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03 Three Movies That Have Won 11 Oscars

05 How The 2023 Oscars Eclipsed Its 2022 Counterpart

07 The Three Most Popular Movie Genres In 2023

09 The Best Sub-Genres Of Horror Movies

11 Why Today’s Horror Films Are Not That Scary Anymore

13 Why Comedy Films Are Rarely Seen At Cinemas Nowadays

15 How the Spider-Verse Franchise Altered the Animation Industry

17 Black And White vs. Color Movies

19 Colors Used In Movies

21 Practical vs. Digital Effects: What Brings Horror Movies To Life

23 Movie Piracy In Vietnam

25 The Problems with AI

27 Lists Of Contributors And Citation

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 Three Movies That Have
Won 11 Oscars
O
scars, also known as Academy hood friend and suffered from slavery. He
Awards, have long been believed eventually returned to his hometown, Je-
to be the most prestigious award rusalem, for revenge. However, after see-
that every actor or filmmaker wants to re- ing the Crucifixion, he was enlightened.
ceive. At the latest 2023 Academy Awards, His family was healed and so did his soul.
Everything Everywhere All At Once won 7 It was first brought to the audiences in
Oscars. Despite being well commented on, 1959 at Loew’s State Theater and won 11
the number of Oscars it received did Academy Awards as well as Golden Globe
not reach a peak. During the devel- Awards in the same year.
opment of the film industry, there
have been three films that won 11 Titanic (1997) is definitely one of the most
Oscars, namely Ben-Hur (1959), well-known films among audiences for the
Titanic (1997), and The Lord last three decades. This film is so famous
of the Rings: The Return that almost anyone, even those who have
of the King (2003). never seen Titanic, can answer the name
of the main actor and actress of the film
Ben-Hur (1959) was a if asked. The story was about Rose De-
spectacular religious witt Bukater (starred by Kate Winslet),
film that was a re- whose family was in financial problems.
make of the silent To solve them, she was arranged to get
version released in married with a wealthy man named Cale-
1925. It was based on don Hockey. When returning to
the novel “Ben-Hur: the U.S. with her family, she in-
A Tale of the Christ” tended to commit suicide but
written by Lew Wal- then was stopped by Jack
lace in 1880. The Dawson (played by Leon-
film was about a ardo DiCaprio), an artist
nobleman named had nothing but pover-
Judah Ben- ty. They then fell in
Hur (starred love with each other
by Charl- despite Rose’s ar-
ton Hes- ranged marriage.
ton), who Sadly, the ship
was be- they went on, Ti-
trayed by tanic, hit an ice-
03 his child- berg and was
about to drown. Jack decided to sac- recorded as the “Most Oscars won by
rifice and give Rose the last chance to a film” by Guinness World Records.
survive. This masterpiece was direct- Although they are undoubtedly mas-
ed, written, produced, and co-edited terpieces that the film industry
by James Cameron in 1997. Titanic has ever created, there will defi-
won 11 Oscars out of 14 nominations nitely be more and more films
and became the first film to reach the that will break the record of
billion-dollar milestone. their “ancestors”.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return

of the King (2003) is a fantasy adven-
ture film directed by Peter Jackson in
2003. It was based on 1955’s The Re-
turn of the King, the third volume of
the novel The Lord of the Rings writ-
ten by Tolkien. Incredibly, The Lord
of the Rings series has three parts in
total, which won 17 Oscars, but the
third part alone received 11 of them.
This last part was about the final
fight between the forces of good and
bad to take control of Middle-earth.
Aragorn, the leader of the former,
eventually won and became the King
of Gondor. Moreover, this film won
all of its 11 nominations.

To conclude, the three aforemen-

tioned films have been

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 How The 2023 Oscars Eclipsed
Its 2022 Counterpart
T
he public’s view It is not unknown that Another aspect that many
on the Oscars has the Oscars put less care audiences find themselves
been on the decline in its non-acting catego- uncomfortable watching is
in recent years, re- ries, namely film editing the humor of the show. The
sulting in what many and original score, so it common opinion among
common viewers of only came as a small shock the 2022 Oscars watchers
the award show to audiences when up to 8 was that the humor was
would say “the categories were cut from executed poorly and dryly,
worst Oscars the live ceremony and were hardly drawing any amuse-
that ever hap- added in later to ensure ment from the audience. To
pened” - the 94th the 3-hour run time. Nev- them, it seemed as if all the
Academy Award in ertheless, viewers were left aforementioned categories
2022. But surpris- with disappointment, and were cut to make place for
ingly, the opposite only with the 2023 Oscars misplaced jokes and adver-
thing happened for were their disappointment tisements. Howev-
the 2023 Oscars soothed. All 8 categories er, it was believed
when watchers of mentioned before were re- the showrunners
the show tuned stored to their rightful in 2023 had
in and received places on the show with realized this
one of the equal durations with and put in
most comfort- the other acting cat- the effort
ing Oscars they have ever egories. Notably, to avoid
watched. What changed in animation, which is wasting
the span of one year that a famously neglect- time on
has created such contrast? ed and infantilized inappropri-
The answers might lie category, was treated ate humor
within three aspects: the with more respect than and to dedi-
art of filmmaking’s treat- in the past 94 Oscars cer- cate it to the
ment, how jokes are exe- emonies, with a quote from main issue - the awards.
cuted, and how the winners Dwayne “The Rock” John-
are chosen. son: “Animation is the very
definition of film.”

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Last but not least, anoth- had been thought impos- ing Role by Jaimie Lee
er stark difference be- sible before, having the Curtis.
tween the 2023 and 2022 independent studio A24’s
Oscars that viewers had movie Everything Every- To summarize, the 2023
taken notice of was the where All At Once win- Oscars exceeded expec-
bias in how the Academy ning 7 of their 11 nomi- tations for being differ-
chose the winner. Before nations. The mentioned ent from its predecessor,
the 2023 show, there was studio also won 4 of the but the annual ceremony
a running gag among film acting categories: Best still has a long way to go
watchers that stated that Performance by an Actor in terms of fairness. It is
the Academy only in a Leading Role in our best interest to put
chooses win- by Brendan Fras- faith in them and be seat-
ners from er, Best Perfor- ed next year to see if the
movies from mance by an 95th Academy Awards
big compa- Actress in a ceremony was a start to
nies such Leading Role something new.
as Disney by Michelle
and Warner Yeoh, Best
Bros., and Performance
the 94th by an Actor
Academy in a Support-
Awards were ing Role by
no different. Ke Huy Quan,
Breaking ex- and Best Per-
pectations, the formance by an
2023 Oscars did what Actress in a Support-

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S
ummer has arrived, and only at this one of which is action. With a fast-paced
time of the year do we have enough and action-packed plot, these movies were
spare time to sit down and binge-watch intended to attract men. Together with the
a series. However, it is also a problem to rising awareness of gender equality, there
choose from tons of movies to watch. It is has been an expansion in the target audi-
recommended that you should stick to the ence of this genre. This can be illustrated by
three most popular genres in 2023 accord- the emergence of heroines and main female
ing to The Numbers: action, adventure, and characters in adventure movies. Elemental,
drama. The Flash, and Barbie are among the most
worth-seeing adventure movies in the first
First of all, action movies are defined as a half of 2023.
film genre where many exciting things hap-
pen or those involving violence and physical If you are not a fan of these dangerous
feats. This genre includes a huge number of scenes, a drama movie may be suitable. What
movies, ranging from Transformers to Kung makes this genre unique is the occurrence
Fu Hustle and accounts for a large portion of conflict, usually emotional or social, and
of every country’s film industry. Containing its resolution in the course of the storyline.
fast-paced scenes, this genre appears most As emotions play a vital role in dramas, this
appealing to young males around 16-25 years genre is most popular among females around
old. However, if you are seeking excitement 16-30. It is also suggested that you should
and thrills, action movies are a good choice watch dramas with friends or family mem-
regardless of age and gender. Only with bers in order to provoke their emotions or
children should we take careful consideration send them a message. If you are interested in
as they are impressionable, which means this genre, The Little Mermaid, Queen Char-
that violent and sexual scenes may have lotte: A Bridgerton Story, or The Glory can
bad impacts on them. Some action movies provide you with an emotional summer.
which you can choose to watch this summer
are Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Spider-Man: Only a half of the year has passed, and ac-
Across the Spider-Verse, and The Mother. tion, adventure, and drama movies are ex-
pected to continue their success for the rest
The second choice is adventure movies, of the year. Whatever changes are made in
whose characters leave their place of com- the film industry, these three genres will nev-
fort and go on a journey to fulfill a goal or er go outdated. That is the reason why you
search for the unknown. This genre may should turn on the TV and make your sum-
also be combined with other film genres, mer a memorable one with these movies.

The Three Most Popular

Movie Genres In 2023 08
The Best Sub-G
H
orror is a movie genre of
films that aims to scare or Psychological horror movies aim
frighten viewers. While to mess with their audience’s mind
horror movies typically rely on the while watching the movie. This
fear element to create an intense genre plays tricks on the viewers’
atmosphere, different sub-genres minds by creating paranoia and
of horror use various techniques to subtly evoking fear in their emo-
generate fear or tension. The three tional state. Because this type of
most popular sub-genres are slash- horror can sometimes be too real
er, psychological, and paranormal compared to other genres such as
horror. gore or monster, viewers may be
left feeling uneasy when the movie
Slasher movies are undoubtedly is finished. Famous examples of
the most well-known subgenre of
horror movies. Slasher movies fo-
cus on serial killers and typically
have a high body count by the end
of the movie. The “Halloween”
and “Friday the 13th” franchises
marked the rise in popularity of
Slasher movies, which often rely on
a formula called “sex equal death”,
which means that any characters
involved in sexual activities are
usually killed. Some iconic
slasher villains are Freddy
Krueger, Michael My-
ers, and Jason Voor-

Of Ho
hees.

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 Genres
psychological horror include The
Shining and American Psycho. With
Stanley Kurbrick’s The Shining, the
audience witnesses Jack Torrence’s
slow transformation into a madman
with each developing scene.

Paranormal movies are closely relat-

ed to the supernatural and the un-
real, in that it focuses on characters haunt and terrorize the human char-
who aren’t living beings, often be- acters. These entities can spook view-
ing ghostly or demonic entities that ers and create fear without a physical
presence on screen. A prime example
of this is when furniture moves with-
out any human interference. The most
famous examples of paranormal hor-
ror include The Exorcist, The Conjur-
ing, and Poltergeist.

In conclusion, horror movies can be

classified into various sub-genres,
each with its unique elements, with
each sub-genre offering something
different and exciting to horror fans.
Understanding the differences be-
tween such variants can help peo-
ple navigate through the genre and
choose the type of horror movie best
suited for them.

Horror Movies 10
Why Today’s Horror
Films Are Not That
Scary Anymore
H
orror movies have always often underdeveloped and lack the
been one of my favorite qualities that make them relatable
genres with a history that to the viewer. Because of that,
goes back centuries and countless most viewers do not even bother
iconic films. However, there is no or care about what will happen to
secret that in recent years, horror the characters. Moreover, film-
movies have been becoming dis- makers become over-reliant on
appointing, predictable, and unac- jump scares. Jump scares can be
ceptable. So why do most horror very effective in creating tension
movies suck so much? and suspense, but if movie mak-
ers overuse them, jump scares will
One of the main reasons for this lose their impact.
is a poor script, which can result
in many problems such as bad pac- Another reason is inappropriate
ing, bad characters, or an overuse marketing. Horror trailers fre-
of jump scare. Most of the time, quently misrepresent the films
the pacing can either be really they are supposed to be advertis-
slow or too fast, but a good horror ing. What mis-marketing does is
movie needs to maintain tension create an expectation in the audi-
and suspense. Without a good ence that the film can not fulfill.
plot and pacing, a horror film can On the other hand, horror trailers
be very tedious and unwatchable. can also prevent the audience from
Another problem that comes from wanting to see a particular movie.
a bad script is weak characters. The movie “The Babadook '' is a
Characters in horror movies are great example of a misleading
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trailer. The trailer evokes a sto- Because of that, filmmakers tend to
ry about a not-so-spooky, haunted forget other important aspects such
children's book and a Slenderman as the plots or character develop-
knockoff. However, the movie can be ment.
relatable to everyone on such a deep
level because the main character can To summarize, while there are still
show us an example of someone who other reasons for the decline in
has any kind of haunted past, trau- the quality of horror movies, poor
ma, or loss. script, mis-marketing, and money
are the most common factors that
Finally, the most common problem contribute to the suckiness of hor-
with bad horror movies is money. ror films. With the horror genre
Money can ruin a good horror film becoming more and more popular,
when it dictates the filmmakers’ filmmakers should reconsider their
aim, focusing on just making money approach and focus on creating a
instead of making a good movie. In truly compelling and terrifying hor-
addition, when a big budget is giv- ror movie.
en, studios often hire famous actors
or directors without regard to their
compatibility with the movie and
focus on marketing the celebrities.

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 Why Comedy Films
Are Rarely Seen At
Cinemas Nowadays
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H
ow long ago did you last see a provoke. While comedy movies consid-
comedy movie brought onto the erably differ from one nation or culture
big screen? Recently, in terms to another, drama movies seem to work
of Hollywood movies, the number of the opposite. As emotions do not change
this kind of movie has declined dramat- when travelling overseas, audiences from
ically during the last twenty years. The any region or culture can enjoy the mov-
reasons for this terrible condition have ies in the same way, which accelerates
not been specifically come up with; how- the income for the filmmakers.
ever, we can still suggest the ones that
have been widely agreed upon, which Lastly, comedy movies
are: the change in the standards of hu- have been transformed
mour, the rise of drama movies, and the into comedic details
incorporation of comedy movies into and brought into other
other genres. genres, especially action
movies. As we can see
What was considered as “humourous” from the blockbusters
or “hilarious” two decades ago has be- in the Marvel Cinemat-
come outdated in the current era. Unless ic Universe (MCU), numerous hilarious
your movie is a masterpiece, like Charlie details are cleverly added to their prod-
Chaplin’s, your product will definitely ucts. One of their best series, Guardians
fade into oblivion after a while. Contem- of the Galaxy, has always been regarded
porary comedy writers also have to in- as the most humorous product that has
novate themselves to deal with the new ever been created by MCU.
standards used to judge their products. The point is, the come-
Comedy movies are now often orien- dic details put into other
tated towards informing or educating. genres are so wonderful
Moreover, comedians now are reducing that they have helped these
their telling jokes and replacing those movies to be superior to
with their opinions about how others comedy movies.
should think and behave.
In conclusion, comedy
Another reason for the deteriorating movies seem to be making room for
popularity of comedy movies is the other genres at cinemas or theaters, due
rocketing rise of drama movies. Having to their declining attractiveness. Only
become extremely popular among most with innovations from their writers will
audiences of all ages, drama movies are comedy movies be able to return to their
taking the place of comedy ones thanks former standing.
to the variety of emotions they can

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How The Spider-Verse Franch
Altered the Animation Indust
T
he creation of computer an- whole industry had been heading in
imation had provided us as a direction that pushed the bound-
viewers with numerous ex- ary between animation and reality. A
cellent and breathtaking movies, but perfect example of this is The In-
loyal audiences noticed that even credibles 2, where a shirt was made to
with the technology behind these be so hyper-realistic that we can see
movies advancing every day, their its threads weaving together to cre-
quality seemed to come to a halt and ate the material. Regardless of that,
sometimes even decrease. With the the movie fell flat with its delivery,
oversaturation of generic comput- and many have come to realize how
er-animated movies, animation fans realism does not equate to good mov-
were left waiting for something that ies. Solidifying this idea, ITSV came
would make a breakthrough or a out with its unique take on realism
precipice that could change the mo- with the goal to only emulate reality
notonous norm that has been created. with pre-existing characteristics of
That precipice is Spider-man: Into the the comic art style. The franchise’s
Spider-Verse (ITSV), a franchise that success set off a chain reaction that
brings about remarkable shifts in re- diverts how companies tackle their
alism, stylization, and plot coherence. animated movies, from following
“Disney's standards” of hyper-realism
Regarding the first to creating a unique style in order
effect ITSV had to complement its story and values.
on the animation Remarkable examples include The
industry, the Mitchells vs. The Machine and even
movie changed Disney’s newest release Elemental.
the way anima-
tors approach Another change that ITSV brought
realism for forth was the dedication to the plot.
the better. Each character and plot point in Spi-
Previous to der-man: Into the Spider-Verse and
the movie’s Spider-man: Across the Spider-Verse
launch, the was meticulously minded and
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hise are for children.” These complaints
are not entirely baseless due to the

try
witnessed increase in the number of
animated movies with terrible plots
and messages, sometimes even movies
that are only made for profit instead of
trying to make a statement. With the
influence of ITSV, studios started to
seek original and unique ideas to deliv-
er what the audience expects.

In conclusion, although there is still a

long way until animation is considered
to be a medium instead of a genre, it is
undeniable that ITSV has greatly con-
tributed to that movement with its in-
fluence. It is best to wait and see what
we may gain from this change.

expressed with their own artistic

choices. There have been multiple in-
stances where audiences complain that
“animated movies nowadays are bor-
ing and bland” or “animated
movies

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 Black And White
17 vs. Color Movies
L
ong before color movies were
invented, black-and-white mov-
ies used to be the only type of
movie that people can watch. Nowa-
days, even though colors are present
in almost all of the movies, black-and-
white still holds its value. There are
three main factors that make these two
types of movies differ from each other:
attraction, distraction, and price.

Long before color movies were invent-

ed, black-and-white movies used to be
the only type of movie that people can
watch. Nowadays, even though colors
are present in almost all of the movies,
black-and-white still holds its value.
There are three main factors that make movies. In contrast, a really well-exe-
these two types of movies differ from cuted black-and-white movie can carry
each other: attraction, distraction, and over well good writing, directing, act-
price. ing, and editing like in the movie Roma
(2018).

Price is the final factor that makes col-

or movies and black-and-white movies
different. Black-and-white colors are
usually made on a low budget where-
as color movies cost much more. Cre-
ating an appropriate mood by colors
requires complicated equipment and
qualified directors who know how to
Another factor contributing to the control the color palette throughout
difference between these two types the movies. On the contrary, black-
of movies is distraction. While colors and-white movies do not need any of
may lure people in at the beginning, those since there are just two colors in-
as the movie goes on, what people can cluding black and white.
easily notice is that those colors may
be distracting. Instead of focusing on In conclusion, color and black-and-
the acting or the movie plot, people’s white movies are different and have
minds are occupied with too many their own values. Choosing which one
colorful images when watching color to watch is up to the audience’s taste.
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T
here are many ways that movies can
reach people’s deepest feelings, es-
pecially in the way colors are used.
Colors in movies are not only about aesthetics
but also about the emotions hidden behind
them. Colors used in movies can be classified
into the colors of the rainbow: red, orange,
yellow, green, blue, and violet.

It is undeniable that red is one of

the most powerful colors used on
the big screen. Red is related to
listed above.
The director
is so skill-
Used In
various meanings. On one hand, red ful that he
provokes the feeling of love and maintains
passion. One of the most famous the color red in almost every scene.
It specifies not only joy but also
the obsession for power of Chinese
women in the family.

Orange is a combination of red

and yellow. It brings such a warm
and energetic feeling which can be
shown in the movie Coco. Howev-
scenes featuring red in the form of er, orange is also a warning sign.
rose petals is in the movie American The movie Mad Max: Fury Road
Beauty. The main character – Lester carries an orange palette to exag-
- dreams about a young girl of his gerate the feeling of a post-apoc-
desire lounging in a bathtub while alyptic desert wasteland, where
red rose petals shielded her, which chaos and hopelessness are domi-
is a symbol of love and lust. On nating.
the other hand, the color red also
expresses aggression, violence, or
anger like in the movie. Take the
movie Raise the red lantern as an
example, the color red applied in
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 Blue is a cool-toned color. Ordinarily, it is a symbol
of the sky or the sea. The characters who wear blue
usually have an optimistic personality, love freedom,
and are full of hope. Take the main character in
Midnight Special as an example, he wears clothes
that are specially designed ton-sur-ton from head
to toe. It indicates
the main char-
acter’s positive
mindset and inno-

Movies
cent soul.

Talking about violet, people can immediate-

ly think about the shade of the sky at night.
Violet in movies is usually described as the
color of space and exotica. People may catch
the violet glimpse in a scientific or cyber-punk
movie, where technology has been upgraded
Yellow conveys happiness and relax-
to a whole new level alongside many other
ation. Wes Anderson is a famous di-
social evils. The charm of violet is efficiently
rector who is known for his impressive
displayed in Guardians of The Galaxy (2014)
methods of displaying color. The frame
– a sci-fi movie that became a blockbuster
from the short film Hotel Chevalier is
later on.
fully set with yellow, from the furniture
to the character’s clothing, to signify
relaxation and peacefulness. Moreover, In conclusion, there is no right or wrong
yellow is the color of jealousy and be- when choosing colors to express sorrow,
trayal. In the scene where Emma Stone happiness or any other feelings in movies.
disregards Michael Keaton in Birdman, However, colors used in a delicate way with
almost everything in the scene is yellow purpose can activate the audience's hidden
– from the girl’s hair to the chair next to emotions. Colors are more than just the
her. This shows the emotions hinder the aesthetics, it helps to tell a story.
girl’s mind, full of jealousy.

Green is a light-toned color. Green is used in movies to

replicate nature and hope, which is perfectly symbolized
as the last tree on Earth in Wall-E. Green also notifies
of a dangerous signal. It is not a random thing that
most radioactive matters attach to the color green. If
adjusted to a darker shade, green can also bring dark- 20
ness and evil as used in the movie Maleficient.
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ffects in general are one of the most crucial parts to make a great
and successful movie, especially horror movies. In this genre, prac-
tical effects and digital effects both play important roles in creat-
ing a visually stunning and immersive experience for the audience. How-
ever, what are the differences between digital and practical effects, and
which one is better?

Regarding the first category, practical effects have the advan-

tages of physicality as well as convenience they offer to
actors. When practical effects are used, the weight and
texture can help the actors interact with an object in
a way that digital effects often cannot. As a
result, the performance of the ac-
tors will be improved, and the
physical space that practical
effects occupy can help the
actors better understand
and perform their move-
ments and choreograph. In
contrast, digital effects can
often lead to a lack of physicali-
ty and sometimes even detachment
of actors from the final product.

On the other hand, creating practical effects

can be expensive, especially if the scene is com-
plex and requires many objects and materials. It
can also be very time-consuming and demanding
due to its re-
quirements of
many skilled artists
and craftsmen to work
on set. Contrary to that,
digital effects can be pro-
duced faster and with less de-
mand for physical labor, making them
more cost-efficient for large-scale pro-
ductions.

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The final difference between
practical and digital effects is
the level of realism that they can
achieve. While practical effects
can look real on set, they often re-
quire a lot of tweaking and ma-
nipulation in post-produc-
tion to make them look
seamless and convinc-
ing on film. However, if practical effects are done right,
it will make a movie remembered by generations. For
instance, the infamous Alien’s chest-burster scene
was entirely done by practical effects. The actor
John Hurt lay on the table beneath a fake tor-
so that hid his body and the chest-burster was
pushed through the fake torso from the other
side, thus creating one of the greatest scenes
in cinema history. Digital effects, on the other
hand, can create almost any imaginable effect
in a way that is photo-realistic. Computer
graphics can add a level of detail and in-
tricacy that is beyond what’s possible
with practical effects. Some of the
movies that use digital effects are
Hereditary, A Quiet Place and It
Follows.

In conclusion, practical effects

and digital effects both have
their unique advantages in show-
casing horror movies. Ultimately, the
choice between practical and digital effects
comes down to the vision of the filmmakers and the story
they want to tell. They can even combine the two effects to en-
sure that the audience gets a genuinely spooky, bone-chilling, and
thrilling experience that stays with them long after the movie ends.

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MPA ccording to Media Partners Asia, the year
2022 witnessed an incredibly high rate of
Vietnamese Internet users violating copy-

o i
right on digital platforms. We take third place
in Southeast Asia, just behind Indonesia and the
Philippines. One of the most common violations
is movie piracy, which has been so popular among

v r
Vietnamese audiences that it has become a norm.
The reasons lie in the three main factors including
the consumers’ mindset, limited access to official
content, and the loose laws on this problem.

i a
The first reason is the consumers’ low awareness
of copyright and ownership. An obvious difference
between official and pirated content is that the for-
mer needs paying, while the latter does not. Hav-

e c
ing had such an economical way to watch movies,
it is hard for consumers to resist the temptation
of illegal streaming sites. Little do they know that
this will discourage movie producers and affect the
economy in the long term. Even if they do, most

y
of the audiences choose to take the easy way out
by continuing to watch pirated movies. This is the
biggest factor contributing to the popularity of
movie piracy.

Secondly, supposing audiences are willing to pay,

there is another problem related to the limitation
of official content. Each platform has its original
series and shows that certain audiences enjoy; however, not all platforms are
available for Vietnamese audiences. Disney+ is a good case in point. Whoev-
er in Vietnam wants to go back to childhood
by watching The Wonderful World of Mick-
ey Mouse has no option other than going to
pirated streaming sites as Disney+ is not yet
available in this country. In addition, some
movies can take months or even years to be of-
ficially released in Vietnam as they have to
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 undergo legal procedures. Take the
movie that has recently won seven Os-
cars - Everything Everywhere All at
once as an example. The film was re-
leased in the US in March 2022, but
only in late June 2022 was it brought to

V
Vietnam. During those three months,
audiences had to access ille-
gal streaming sites to watch
the movie.

i
The last factor contribut-
ing to movie piracy is the
loose laws on this issue.
The rules, especially sanc-

e
tions, are not specific and
complete enough whereas
cases are getting more and
more complicated. However, the last five years have seen the au-
thorities’ remarkable efforts to solve this problem. This can be

t
illustrated by the case of phimmoi.net, which has made an illegal
profit of 15 billion VND every year through advertisements. The
owner of the website was taken to court. Although the case has
not come to an end, it can be considered as an example to deter

n
other pirated sites.

In closing, movie piracy is popular due to the consumers’ mind-

set, limited access to official content, and the loose laws on this
problem. As a conscious audience, one should boycott movie

I a
piracy and be willing
to pay for original
content. This is for
the development of

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not only Vietnam's
economy but also au-
diences’ awareness.

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The Problems with

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he problems within the work with unbearable conditions
Intellectual Property do- and little to no pay will eventually
main have always been a be replaced by machines.
hot topic for debate among all
ages and working classes. One of Another problem with AI is that
the more notable problems debat- because of the for-profit nature
ed was the creation of Artificial of every film studio, combined
Intelligence, which has been run- with the tool of AI, movies will
ning rampant both among artists be pushed out relentlessly, the
and filmmakers. The two main is- majority of which are expect-
sues that we have to face because ed to be generic and mediocre.
of AI are filmmakers being made Without the limits of human cre-
redundant and the “genericness ative ability, we, as watchers, will
doom.” witness an age of AI-generated
movies that will eat away at our
With companies wanting to re- future creativity as a whole, not
place their workforce with more stopping until the billionaires and
availability, capability, and less millionaires in charge are sated.
responsibility toward them, it has
been made certain that a consid- In conclusion, the dawn of Ai will
erable amount of workers in the bring forth a plethora of prob-
industry will be laid off. A prime lems, so it is up to us as workers
example of this, in the CGI in- and enjoyers of all art forms to
dustry, is that VFX artists from decide what we want and advo-
multiple companies have been cate for it.
laid off and the few that stayed to

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List Of Contributors
1. Lê Hoàng Ahmatali - 2257010001
2. Huỳnh Tuyết Duy - 2257010036
3. Nguyễn Khánh Dương - 2257010042
4. Hà Trọng Hoàng - 2257010058
5. Nguyễn Duy Thục Uyên - 2257010232

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