Experimental film – Fallen Angels: Explore how far ‘Fallen Angels’ challenges conventional approaches to narrative. Wong Kar Wai’s 1995 film challenges conventional narrative choices in many ways including structure, camera shooting styles, and the way scenes are constructed. With also thematical and genre style differences too. One scene in particular featuring very unconventional narrative choices would be the montage sequence involving forcing a man to eat ice cream, and going into stores after they’ve closed to rob them of their goods. Nothing like this would be seen in a mainstream movie. For this reason, it is quite a shock to see the events unfold and makes us somewhat question what is actually going on? Not only this but its comedic too, the dark humour is executed well however one must consider whether an audience of long-time experimental films would find it humorous in the same way audience who are not familiar with experimental films. This whole sequence aestheticall...
Who has observed me: Caitlan Key aspects that they think I have done well: Great visual reference to recurring aesthetic qualities and overall feel of the film. Clear explanation of Nolan's choices as an auteur including cast and visuals as well as shifts in pacing. Frequent collaboration with soundtrack composer Hans Zimmer. Shot types similar throughout Nolan's work, clear to identify his work. Same use of font for titles as well as time at which they appear, at the end of most of his films. Overall very visually appealing and informative video essay Key areas for development: Incorporate others views on the auteur's work as well as views of the auteur himself and reasons for why he chose certain themes and other aesthetic features and personal touches. Refer to Nolan's views on the auteur theory, is he in agreement with it or not?
Crimson Peak Clip Analysis The clip from Guillermo Del Toro’s Crimson Peak opens with a mid-shot of Mia Wasikowska’s character, Edith, and the camera begins a slow zoom out. In this shot there is low key lighting and the only thing lighting up the screen is the Blonde hair of Edith as she wakes up in a cold sweat. Throughout this opening the use of non-diegetic sounds is overwhelming the diegetic sounds as although we can hear a dog bark in the distance, a louder drone of eerie music is heard implying that something creepy is going on in the house. The genre of this movie is a Gothic Horror / thriller so already from the low key lighting and the creepy non diegetic soundtrack, a clear genre is established just 10 seconds into the clip. As she gets out of bed the camera tilts upwards from focusing on the dog running towards her, up to a close up of her holding a candelabra as she walks out of her room. The camera then tracks 90 degrees around Edith to focus on her ent...
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