Film form and contexts on Beasts of the Souther Wild:
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ISP Week 5: La La Land powerpoint
Film form and contexts from La La Land:
Class exam questions- La La Land/ BOTSW
How useful is an ideological critical approach in examining the impact of (La La Land/ Beasts of the Southern Wild) on the spectator? (40 marks)
ISP Week 4- BOTSW Passive/Active Exam Question
Explore how far spectators respond both actively and passively to film. Illustrate your answer by close reference to your chosen film. (20 marks) In the film Beasts of the Southern Wild, a spectator may respond both actively or passively to the film, interpreting different ideological viewpoints and aligning with the characters. Firstly, in terms ofContinue reading “ISP Week 4- BOTSW Passive/Active Exam Question”
ISP Week 4- BOTSW Critical Reviews
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”
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”
Emma Coe Film Studies 