Exam practice questions (10,20 and 40 mark) on Pan’s Labyrinth, British film and Casablanca: With reference to ‘Pan’s Labyrinth, explore how cinematography makes meaning’ [10]- Opening sequence In terms of cinematography in the opening sequence the camera uses a wide angled birds eye shot as it spirals into Ofelia’s eye. This is significant as itContinue reading “ISP Week 22: Exam Practice questions”
Category Archives: ISP
ISP Week 20: Blade Runner/New Hollywood essay
ISP Week 20 Notes: Less Narrative- Deckard’s moral motivations not clear. Open ending narrative- Not a concluded ending for Deckard. Social/political/historical Commentary- Social commentary predicted how LA is becoming more like the film. Subtle underlying political context about slaves and post Vietnam war/cold war USA and fear of technology. Historical context about post Vietnam andContinue reading “ISP Week 20: Blade Runner/New Hollywood essay”
ISP Week 19: New Hollywood
New Hollywood 1960-1980/1990 European influence Experimental style Less emphasis on narrative- lack of expert exposition/ open endings Problematic protagonist- morality/ motivation Film school TV influences Teen marketing Age restrictions- more sex and violence- given ratings High concept film Escapism and social/political commentary European influence: 50s and 60s: Italian- Neo realism – Rosselini and Bazin FrenchContinue reading “ISP Week 19: New Hollywood”
ISP Week 17: Recap questions and Hollywood research
Week 17 ISP: Pan’s Labyrinth and British film questions. Explore the use of performance in ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ (10 marks)- Pale man sequence In terms of performance within the Pale man sequence of Pan’s labyrinth, the pale man is presented as a repulsive and intimidating character as we see him take in a deep breath afterContinue reading “ISP Week 17: Recap questions and Hollywood research”
ISP Week 15: Introduction to Classic Hollywood
Week 15 ISP: Introduction to Hollywood 1930-1960: Auteur Director vs Hollywood Studio system: The Auteur theory- Reflects a director’s creative style or vision, including reoccurring themes, and visual effects, in this case the director is also known as the author of the film. Characteristics of the Auteur Theory include: (these all revolve around aesthetics) RecognisableContinue reading “ISP Week 15: Introduction to Classic Hollywood”
ISP Week 14: Compare Under the skin and Moon
Week 14: ISP- Compare Under the skin and Moon Make a list comparing and contrasting the film language, representation, narrative structure and ideological references/ideas between the opening, key scene and ending of ‘Moon’ and ‘Under the Skin’. Narrative: Montage Editing– Both Under the Skin and Moon use montage editing to show a sense of chaos and buildContinue reading “ISP Week 14: Compare Under the skin and Moon”
ISP Week 13: Under The Skin- Initial response and Binary Oppositions
Write a 300-500 word initial response to the screening of ‘Under the Skin’. Consider the use of film form, narrative structure and plot. What do you think the film is about? What is it trying to say? My initial response to the film ‘Under the Skin’ was that it was very different to your averageContinue reading “ISP Week 13: Under The Skin- Initial response and Binary Oppositions”
ISP Week 11: Moon- film form and binary opposition
ISP Week 11: Film Form (10 markers) Ending sequence- Moon Cinematography: In terms of cinematography used in the ending sequence of the film Moon, lighting is used to mimic the new Sam’s emotions. In the film, the new Sam drives up to the harvester in the dark, however after the old Sam loses consciousness, we seeContinue reading “ISP Week 11: Moon- film form and binary opposition”
ISP Week 10: Moon- Middle sequence Binary oppositions
ISP Week 10: Moon- Binary oppositions (Middle sequence) Explore how binary oppositions contribute to dramatic conflict in ‘moon’. [20] In the film Moon, dramatic conflict is explored through binary oppositions within the performance. In this, the new Sam is constantly compared and seen as different to the old Sam, through their opposite viewpoints and motives.Continue reading “ISP Week 10: Moon- Middle sequence Binary oppositions”
ISP Week 9: Pan’s Labyrinth
Week 9 ISP: Pan’s Labyrinth Review and complete your 20-mark analysis of one part of Pan’s Labyrinth exploring the aesthetic experience of the film- Pale man sequence. In the Pale Man sequence of Pan’s Labyrinth aesthetics are explored through gender and age. In the scene fallopian imagery is used, through mes-en-scene, in Ofelia’s story bookContinue reading “ISP Week 9: Pan’s Labyrinth”
Emma Coe Film Studies 