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”

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 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 References and Inspirations

Week 29 ISP La La Land: Wider references, Inspirations and viewing- notes  Film References and their similarities  Opening sequence song (Another day of sun) – Les Demoiselles Rochefort 1967 Set on a bridge surrounded by cars Colourful costumes Mia’s apartment song (Someone in the crowd) – Grease (1978) Colour pallet- pinks, purples, reds  Mia’s apartmentContinue reading “La La Land References and Inspirations”

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