1. When we discussed the significance of Citizen Kane to cinema in class, we talked about a number of different ways Orson Wells filmed this movie. The camera angles were something never seen before, with focus shots that are still used in movies today.
2. I found an article on slate.com that is titled "The Mark of Kane" by Nigel Andrews. It talks about the things we discussed in class with the different camera angle and effects Wells put into his movie. It also talks about how the idea of the script and story were beyond it's years. This film changed the way people make movies based off the storytelling and plot of Citizen Kane.
3. This article relates to class because of our discussion on how great Citizen Kane was. The groundbreaking techniques that were used in shooting the film. Also how good the story was that made it still relevant for 70+years
4. I thought Citizen Kane was a great movie. The way Kane's character progressed throughout the film; from being young and full of life to old and fat, was incredible for it's time. I loved the dialogue in the film because it always kept me wondering what was going to happen next. I would definitely recommend people interested in movies see this film. While it can be slow at times, everything is methodically placed to make it one of the greatest masterpieces in film history.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Stagecoach
1. In class, we discussed the emergence of western films in the United States. Stagecoach is considered to be a western film featuring John Wayne. Westerns weren't popular really until Stage coach made its first appearance and made an impact on American film making for years to come. Stagecoach portrayed all the things we talked about in class about westerns minus the fact that it wasn't as active as most westerns. Stagecoach was more about a story and dialogue instead of violent action scenes.
2. This article on boston.com talks about how Stagecoach was practically a debut for John Ford because he never did westerns before hand. John Ford took a chance on a dead genre and really brought it to life. Stagecoach was Ford's first western film and it was a huge hit, empowering him to make more westerns. This, in my opinion, solidified Ford great film making career.
3. This article relates to our classroom discussions because we talked about the emergence of westerns. This article states how Ford took a chance on westerns and turn it into a huge hit.
4. Personally, I thought stagecoach was not great. Maybe I thought that because I was thinking that it would be like most other westerns with all the action and violence. But it was more based on character development and I respect that, but it threw me off guard. I really would like to watch it again now that i know what to expect.
2. This article on boston.com talks about how Stagecoach was practically a debut for John Ford because he never did westerns before hand. John Ford took a chance on a dead genre and really brought it to life. Stagecoach was Ford's first western film and it was a huge hit, empowering him to make more westerns. This, in my opinion, solidified Ford great film making career.
3. This article relates to our classroom discussions because we talked about the emergence of westerns. This article states how Ford took a chance on westerns and turn it into a huge hit.
4. Personally, I thought stagecoach was not great. Maybe I thought that because I was thinking that it would be like most other westerns with all the action and violence. But it was more based on character development and I respect that, but it threw me off guard. I really would like to watch it again now that i know what to expect.
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
It Happened One Night
1. In class, we discussed how screwball comedies came about and how they were formed due to the implementation of sound. It happened one night finally feature sound on motion pictures, bringing dialogue to motion pictures. Also in class we discussed how censorship was brought into play. You could no longer put anything you want on film. It had to be somewhat moderated.
2. I read an article on Lehigh University's website talking about film censorship. Today, censorship is relatively rare due to the ratings that movies get now a days (G, PG, ect.). Back then, censorship was implemented because people weren't use to being able to see sex and violence on the big screen as much as we are use to it now. That kind of stuff is truly part of our society.
3. The article relates to our classroom discussions because we talked about how much censorship changed movies at the time. Sound/Censors were a big deal back then and rightfully so.
4. I didn't enjoy the movie all that much but I found it fascinating to see how movies were when sound was first implemented. I find it so interesting on how they did the scenes without all the technology that we have these days and still make a decent film out of it.
2. I read an article on Lehigh University's website talking about film censorship. Today, censorship is relatively rare due to the ratings that movies get now a days (G, PG, ect.). Back then, censorship was implemented because people weren't use to being able to see sex and violence on the big screen as much as we are use to it now. That kind of stuff is truly part of our society.
3. The article relates to our classroom discussions because we talked about how much censorship changed movies at the time. Sound/Censors were a big deal back then and rightfully so.
4. I didn't enjoy the movie all that much but I found it fascinating to see how movies were when sound was first implemented. I find it so interesting on how they did the scenes without all the technology that we have these days and still make a decent film out of it.
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