1. I think it did so well becuase, one, it had a very all-star cast. Another reason I think people loved it was all of the technological advances going on in 1969. I mean we were landing on the moon! I think they wanted to remind people what our lives were once like.
2. I think one of the most important of the implicit meaning is dreaming. They have a dream of going to Bolivia and then going straight and then heading to Australia.
3. They used montage by showing a passage of time and the trio traveling across America and into Bolivia.
4a. The writing in it feels very realistic. Like they would actually say those things.
4b. The music sounded modern, 1969, but still fit in very well the the genre and setting.
5. A protagonist that lacks hero qualities ex: Batman, Deadpool, Goodfellas
5a. They're charismatic, funny and they don't hurt innocent citizens.
6. To me, it says that you always stay with your friends no matter how crazy their ideas may be.
7. I would say a western, crime-drame. Western: Wide- Open landscapes, gunfights. Drama: Realistic Characters, people at their best and worst. Crime: Anti- Heroes, Morality tales.
8. I would say yes. It still speaks to modern audiences about friendship and loyalty. I also think that people love crime films. They can escape their reality for and hour and a half- two hours and see these gunslingers fight the law and then go back to their "normal" lives.
9.Overall I really enjoyed the film and was telling my family how good it was and that we should all watch it together sometime.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Singin' in the Rain
Opening Image- Hollywood, Chinese Theater, Red Carpet, All the actors.
Catalyst- The Jazz Singer and the want for talking pictures
Midpoint- their new "talkie" is a huge flop in the preview
All is Lost- Lena is forcing Cathy and R.F. to keep singing and voice-dubbing for her.
Finale- When Lena ''sings'' they pull back the curtain and reveal that it was Cathy singing and voicing in the film.
Characteristics- music/score used that will move the plot forward, and a lot of singing.
I really enjoy this film. I only like a few musicals but this is probably my favorite. Just something about it really sticks out to me. I love Gene Kelly and the humor is really good.
Catalyst- The Jazz Singer and the want for talking pictures
Midpoint- their new "talkie" is a huge flop in the preview
All is Lost- Lena is forcing Cathy and R.F. to keep singing and voice-dubbing for her.
Finale- When Lena ''sings'' they pull back the curtain and reveal that it was Cathy singing and voicing in the film.
Characteristics- music/score used that will move the plot forward, and a lot of singing.
I really enjoy this film. I only like a few musicals but this is probably my favorite. Just something about it really sticks out to me. I love Gene Kelly and the humor is really good.
Monday, September 14, 2015
Amazing Grace
Opening Image- In England 1797, rich ,well known, gives speeches in London.
Theme- Changing the world.
Set Up- Wilbur wants to end the slave trade in Great Britain.
Catalyst- The dinner with all the people.
Debate- He debates whether or not he should help them or not.
Break into 2- He decides to help them.
B Plot- His romantic relationship with Barbara.
Fun and Games- All the attempts the group has made.
Midpoint- Parliament agrees that the slave trade should be abolished, but overtime.
All hope is lost- Their cause begins to fall apart.
Dark Knight of the Soul- He debates if he should return to London or not.
Break into 3- He returns to London.
Finale- Parliament votes to abolish the slave trade.
Final Image- He accomplished his goal and it tells you of his other achievements.
Save the Cat- Wilbur cares for life, He also gave money to the homeless man.
Set Up and Pay off- The inside joke with Barbara, His voice returns at his wedding, the man speaking and then they bring in evidence that says slaves don't like the West Indies.
Deus Ex Machina- Fox buys Parliament tickets to the horse race so no one can vote on their bill.
Overall I really enjoyed the film. I thought the acting was good, and I really enjoyed the story. I originally thought that I wouldn't enjoy the movie, but by the end I couldn't keep my eyes off the screen. I also liked how they showed the rest of Wilbur's accomplishments, not just his one on the slave trade.
Theme- Changing the world.
Set Up- Wilbur wants to end the slave trade in Great Britain.
Catalyst- The dinner with all the people.
Debate- He debates whether or not he should help them or not.
Break into 2- He decides to help them.
B Plot- His romantic relationship with Barbara.
Fun and Games- All the attempts the group has made.
Midpoint- Parliament agrees that the slave trade should be abolished, but overtime.
All hope is lost- Their cause begins to fall apart.
Dark Knight of the Soul- He debates if he should return to London or not.
Break into 3- He returns to London.
Finale- Parliament votes to abolish the slave trade.
Final Image- He accomplished his goal and it tells you of his other achievements.
Save the Cat- Wilbur cares for life, He also gave money to the homeless man.
Set Up and Pay off- The inside joke with Barbara, His voice returns at his wedding, the man speaking and then they bring in evidence that says slaves don't like the West Indies.
Deus Ex Machina- Fox buys Parliament tickets to the horse race so no one can vote on their bill.
Overall I really enjoyed the film. I thought the acting was good, and I really enjoyed the story. I originally thought that I wouldn't enjoy the movie, but by the end I couldn't keep my eyes off the screen. I also liked how they showed the rest of Wilbur's accomplishments, not just his one on the slave trade.
Monday, September 7, 2015
Batman Begins
Opening Image- He's rich, we meet Rachel. In jail, he is angry, he knows how to fight, and none of the other prisoners like him.
Theme- Finding himself, becoming legend.
Set Up- Arrow Head, Pearl Necklace, The Coat.
Catalyst- His parents are killed.
Debate- He has to choose whether to become a criminal or stand up to them, show Gotham that their city doesn't belong to the criminals.
Break into 2- Bruce leaves Gotham, the world he knows. Also, Bruce returning to Gotham.
B-Story- Falcone and his drug operation, We meet Dr.Crane AKA Scarecrow, Mr. Fox and Gordon.
Fun and Games- Bruce getting all of his gadgets, building the Batcave.
Midpoint- Batman takes down Falcone
All is Lost- Bruce is trapped in the fire at Wayne Manor
Dark Knight of the Soul- Bruce questions if he is really doing good and carrying on the Wayne name.
Break into 3- Bruce realizes that his friends, Rachel and Gordon, and his family, Alfred, have not given up.
Finale- Batman stops Ra's Al Ghul and saves Gotham.
Final Image- Gordon gives Batman the Joker card, showing that the protagonist has changed.
Theme- Finding himself, becoming legend.
Set Up- Arrow Head, Pearl Necklace, The Coat.
Catalyst- His parents are killed.
Debate- He has to choose whether to become a criminal or stand up to them, show Gotham that their city doesn't belong to the criminals.
Break into 2- Bruce leaves Gotham, the world he knows. Also, Bruce returning to Gotham.
B-Story- Falcone and his drug operation, We meet Dr.Crane AKA Scarecrow, Mr. Fox and Gordon.
Fun and Games- Bruce getting all of his gadgets, building the Batcave.
Midpoint- Batman takes down Falcone
All is Lost- Bruce is trapped in the fire at Wayne Manor
Dark Knight of the Soul- Bruce questions if he is really doing good and carrying on the Wayne name.
Break into 3- Bruce realizes that his friends, Rachel and Gordon, and his family, Alfred, have not given up.
Finale- Batman stops Ra's Al Ghul and saves Gotham.
Final Image- Gordon gives Batman the Joker card, showing that the protagonist has changed.
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