American Myth in the Western Film Stagecoach’s Dallas: America’s Sweetheart Many regard John Ford’s Stagecoach (1939) as the film that brought the Western genre back to life. The movie made John Wayne a star, and the racing zoom shot that introduces his character has been cited by film scholars and studied by directors as one of the iconic shots in movie storytelling. The film became the standard by which all subsequent Westerns would be compared to for years to come. It can be considered a classic western because it includes stock elements such as the character archetypes- the heroic cowboy, the damsel in distress, the loud and sloppy town drunk, etc.- but unlike many others in the genre, it went deeper to examine human nature with an emotional complexity that had not been seen in Western films before. Ford put these characters in the claustrophobic space of a stagecoach as it left civilization and reeled through the desert, and then turned these genre archetypes upside down.
Asian film directors – Akira Kurosawa: Kurosawa has been called the most Western of the famous Japanese film-makers of the 20th century. In what ways are his films “Western” and in what ways are they distinctly Japanese? Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998) was one of Japan’s most prolific film directors of the twentieth century. His work crossed over fifty years and included a extensive range of genres from historical extravaganzas to gangster dramas. His pictures not only narrated exciting stories but also broke new ground.
The meanings were presented by Mise-en-scene, montage and story plot. This essay would discuss among Rear Window (1954), Vertigo (1958), Psycho (1960) and North by Northwest (1959). Auteur Theory Auteur theory was introduced Alexandre Astruc, Francois Truffaut and Andrew Sarris. In the article The Birth of a New Avant-Barde: La Camera-Stylo, Astruc invent a terminology La camera au stylo. It means that camera is pen and the director is the author of the film.
In the 1920s structured order meant filmmakers followed an unwritten set of rules that determined plots, protagonists and the genre of successful films. Vertov was part of a movement called the Kinoks who challenged original cinematic techniques that the extremely controlled cinema industry followed. The Man with the Movie Camera is a perfect example of a film that has broken free of conventions and challenged the walls of cinema. This essay will analyse the use of editing in creating meaning and how important it is. As well as assessing Vertov’s beliefs and drive to make such a film.
5. Discuss the topic or theme for any two of Vonnegut's works. Be sure to include the name of the work. Answers Part 1 1. Vonnegut based his novel on criticism of World War 2 2.
Although every film seems to be political and/or historical, inasmuch as they are determined by the ideology which produces it, the three abovementioned fiction movies have been selected by being reliable sources of historical knowledge related to the governments, public and private affairs, culture or ideology. In 1941, the American actor, director, producer and writer George Orson Wells releases his masterpiece Citizen Kane. Often considered by critics, filmmakers and fans as one of all–time greatest films, this is a ground-breaking drama loosely based on the life of William Randolph Hearst. Aging newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane dies in his sprawling Florida estate after uttering a single, enigmatic final word — “Rosebud” — and Newsreel producer Rawlston sends reporter Jerry Thompson out with the assignment of uncovering the meaning behind the great man’s dying thought. As Thompson interviews Kane’s friends, family, and associates, one learns the facts of Kane's eventful and ultimately tragic life such as his abandonment by
He has written nearly 400 film scores (Imdb.com. Web) so adding him to the crew for Hamlet seemed like a good move to make. Some might wonder, why him? Why did that maker of this movie pick him to be the music director? Ennio Morricone has won numerous awards for his works some including a honorary award in 2007 at the Academy Awards for his magnificent and multifaced contributions to the art of film music as well as a win at the Golden Globes in 2000 for best original score for the film The Legend of 1900 ("Ennio Morricone."
Joseph Nash 15/11/11 Media 10 Wendy Wisely Alfred Hitchcock Auteur Analysis Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most brought up names in the film industry. He is a director that brought many different technical innovations, along with techniques used in camera shots, music, lighting, and editing to capture suspenseful moments in his films and keep audiences on the edge of their seats. He notably put a signature in most of his films with a small cameo, he can be seen in the background walking a dog or reading a newspaper, being fresh out of the silent film era he made innovations in sound and color films cementing his name in film history as one of the top storytellers and the creator of the thriller/suspense genre. Alfred Hitchcock started his career in England, “39 Steps” which came out in 1935 was the first of his films that caught Hollywood’s attention and thus began his American film career. One film by Hitchcock that terrified audiences around the world with new shots to startle anyone was “Physco.” The scene where the woman is seen taking a shower while home alone, the scene is set up with lights high up on the side of the shower with the curtain drawn.
The Quiet Man Through a Microscope To many movie fanatics, John Ford is considered one of the best directors in Hollywood history. Ford directed more than one hundred movies and is widely known for the making of many Western movies. Throughout Ford’s illustrious career, each of his movies uniquely stands out. One of the most special films Ford ever made is “The Quiet Man.” Ford considered this classic Irish-American movie the most personal, passionate, and sentimental film he ever made (1952). “It is told in a way that encompasses all the love and desire in their [the characters’] hearts without being sexually explicit.” states reviewer Parker Beck (1996).
Christopher Edward Nolan is an English film director, screenwriter and producer. He is one of the highest-grossing directors in history, and among the most acclaimed and influential filmmakers of the 21st century. The acclaim garnered by his independent films gave Nolan the opportunity to make the mystery drama, The Prestige (2006). He found further popularity and critical success with The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005–2012) and Inception (2010). His ten films have grossed over 4.7 billion U.S. dollars worldwide and was awarded a total of 34 Oscar nominations and ten wins.