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Holy Motors and Les Yeux sans visage
When we watched Meshes of the Afternoon in class, I struggled to make sense of all the characters and symbols in the film but one of the first things that came to mind when the mirror-faced figure app... Read MoreThe Experimental Experience For Those On Screen
My initial reaction to Holy Motors (Carax 2012) was that the film created an uncomfortable and unnerving experience for its audience. My secondary thought was about Carax’s creative process, as I wo... Read MoreAvant-Garde Art as an Evolving Language
In a YouTube video by Bliss Foster, avant-garde art is described not just as boundary-pushing but as an “encyclopedia” for future artists. Foster explains that avant-garde art serves as a ... Read MoreThe unease of the car scene in Holy Motors
The unease of the car scene in Holy Motors So, if I’m being completely honest, I have no clue about the reality of this scene. I am unsure if this scene shows Oscar’s genuine homel... Read MoreHow to Watch Art Cinema
I found David Bordwell’s piece really interesting because it introduced me to a new way to watch experimental films. In the past I have simply told myself to forget everything I know about conve... Read MoreThe Tragic Future of the “Paris is Burning” Subjects: How AIDs and Violence Cut Their Lives Short
While watching Jennie Livingston’s Paris is Burning, my favorite moments were the interview segments with the main subjects. These powerful scenes allowed us to connect with these drag queens ou... Read MoreDiscovering the impact and identity that Paris is Burning has left behind
Article from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jun/24/burning-down-the-house-debate-paris-is-burning This article from The Guardian highlights the pivotal role in bringing marginaliz... Read MoreAnime References in Nope
Jordan Peele is an anime nerd! During the film’s climax, Em Haywood (Keke Palmer) pulls off a motorcycle slide in the California desert, mirroring the iconic Akira slide from the 1988 film Akira... Read MoreWhat is the significance of Gordy?
What is the significance of Gordy? “Jordan Peele On Nope’s Gordy Sequence: ‘It’s About Feelings Of Rage’ – Exclusive.” Empire, 30 Aug. 2022, https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/jord... Read More- 2 of 4
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