladares
Jun 8, 20217 min read
Moonlight (2016): Chiron’s Path to Self-Actualization
As the world of cinema continues to grow and be more inclusive, movies can truly reach people of various backgrounds. Barry Jenkins’...
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Lauren Balladares
May 14, 20214 min read
Blade Runner (1982): Effective Set Design/World Building
Oftentimes, films that are based off of novels get a bad reputation. The art of cinema translates stories in a manner completely...
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Lauren Balladares
Apr 25, 20214 min read
Scream (1996): The Subtilty of spoiling the Ending
There is undeniably no doubt that the Horror genre has evolved throughout the years. Horror fans will often say that the genre was at its...
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