Throughout the duration of Citizen Kane, I found myself to be detached from the film; I was not entirely sure as to what the purpose of it was. Considered as one of the most influential films of all t...Read More
In film the narrative is a chain of events linked by cause and effect and occurring in time and space. It refers to all the things that make up a story which includes plot/story, time, cause and effec...Read More
To be honest, watching Citizen Kane for the first time I felt myself slightly falling asleep. The black and white made the movie feel very dark and it felt like every shot was crowded with lots of old...Read More
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
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
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
I’d like to start off by saying I really enjoyed this film. When I first saw the title, I didn’t gravitate toward it and definitely didn’t think I would find it as entertaining as I ...Read More
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
This week’s screening for me was a relatively new experience, as I have never really watched a musical. While watching this movie, I was mesmerized by the visual aesthetics of it (all the bright...Read More
While watching the hit movie Singin’ in the Rain, I was so impressed with the character of Kathy Selden. Being her age, as she was only 18 when she acted in this film, I think its so interesting...Read More