film as literature Archives - Brittany J. Rosario

2001: The Monolith

October 9, 2020 Brittany J. Rosario 0

In the film, 2001: A Space Odyssey, the audience experiences three solid levels of evolution and explanation of mankind in the eyes of what may seem as religion to some and science to others. Read More

No Country for Old Men: The Coin Toss

October 7, 2020 Brittany J. Rosario 0

In No Country for Old Men (2007 film), one of the most memorable quotes is “What’s the most you ever lost in a coin toss?” This is a short rhymed question asked by Anton Chigurh (played by Javier Bardem) to a Texaco worker; the answer will determine if Anton’s next action Read More Read More

Memento: The Unreliable Narrator

October 5, 2020 Brittany J. Rosario 0

What if I told you a story about how my wife was stripped of her dignity and respect when she was raped and murdered by complete strangers? Following that, what if I told you that I have a short-term memory loss that doesn’t allow me to remember day to day Read More Read More

Do the Right Thing – Fight the Power

June 17, 2020 Brittany J. Rosario 0

Spike Lee’s film, Do the Right Thing, depicts racial tensions on the hottest day of the summer in Bed-Stuy “do or die” Brooklyn, New York. The film addresses topics in black culture such as fashion and style, mental illness, racial stereotypes, boycotting and police brutality. It is important to note Read More Read More