ISP Week 4: Beasts of the Southern Wild critical reviews https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/08/what-beasts-of-the-southern-wild-really-says/261228/ : ‘Glorifies poverty and recklessness, but it’s actually a nuanced look at how peoples’ worldviews are tied to where they came from.’ ‘It portrays the poor community as too vibrant or too joyous’. ‘The film never adopts the perspective of the city dwellers. Instead, itContinue reading “ISP Week 4- BOTSW Critical Reviews”
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Beasts of the Southern Wild Spectatorship question
200 word response in class- Analyse the cinematography in BOTSW and how it convey’s genre and point of view? In Beasts of the Southern wild, cinematography is used to show genre and establish point of view. For example, in the opening sequence we see the world from Hushpuppy’s eye’s by being continuously positioned with herContinue reading “Beasts of the Southern Wild Spectatorship question”
ISP Week 2- La La Land Exam Question
ISP Week 2: La La Land passive/active spectator Exam Question Q-‘How far does La La Land demonstrate a constant shift between passive and active spectatorship? Refer in detail to at least one sequence.’ (40 marks) La La Land could be viewed both passively and actively by a spectator depending on many aspects such as their musicalContinue reading “ISP Week 2- La La Land Exam Question”
La La Land contextual knowledge
Spectatorship, Readings and Similarities: Spectatorship: Placed within a contemporary frame work- nostalgia within a conservative social context ‘The gaze’ is crucial in positioning the spectator generalised for La La Land- the camera is neither Male or female Physically attractive well-known white American actors that provide gloss and escapism Secondary older demographic- are more likely toContinue reading “La La Land contextual knowledge”
La La Land ‘Maybe I’m not good enough’ Sequence Analysis
La La Land ‘Maybe I’m not good enough’ Sequence Analysis: Film Form Cinematography: Shift between Mia and Set over the shoulder shot Eye level with camera- we are with them and can relate more Mia is framed central in the shot whereas Seb is angled in the corner Sympathise with Mia as she shows herContinue reading “La La Land ‘Maybe I’m not good enough’ Sequence Analysis”
La La Land critical review essays
Week 29 ISP (Yr 1) / Week 1 ISP (Yr 2) Updated version- La La Land critical article Essays New York Times article 15.02.17 After La La Land’s release in 2016 it was argued over by critics if they should love or hate this film and whether or not it deserved to win an OscarContinue reading “La La Land critical review essays”
La La Land Critique notes
Class Notes on La La Land’s backlash due to socio-political contexts, gender, representation and ideology: 2017 Oscar Chaos: Moonlight vs La La Land Slow burn/ backlash reaction after winning multiple awards Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty announced this award as it was the 50th anniversary of Bonnie and Clyde- both film makers were very humbleContinue reading “La La Land Critique notes”
Component 3: Short Films Analysis
ISP Week 31/GRFP: Short Film Analysis- High Maintenance, When the Day Breaks, La Jetee, The Grandmother High Maintenance (Van, Germany, 2006): When The Day Breaks (Forbis/Tilby, Canada, 1999): La Jetee (Marker, France, 1962): The Grandmother (Lynch, USA, 1970):
La La Land ‘Ending’ Sequence Analysis
La La Land Ending- sequence analysis notes: Spectatorship capture sheet and film form (screenshot notes) CAPTURE SHEET: FILM FORM:
La La Land ‘Audition’ Sequence Analysis
La La Land ‘Audition’- sequence analysis notes: Spectatorship capture sheet and film form (screenshot notes) CAPTURE SHEET: FILM FORM:
Emma Coe Film Studies 