In this blog post, I will discuss why I chose Michael Moore’s documentary ‘Roger & Me’, as well as analyze its sequences, formal characteristics, and my personal impressions. Reasons for Choosing the Film During my teenage years, I was so absorbed in daydreaming rather than studying that I once ranked last in the entire school. At the time, I believed the problem lay not...
Movies and Documentaries: Where Is the Line?
In this blog post, I’d like to discuss the boundary between movies and documentaries and the trend toward their blurring. Same Clothes, Different Feel: The Starting Point Even if it’s the same outfit, it gives a completely different impression depending on who wears it and what accessories are paired with it. The relationship between film and documentary is similar. Even when dealing with...
How Does Steven Spielberg’s ‘A.I. Artificial Intelligence’ Depict Human Sociality?
In this blog post, we will examine human sociality as depicted in Steven Spielberg’s ‘A.I. Artificial Intelligence’ and its implications. Master filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s ‘A.I. Artificial Intelligence’ is set on a future Earth where resources have become scarce due to melting glaciers, leading to the advanced development and widespread commercialization of robots that consume almost no...
Werner Herzog’s Documentary ‘Encounters at the End of the World’: A Study of Its Visual and Auditory Narrative
In this blog post, we will examine Werner Herzog’s documentary ‘Encounters at the End of the World’ to explore how the film conveys “encounters” and a sense of the sublime through its imagery and sound. Film Overview ‘Encounters at the End of the World’ (2007) is a documentary produced in the United States and directed by Werner Herzog. The director also appears in the film. Synopsis:...
Morgan Spurlock’s “Super Size Me” Experiment: Did That “Self-Torture” Truly Serve the Public Good?
In this blog post, we analyze the intent, process, and results of Morgan Spurlock’s “Super Size Me” experiment—in which he ate nothing but McDonald’s for a month—to determine whether his actions truly constituted meaningful self-torture. Film Overview ‘Super Size Me’ is a 2004 documentary directed by and starring Morgan Spurlock, with a runtime of approximately 99 minutes. The film...
What is the truth and energy behind the Madonna documentary?
In this blog post, I’ll explore Madonna’s unwavering energy and the boundaries of truth in the documentary through ‘Madonna: Truth or Dare’. This year, more than ever, I’ve realized just how difficult it is to communicate with people. Amidst these difficulties, the people around me have become increasingly set in their ways, and I’ve been going through countless clashes trying...
The Cove: What Does the Sad Truth About Dolphins Reveal?
In this blog post, I will summarize the film details, structure, formal characteristics, and my personal impressions of the documentary film ‘The Cove: The Sad Truth About Dolphins’ (2009). Film Information Title: The Cove: The Sad Truth About Dolphins (The Cove, 2009) Director: Louie Psihoyos Screenplay: Mark Monroe Cast: Joe Chisholm, Mandy-Ra Cruickshank This documentary...
Documentaries vs. Feature Films: Which Conveys the Truth Better—“Tupac: Resurrection” or “Notorious”?
In this blog post, we’ll compare the documentary “Tupac: Resurrection” and the feature film “Notorious” to examine how each format differently portrays the events and characters and conveys emotions. The Rise of Films Based on True Stories and the Need for Comparison Recently, there has been a steady increase in feature films based on real-life events. In South Korea alone, works adapted...
Analysis and Review of the Documentary ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’: Editing and Sequence Analysis
In this blog post, I will comprehensively cover the documentary ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi,’ including its logline, reasons for selection, editing analysis, sequence analysis, and an interpretation of the ending. Logline The logline for this documentary can be summarized in a single sentence: “How much passion are you pouring into your dreams?” Through Jiro, who has devoted his entire life to...
What Does the Documentary ‘SICKO’ Say?
In this blog post, I will analyze how the documentary ‘SICKO’ portrays the reality of healthcare privatization and the welfare system in the United States. Logline ‘SICKO’ takes the form of a narrative documentary in which director Michael Moore provides commentary on the film’s imagery, story, and interviews. Within the theme of healthcare privatization, the director explores the...