The Devil Wears Prada provides an example of an overt and opinionated leader in Miranda Priestly, the character played by Meryl Streep. When answering the question of what makes a leader, it is clear that Miranda Priestly provides an example of a woman in charge, however the question of what...

Although Kay Adams, who becomes Kay Corleone, in both the novel and film adaptation of The Godfather is initially portrayed as naive and dedicated to Michael, the novel has her becoming increasingly submissive and complicit in Michael's criminal activities, while the film shows her as growing an increasing distrust of...

In the 1975 film, Rollerball, power is defined by the amount of knowledge one has, and restricting others from obtaining knowledge is used as a means of control. Knowledge in Rollerball is essentially a form of empowerment: by keeping the audience distracted with the violent sport, the corporations are able...

The 1974 version of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre may be considered a part of the postmodern horror genre. If we were to assign this film to another genre, such as the classic category of horror, what would change? First, the realistic basis of the story would alter. The main villain...

The production of films is not just an activity that happens spontaneously but one that undergoes a process of thorough planning before the end-product reaches the audience. The producers of these films and their entire crew normally put a lot of thought about the various techniques to incorporate so as...