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(extra credit) Narrative Ambiguity in Do the Right Thing
In the reading, “Do the Right Thing” the main thing that fascinated me was the attention to narrative ambiguity in the film. Do the Right Thing challenges the conventions of classical filmmaking t... Read More(viewer) Clash of Cultures
Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing is an influential film that explores themes of racial tension, cultural identity, and the consequences of systemic racism. One of the central themes is the simmeri... Read More(searcher) Ballroom History: The 1960s, Paris is Burning, and Today
The documentary, Paris is Burning, stands as an iconic representation of the Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ communities and drag ball culture in the 1980s. Directed by the talented Jennie Livingston, this ci... Read More(reader) Significance of Narrative Form in Citizen Kane
Chapter 3 of Film Art: An Introduction expands on key elements of what makes up narrative form with examples from this week’s feature, Citizen Kane. These elements consist of the difference between ... Read More(viewer) Diegetic and Non-Diegetic Sound in Singin’ in the Rain
In the movie Singing in the Rain, the distinction between diegetic and non-diegetic sound is skillfully manipulated to create a seamless and engaging viewing experience. The film’s iconic musica... Read More(searcher) The Power of Cinematography: Barbarian
After reading chapter 6 of Film Art: An Introduction, I thought back to all the movies I have watched over the past year and thought about which film had me at the edge of my seat due to the cinematog... Read More(reader) Mise-en-Scene: Rear Window
Mise-en-scene is a French term that means “the action of putting onto the stage”. Mise-en-scene plays a crucial role in filmmaking by shaping the visual and emotional aspects of a film. It is an e... Read More- 2 of 2
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