The film All the Presidents Men is a realsitic perspective about the Watergate Scandal. This film demonstrates the efforts of reporters Woodward and Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal mystery that leads to President Nixon's resignation. This was a very interesting film to follow which did a very great job of displaying a very signnificant evident in our nations history. When viewing this film, i felt like i was present for this mystery, because of how it was directed and the film. I felt that this movie was very in depth and very attention to detail. I felt like they didnot skip a beat in the reporters perspective to cracking this case. It was a very impressive and informative film, but it was not the most interesting film, for me. Politic and History buffs would absolutely love this film.
Chapter 12 discusses the whole analysis of a film. In this film, i felt that it was a political statement since it was merely represented as a political issue. This film brought the real story of a criminal scandal that was founded under the political leader, Richard Nixon, as a way to corrupt the system. I felt that this film did an excellent job with the literature and artisitc expression.
Chapter 13 discusses adaption to a film. In All the Presidents Men , the point of view is first person. The story is from the perspective of the reporters who participated in the case. Chapter 15 discusses the society iof a film and this film is a film that reported the truth behind an event that changed society forever. The art behind the investigative case on film and portraying a factual event on film.
I felt that this film was well put together and very informative towards an factual important event in our history. I am not going to sugar coat it though, i was very bored and uninterested in the plot of this film so i definately struggled with keeping in tune to what was going on. This may be a great film for others!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
The Cider House Rules
I would have to say that i am a huge fan of The Cider House Rules. This was my first opportunity to watch this film and i am very glad that i did. If there is one thing that stands out about this story, it is its human realism. These are ordinary people struggling with problems we all face. We come to have affection for almost all of them, and can identify with their struggles. It was somewhat refreshing to see the rebeliong perspective of Dr. Larsh and his stance on abortion and desire for limited christianity in his facility. The abortion of Candi was such an intertesting scene and gave me perspective on womens movements and where we have come today. I enjoyed the love affair of Candy and Homer, also very unpredictable way that they meet and this film did not have to love story fairy tale ending. Despite the despicable act of Mr. Rose, i felt sorry for him in the end and found such beauty in how he insisted to not tell the cops that his daughter stabbed him but rather he freed her and payed the ultimate sacrafice for what he did to his daughter. I was very impressed with the ending, Homer was where he was suppose to end up. This was such a heartwarming and very intreging on the psychosocial perspective of live and human behavior and emotions.
Chapter 12 discusses the whole film analysitic perspective of a film. This film was made in 1999 but was based off the mid 90's era, and we say a collaboration of 90's film design with the primary focus of making it the time setting of the earlier 90's. The issues that political issues that arose in this film brought out interesting twist of this earlier time based film. The emotional or sensual approach is the more intellectual humanistic approach and was very pertinent in this film. The situautions or conflicts present in this film and where very unique yet ideal scenerios in which we deal with as humans in this life. This was a film that hit an emotional button while watching and it was a reminder that life can change in an instant and we have to adapt to life as it comes at us.
Chapter 13 discusses adaption. Adaption is a huge part of life and also with creating an excellent film. In this film, the part that sticks out to me the most is length of the film and depth of the material. This film was around a 2 hour film but it was packed with many siuations and highlighting points. I felt that what worked with this film was the very complex situations but these scenerios where not discssed in huge detail but rather to the point which created some mystery but kept the interest in the film high.
Chapter 15 discusess film and society, in which i feel that this was an important film for demonstrating the ways, behaviors, beliefs, and style in past society and how the past links to the now society. Film has changed the human culture and has become the source for how we live and will live in America and the World.
I really enjoyed this film. I felt like i gained alot of perspective of past women, doctors, orphans, and culture. I really enjoyed how the movie ended and how this film was a reminder that live doesnt always work out how we plan and sometimes we need to do the right thing for the sake of others in which will impact us on the positive level. This film was also an example of how good people make bad choices and all you can do is move forward and learn from your mistakes. Wonderful film. Great story. Great acting!
Chapter 12 discusses the whole film analysitic perspective of a film. This film was made in 1999 but was based off the mid 90's era, and we say a collaboration of 90's film design with the primary focus of making it the time setting of the earlier 90's. The issues that political issues that arose in this film brought out interesting twist of this earlier time based film. The emotional or sensual approach is the more intellectual humanistic approach and was very pertinent in this film. The situautions or conflicts present in this film and where very unique yet ideal scenerios in which we deal with as humans in this life. This was a film that hit an emotional button while watching and it was a reminder that life can change in an instant and we have to adapt to life as it comes at us.
Chapter 13 discusses adaption. Adaption is a huge part of life and also with creating an excellent film. In this film, the part that sticks out to me the most is length of the film and depth of the material. This film was around a 2 hour film but it was packed with many siuations and highlighting points. I felt that what worked with this film was the very complex situations but these scenerios where not discssed in huge detail but rather to the point which created some mystery but kept the interest in the film high.
Chapter 15 discusess film and society, in which i feel that this was an important film for demonstrating the ways, behaviors, beliefs, and style in past society and how the past links to the now society. Film has changed the human culture and has become the source for how we live and will live in America and the World.
I really enjoyed this film. I felt like i gained alot of perspective of past women, doctors, orphans, and culture. I really enjoyed how the movie ended and how this film was a reminder that live doesnt always work out how we plan and sometimes we need to do the right thing for the sake of others in which will impact us on the positive level. This film was also an example of how good people make bad choices and all you can do is move forward and learn from your mistakes. Wonderful film. Great story. Great acting!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight is a action packed drama that is a stem of the cartoon of Batman. This film is a very suspensful and interesting plot with a very unique villian the Joker, who in my opinion, made this film a hit. The plot involves Jokers sadistic plot to use his mob members to kill Batman. In my opinion, Heath Ledger did an amazing job on jokers character. I felt alot of emotion during the popular scene of "why so serious-lets put a smile on your face," i forgot the story or reasoning behind the jokers scars and why he is the wack job he is. I really had to laugh at his bizarre comments and behaviors, like saying, "here's my card," from the deck and the lashing out scene where he holds the officer at knife point and all he wants was his one phone call. I felt that there was also a really neat vibe to the film, it was irry and suspenseful even though there was no major mystery made me very intrgued and this put my ratings way higher than other superhero/villian films.
Chapter 7 focuses on color in a film. Earlier i discussed the erry and gloomy feel that was demonstrated in the visual component of this film. The tones were very gray, black, and blue. The presence of light was little to non-existent. I felt this was the perfect touch to the Gothim City, Crazed Villian, Batman saves the day type plot. This movie would not have worked if it was bright colored with lots of business. I felt it was portrayed excellently.
Chapter 8 and 9 discuss the sound and music component of a film. In this film, there was a significant presence of sound but it was shown threw emphasize on dramatic scenes. We heard loud car sounds when Batman was in a hurry in the Batmobile and other sgnificant items. I felt that there was not alot of lyrical music but more instrumental that added to the suspense that this film was trying to present. I also found some of the instrumental music to on the dark-side feel which was perfect for this irry film in Gothic City.
Overall i really enjoyed this film. I was extremely intrigued in the Joker. The psychological perspective and his ability to manipulate and organize such a dramatic scene was breath taking to experience. I found myself with lots of laughs and also questioning what was going on. I really did feel that this film was well done and directed and all the actors did a fabulous job. Excellent film with a dark side.
Chapter 7 focuses on color in a film. Earlier i discussed the erry and gloomy feel that was demonstrated in the visual component of this film. The tones were very gray, black, and blue. The presence of light was little to non-existent. I felt this was the perfect touch to the Gothim City, Crazed Villian, Batman saves the day type plot. This movie would not have worked if it was bright colored with lots of business. I felt it was portrayed excellently.
Chapter 8 and 9 discuss the sound and music component of a film. In this film, there was a significant presence of sound but it was shown threw emphasize on dramatic scenes. We heard loud car sounds when Batman was in a hurry in the Batmobile and other sgnificant items. I felt that there was not alot of lyrical music but more instrumental that added to the suspense that this film was trying to present. I also found some of the instrumental music to on the dark-side feel which was perfect for this irry film in Gothic City.
Overall i really enjoyed this film. I was extremely intrigued in the Joker. The psychological perspective and his ability to manipulate and organize such a dramatic scene was breath taking to experience. I found myself with lots of laughs and also questioning what was going on. I really did feel that this film was well done and directed and all the actors did a fabulous job. Excellent film with a dark side.
The Graduate
I have always heard of the film Graduate but this was my first opportunity to watch this flick and i must say i was pretty impressed. I have also heard refrences to mrs. Robinson and never quite understood the realization of her character. I though this film had a very interesting plot. I loved Dustin Hoffman's character, Benjamin, and his mannerisims. I laughed at his attempt of despiar and denial of Mrs. Robinson but was easily manipulated to do what she said, example being in the beginning when Benjamin dropped Mrs. Robinson off at home and she completely coaxed him into coming in the house, took her clothes off, and despite Benjamin's uncomfortableness he continued to listen to her and stay in the house. I found it to be an interesting twist in the affair between Benjamin and Mrs. Robinson and then with her daughter. I liked when Benjamin announced his enagagement to Elaine to his parents and after all their excitement he said he hadn't asked her yet and actually she hated him. I thought this was a comical romance with a spectacular ending. The music in this film was also a huge hit factor for me.
Chapter 7 in the textbook focuses on the color perspective of a film. Although i did not have a crisp clear copy, i was able to recognize some concepts that the chapter discussed. This film was made in the 1960's. The color that actually sticks out to me the most in the film was the presence of white. The white color was in the many affair scences in the hotel with white sheets and underclothes, and at the end with the white wedding and gown. The presence of blue really stuck out for me due to the several scenes in the pool. This film was not very flashy with lots of bright colors but rather a more simple hue of colors.
Chapter 8 and 9 discuss sound and music. This film was more of a simple sound effect. There was not alot of loud sounds, conversation, or music. The focus was on the story and not the intriging sound effects that we see in most films now days. I absolutely love the music in this film. I love Simon and Garfunkel and i know understand the refrence to Mrs. Robinson in their song. I felt the music carried alot of emotion but left a peaceful and pleasant feel.
I really enjoyed this film. I really like the refrence to being this big college graduate who finds himself undecided on what to next and this uneasiness leads him to a bad situation in which leads him to a good situation. I thought this had great casting and this was a bizzare situation but this could very easily be a real life scenerio. I really enjoyed the ending, where we see them on the bus with blank stares. I was really shocked when Elaine forgave Benjamin on their first date for taking her to a strip joint and how they feel in love that night. I would not have been so forgiving but it definately made a very interesting story.
Chapter 7 in the textbook focuses on the color perspective of a film. Although i did not have a crisp clear copy, i was able to recognize some concepts that the chapter discussed. This film was made in the 1960's. The color that actually sticks out to me the most in the film was the presence of white. The white color was in the many affair scences in the hotel with white sheets and underclothes, and at the end with the white wedding and gown. The presence of blue really stuck out for me due to the several scenes in the pool. This film was not very flashy with lots of bright colors but rather a more simple hue of colors.
Chapter 8 and 9 discuss sound and music. This film was more of a simple sound effect. There was not alot of loud sounds, conversation, or music. The focus was on the story and not the intriging sound effects that we see in most films now days. I absolutely love the music in this film. I love Simon and Garfunkel and i know understand the refrence to Mrs. Robinson in their song. I felt the music carried alot of emotion but left a peaceful and pleasant feel.
I really enjoyed this film. I really like the refrence to being this big college graduate who finds himself undecided on what to next and this uneasiness leads him to a bad situation in which leads him to a good situation. I thought this had great casting and this was a bizzare situation but this could very easily be a real life scenerio. I really enjoyed the ending, where we see them on the bus with blank stares. I was really shocked when Elaine forgave Benjamin on their first date for taking her to a strip joint and how they feel in love that night. I would not have been so forgiving but it definately made a very interesting story.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Momento
Momento was quite an elaborate and deep film. This film kind of reminded me of Inception, all over the place, and the second you think you know where the story is going, it does a complete 180 degrees and leaves you lost again. At first i was really confused when the screen shifted, in deciding if this scene was to demonstrate the past or the present, but i noticed a somewhat pattern in the switch in white and black and color. I found this story to be very unique and interesting. I felt frustrated for Lenny, with his life and how he had to use photo's and write notes. I did not understand the reason for Sammy's character until the end, atleast i think i get it. I still am not sure if he was making this "condition" up or if it was an unfortunate situation gone very bad.I still am unaware if he did kill Kenny or not, and if he was making up his conditon, what cause hin so? Very interesting film and i need to watch it agian to understand what really happened with Lenny.
Chapter 4 discusses visual design. In this film, the most obvious, is the switch from color screen to the black and white setting. I was a tad confussed by this in the beginning but then realized the switch symbolized the past and the present. I think this really added to the film and this was probably the best technique to show the constant switch in time setting and also awake and dreaming. I felt that the settings where limited and in simple places, so the focus was not on defintion or details of the surrounding, and this worked well because this story is about one man, and it is a mystery and complex, rather than gore, guns, and flashy lights.
Chapter 5 focuses on the cinetography and special visual effects. Viewers experienced mostly a subjective point of view, since we were able to see what Lenny was seeing most of the time, but there was also the other point of views, but i mainly felt that it was subjective. I felt that there was powerful composition in this film. It seemed like the backgrounds in Lenny's settings added to certain characteristics in Lenny physical apprearence and building features. The lighting and color was a huge factor in this films success and accomplishment in demonstrating Lenny's life. The black and white gave it depth and simplicity yet the color screen added light and worked well in the high action moments.
Chapter 6 discusses editing. I can just about imagine the many hours of editing this film took. The placement of each scene was crucial to this movies plot. I believe that it was intended for viewers to be confussed but still be able to follow. Editing is the reason that this believe could be made true. Editing is very crucial to every film, but especially this one.
In reflecting on this film, my opinion is that it was messed up but very worth while to see. I do feel that you have to be ready for this time of movie that involves alot of thinking and multitasking is not an option, because it is so intense and easy to get complete lost. This film had me squinting my eyes and kept the wheels turining in my head. Great film and i will need to watch it again to see if i can understand certain important parts more clearly. Very interesting and glad i had to watch it.
Chapter 4 discusses visual design. In this film, the most obvious, is the switch from color screen to the black and white setting. I was a tad confussed by this in the beginning but then realized the switch symbolized the past and the present. I think this really added to the film and this was probably the best technique to show the constant switch in time setting and also awake and dreaming. I felt that the settings where limited and in simple places, so the focus was not on defintion or details of the surrounding, and this worked well because this story is about one man, and it is a mystery and complex, rather than gore, guns, and flashy lights.
Chapter 5 focuses on the cinetography and special visual effects. Viewers experienced mostly a subjective point of view, since we were able to see what Lenny was seeing most of the time, but there was also the other point of views, but i mainly felt that it was subjective. I felt that there was powerful composition in this film. It seemed like the backgrounds in Lenny's settings added to certain characteristics in Lenny physical apprearence and building features. The lighting and color was a huge factor in this films success and accomplishment in demonstrating Lenny's life. The black and white gave it depth and simplicity yet the color screen added light and worked well in the high action moments.
Chapter 6 discusses editing. I can just about imagine the many hours of editing this film took. The placement of each scene was crucial to this movies plot. I believe that it was intended for viewers to be confussed but still be able to follow. Editing is the reason that this believe could be made true. Editing is very crucial to every film, but especially this one.
In reflecting on this film, my opinion is that it was messed up but very worth while to see. I do feel that you have to be ready for this time of movie that involves alot of thinking and multitasking is not an option, because it is so intense and easy to get complete lost. This film had me squinting my eyes and kept the wheels turining in my head. Great film and i will need to watch it again to see if i can understand certain important parts more clearly. Very interesting and glad i had to watch it.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Amelie
Amelie is a French romantic comedy that intales the story line of a socially awkward young lady. Amelie, who focuses on bettering the lives of random people around her, and through this. she discovers her own need to find happiness and a companion. Amelie's character was of one who was very shy, intellegent, good-hearted, yet she is kind of a weird mystery. Amelie found a hidden box filled with some man's childhood memrobilia, and she decided to track him down, Instead of confront the gentlemen face to face, she leaves it in a phone booth. The gentlemen and Amelie ended up in the same bar after this incident, where the gentlemen had a realization that life is short and it is time to rekindle his relationship with his daughter, and this was the point that gained Amelie's interest in helping others and their relationships. The part that led me to really enjoy Amelie's character, despite her shyness, she led that blind man through the market and described every visual component in which they were passing. There was alot of really hilarous adult humor in this film which i believe was the primary reason that this film was so amuzing. I also felt that the plot of this story was intriguing with the multiple people involved and their weird querks, like the stuffed dog and catdish on the floor. The scene where Amelie got Georgette and the customer together and they went to the backroom had me laughing hysterically. This film was unique, busy, and very different from any other film i have ever watched.
Chapter 4 in the textbook focuses on the visual design of a film. I was unfortunate to not have a clear visual of this film Amelie due to my netflix did not arrive and i was forced to watch it in parts on youtube. I can however discuss the setting of determing and reflecting of the character. Amelies character is kind of busy and unique and i feel that all of her surroundings fit her. The phone booth was a popular site for her to watch people and this phone booth is considered a private area that is used by many people and, to me, Amelie is a person that touches many others in a quite and private manner. The bar where Amelie worked was not a large facility and it seemed to be cluttered and that emphasizes the business in Amelie's mind and the people involved in it. It seemed that Amelie's setting was vintage in fashion and older and rustic and this worked well for this film.
Chapter 5 discusses cinematography and specail visual effects. In the film Amelie, i saw some objective and indirect- subjective viewpoints of the film. I felt that this film had powerful composition, with lots of movement sharpness of focus, dramatic arrangement of people and objects, and background in motion. I can not really elaborate on details because i had a very fuzzy copy of this film but what i mentioned above is my best observation of the visual effects.
Chapter 6 is concenrated on editing in a film. I felt that Amelie was very well put together and I am positive that there quite a bit of editing done to this film. It is very interesting to see how much editing intails for a film.
I really enjoyed this foreign film. I had a little difficulty getting use to reading the subtitles, but i ended up really enjoying it and became alot more involved with watching the character's brhaviors to also signify what was going on. I found this film to be very interesting, querky, and hilarious. I will probably watch this film again because i felt like i would gain more insight with another view, because i did find myself concentrating on reading the subtitles than processing what was going on. Very great film experience.
Chapter 4 in the textbook focuses on the visual design of a film. I was unfortunate to not have a clear visual of this film Amelie due to my netflix did not arrive and i was forced to watch it in parts on youtube. I can however discuss the setting of determing and reflecting of the character. Amelies character is kind of busy and unique and i feel that all of her surroundings fit her. The phone booth was a popular site for her to watch people and this phone booth is considered a private area that is used by many people and, to me, Amelie is a person that touches many others in a quite and private manner. The bar where Amelie worked was not a large facility and it seemed to be cluttered and that emphasizes the business in Amelie's mind and the people involved in it. It seemed that Amelie's setting was vintage in fashion and older and rustic and this worked well for this film.
Chapter 5 discusses cinematography and specail visual effects. In the film Amelie, i saw some objective and indirect- subjective viewpoints of the film. I felt that this film had powerful composition, with lots of movement sharpness of focus, dramatic arrangement of people and objects, and background in motion. I can not really elaborate on details because i had a very fuzzy copy of this film but what i mentioned above is my best observation of the visual effects.
Chapter 6 is concenrated on editing in a film. I felt that Amelie was very well put together and I am positive that there quite a bit of editing done to this film. It is very interesting to see how much editing intails for a film.
I really enjoyed this foreign film. I had a little difficulty getting use to reading the subtitles, but i ended up really enjoying it and became alot more involved with watching the character's brhaviors to also signify what was going on. I found this film to be very interesting, querky, and hilarious. I will probably watch this film again because i felt like i would gain more insight with another view, because i did find myself concentrating on reading the subtitles than processing what was going on. Very great film experience.
Monday, September 5, 2011
The Kings Speech
The Kings speech is a historical drama about a King who is forced to overcome a lifelong speech stammering in order to gain the respect of his kingdom. This film was based on a true story about King George VI. This is a truly trying tale of a King who was not confident in himself and found a wonderful mentor, Lionel, his speech therapist. i found that the most inspirational moment was the scene sat down in the Kings chair and Pertie, the king, demanded that Lionel to get off the chair and Lionel resonded by asking why he should listen to him and the King shouted, "because i have a voice,' and Lionel said, "Yes you do." I felt this was the turning point in which Pertie gained and noticed his confidence to defeat his stammering issue and play his role as King.I enjoyed to see what an important impact the king's wife made in his success. I had a few laughs when the king would get frustrasted and start to yell, curse, and stammer and when he was watching Hitler on the television and was not focused on what was said but rather how he seemed so confident.It was very interesting to see the techniques used in order to try to break the stammering issue. I found this to be a very inspirational drama and i felt the acting was very excellent and i can agree that this was an oscar winning film.
Chapter 3 in the text book focuses on elements that make a good story. I felt that this film had a very interesting plot and carried a very unique and interesting story that was extremely interesting since it is based on a true story. I really felt like i was another character in this film, in which i could truely emphasize the struggles encountered by the King in his battle with speaking and also the lack of confidence by his members in his party.
I believe that the most significant component in this films value is the the conflicts present. Pertie was at battle or in conflict with himself, his speech therapist, and his role at being the King. Pertie's conflict with his confdence stemmed from his childhood, where he felt alienated by his father and brother. His confidence issues lead to him not facing the challenges of his speech issues and this later came back to haunt him when he was thrown into becoming the king of a nation that was soon to enter the war. In this battle to overcome this issue he began to fight with the man, lionel, who adventually lead him to overcoming his issue. I also believe that this film fit the simple yet complex component to a good film since it was a simple story line to follow but it had many angles of viewing perspectives.
In the beginning of this film, i had a hard time getting into the story line. This film is not an action packed movie but i did feel that it was a liitle dull. I was able to follow along in this film and yet it lacked excitment the story captured me with the intense conflict that the King encountered. I thought that the acting was amazing and i felt that they were extremely believeable and allowed the audience to feel the emotions in which their characters were trying to expose. I believe this was definately a movie to see but i will not watch it again on my own will, since it just was not that exciting but rather a great film to see once.
Chapter 3 in the text book focuses on elements that make a good story. I felt that this film had a very interesting plot and carried a very unique and interesting story that was extremely interesting since it is based on a true story. I really felt like i was another character in this film, in which i could truely emphasize the struggles encountered by the King in his battle with speaking and also the lack of confidence by his members in his party.
I believe that the most significant component in this films value is the the conflicts present. Pertie was at battle or in conflict with himself, his speech therapist, and his role at being the King. Pertie's conflict with his confdence stemmed from his childhood, where he felt alienated by his father and brother. His confidence issues lead to him not facing the challenges of his speech issues and this later came back to haunt him when he was thrown into becoming the king of a nation that was soon to enter the war. In this battle to overcome this issue he began to fight with the man, lionel, who adventually lead him to overcoming his issue. I also believe that this film fit the simple yet complex component to a good film since it was a simple story line to follow but it had many angles of viewing perspectives.
In the beginning of this film, i had a hard time getting into the story line. This film is not an action packed movie but i did feel that it was a liitle dull. I was able to follow along in this film and yet it lacked excitment the story captured me with the intense conflict that the King encountered. I thought that the acting was amazing and i felt that they were extremely believeable and allowed the audience to feel the emotions in which their characters were trying to expose. I believe this was definately a movie to see but i will not watch it again on my own will, since it just was not that exciting but rather a great film to see once.
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