Tag: prey-predator relationship

  • X. Dir. Ti West. A24. 2022

    X. Dir. Ti West. A24. 2022

    Alligators and Pornstars Ti West’s 2022 horror film, X, follows a group of adult-filmmakers in their endeavour to create ‘a good dirty movie,’ in spite of the looming persecution of their Bible Belt location. In this scene, central protagonist and self-proclaimed star Maxine swims nude in a bayou and, unbeknownst to her, is stalked by…

  • Open Season. Dir. Roger Allers. Sony Pictures Animation, Columbia Pictures. 2006

    Open Season. Dir. Roger Allers. Sony Pictures Animation, Columbia Pictures. 2006

    Staging an Attack Open Season (2006) uses light composition and visual design to critique dominant ideologies concerning hunter-and-hunted relationships and to reflect and shape particular cultural tensions relating to the protection of animals against violence.  In a scene in which, misconceptions lead to a crowd panicking when it appears Boog is killing Elliot backstage, emphasis is placed…

  • Ringing Bell. Dir. Masami Hata. Crunchyroll. 1978.

    Ringing Bell. Dir. Masami Hata. Crunchyroll. 1978.

    “Wolf! Alright, I’ve decided to be your apprentice and learn to be strong! (…) I’m sick of being a sheep, all we ever do is stand in corners and shake!” – Chirin from Ringing Bell Ringing Bell was originally released in Japanese – this article focuses on the English dub.  Sanrio, the Japanese entertainment company…