Meet the Parents is a film that explores the weekend experiences and failings of protagonist Greg Focker, played by the actor Ben Stiller, as he attempts to win the affection of his girlfriend’s family. The film shows numerous relationships surrounding the family that serve, for the purposes of this paper,...

The Breakfast Club tells the story of five teenagers who find themselves spending a Saturday together because they have been given detention. Each of the five comes from a different background, and each feels that they have nothing in common with the other. However, social penetration theory shows that by...

Being one of the most significant works directed by Christopher Nolan, The Dark Knight demonstrates numerous significant references to the Bible. Biblical images and deep moral concerns unite the film with both the Old and New Testaments. Among the most influential and effective scenes of the film, a hospital scene...

Released in 2002, Bend It Like Beckham is an entertaining comedy drama film that revolves around Juliette and Jesminder’s passion for football. Juliette comes from a native British family who have nothing against the idea of a woman playing football; on the other hand, Jesminder finds it very difficult to...

Movies and television shows are often used to make political statements. They are tools of art, of course, but they also provide a picture into the mind of the movie or show director. With that in mind, Barbershop and 24 are two pieces of popular media that have been said...