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Category: Week 8 (10/15 + 10/17) • Narrative

The Importance of Narratives and Narration

Posted on October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 by Nick Carrano
This reading helped me understand the importance of narratives in film. Without it, humans would not be able to make sense of the scenes or understand the importance of a film. Narratives help evoke e... Read More

Exploring Plot and Story in Film Narratives

Posted on October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 by Jodi Onyonyor
Film, at its core, is an art form rooted in storytelling. Yet, the way these stories are crafted—what we call narrative form—can vary dramatically, creating a rich tapestry of cinematic experience... Read More

Reality Imitates Art: Hearst and Kane

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Jaime Soto Jr.
I think we can all agree that Charles Foster Kane was bigger than life, that his character and story arc fit his status as a newspaper tycoon and the protagonist in Citizen Kane. However, in the case ... Read More

The Importance of the Audience when considering Narrative Form

Posted on October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 by Ben Salit
This week’s readings on narrative form both highlighted distinctive time periods throughout film history, with Gunning focusing on the industry pre-1906 and the textbook on all films thereafter.... Read More
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