Thursday, September 24, 2009

Classwork

Integrated

together

mixed

combined

desegregate

1970’s schools, and public places

assimilated


Sooty Albatross

1. This paragraph is different than ones that use parallel sequencing because in this paragraph both subjects are in the same paragraph being compared and contrasted. Whereas a parallel sequencing comparison is two separate paragraphs with each subject in a different paragraph.

2. The use of this kind of paragraph can be used first because it has the comparisons right next to each other. Second the use of this kind of comparison will help if there is not as much information.

3. Words like whereas, both, however, are used.


Metropolis and Modern Times, it's all about the Genre

Modern Times and Metropolis are great examples of the early forms of film, with great ideas in the creating, and editing the films were both revolutionary to the industry. The films do share similarities in the over exagerated acting and the use of music in the background of these silent films, however there is nothing shared with the genres. While the characteristics of the genres do have some ideas that are similar such as the idea that everything is kind of out of place, or not really in everyday life, or an over exageration of what everyday life is. Other than that there remains no other similarities. The science fiction genre can be set in numerous places and even times, it can be set in space. Also in Metropolis the idea of the robot people is another aspect of the science fiction genre. Modern Times is a comedy, meant to make people laugh. The characteristics of a comedy are over exageration and the idea that things happen to the main character that may make them suffer but make the audience laugh. The use of the performance scene in the movie shows us that because he looses his sleeves and forgets the words the audience finds humor in the Tramp's worries and problems. Both of these genres are two greatly different genres.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Ssssstar Wwwwwarss

Watch the opening sequence of Star Wars. What film techniques does George Lucas use? How does this compare with D.W Griffith?

George Lucas uses a vast amounts of cross cutting, and close ups. He also uses low angles. D.W. Griffith also is known for using cross cutting and the iris, and low and high angles.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

HAHA...LOL

What's your favorite Comedy movie? What kind of comedy do you like? Do you like physical comedies like Ace Ventura or The Mask? Do you like British comedies? Do you like comedies with stunts? Do you like teen comedies? What is funny to you?

One of my favorite comedies of all time is Juno. Juno was a kind of dry humor, and a lot of sarcasm. This is not a comedy with stunts, but one with jokes. It is more of a teenager comedy. I like that this film also does relate to teen mothers and that it isn't the end of your life and that they do have other ways to take care of your problems.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

In the last month...

What's your favorite movie from the last month? What kind of lighting did it use? Compare/Contrast it with German Expressionism. Did it use chiaroscuro lighting? What were the sets like? Did it film on location? What was the acting like?

In the last month my favorite movie has to be the hangover. The lighting was not really anything to extravagent. But it did use different kinds of lighting going between the clubs and the hotel room. It was set in Las Vegas and it did film on location. The acting was very over the top and comedic.

Monday, September 7, 2009

Science Fiction Movies

Some science fiction movies that I have seen include Star Wars, Artificial Intelligence, and Independence Day. Star wars is set in space, Artificial intelligence is set in a futuristic type environment. Independence day is set with the idea of alien invasion.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

German Expressionism

German expressionism is related creative movements in Germany before the First World War that reached a peak in Berlin, during the 1920s. These developments in Germany were part of a larger Expressionist movement in north and central European art. This article deals with the cinematic part of that movement.