In the analysis, examples will be drawn from a range of sources to contrast the inferential requirements of portrayals in each medium. There is a focus on two film adaptations in particular, Apocalypse Now and Trainspotting. The former, according to Stam (2005) would more intertextual in adaptation than faithful to Conrad’s novel. It uses a range of strategies to convey the text’s themes in an alternate context which illustrate the choices the director makes in order to balance the depiction and assertion of the narrative. The second adaptation employs highly visual depictions of mental processes which challenge the notion that viewers can only infer mental activity.
This creates an impression between the director and viewers giving a more desired effect. Moore uses low and high camera angles to capture emotion and show specific people as important or unimportant. High camera angle throughout this film is used to show the lack of importance of a subject or to simply make one look weak and insignificant. Low camera angle is incorporated into many scenes. In the scene where Moore successfully wins the battle against K-Mart selling bullets he is viewed by a low camera angle, which implies his power and capability.
However, it would be a blatant falsehood to say that this film adaptation is free from inaccuracy, somehow above reproach, or indeed perfect. There were times when the story was subjected to certain indignities wherein the original storyline was tossed to the wayside in favor of a more cinematic approach. This is to be expected in such a transition from print to screen. At times, such changes were hardly noticeable. Others however, left one wondering if it was indeed the same story, or merely someone slapping the name of Shelley onto a film in hopes of gaining some
The story of “Julius Caesar” has been portrayed in many different ways since being written by William Shakespeare. The film adaptations of “Julius Caesar” are two more ways of enjoying this classic piece of theater. Both the color version and black and white films provide an interesting perspective on the conspirators and the life and death of Julius Caesar. Each variation is slightly different from the other, and in many ways, certain parts were better captured by one of the films. Some places where the films differed were the assassination scene, and the acting of particular characters.
I think the bigger issue of the movie is “don’t get into other peoples private business or it could get you in trouble” and Jeff’s vulnerability. Yes, it was for the better because Mr. Thornwald was a bad man - but it would have come out eventually. Jeff didn’t need to poke himself in other people business to find the answer and get himself hurt, in the end. Vulnerability and helplessness also play a big part because he was bound to a wheelchair, unable to escape a dangerous predicament. 4.
If the movie had more detail it would be more interesting. The book gave me a better picture. When I saw the movie it confused me because it didn’t have all the parts. If I just saw the movie I wouldn’t understand why Greasers and Socs were separated and why they hated each other. I think Cherry did a really good job; she fit the description really well I think.
Many historical movies had been made about people or group of people and their accomplishments or in some cases mistakes. This does not mean that the directors and producers do not know about history. It is just that for their own benefit, the directors, storywriters, producers and other people change some historical facts and even the attitudes of the characters in order to stimulate public interest. One of the movies that has historical inaccuracies in it is the movie “Braveheart.” Even though the movie is somewhat accurate, it looks like the story-writer added some twists and turns to make it look interesting, without backing it up with accurate historical events. The historical inaccuracies in the movie “Braveheart” have several basic areas which include adding or deleting characters and inaccuracy regarding the lives and actions of historical figures.
Take for example the film Fatal Attraction. The two endings to Fatal Attraction have been the topic of conflicting responses. In Thinking about Movies, Peter Lehman and William Luhr argue that its original ending is preferable to the release version. They explain that according
On the contrary, the film makes him look frightening, seeing as Odysseus himself seems rather scared when he is speaking with him. I believe this may be because the movie wants to portray Odysseus as being so much more favorable than everyone else, so it would be logical to not make Teiresias appear as grand as he seems in the other
The Auteur Theory: Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980) This essay is going to discuss director Alfred Hitchcock is an auteur in film. First, there will be an introduction of Auteur Theory. After that, an introduction of Director Alfred Hitchcock would be presented. This essay is going to focus on personal style and interior meanings of Hitchcock’s work. The meanings were presented by Mise-en-scene, montage and story plot.