Francesca Escarraga

Blast from The Past: Why We’re Suckers for Old School Classics

Francesca EscarragaAugust 9, 2018

It's 2018 and our options for entertainment are nearly endless, yet we still find ourselves spending our time obsessing over the past; particularly sitting all day watching reruns of film and TV shows that have been long gone for decades. Why do we keep walking down memory lane time after time?...

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Beneath the Surface of the Glitz and Glam of the Entertainment Industry

Francesca EscarragaJuly 31, 2018

The recent losses of celebrated icons serve as a reminder and a wake up call for us to stop demonizing and downplaying mental illness, and let it be a reminder to keep the conversation going and challenging the stigma by any means necessary....

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Beating the Studio System: The Rise of the Independent Filmmaking Industry

Francesca EscarragaJune 28, 2018

Back in the Golden Age of Hollywood, the major studios had absolute control of the entertainment industry, as a result, the rebels paved their own paths and deviated entirely from the studio system, later on identifying themselves as independent filmmakers and launching a new wave of independent filmmaking....

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The blurred line separating life and art

Francesca EscarragaMay 24, 2018

The second we get a chance to escape from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we leap into a world of creative imagination where life and art intertwine, and as we relentlessly explore endless content in the media library, we're bound to find something that we'll invest our time in (mostly years), that hits all the right buttons of our psyche. There are many reasons as to why we get more emotionally involved in fiction than the lives we lead....

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Seeing Through the Technicolored Eyes of Wes Anderson

Francesca EscarragaMay 10, 2018

The success of every filmmaker depends on their ability to create compelling stories that elevate reality, express genuine human emotions, and spark imagination and creativity. One of those iconic filmmakers who encapsulates that full spectrum is none other than Wesley Wales Anderson....

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The Next Great Hollywood Debate: Traditionalist Filmmakers vs. Netflix

Francesca EscarragaApril 19, 2018

With the increasing debate between film traditionalists and streaming services, and with the recent news that Netflix has pulled their films from Cannes, it's time to delve into what's at the heart of the issue....

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The only thing separating you from creating a cinematic masterpiece is the excuses you make

Francesca EscarragaApril 3, 2018

There are so many things happening around us that could potentially be the next best story ever told, which you could tell, only if you keep a positive mindset and reach for that phone in your pocket. Skeptics would say you're delusional for making such a move, well I'd say, at least you're living the dream....

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The revolutionary shift in on-screen storytelling

Francesca EscarragaMarch 20, 2018

Through proper representation, cultural diversity, and equality, Hollywood could make wonders and unravel new ways to elevate the craft of storytelling that entices our imagination, speaks the truth, and brilliantly captures the beauty and struggles of humanity without compromising its structural integrity....

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Tomb Raider Reaction

Francesca EscarragaMarch 20, 2018

Despite some forgivable over the top stunts and action scene clichés, Tomb Raider's character motives and subplots seamlessly coincide with the central story, which goes to show that every element was carefully pieced together to create a memorable story that will stand the test of time. Not to mention, the character-driven movie also gave us a taste of the actual obstacles included in the video game that enabled us to explore the extraordinary capabilities of Lara Croft....

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It’s about time we found the antidote to Hollywood’s unspoken epidemic

Francesca EscarragaJanuary 26, 2018

What a fantastic time to be alive and witness the revolutionary transformation of a multi-billion dollar industry that has an impressive track record of shaping generations through the art of storytelling. There couldn’t be a more perfect time to be in the industry, most especially for women aspiring to be filmmakers, writers, and actors....

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Blast from The Past: Why We’re Suckers for Old School Classics

Francesca Escarraga

Blast from The Past: Why We’re Suckers for Old School Classics

Beneath the Surface of the Glitz and Glam of the Entertainment Industry

Beating the Studio System: The Rise of the Independent Filmmaking Industry

The blurred line separating life and art

Seeing Through the Technicolored Eyes of Wes Anderson

The Next Great Hollywood Debate: Traditionalist Filmmakers vs. Netflix

The only thing separating you from creating a cinematic masterpiece is the excuses you make

The revolutionary shift in on-screen storytelling

Tomb Raider Reaction

It’s about time we found the antidote to Hollywood’s unspoken epidemic

Francesca Escarraga

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