Category: Movies
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Representation of Bihar in Bollywood Movies
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to document the representation of Bihar in the Bollywood and to investigate the impact of these movies on the audiences of Bihar as well as those belonging to other states and how they decode these kinds of movies. Moreover, the attempt is made to understand why Bollywood have…
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Normalising Commercial Female-centric Films
Through the analysis of Jyothika’s Jackpot Relevance of female-centric Films Female-centric films can be understood as films that follow the lives of women. Recently, the term has come to mean a film with a female lead and a heavy, touching message. These movies are important in our society as they portray empowered women who can…
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The Churning of a Caste: A sociological review of Manthan
Manthan or “The Churning” is a 1976 Hindi film that provides a fictional narrative of the formation of Amul in India and the ushering of the White Revolution. The film was financed by over half a million farmers who donated Rs. 2 each and became India’s first crowdfunded film, this story of the might of…
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RESPONSE TO BLADE RUNNER (1982)
Blade Runner (1982) by Ridley Scott, is a science fiction film that is set in a dystopian future world (Los Angeles) that is overridden with Urban Density artificiality and has seen human colonisation beyond the planet Earth. It’s loosely based on Philip K. Dick’s novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”. Genetic and Bioengineering is…
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How to Sociologically review a Song: Explained with Examples
As you get trained as a sociologist, you cannot help but look at the world critically. You begin to question things in your everyday life, view things from a fresh lens, and achieve a better understanding of the deep functioning of society. Many things that we do every day play a vital role in forming…
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10 Important Lessons from JAI BHIM Movie – Must Read
Jai Bhim is an Indian Tamil language film (dubbed in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada) released on the 2nd of November, 2021. The film stars Saravanan Sivukumar (Suraiya) who plays the role of the then Advocate Chandru, and Lijomol Jose, K. Manikandan and various others. This legal drama, directed by T.J. Gnanavel, is based on a…
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5 Best Sociological Documentaries: Analysis and Examples
Introduction: Documentaries offer an audio-visual look into the discipline of sociology which allows for an intimate understanding of the subject, in a way that text often can not. Sociological documentaries are accessible and enjoyable to both individuals pursuing their education in the field, as well as to those who have a more casual interest in…