Analysis of techniques used in "Battleship Potemkin"
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Amigo is set around 1900 in a hamlet called San Isidro. It is a movie directed by John Sayles. It is set around 1900
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What impact did Walt Disney have on the animation industry?
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The Theme of Self Transformation in "Shirley Valentine".
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Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the concepts of Genre and Narrative through an analysis of Shyamalans The Sixth Sense (US 99)
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Dead Poets Society.The cloistered nature of a boarding school adds impact to the films exploration of conformity. Discuss.
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"Analyse the Opening Sequences of 'Goldfinger' and 'True Lies' and Compare the Ways in Which They Hook the Audience and Establish Narrative" In this essay I will be comparing 2 opening movie sequences; one from 'True Lies' and the other from 'Goldfinger'. I will be comparing the methods used to get the audiences attention and how narrative is developed. I will also be looking at the purpose of the opening sequences, what genre do they fit into and consider how films are promoted through their opening sequences. All opening sequences are placed to hook the audience. They try to appeal to their audience (create suspense, action etc), which gets them interested in the remainder of the movie. There are certain ingredients used in opening sequences to hook their audience. In both sequences the first shot is of the hero and they both emerge from underwater. They are both wearing tuxedos under their frog suits. Harry (True Lies) is wearing a black tuxedo whereas Bond (Goldfinger) is wearing a white tuxedo. They are both working on a mission and their excellent ability as agents (quick thinking and calm) and their irresistible charm to women. There is use of pyrotechnics in both sequences. The differences are that Harry works in team whereas Bond works alone. There is also use of modern technology in True Lies. For example, the ear piece Harry uses and the technology used to
Examine the ways in which the James bond film Die Another Day has been promoted and advertised.
Examine the ways in which the James bond film Die Another Day has been promoted and advertised. An organisation with a specific purpose is called an institution. Their main objective is to make money. An organisation that deals in media will make media products such as TV programmes, films, or magazines. Hollywood is a multinational institution that appeals to people world wide by producing a large amount of films from America and paying for films in the U.K. James Bond is an example an example of a very successful Hollywood film series which started in 1962. The idea originated from books written by Ian Fleming although it's now owned by Barbara Broccoli who took over the rights from her father. The films are filmed on scene or in pinewood studios (U.K.) they are financed from al over the place by many different people each of which get a share of the profits. The latest film was directed by Lee Tamahori and produced by Michael Nilsson and Barbara broccoli both of which have been involved in bond films before. The last James bond film cost an amazing $227,000,000 million whereas the average film will cost just $22,000,000. to make the films look real and standout above the rest the make up and special effects team are crucial, without these specialised teams the films would fail there criteria and probably lose millions. The trailers to the bond films are quick and
Psycho. The film is one of a kind mainly due to the amazing amount of suspense that is drilled into it. Hitchcock skilfully manipulates and guides the audience into thinking what he wants them to
Psycho Psycho, originally released in 1957 as a novel written by Robert Bloch, is now better known as a film by the true master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. The version was first viewed by the audience on a big screen in 1960. Taking on the role of the editor and director, he created a film that merely survived the censorship laws. In the course of making the film he broke all film conventions at the time by displaying its leading female having lunch in her white undergarments in the first scene. Next there was the shot of a toilet, and flush, inside a bathroom. And finally killing off the star of the show, Janet Leigh, a third of the way through the film, but because of the experience and wit of Hitchcock, the film went ahead with only few complaints. The film is one of a kind mainly due to the amazing amount of suspense that is drilled into it. Hitchcock skilfully manipulates and guides the audience into thinking what he wants them to think by using music, camera angles and mise en scene, creating the atmosphere it is famous for. The music he uses can be generally described as non-diagetic sounds because they sound out of tune, shrill and discordant making the audience feel very uneasy. Sometimes Hitchcock lures the audience into a false sense of security by using calm, gentle and relaxing music before a sudden event that is launched upon the unsuspecting audience
How does Hitchcock create and maintain suspense in the 1960's film 'Psycho'?
How does Hitchcock create and maintain suspense in the 1960's film 'Psycho'? Focus on the build up to the shower scene Introduction > When was it produced and who by? Psycho was produced in 1960, and made by the all-famous, all-talented Alfred Hitchcock. > Why was it a groundbreaking film? Psycho was a groundbreaking film at the time in many ways. One of the main reasons it was is because of new things included in it. As I said earlier on, this was the first time a woman has ever shown her bra on television. Some people would have been dumbfounded to see so much coverage, and it would have certainly been something to be whispered about. The same goes for the first ever toilet being flushed. Now you must be thinking why on earth would it be a shock to see a toilet being flushed? Yet when more and more things are being introduced to the film industry, people will always be interested in seeing them, as each horror movie advances in time with technology. Hitchcock also promoted it cleverly. Psycho was originally a story from a book, and Hitchcock had stopped all the bookshops from the selling the book, so that it wouldn't spoil the movie. He also made people swear not to tell others what happened, as the secrecy of it all would make people all the more anxious to see it. It was referred to as the 'mother of the modern horror movie', and was only callend this because of
