Best Classic Films of All Time

Entrepreneur Spencer Schar is a keen moviegoer, having developed a passion for films at an early age. This article will provide an overview of critically acclaimed classic movies that not only captured the imaginations of audiences of their time but continue to inspire and enthrall generation after generation. The attached infographic incorporates some interesting statistics about moviegoing in 2023.

Coming to America (1988)

Starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, and James Earl Jones, Coming to America is both a love story and a hilarious comedy. Murphy plays Akeem Joffer, Crown Prince of Zamunda, a fictional African nation. Joffer travels to the United States with his best friend and personal aide, Semmi, with the hope of finding a wife. The story follows their adventures living in Queens, New York, renting a squalid tenement under the guise of poor foreign students. The embedded video provides an overview of other popular 1980s comedies.

Some Like It Hot (1959)

Directed by Billy Wilder and staring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon, Some Like It Hot follows the story of the lead singer of an all-girl band, played by Monroe. As her band tours sunny Florida, the protagonist chaises her dream of wooing a millionaire. When two new musicians join the band, she does not realize they are men in disguise on the run. The attached PDF contains more information about Marilyn Monroe's iconic movie career.

To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

To Kill a Mockingbird follows the story of Atticus Finch as told by his daughter, Scout. A smalltown lawyer practicing in the rural South, Atticus Finch defended a wrongfully accused black man in this award-winning adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic novel. Staring Mary Badham, Gregory Peck, and Robert Duvall, and directed by Robert Mulligan, this coming-of-age legal drama crime movie gained overwhelmingly positive reviews from both the public and critics at the box office, earning more than six times its budget.

Casablanca (1942)

This renowned black-and-white movie is set in in the Moroccan city of Casablanca during World War II. Played by Humphrey Bogart, the protagonist, Rick Blaine, is a nightclub owner whose establishment becomes a safe haven for refugees, despite repeated warnings from the local authorities. When an ex-lover and her partner appear on the scene, they bring with them a challenge that Rick is forced to confront. An unforgettable love story, Casablanca is one of the best-known Hollywood romances of all time.

 

 

 

The Most Anticipated Movies of 2024

 

In addition to enjoying reading, outdoor pursuits, and travel in his spare time, entrepreneur Spencer Schar has been a movie buff since childhood. This article will provide an overview of some of the most hotly anticipated movie releases of 2024.

The Zone of Interest

Loosely based on the novel by Martin Amis, The Zone of Interest follows the holocaust from the perspective of a camp commandant and his doting family, who live next door to the concentration camp. Having been show in a limited number of US cinemas on December 15, 2023, the movie has been hailed as a masterpiece. Directed by Jonathan Glazier, the auteur behind Under the Skin and Sexy Beast, The Zone of Interest deliberately shocks, unsettles, and challenges viewers, confronting them with the “banality of evil” in an entirely novel way. The movie was well received by critics, with The Daily Telegraph acknowledging that “horrors gnaw at the edge of every shot,” while Steven Spielberg rated the movie as the best Holocaust film made since his own, Schindler’s List.

Dune: Part Two

Having been delayed by the writers’ and actors’ strikes, Dune: Part Two is the follow-up to Denis Villeneuve’s gargantuan sci-fi epic. The long-awaited sequel follows the epic journey of Paul Atreides, played by Timothée Chalamet, and also stars Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Anya Taylor-Joy, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem, and Christopher Walken. The story follows Atreides and the Fremen as they battle to reclaim their land before it is too late. Tipped to gross at least $65 million in the US alone, this action-packed epic war movie received encouraging early reactions prior to release.

The End We Start From

An eco-survivalist thriller set in post-apocalyptic Britain, The End We Start From is based on the award-winning novel by Megan Hunter. The movie’s protagonist is played by Jodie Comer, who portrays a new mother forced to flee with her baby from the horror of a flooded London. As England is engulfed by flood waters civilization starts to collapse, with faltering supply chains triggering a semi-feral competition for resources. Directed by BAFTA Award winner Mahalia Belo, the movie is a gripping survival drama that depicts a world gradually falling apart, then disintegrating all at once. Tight in both budget and focus, The End We Start From is far from disaster cinema reveling in the grand spectacle of destruction, instead looking at the human condition and inviting viewers to consider what they would do in such peril with no moral guidance.

 

 

 

 

What Does a Videographer Do?

In the first part of his college career, entrepreneur Spencer Schar worked as a videographer, shooting, editing, and distributing videos for various clients. This article will look at what the role of videographer involves, including an overview of key responsibilities and aptitudes.

A videographer’s work can be broad and varied, with many different potential specialisms. In essence, videographers capture video content for clients and brands on either an ongoing or project-to-project basis. They may work alone, under a producer, or as part of a small team, capturing footage for anything from a TV advert or short music video to a sporting event or long-form documentary.

Videographers specialize in shooting different events and editing high-definition videos to make them presentable to clients. They usually have their own video equipment, which they are responsible for maintaining. Videographers work closely with the clients they serve to establish a creative brief and project deliverables.

There are several different types of freelance videographers, including:

·       Camera Operators

·       Corporate Videographers

·       Documentary Videographers

·       Independent Videographers

·       Travel Videographers

·       Real Estate Videographers

·       Video Editors

The role of videographer may include scouting potential shoot locations, organizing transportation, and setting up video and other equipment required for the project. They may also be responsible for assisting with set preparation, staging, and lighting, as well as recording, editing, and distributing footage.

Videographers are required to film videos on set or on location, ensuring that all necessary equipment is present and liaising with the client and creative team to plan the shoot. They often edit footage post-production, as well as directing other camera operators to ensure needed footage is acquired.

Generally hired to shoot high-quality and relevant video footage, professional videographers often support a producer, working alongside a production team. The role involves executing a concept through to completion, following the original project brief.

A great videographer must be a skilled camera operator and adept at operating multiple cameras and lenses of all types and sizes. They need a strong understanding of video editing software such as Adobe Premier Pro or Apple’s Final Cut Pro. Other important competencies include communication skills, attention to detail, and strong storytelling capabilities.

Although there are a variety of different routes into the role, many videographers start their career by taking a degree in Media Production or Media Technology. Computer literacy is a must for the role, as are excellent interpersonal skills, proficiency with camera equipment, and a relative level of fitness and stamina to work the long hours that are often involved.