Just testing things out, seeing how this bad boy is looking.
Original post by malbrooks
Oceans of Stories
There were a number of strange and unnerving ideas placed forth by Irwin that I have never thought about before. For starters I have never contemplated the origins of stories until today. It shouldn’t be surprising that the original story, THE story, cannot be traced back to any particular, original idea. This reminds me very much of what T.S. Elliot would say about poetry and the lack of creativity a writer has to offer. It’s eye-opening to realize that the Arabs and Egyptians were the possibly some of the first to bring out stories that would later be picked up by the Europeans who would call them their own. Irwin’s attempt to connect all of these cultures got confusing since his explanations seemed to hop all over the historic timeline and cultural boundaries.
I knew that it is difficult to be able to trace many stories due to […]
Original post by badspellar
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Original post by Ashley
Working on a new post, but in the meantime I thought I’d post something I wrote for International Cinema about The Vanishing. Comparing original French and Dutch film to American remake. Possible spoilers. All numbers in parentheses are page numbers in the book Dead Ringers: The Remake in Theory and Practice by Jennifer Forrest and Leonard Koos.
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Original post by serena
TWELVE ANGRY MEN… from a different perspective.
This is an assignment for my small group communication course, so I’ll be examining this film (which happens to be one of my all-time favorites) for its group problem-solving elements. Fun!
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Lesson One: The flaws of having appointed leaders
The most immediately apparent lesson involving functional (or, in this case, dysfunctional) small group decision making is the question of leadership and evolving roles of group members. Though there were many factors that contributed to the conflict of the jury members, one of the main complications was the fact that there was no distinct leader. This might have been all right if each member had respect for the others and their opinions, but in this case the leadership role was necessary for group progress. It is clear very early on in the film that the appointed leader, the foreman (Jury Member 1), is a little insecure […]
Original post by serena
Original post by islammedlit
So my carefully thought-out (ha) opinion of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End…
I’ve heard quite a lot of complaints about this film, but I think maybe the issue here is that their expectations were too high. I went in expecting it to be fun, not good, and my expectations were fulfilled. Honestly, do any of us really watch the PotC movies thinking that they’re going to be spectacularly amazing, life-changing cinematic works? Probably not. I expected adventure, good special effects, some funny lines, and the usual quirkiness found in the first two. It had all of these things. So no complaints
Also, Keira Knightley’s hat is truly ridiculous. And how can you miss that?
Original post by serena
Ever since the screening on Wednesday night, I have had Vertigo on the brain. After watching it I couldn’t think of anything else, let alone any of the other films we have watched in class; and I’m fairly certain I know the reason for my obsessive behavior. I went into Vertigo with the idea of the MacGuffin in mind. I was determined to look past the plot (i.e. The MacGuffin) and find the real meaning behind the film. After the screening, however, I realized that I had not achieved my goal, and I was more confused than ever about what the film was trying to tell me. After a few days to mull it over, and a second, more critical, viewing I think I have it, or at least, I know what it is […]
Original post by lscot7ow
It’s Friday night, I’m done with my blog post of doom, and somehow I find myself in front of my computer wanting to write another film blog post. For my international cinema class, we watched Fallen Angels on Wednesday afternoon. I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. Every time I clear my head of everything else that’s going on, this film creeps in. I’m writing about it, but I don’t quite know where to start. I know that not all the students in my class had such a passionate reaction to it, so I’m recommending it with the disclaimer that it’s not for everyone.
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Fallen Angels (a Chinese film directed by Kar Wai Wong) is spectacular. Stylistically, it is completely breathtaking. Thematically, it’s incredibly powerful. I don’t have any criticisms, which is rare. I have never seen anything quite like it.
So please, please see it. I don’t […]
Original post by serena
Alas, my only blog about Vertigo was cut cruelly short due to a sudden strike of inspiration. But fear not! For now all shall be revealed. Hopefully.
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Original post by serena
