(Week 7 Viewer) Singing in the Rain/Illusions: Abstract Importance of Sound

Posted on October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 by Deja Shearrill

Singing in the Rain was an interesting movie because of how it discussed realistic and historical moments in a way that was entertaining and without the affect of being realistic (because of it being ... Read More

Sound as a Storytelling Device in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Searcher)

Posted on October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 by Esther Jung

Youtube channel Sideways makes video essays analyzing the sound and music in popular media, including film and TV. As a musician myself, I was very interested in seeing how music theory plays a huge r... Read More

Make ’em Loud (Sound in Singin’ in the Rain)

Posted on October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 by Space Lutterodt-Clottey

Of its many musical numbers, Singin’ in the Rain features Make ’em Laugh, performed by Cosmo Brown. Believing his buddy Don requires a pick-me-up, Cosmo erupts into a spontaneous display o... Read More

The Endurance of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

Posted on October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 by Stefanie Silvera

This video discusses the enduring appeal of “Singin’ in the Rain,” attributing its timeless status to several factors. It emphasizes the film’s pivotal portrayal of the shift f... Read More

Lies and Deceit in Singin’ in the Rain

Posted on October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 by Bella Gore

As Singin’ in the Rain (Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, 1952) begins, viewers are catapulted straight into the world of 1920s Hollywood. Lights shine, welcoming us to the premiere of The Royal Rascal,... Read More

A Symphony of Cinematic Techniques in Singin’ in the Rain (Viewer)

Posted on October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 by Kwan-Ting Calvin Chen

Sound design is prominent in “Singin’ in the Rain.” The clever merging of diegetic and non-diegetic sound is one noteworthy feature. The barriers between truth and fiction are effect... Read More

(Reader) Sound in Cinema

Posted on October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 by Logan Viera

After reading chapter 7 of Bordwell, Thompson, and Smith’s “Film Art: An Introduction”, there appeared to be a couple questions/topics areas that jumped out at me: While reading the ... Read More

Sound in Cinema (Reader)

Posted on October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 by Amy Nunez

Sounds in the film play an important role in how we view a movie. It can shape or prolong our expectations. Sounds and even silence can create different feelings. A quiet passage can create an almost ... Read More

Sound in the Cinema (Reader)

Posted on October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 by Maddy Goldstein

Sound is a very important aspect to film that oftentimes, viewers may overlook. I did not realize that the sound in films opens up a whole new array of choices for the director. Just like directors ma... Read More

(Reader) The Influence of Sound in Film

Posted on September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 by Jordyn Roskind

While the visuality of a film often attracts the audience’s eyes, sound is also an important element of a film as it further advances the storyline. Filmmakers are forced to make decisions about... Read More

Intro to Film 2023

FILM 101-4 • Emory University • Fall 2023 • Professor Gregory Zinman

Category: Week 7 (10/3 + 10/5) • Sound