You need to have watched the film and posted about it by November 3.
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Now, when you post about the film, you need to do the following:
- State the name of the film you watched.
- Write three full paragraphs about it.
- Answer four of the following questions:
- Do you feel the film you watched is more like an Edison film or more like a Lumiere film? Why?
- Did anything we've learned in film history class so far help you appreciate the film more? If so, tell us which thing that we learned helped you and how it helped?
- Why do you feel the film you watched is on the AFI 100 list? Remember the four criteria the AFI used to make their list.
- Were any of the special effects invented by Melies used in the film? If so, state which Melies special effect was used and describe how it was used in one moment of the film.
- Were there any moments of the film that had particularly impressive cinematography, editing, acting, writing, lighting, sound, etc. If so, describe the moment to us and tell us what was so special about the use of the filmic element?
- Was this film made pre-Hays code, during the Hays code, or after the Hays code was over? If it was made during the Hays code, what moments did you notice that were obviously censored or "toned down" because of the Hays code? If it was made before or after the Hays code, what moments did you notice that would not have been allowed during the Hays code?
- Would you recommend this film to other members of the class? Why or why not?
Patience Montoya
ReplyDeleteThe movie that I watched was E.T. I think this film was more like the lumiere brothers because they went different locations to film. The camera wasn't just placed in a building and they didn't bring everything to it. I like the end part where E.T. and the boy are on the bike riding and the moons in the background. I think in general the special effects this film were pretty good for its time.
This film was made after the hays code. I think that it might have been okay during the hays code. I don't think there were any moments that would have gone against the hays code.
I would recommend this film to other members of the class because I thought it was a really cute movie and it was well shot, had a good story, and good acting. I really liked this film a lot.
Graded.
DeletePULP FICTION!
ReplyDeleteGoodness gracious was this movie fun to watch! I want to start off by saying that Quentin Tarantino is a geniuse. The only other movie i've seen by him was Sin City, but he was a guest director. I need to get me some more Tarantino. The way he wrote the script, giving us three different storylines, and intertwining them together. So good! The Acting by every actor in this was great. Even the waitress was great. This movie is definitely on the top of my list.
Hays Code? What Hays Code? If that code was still around, this movie would cease to exist. Unless Taratino was willing to pay the fines, for mostly every shot in this movie. Drug use was all over this movie. Swearing by SamLJackson, honesty, SLJ would not even be a movie star because his persona is pretty much obligated to swear no matter what role he plays. I love him for that.
I feel that this movie is on the AFI list becuase of the storyline. It's non-linear. Probably never been done before, atleast no to my knowledge it hasn't. Tarantino is a genuise becuase of this. All the stories were different, but kept in one single universe. They affected one another. It was great.
I would totally recommend everyone watch this movie. Why? (see first paragraph) I loved everything about it. There's also a dance scene that you won't want to miss. Travolta and SLJ make a great team. Bruce Willis, kickin some major ass like always. I just love this film so much.
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DeleteI watched Rocky for my third movie at home assignment.
ReplyDeleteI feel it is more like a Lumiere film because it takes place across the whole city and most of the time Edison did his films in one location.
Nothing we've learned in film history class so far help you appreciate the film more. In fact it probably made me dislike it more. The cinematography was barely thought through. The most impressive part of the film from a video stand point was the zoom out at the end of Rocky's run and even that only required an idea and a crane. the camera angles made it obvious that most if not all of the punches were not connecting. The script writer does a good job of making Rocky seem like a moron simply by using the same line over and over and over again every five seconds, "ya know.", almost as if it's punctuation even in the middle of sentences making it so one sentence lasts for nearly a full two minutes of the movie. Even the blood work was pretty bad even for it's time. (for example the shooting blood from when they cut the swollen blister over his eye during the last fight made it seem completely fake.)
I feel the film you watched is only on the AFI 100 list because at the time people thought it was great and it became very popular in our culture because they didn't know what good cinema was and it won a lot of awards. Honestly I don't see any reason why it should have been so popular but, that's just my own personal opinion.
This film was made post-Hays code. Moments I noticed that would not have been allowed during the Hays code included the whole last fight scene. The fighting and the blood would have been totally banned.
I could not in good conscience recommend this film to other members of the class. I honestly thought it was one of the worst films I've ever seen. However, I do believe that all films are worth at least one look and so if they get the chance they should at least make an attempt to watch.
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DeleteWow! You sure hated Rocky. I remember liking it but I grew up with it. I might need to revisit it with my filmmaker eyes on.
DeleteWhy do you think it made the top 100 list?
“A Film by Quentin Tarantino”
ReplyDeletePulp Fiction is on the AFI Top 100 List (No.94) because it’s friggin’ amazing. It’s so artistically important. The colors and stylistic storytelling methods are the best, in my opinion, than any other film around this time.
I am obsessed with cult films. Movies like A Clockwork Orange, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Pulp Fiction (duh), Freaks, and Tommy are some of my favourites. These movies break social bounds, they’re subjective and generally pretty strange. Pulp Fiction is such an iconic film that had a huge cultural impact- especially with cult film fanatics.
Everything about this movie is perfect. I, personally, cannot find any flaws. The entire crew (which is full of some of my favourite people) did a fantastic job in all aspects, presenting this story. It has such an interesting narrative and they pulled it off fabulously.
Nothing in this wonderful movie would have been allowed during the Hays Code. It’s full of drugs, language, violence, and sexual content. Even though it is made up of this ‘forbidden content’ that’s what makes the movie. There’s no possible way you could tell the story without it.
There’s a reason why the American Film Institute puts these movies on the list. It’s because you need to see them. Every single one is incredibly important to all of cinema.
I feel that Pulp Fiction should be higher than #94, but unfortunately I do not have the power to make those kind of decisions.
If you have yet to see this mid-90’s masterpiece, I highly suggest you do so.
*Josh has already graded this.
I watched the movie Forest Gump-
ReplyDeleteThis film was made after the Hays code, and I really don't think any part of this movie would be aloud to be shown due to the Hays code. Besides the swearing there are sexual scenes and lots of blood during the war scenes.
i feel like this movie was on the AFI 100's list, not only because it has actual historical value, but it has wonderful acting and plot, but it also had a lot of meaning and hidden meanings.
I would recommend this movie to a lot of people, in the simple reason that it is heartwarming and really well done. The cinematography was also very well done, and thee was just so much with this film that was wonderful that I can't describe. I wouldn't recommend it for people who are over emotional tho.
Good points about why it made the top 100's list. Another possibility: it quickly became a big part of American culture. Lines like, "Life is like a box of chocolates" are part of everyday American life now.
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ReplyDeleteThe Silence of the Lambs
I think this movie is another combination of Lumiere film and Edison film. It is like a Lumiere film when it is following the police trying to solve the crime like an actual FBI agent would. It is also like an Edison film when it shows buffalo bill or hannibal lector because they are setting up their character to be more disturbing to make the chase more interesting.
This movie had excellent writing and acting. Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins were very good choices in this movie. Anthony Hopkins has the ability to creep you out without even saying anything and his lines were so mysterious that it made him even creepier. The dialogue in the movie is well written and I wouldn’t doubt it if Foster was actually scared of Hopkins in their scenes.
This film was made post hays code. This entire movie would probably be banned if it were made in the hays code times. It is very, very graphic. The movie swears, has extreme violence, and has partial nudity. I don’t think they would try to censor scenes, they would just get rid of the entire movie.
I would recommend this movie to classmates that know what they are getting themselves into and they know they can handle a movie like this. If you like scary/mystery movies it is the best one out there and I’m sure it will be for awhile. It is one of the creepiest movies out there to me because a psychotic killer that can outsmart the police is a lot scarier to me than a paranormal movie or a slasher killer. Even if this movie puts you outside your comfort zone that is kind of what it is meant to do.
Silence of the Lambs
ReplyDeleteThere are many reasons this film is on the top one hundred list. One being it was one of three movies to win all five of the major academy awards. Including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Adapted Screenplay. The film is also considered historically, culturally, and aesthetically significant by the Library of Congress and is now preserved in the National Film Registry. Not to mention this film is just beautiful. I think from sound to set design this film hit every element and tone they were going for.
This film was made after the Hays code, if this film was attempted to be brought to life during the Hays code they would have been fined up the ying yang. There’s some very vulgar cursing and crude gory moments. Silence of the Lambs definitely pushed limits and even was accused of being homophobic, transphobic and sexist. The LGBT community criticized the film for the betrayl of Buffalo Bill being Bisexual and Transexual. But the director Jonathan Demme said that Buffalo Bill “Wasn’t a gay character. He was a tormented man who hated himself and wished he was a woman because that would have made him as far from himself as he could possibly be.” Speaking of Buffalo Bill being a transvestite, Ted Levine was so convincing as Bill. When you first meet him he’s so eery, and in a split second explodes only to regain himself. The scene where he applies makeup and dances naked in front of the camera is so uncomfortable to watch but is so strange in a horrifying way you just can’t look away.
The acting in this film is so amazing. Like when Clarice goes to see Hannibal Lecter and Dr. Lecter asks why she thinks Buffalo Bill cuts off the skin of his victims she replies “Most serial killers like to keep a trophy of their victims.” To where Dr. Lecter replies “I never did that.” and Clarice calmly replies “No sir, you ate yours.” Anthony Hopkins then gives the slightest grin of reminiscence of the sweet flesh he used to consume. It’s so quick but so terrifying when you catch it. And after Dr. Lecter murders the prisoner who throw semen at Clarice and is confronted about it he almost chuckles. He’s so terrifying in such a calm way it gives me anxiety just thinking that people like that actually exist. All of the actors in this film are so convincing. I loved this film and highly recommend it to everyone in the class.
Thanks for the tidbit about the Academy Awards it won. I didn't realize that!
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The Wizard of Oz
ReplyDeleteI think that this film is more like a Lumiere film. Because the Lumiere brothers wanted people to see different parts of the world.in this movie Dorothy goes to Oz, and sees different parts of it. Kind of like the Lumiere brothers did.
I think that this film was on the AFI’s 100 list because it started out as a black and white film and transitioned into a color film. Also I think because of the special effects they used in this movie. I think also because of how good everything was and this film was made in like 1939.
Something impressive about this movie I thought was some of the special effects. Like the good witches pink bubble, that she floats in to go meet Dorothy when she first arrives. Another impressive special effect was when the tornado comes and she was in her house while it was spinning.
M*A*S*H
ReplyDeleteInteresting movie. Really funny too, I loved the humor even the mature and cruse humor. It was recommended to me by my father and he had good reason to recommend it to me. I in return do recommend this film if you don't mind medical procedures or crude humor. It was a good movie. (repetitive? yes)
It took place during the Vietnam war. The main characters all worked in the medical field as surgeons and nurses.
this film again was definitely more like a Lumiere film. It went places. But I do suppose that a few parts could have been considered to be more like Edison film. Some of the scenes did feel more stationary like the operating scenes or some of the scenes in the tents.
Did what I learn in this class help me with my appreciation of this film? Yes and no. I did learn from the class that just because it is an older movie does not mean that it's bad. Otherwise what I have learned has had no effect on my experience that I have noticed.
Hays code... I think this is after Hays code. The amount of blood and crass humor definitely say that this wasn't very "toned down" at all. I could be wrong about what I know about the Hays code, but from what I do understand this movie came after.
The wizard of oz
ReplyDeleteThe wizard of oz is shat as more of a Edison film because of the adventure in it its more green screen and studio stuff so that's why I say its not more Lumiere. The reason I say this film is on the AFI 100 list is because really its a very memorable movie.
Parts of this film that I found impressive are when she's in the tornado, when the witch gets squashed and she gets the slippers then the yellow brick road was really cool, but really this whole movie has great parts in it.
I would recommend this to some people in the class just because it is a great movie and I think they would really enjoy it but some of the class might not enjoy it because it is not there kind of film but I love this movie and I would be happy to see it again.
-Jacob Belcolori
I watched Haunted spooks.
ReplyDeleteThis was Harold Lloyd film. I think it was more of a lumier brothers film becuase it was more like a moving around film. I think that what iv learned in film history helped sooo much becuase before i even took this class i didnt even like old movies or shows or anything. Now i love them!! Like so much. Thank you Will and Josh.
Josh told me i could watch a silent film for extra credit, so this isnt really in the AFI list. But i thoughy this movie was so funny and soo good. I think this class has helped me appreciate all these old films so much. This is all just so good. I never knew how good i would think any of this is, these movies are amazing.
If i was to tell a friend to watch this film, i would say to watch a little bit at first and try it out. I would tell them that it was really funny. I would tell them that harald lloyd is one of my favorite comedians. I would make sure i tell them everything i could about this movie and about Harold Lloyd. I thought it was pretty funny how Harold and that other guy almost got in a fight over that girl. It was funny how scared ge got of the haunted house but it was just a bunch of people scaring each other.