Deconstructing Cinema

Signs

In part 35 of Deconstructing Cinema, Jonahh explores the alien scene from M. Night Shyamalan’s 2002 sci-fi thriller, and finds a trinity of fate, fear and faith.

They Live

In Deconstructing Cinema #34, Patrick discusses a scene from John Carpenter’s 1988 film where Nada learns of an agenda by the elite to make sure “they live, we sleep”.

American Psycho

Jack brings us Deconstructing Cinema #33 with a look at American Psycho, consumerism and a scene that culminates in the realisation of Patrick Bateman’s loss of self.

Raging Bull

Barbara steps into the ring and goes a few rounds with Martin Scorsese’s Raging Bull as she discusses the final fight scene for Part 32 of Deconstructing Cinema.

The Lawnmower Man

In Deconstructing Cinema #31 it’s mind over matter as Patrick takes a scene from The Lawnmower Man to discuss infomania and the law of diminishing returns.

Pi

In Part 30 of Deconstructing Cinema, Patrick brings us Darren Aronofsky’s Pi and a scene which looks at the evidence for patterns existing all around us in nature.

The Sixth Sense

Rohan brings us Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense for Deconstructing Cinema #29 with the twist ending, what it means to be a ghost and why communication is so important.

Children Of Men

Deconstructing Cinema #28 takes us to London in the year 2027 where Jack tells us why this scene from Children of Men makes it the scariest of all post-apocalyptic films.

The English Patient

In Deconstructing Cinema #27 Barbara explores the heart-wrenching “I always loved you!” scene from The English Patient, and why it had such an emotional impact.

The Blair Witch Project

Tyson takes on The Blair Witch Project for Deconstructing Cinema #26. Using the climactic final scene he asks “what made this highly anticipated film so successful?”

Contact

Part 25 of Deconstructing Cinema. Jonahh explores a scene from Contact and discovers that the truth might not necessarily be out there, but rather within.

The Omen

Part 24 of Deconstructing Cinema brings us to the climactic scene of the 1976 supernatural thriller, The Omen, where a moment’s hesitation gives the Devil his chance.

Fight Club

In Part 23 of Deconstructing Cinema, Arpad Lukacs discusses the birth of a modern day religious sect in a scene taken from David Fincher’s 1999 film, Fight Club.

Fatal Attraction

Part 22 of Deconstructing Cinema will not be ignored; Jamie Suckley looks at Fatal Attraction and explores the origin of the Bunny Boiler phrase. Cover your animal’s eyes.

Blade Runner

What does being human mean? As 2019 approaches, we look to Blade Runner for this week’s Deconstructing Cinema to explore the deeper implications in Roy’s death.

Do The Right Thing

This week we take a trip to the Bronx with Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing where Lauren tells us about the fire hydrant scene for part 20 of Deconstructing Cinema

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