The Movie Maniac

Cinema has truly played a major role in shaping our society. It has become a powerful vehicle for culture, education, leisure and information which can have a direct impact on our social lives. Films can go a long way towards arousing national consciousness and also in utilizing the energies of the youth in social reconstruction and nation-building by a skillful adaption of good moral, social and educative themes, and by introduction of popular sentiments, films can, to a great extent, formulate and guide public opinion. The project – the Movie Maniac – looked at a wide array of films encompassing different cultural horizons. By making critical appreciations and reviews of canonical movies from different countries, students had an opportunity to be globally aware and appreciate the diverse culture of society.