I must say, this FTC Day rocked. Very hard. Totally enjoyed it, especially the themes of gender equality, especially especially the Rudolph Valentino angle. Always thought he was incredibly interesting–well, more the polarizing effect he had on the early filmgoing population before his early death.
However, my chosen subject of blog tonight (this evening?) relates to our discussion of book versus film, and how the strengths and weaknesses of each affect their overall storytelling capabilities. In particular, how the ability of a book to manipulate description, both in terms of how long it lasts in the overall narrative, and how it contributes to the reader’s mental image of the story progressing, compares to a film’s technique of using a single visual shot that takes a split second and leaves nothing to the imagination. Now, from here proceeds a complicated Annie train of thought. Try to follow along…
From that beginning, I […]
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