tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66791284069159237062023-11-16T04:49:03.740-08:00Eng. 308J The Mind on FilmJaymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043435939088580856noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-1562601552723841872011-06-07T14:18:00.000-07:002011-06-07T14:20:20.143-07:00My Dream - Reflection and Relation to Class<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"><span style="font-family:Calibri;"></span></span><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">I recently had a dream that I found related to discussions that we have had in English 308J. Actually, it could probably be considered more of a nightmare, although I don’t often find myself frightened when I have what most people would consider scary dreams. I was aware that I was in danger in my dream, but I did not overreact or carry lingering effects from the dream when I woke up.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"></span>The dream I had took my place on the campus of Ohio University. It was a rainy day and the campus was empty, scarce. It found it very eerie as I walked around campus as I looked for somebody that I knew that I could speak to. I do not know why I was walking in the rain, where I was going, or what I was looking for. Looking back on my dream, I assume there was some danger or something wrong in Athens because I remember moving with caution everywhere I went. Finally, at the Convocation Center, where I hoped to find somebody from the baseball team, I spotted one of my teammates.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"></span>“What are you doing out here?” I asked him, once again leading me to believe that there was something wrong with being outside at this time. He responded saying that he had just gone to the locker room to gather a few of his things. We parted ways, and I headed towards an outside pool that I imagined was present on campus in my dream. I did not find this unordinary while I was dreaming, even when I noticed that the pool was not full of clean water, but instead about halfway filled with murky, brown, weathered water with leaves, dirt, and other debris in it. Then, curiously, I saw a person wading in the shallow end of the water. I don’t remember the brief conversation we had, but I remember finding him very creepy and cold, and I felt unwelcomed. I believe I asked him about the condition of the pool and he responded to me by telling me to just stay away. From this, I assumed that he was maybe a maintenance man, or that the pool was unhealthy. I proceeded to walk away.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"></span>As I walked past the deep end of the pool to head back towards the Convo, I caught a glimpse of something floating in the dirty water. I looked closer, and it was a head! I shot a look back down to the shallow end of the pool at the mysterious man I had just spoken with. He knew what I had seen. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"></span>Panicking, I quickly jumped into the pool to try to help this unknown body emerge from the filthy water. Only when I reached the head, there was no body at all. From what I remember, it looked to be a rotten skull, but it did not have the appearance of human bone. It was softer and appeared to be grayer than the typical human skull. I contemplated why this man had this person’s skull in the pool. Was he preserving it? Had he killed this man? I had very little time to think after my horrifying discovery as I turned and found that the mysterious man had swam to the deep end of the pool and was reaching for me. I felt myself begin to submerge underneath the cold, thick brown water. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">“I told you to just go away”, he said calmly, as I felt his strength upon me. And then I woke up.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Since I woke up as the man began pushing me under water, I assume that I died in my dream. I don’t distinctly remember the characteristics of the skull I pulled from the pool, or the appearance of the man. However, I remember clearly the layout of Ohio University’s campus and the location of this pool I had subconsciously placed near the athletic fields next to the Convo. My dream reminded me a lot of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Black Swan</i> because I was unable to clarify specifically who the other people in my dream were, just as Nina’s visions are sometimes unclear as to if she is seeing herself doing something, or seeing Lily doing something. The lighting in my dream was also dim and dull, since it was cloudy and rainy, similar to the lighting in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Black Swan.</i> I felt very unsure of what was going on in my dream, comparable to how Nina is confused about some of the images she sees and experiences she has as she goes through her odd transformation, although I cannot relate in the sense of personally experiencing anything strange with my body in my dream. I think my dream, or nightmare, was relevant to some of the discussions we have had about the mind in class, and I actually found myself quite entertained once I had awoken and remembered what I had dreamt.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Ethanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03624759202014367608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-23183353178275936282011-06-07T08:47:00.000-07:002011-06-07T08:48:20.425-07:00Changes in my Filmic Perspective by MartinBefore entering this class, I have always considered myself an above average writer. For many of my classes, writing a paper on a weekly basis has been standard and routine. My conceptions and expectations of this course thus were based upon my past successes within writing and English. However, upon entering, I realized that the class consists of much more than having the ability to write and consequently, my inexperience with analyzing film was exposed. Although there were many discouragements throughout the course of the quarter, ultimately, there have been many positives and lessons to take away and put to use as my college career continues.<br /> Before entering this class, my experiences with film and watching movies was very material and lacked depth. Aside from the sheer entertainment I experienced from a film, there was not much more consideration to its quality and makeup. Because many of my friends were interested in the study and analysis of film growing up in my hometown, I was aware that I differed from them in many aspects. I was confused as to why they enjoyed the movies they did and rarely ventured out of my favorite genres. At times I possessed a much too simple minded attitude when judging movies and usually was only focused on plot, dialogue, and my first impression in regard to acting and who was in the movie. Typically, if it wasn’t interesting to me before viewing it, I would rarely watch it and would instead do something else. Additionally, after watching a movie, I would not examine it on a deeper level and would often times pay little thought to my experience unless inquired about it. Consequently, much of my experience with film before entering this class, although in many aspects I could differentiate between respectable and poor movies, was surface based rather than profound.<br /> The assignment that interested me the most was the analysis of ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’. Because I enjoyed the movie so much and was so intrigued with the performances of Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, the movie was very easy to become immersed in. Additionally, the concept of memory and its connection with relationships in the story were very fascinating to me. It was very easy to relate to as it brought back nostalgic feelings of my own past and made me remember many things I had put out of my mind for a long time. Because this was the first movie we saw in class, I was given the opportunity to analyze its components in terms of ‘the mind’ and its correlation with our thoughts and how they can be manipulated and affected. Because this was our first assignment and first movie we viewed, it gave me a small forecast of what the class was possibly going to entail. Resulting from my personal connection to ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’, I was able to effectively analyze its workings and because of its depth and portrayal of the complexity of humans and our relationships. Because of its inclusion of many different genres and elements such as science fiction, romance, comedy, and drama, this was also my favorite movie of the quarter and the most interesting to me.<br /> As we continued to write about, discuss and research film, my opinions and ideas of the study changed greatly. Originally, my ideas were shallow and I lacked the necessary knowledge pertaining to the extent of making a solid movie. Through discussion, research and writing papers, I have begun to realize that there is much more to film than its initial entertainment value. Because of this increase in knowledge, I have gained much more respect for movie directors and the immense amount of work that goes into producing movies. With the use of a Formalist approach for analysis, my mindset in judging movies has definitely broadened and changed. Rather than solely rating movies based on aspects such as the actors’ performances and a believable plot, I am now able to effectively examine a film for its visual quality in regard to camera work and editing, ideology, genre, and also compare it to other movies within a historical approach. Because of this course, my perspective has lengthened and consequently, I am more able to effectively observe films that I would not have been able to before.<br /> After the conclusion of this class, I will take a great deal of knowledge away that will be useful as I move forward with writing and college in general. Not only have I improved my writing style and voice, but I will also be more able to analyze and review films and literature more effectively and with better organization. Furthermore, I will take away the knowledge that I have a lot of improvements still to be made and that although I understand that I can write, I cannot become complacent because within the context of film, there is still a large amount of knowledge that I am lacking and it has shown in a number of my assignments. This class has taught me to venture out of my comfort zone and my familiar writing topics and take risks with what I explore in papers.<br /> My writing style itself has not experienced a great deal of change as a result of the class, however, as a result of researching a completely foreign topic in film and further, ‘the mind’, I have gained a versatility that will assist me as I continue to write about a large realm of topics. I also gained a better idea about how to successfully state my thesis or what I am arguing in my introduction paragraph and allow my paper to follow my thesis points. In many of my early assignments such as my Inception and Amelie analyses, rather than arguing a specific point or facet of the movie, I instead described too many separate pieces and failed to efficiently analyze specifics. Because of this, my papers were much too general and lacked depth. However, after failing in my goals with these assignments, I learned that I need to limit my topics within an article and make it more focused rather than broad and shallow.<br /> Overall, through this class, I have learned a great deal about myself in regard to writing and my knowledge of film. Although I have always had confidence in my writing ability, this class has made me re-examine my writing and has forced me to branch out of my comfort zone. Despite my inexperience in film analysis, I have gained useful knowledge about how to effectively view movies on a deeper level than in the past. I have found a more broad understanding of movies and a greater respect for directors and filmmakers. This class has therefore been successful in making me a better writer and student.Jaymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043435939088580856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-40550160231935297692011-06-07T00:10:00.000-07:002011-06-07T00:11:07.243-07:00Alice in Wonderland - A Trip into a Dream<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"></span>Tim Burton’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Alice in Wonderland</i> is a colorful, dream-like movie that truly engages the audience into the magical land of Alice and all her friends. In the beginning of the movie, Alice is clearly unhappy with her life and her relationships with several people, including her mother. She runs off into the woods after spotting a rabbit wearing some sort of vest with a pocket watch. No one else sees this rabbit, so Alice is left to trust only her own vision. She acts upon this instinct because she possesses a great desire to find an escape from reality, and that is what she is able to do as she follows the rabbit down a hole before seeming to fall hundreds of feet before landing relatively unharmed in a strange room and eventually, in Wonderland.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"></span>Burton does an incredible job of drawing the audience in to the setting using bright colors, such as the plants in the forest and the color of the Mad Hatter’s face and hair. The weird creatures and animals accentuate the dream-like feel of the movie, and I was instantly drawn in. When I watch <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Alice in Wonderland</i>, I feel like I am experiencing an escape from reality and it is very to indulge in such a feeling while watching a movie because I believe it enhances the viewer’s entertainment. I, too, find myself wondering if Alice will be accepted as The Alice that is required to slay the dragon, or wondering why the Mad Hatter is in such a fragile, kooky state for a majority of the movie. Her relationships with the other characters help to develop the mysteries and themes of the movie and as it progresses, it truly seems real. I find myself questioning if Wonderland is actually a reality for Alice, and how she will balance her two worlds. This is the effect that dreams often have on the mind; we involuntarily lose focus of what is real and what is not when we are dreaming. I often think dreams are real when I have them, and that is the reaction <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Alice in Wonderland</i> draws from me.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"></span>This movie is certainly relevant to movies that we have watched in class, in such a way that we question the mind and the surroundings in the movies in order to try and decipher reality from imagination. However, I think <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Alice in Wonderland </i>is different in that, as a viewer, I enjoy Alice’s trip through her dream-like experience. In other films we have watched that question reality, I found myself concerned for the characters’ well-being. While I remained curious while watching Burton’s film and the ending was suspenseful, the movie still felt like a dream more so than a nightmare. Along with all of the visual effects and Burton’s ability to take his characters along on Alice’s journey, I thoroughly enjoy watching <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Alice in Wonderland</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Ethanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03624759202014367608noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-63179355885045345062011-06-06T16:35:00.000-07:002011-06-06T16:36:51.446-07:00Creative Non-fiction Essay<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:donotpromoteqf/> <w:lidthemeother>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:lidthemeasian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:lidthemecomplexscript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> 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Roman","serif"">Tools of Perception </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;line-height:200%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The way in which one perceives a piece of art is almost an entirely subjective phenomenon. How a person relates with and understands a film comes from their personal experience and history with film. Before taking this course, I myself believed I had firmly grasped what it takes to truly understand a film. I had participated in many discussions on the underlying meaning of certain films, such as <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Fight Club </i>and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Groundhog Day</i>. Although I previously possessed the ability to dig deeper into the meaning of certain films, my analysis was almost entirely limited to that of thematic elements. I had the ability to recognize subtleties and apply them to the theme of the film, but my experience with recognizing other cinematic elements was limited. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </span>Throughout this class the tools of which I possessed to further understand film grew dramatically. Firstly, I became aware of the many different ways and perspectives to analyze film. I now understand there are six different ways to approach analyzing a film. A writer could approach a film through a historical method, known as film history. In this approach a writer would investigate the historical context in which a film fits and the historical developments surrounding its creation. Relating to, but not entirely similar to the historical approach is the method of analysis known as national cinema Writing through this method requires the author to pay close attention to the cultural and national circumstances under which the film was created. An author could also approach film analysis from a perspective that focuses on genre or type of film. The author uses films within the same genre as a reference point for analyzing the film, allowing them to draw conclusions from similarities and differences among them. Writers can also investigate films by analyzing different films from the same director; this is known as auteur criticism. Formalism is another type of film analysis. This method focuses on the style and structure of a film according to specific cinematic elements, such as editing or sound. Finally, an author can choose to analyze a film based upon its ideological principles. The writer using this method analyzes the political meaning or messages within a film. The discovery of these six different methods of approaching film analysis has helped me to better understand the films I watch. It does this by offering me a different perspective in which to view and analyze a film. No longer am I limited to simply picking and choosing random elements of a film to analyze. I am now able to choose a specific method of analysis which enables me to more thoroughly investigate subtleties within a film. These different methods have revealed to me a much more in depth way to enjoy film. I do not merely watch a film anymore, I try to understand the deeper meaning behind the film and how specific elements relate to that meaning. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </span>Through taking this course I not only gained a better appreciation and understanding of the films I enjoyed, but also developed a respect for all film. Prior to this class I was unaware of the immense task performed by a director in creating a film. I did not realize how meticulous many directors were about the placement of seemingly unimportant props. I had no idea of how precise each camera angle had to be to create the desired effect by the director. By analyzing and critiquing specific elements of film, the grandiose feat of directing and creating a film became apparent. I am very particular about the films I enjoy. And I now after taking this class have a greater respect for all films; including those I do not necessarily consider a favorite. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:200%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </span>Although I have gained respect for many directors and the work they do, this class has also influenced me to hold films to a much higher standard than before. After learning multiple techniques for analyzing film I have developed a refined taste for what I personally consider a “good” movie. The bar has been raised to the least. I find myself turning my nose to blockbuster hits, and instead opting for films that I can dissect and learn something from. While I still enjoy the multi-million dollar special effects driven films, I am constantly picking them apart. I find that when films are not carefully constructed they become annoying to me. I dwell on the details and try to derive meaning from them, but when meaning is not present I am frankly disappointed. I have also found that I become irritated with people who hype up worthless, cookie-cutter type films, which are solely created to captivate a lazy audience. I do not think I am so much as irritated with them, as I am disappointed with their judgment. This disappointment in turn leads to irritation when I end up taking someone’s advice and waste two hours of my life witnessing some horrible film where nothing happens. Then I am disappointed in myself for actually thinking M. 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Growing up in this kind of atmosphere, I became a fan of video games and could recognize music and sounds from different ones. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> While watching <i style="">Scott Pilgrim vs. the World</i>, I started to notice a few of the music and sounds affects in the movie. The thing I noticed right off the bat was the <i style="">Zelda</i> music. My brothers were always playing this game and it gave me a sense of nostalgia. I remembered those times that my brothers and I would all gather around the television to play, but it also brought back the memory of the fights that would always pursues. Everything would start out just fine, but then we usually started arguing about who was next. Not shortly after this starts happening, my parents would come in and kick us off. Numerous times, we had the remotes taken from us. This movie is one of my brother’s personal favorites and I think this is because of the video game references that appear throughout the movie. This movie brings back memories from my past about the wonderful times that my brothers and I had as kids. </span></p> <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07158562847993295114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-91506968583983059292011-06-06T14:54:00.000-07:002011-06-06T15:04:52.989-07:00The Mind on Film - Reflection on Newly Aquired Knowledge<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">My ability to observe, analyze, and write about films that I have watched has definitely improved after taking English 308J - The Mind on Film. The task of watching a movie for entertainment while simultaneously trying to capture and interpret various aspects of the presentation is something I was unfamiliar with. My experience in The Mind on Film class was accentuated by making necessary adjustments and eventually gaining noticeable improvement in my writing, watching movies that I thoroughly enjoyed and discussing them during class, and retaining knowledge on analysis and writing that I will be valuable to me as a writer in the future.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Prior to taking this course, I had not done a lot of writing based on film viewing. I consider myself a quality and rider and an avid film fanatic, but I had never really combined these two hobbies. So, primarily, I had to work on analyzing elements of the film and then describing them thoroughly in my papers. It was new to me. Appreciating the entertainment of the movies while examining scenes and characterizations and editing was not terribly difficult for me, but it was a bit of a working progress. Furthermore, connecting these observations with a theme or thesis that I’ve created was also a key component in my improvement as a writer. I have always enjoyed watching movies and picking up on little subtleties in films, I just had to work on producing these assessments on paper and making them relevant.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1"></span>The writing assignment I enjoyed the most during the class would probably have to be <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Amelie</i> because of the unique style of this French film. I have never watched a French film before, and it was very interesting to watch the progression of this movie. I really had to think about my observations while watching the movie and attempt to determine what relevance some of the very small aspects had. Colors, character reactions, and specific events could not easily be summed up and directed towards a certain theme in the movie; it required careful analysis and connection of prior instances in the film with events later on. <o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The movie that most interested me would have to be either <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Amelie</i> or <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Scott Pilgrim vs. The World</i>. Before this class, I had not seen either of these movies, so watching something new obviously had a factor in my level of enjoyment over a movie I had previously seen such as <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Inception</i> or <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Black Swan</i>, although I think that both of those movies are great and I enjoy watching them as well. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Amelie</i> is a top preference of mine for the reasons I previously mentioned focusing on the distinct formalism of the movie. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Scott Pilgrim </i>most interested me because I really underestimated the quality of the movie before I had even seen it. It was a pleasant surprise. The humor of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Scott Pilgrim </i>and the unique plot, which mixed a real life problem of a young man’s attraction to a female with fantasy world conflicts and battles, made it an incredibly fun movie to watch.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">I do not think that discussing and writing about the movies we watched in class changed my opinion about them. I was still able to enjoy the movies and gather relevant information from my observations that were significant in analyzing the purpose of the various films. However, researching actually helped me in this class in a way that I was exposed to someone else’s opinion about a specific movie. This either helped me to solidify my argument if I agreed with the source, or forced me to strengthen my argument if I disagreed. Additionally, research from credible sources brought aspects of the movie to my attention that I may have not have noticed, or included historical evidence that I may not have been aware of. In a movie such as <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal">Suspiria</i>, background information on Dario Argento and his mindset in creating this movie was crucial in my understanding of his utilization of such noticeably vivid colors. It increased my ability to grasp the movie and the significance of each scene.<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /><p style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; MARGIN: 0in 0in 6pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 200%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The knowledge that I am taking away from this class will be very advantageous in my writing in the future. I have learned how to construct a stronger, more focused thesis. By creating a thesis with three specific topics of discussion, my papers are now better organized. My writing has also changed a bit because I am able to implement small details more efficiently because of the improvement of my analysis skills. I am able to describe the significance of what I pick up and interpret while watching movies and base them in my arguments as key points or connectors. 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mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">When entering this class I really had no experience writing about film.<span style=""> </span>I was more used to reading a book and having to write a paper on that, and films being a form of entertainment. <span style=""> </span>I remember in school if we were learning about the civil war, then we would watch a movie on it just to reinforce what we were learning.<span style=""> </span>I can’t remember ever being asked to write a paper on a film or analyze one.<span style=""> </span>However, I did enjoy this class much more because we were analyzing films rather than books.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style=""> </span>Out of all the assignments that we had in this class the one that interested me the most was the film review on <i>Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. </i>I preferred writing a review rather than an analysis because I just felt it was much easier.<span style=""> </span>I could put my opinion in it and did not have to examine specific details, which is not something that I am used too.<span style=""> </span>I would also have to say that this was also my favorite movie out of everything we watched. <i>Eternal Sunshine </i>had a lot of familiar faces and it was also a newer movie.<span style=""> </span>It was just easier for me to follow with it being a newer film and the story line was not as complicated as some of the other movies in class.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style=""> </span>With all of the writing, discussing and researching we did in this class about these films, for the most part, did not change my opinion about the movies.<span style=""> </span>There was only one exception, I had seen <i>Inception </i>before, but after being forced to analyze it, I found that I did not enjoy it as much.<span style=""> </span>I liked it strictly for entertainment purposes.<span style=""> </span>For all of the other occasions it did not change my opinions when we would discuss these films.<span style=""> </span>I found that something would spark my interest from the beginning and I would just go with it.<span style=""> </span>Sometimes the discussing would help me understand the film better. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><span style=""> </span>After this class I feel more comfortable writhing in MLA format.<span style=""> </span>I feel this will be helpful in the future, knowing how to properly do the citations and works cited page. I also feel like when I watch movies now I will automatically analyze them.<span style=""> </span>I also feel like my writing has changed for the better.<span style=""> </span>I feel more comfortable with thesis statements and forming paragraphs.<span style=""> </span>I also do not feel as intimidated by having to write a three page paper. Overall, this class was a positive experience and I would highly recommend it. <i><span style=""> </span></i></span></p>Erin Altierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04601412370763789158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-62261954340923059612011-06-06T13:26:00.000-07:002011-06-06T13:34:33.063-07:00A Lucid Dream<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>It was the way it ended; all in a flash of bright iridescent smoke, spiraling out beyond my peripheral vision. I groped around for the soft leather book, ignoring the blaring morning sun on my face and the draft felt on my foot from an absent sock. My skin tingled as I turned to a blank slate, the pen nestled between my fingers.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>My dream journal beckoned my attention, urging me to make haste and write before every trace of it escaped from my mind.</span><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I walked slowly onto the soft sandy earth, my feet cushioned with every step and warm to the touch. It was as if I was floating out into a cosmic abyss.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Brilliant constellations swirled in rhythmic patterns around me with luminescent purples, oranges, and golds.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Small firefly like beings glided freely around entrancing me in their radiant sway.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>One danced around the tip of my nose, attempting to capture my attention but scurried away as I made a poor attempt to touch it.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The air was clean and fresh with no breeze to disturb the sandy terrain.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>However, I hugged my arms to escape the chill creeping from within.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Immobilized I allowed my breathing to return to its normal pace.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Breathtaking was the scenery, but where the hell was I?</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I screamed for help, as loud as my voice could project, but no sound escaped my mouth.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I was muted. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>My heart quickened its beat, echoing loudly within my ears.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>My hands clenched the ruffled lacing of my nightgown and then it dawned on me.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I looked down at my apparel smoothing out its wrinkles, ignoring the firefly hovering by my ear. I don’t wear nightgowns, ever.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I glanced up at the brilliant cosmos shimmering at my gaze, as if it was smiling at my discovery.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>This is a dream I mouthed.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The fireflies fluttered around me and a soft giggling lingered in my mind. The words “follow me” interrupted my thoughts before I can process what I just heard.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It was them, these glowing things talking to me in my mind. If it’s a dream, no harm in following them right?</span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I was led to a randomly manifested staircase of sand; its long path intrigued me.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Where did this lead to?<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Before my foot touched the first step, the fireflies around me stopped their dance and dropped to the sand, motionless and their beautiful light was turned off.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I stopped my foot midair and took a step back from the staircase.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Everything suddenly got darker and the harmonious vibration switched to hostility. I was confused.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>This is supposed to be a good dream, not a bad one.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The darkness was almost an ebony shroud and I took off running into the sandy desert without evening thinking.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>If it’s a dream I’ll wake up, if it’s a dream, everything will be fine.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I was suddenly slowing down; I could no longer run from the approaching darkness.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It swallowed me and the dimming lights of a constellation faded before me.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I tightly shut my eyes, and then quickly opened them to find myself not in a black atmosphere, but in the bright light of my room.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>It was amazing to realize that I was dreaming, which is a rare occurrence.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I was also able to control my dream and move away from what I felt was endangering me.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>This dream instantly reminded me of the film <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Inception</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The concept of lucid dreaming, where you are aware that you are dreaming and can manipulate and participate in your dream is evident in the film.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It is astonishing to conclude that we possess the ability to control what is in our dreams but as in the film we must do so with caution. It seems important to be cautious and let the dream continue, than to disrupt it and change its entire purpose.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>There are many theories as to why we dream.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Some researchers suggest that dreams are natural and serve no purpose to us.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Others, including myself, believe that dreams are essential to mental, emotional, and physical well-being.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Are dreams disguised expressions of our inner most desires and wishes and do they represent hidden psychological meaning?<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The character Cobb in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Inception</i> uses dreams as a means of coping with trauma.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Dreaming allows him to revisit manifested images of his deceased wife which helps him deal with the guilt of her death in reality.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>If we think about it, some of our dreams are similar and we can agree that on occasion, a dream is a reflection of a recent incident or concern.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Upon awakening from the dream we either feel better or are rekindled with those stressful and overbearing emotions. </span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I have always believed that dreams are important and bear even the slightest amount of a purpose.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>In keeping a dream journal, I find it interesting to record my dreams and research its symbolism and clues ranging from animal symbolism to color representation.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>In doing so, I have found interesting discoveries about myself which have helped my well-being.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>If you take a second and analyze a recent dream, you too may acquire a discovery.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>Brittni Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028264657406010625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-77441802762194333772011-06-06T10:05:00.000-07:002011-06-06T10:06:46.507-07:00Waking life extra creditThe movie Waking life is about a boy who has a dream that he can float, but unless he holds on, he will drift away into the sky. When he is grown up, the idea from the dream recurs. After a strange accident, he walks through what may be a dream, flowing in and out of scenarios. He wonders from place to place, stumble upon,observing, and talking with a variety of different people. Who expounds on some topic or relates some story, all the while wondering if he himself is dreaming or dead. <br />Personally, my overall view of this movie is that it was strange. The movies that we have been watching in class have been making my brain toss and turn. Many scenes in the movie just make me think completely differently about the world we live in today. One of the scene that I liked the most was the scene with Ethan Hawke to the scene with the college professor from Colorado is completely interesting. The only thing that I didn’t really like about this movie was the visual aspect of the film. It was very hard to watch the film. I also thought production of the movie was poor.alphonsohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16733318645587563539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-73853651049980923642011-06-06T08:59:00.000-07:002011-06-06T09:01:27.083-07:00Mind On Film ReflectionBefore taking this English class, I would say that I had very little experience with film from a critical standpoint. Over the past three years I have seen a lot of different types of films at Movies 10 in Nelsonville, but not once did I think about going home and writing a movie review or analyzing the film. Coming into this class spring quarter I really didn’t know what to expect or know how it was going to turn out for me. <br />The creative nonfiction essay from the beginning of the quarter that I wrote was about my life and how football was my number one priority because I loved watching and playing football everyday was important for me. The only thing that was ever on the TV in our house on Sunday was NFL football. It didn’t matter what team was playing, I was always watching a game. The only time I would miss a game on Sunday, was for my own football practice. The game of football has been a part of my life since I was seven and it has helped me in so many different ways. If it was not for the game of football I would not be attending Ohio University today. This game as give me the opportunity of a life time and I am grateful for that in so many ways, the opportunities it has opened up for me are for things I would never in my life experience otherwise, like this class. <br />The writing assignment that I found to be the most interesting to me was the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind film review because it made me view the movie in a different way. I also felt that it was summarization of my personal opinion. What I took from the movie without spilling the key sequences of the film itself. The main reason I liked this assignment is that I got to tell you my opinion when trying to review the movie without telling the story or giving the movie away. It was easy for me to write, which is also probably a reason that it worked well for me. <br />The movie that interested me the most during this spring quarter was Scott Pilgrim vs. The World because I had never seen previews for this movie and had I never heard of this movie until this class. Out of all the movies that we watched in class, I liked this one the most because it had a lot of action, and there were many different character personalities. This meant that none of the characters were alike. This kept me guessing throughout the whole movie about what was going to happen next. Another thing that made me really like this movie was the theme and how it had added an arcade effect. The arcade effect made the movie appealing to the audience with a different style. But it also added to how the movie was unrealistic. I felt like I could relate to this movie a little more than some of the others as well. <br />I think discussing these movies in class made the papers easier to write because we were able to get different types of idea to write about. Another thing that made this work easier was that we got to hear our other classmate’s opinions and what they took from the film. It is really hard trying to catch all the details from a movie without writing them down. I benefited a lot from the days in this quarter when we would watch a certain scene from a movie and take 10 or 15 minutes to write down ideas. This really helped me to understand, I think it is the way that my mind works, this just worked better for me. <br />After doing the research on Amelie my opinion changed. Since I had only seen the movie once I was very confused. On my own, I looked up some information about the movie. This, along with the class discussion, was helpful in understanding. We found a journal article that talked about some of the lines were not exact translations, because it is hard to do an exact translation. The researched helped me piece parts of the movie together. For example, I thought that Amelie was stalking the guy that she liked, but in the French culture, this might be more acceptable.<br /> This class has helped me by learning to view films in a different way. I really like this class because we were able to watch movies that made me question my own opinion and sometimes played a big role and changing my opinion – for instance a movie I might not have liked, I did enjoy because of the class experience. Writing is really not my strong point but I can say I think my skills have improved. There are a lot of new films coming out this summer that I will take the knowledge that I learned in this class to help me see the film from another aspect.alphonsohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16733318645587563539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-14692586311345921322011-06-06T08:46:00.000-07:002011-06-06T08:48:06.122-07:00Reflection on the Mind On filmThis class was one of my favorite classes this quarter. I managed to become a writer again and for that I thank the teacher. She never gave up on me. Going into the class I was only watching movies for entertainment and not analyzing them at all. This is not the case any more. I enjoy watching for enjoyment but now I have to know all of the secrets of movies I watch thanks to this class. My favorite movie that we watched was probably Black Swan. This is my favorite because of the fact that it involved so much psychology of the main character Nina. I truly enjoy psychology and wish that I was able to memorize more about the field. <br /> As for my favorite assignment I would have to say that the Inception paper was my favorite because it truly made me think about what I had seen. This is not typical for movies and me because like I mentioned earlier I only watched movies before this class for enjoyment. I enjoyed writing on the idea of dreams versus reality and what is truly real in this world. Now that the class is coming to an end I must say that I will be writing many more papers about my experiences and myself in the future. I am not sure why but I seem to enjoy writing about myself. <br /> My story from the beginning of the quarter is still valid in my reasons for wanting to be an animator but after watching some of the special effects in the movies we watched in class I began to think about going into the special effects business. <br /> My favorite part about the class was the class discussions about the movies we watched. This helped me form ideas in my head and also helped me determine whether or not I wanted to write about the psychology of characters or the special effects in the movies. I obviously went the route of psychology because I know more about that topic. Also discussing the topics in this class helped me understand the movies better overall. <br /> My experience in this class helped me learn how to become a better writer again and for that I am thankful. Unfortunately I am done with English for the rest of my life after this quarter and won’t be able to write more enjoyable papers. I am happy though that I will be able to receive the credit for taking the class and will be able to graduate on time.Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10724230782789116595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-83243763852088381412011-06-06T07:40:00.001-07:002011-06-06T07:41:35.755-07:00308 Influence on Film<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:donotpromoteqf/> <w:lidthemeother>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:lidthemeasian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:lidthemecomplexscript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> <w:splitpgbreakandparamark/> 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mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="mso-tab-count:1"></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Before participating in this class I had very little knowledge on writing about film. To be honest I’ve never even written about film until just last year in one of my sociology classes. The assignment was to watch a movie of the professor’s choice and then compare and contrast what we saw in the film to particular sociology aspects. The movie that I chose to watch was called <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">District 9, </i>a sci-fi movie about humans and aliens co-existing and living among each other. As I watched the movie I wasn’t particularly critiquing it as we have been doing in this class, but it was still my first experience in writing about film. Since then I have learned to not only watch movies for enjoyment as I have done in the past, now I have to ability to really pay direct attention to the movie and all the hard work and thought processes that goes into making a quality film.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif""> <span style="mso-tab-count:1"></span>As the class progressed this quarter on a particular assignment I wrote about the special effects used for the movie <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Inception</i>. This was by far my most favorite assignment that I participated in. The reason this was my favorite assignment is because <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Inception </i>is a very complex movie which required a lot of special effects. It was very entertaining to research all of the various techniques that went into designing and implementing the special effects used in this movie. On that same note the most interesting movie for me that I watched in this class was also <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Inception.</i> The main reasoning behind that is that I have watched <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Inception</i> one time before class. The first time watching this movie I missed a lot of subtle hints and didn’t give the movie the fullest of my attention. This second time viewing the movie in class gave me the chance to really focus on the movie and gave me a little more insight on what is really happening in the movie. This class gave me the skills to effectively view film and analyze it for future writing assignments.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif""> <span style="mso-tab-count:1"></span>Writing, discussing, and researching all the movies we watched in this class certainly has changed my opinions and my ideas about these films. Some of the films we viewed in this class I must admit I didn’t think I would enjoy at all like <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Black Swan</i> for instance. Before watching the movie I truly believed it was going to be flat out terrible. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Much to my surprise however, as I began to discuss the movie as well as doing a little bit of research I came to realize that I didn’t hate that movie at all, in fact I actually like it. Given the chance to write an opinion paper on the film I would be compelled to give it a thumbs up. Through discussion, writing, and research this class allowed me to open up my mind and be more willing to indulge in movies that normally I would never consider.</span></p><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">In conclusion the knowledge that I am taking away from this class is the overall power of film critiquing. Before this class I simply watched movies as a form of entertainment and relaxation. After this class however, when I watch a movie now I can really give it my full attention and focus on the shots, the music, and the editing which really brings movies alive for me.</span>Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988829836354916088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-14866963289280298722011-06-06T04:18:00.001-07:002011-06-06T04:18:45.653-07:00The forgotten<style>@font-face { font-family: "Times"; }@font-face { font-family: "Tahoma"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }p.normal00200028web0029, li.normal00200028web0029, div.normal00200028web0029 { margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }span.normal00200028web0029char { }span.apple-converted-space { }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }</style> <p class="normal00200028web0029" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: 24pt;"><span class="normal00200028web0029char"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;">“<i>The Forgotten”</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>is a movie about a mother named Telly Paretta, whose son Sam dies in a plane crash on school field trip. The movie starts off 14 months after her son’s plane crash has happened. Telly starts off by going to counseling and then one day her psychologist tells her that Sam was just a figment of her imagination. She tries to show existing photos and videos of her son Sam but they are all gone and erased. Then she meets Ash Correll, who was the father of one the girls who died in the same plane crash. He couldn’t remember a thing about his daughter Lauren at all. Telly goes into his office and begins to rip off back the wallpaper, which had been where Lauren's room used to be.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black;"></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;">Telly manages to remind Ash about Lauren and then they finally realize that their kids aren't dead. They find out that aliens are conducting an experiment on them to find out about mother-child bonding and whether it is possible for a mother forget about her child. Ash and Telly go on a quest to find their kids and along the way, Telly finds out that her husband has forgotten. I really liked this movie and I do tend to watch this type of movie all the time. This movie is fun to watch and always keeps the audience wondering if her son Sam ever existed </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black;"><span style=""> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;">The movie<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Forgotten</i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>fits into the theme of the class because this movie deals with the erasing of the mind. The key part of the movie is the bond between a mother and her son that allow her to remember about her son. This movie relate to the movie<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></i>because during the movie after a bad break up, one of the main characters Clementine decided to undergo a surgery that erased her memory of her relationship with Joel. Both of these movies are about the erasing of the mind. When watching<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i>Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></i>in class I automatically thought of <i style="">The Forgotten</i>. I would recommend watching this movie because it’s a really thriller. I have watched it a number of times. It always keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: black;"></span></p> <p class="normal00200028web0029" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; line-height: 24pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Times; color: black;"> </span></p>alphonsohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16733318645587563539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-45455517370663887932011-06-05T22:28:00.001-07:002011-06-05T22:28:48.802-07:00Experience with Writing and Film<br /><br /> Coming into English 308J all I knew was what I liked and what I did not like. My first experience with film were Disney movies. These movies taught me about love, friendship, good and evil. My favorite genre growing up had to have been horror. My fascination with horror films started at a young age because it was my Dad’s favorite kind of movie. Besides the bonding aspect of watching horror films I really enjoyed how directors can make the simplest things like falling asleep in Nightmare on Elm Street scary.<br /> Other genres I was interested in were psychological thrillers like seven because it keeps you guessing. Besides scary movies and thrillers I also enjoy comedies because they are just fun to watch and put me in a good mood every time I watch them. I will normally watch any type of movie so it is hard to pick a specific type of genre. The media makes me want to watch the next big thing but I still try to cling to great past movies that have shaped the way I view film.<br /> After completing this class my view of movies has changed drastically. I think my favorite assignment of the quarter is the comparison paper I wrote about Black Swan and The Brood. This interested me the most because by taking a view on the directors I got to take a look at what other films they have directed and how their use of body horror and the mind could captivate the audience. My favorite movie had to have been Inception. I ha already watched this film but it was great to see it a second time because I got to concentrate on the detail and was able to see and understand things that I did not the first time around.<br /> Writing about the movies was extremely hard at first. I had to written this way since freshman year of college. Discussing the movies helped out a lot when I was not sure what I was going to write about. As a group we were able to dissect the movie in so many ways that it was very easy to write a three-page paper about a genre or character. Researching movie like Scott Pilgrim vs. the World was great because I got to look into the different types of video games and sounds from video games that I love that were in the movie. Also researching Cronenberg and Aronofsky made me want to see all of their films. They are currently my favorite directors just my researching their work.<br /> Before taking this class I thought that I was impossible to find a good scary movie anymore. I know now that I was completely wrong. After going through many different genres involving the effect of the mind with respect to the body and the different directors I find myself appreciating the film for what it gives than if I get a good scare. I have been able to improve my writing in many different ways. My formatting has gone from being terrible to actually being good. I am able to write a good thesis statement and have developed paragraphs that connect with the thesis of the paper.<br /> This class has helped my to appreciate movies by writing out how certain aspects can influence an audience. I am very happy with this class because we were able to see movies that made us question and think about what was happening in them. My writing has improved and I have come out of this with a list of films I am dying to see because I want to see the genre or ideology and not just for fun.Halihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14992776198805758478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-59500748625207151222011-06-05T20:28:00.000-07:002011-06-05T20:33:24.324-07:00My thoughts on 308J<div> I had very little experience coming into the class pertaining to film and writing. Basically my formal writing experiences include high school English and English 151 freshmen year. I had to take a psych class that was all about writing research papers but it is a lot different than regular writing, and way less fun. Being an avid movie-goer however made analysis of films somewhat an easy transition. By somewhat I mean that I took some getting used to trying to analyze a movie and not just watching it for entertainment which was what I used to watch movies for. However it did come with some bumps and bruises along the way. But once I got the hang of it writing about films became somewhat easier and I find myself analyzing movies that I am just watching for fun.<br /> I was most interested in the first assignment because it forced me to look back to my childhood and see how movies have affected me. Sometimes it’s neat take a whole introspective look at oneself. Plus I have always liked to reminisce about times past and memories from before. I have often been accused of being a day-dreamer so that may have something to do with it but who knows. The movie I was most interested in was Inception because every time I watch it I can’t help but wonder about dreams and the power of the mind. Plus I just love the movie and just about everything about it. Even now writing this blog I am listening to the masterful Hans Zimmer work his composing magic on its soundtrack. I have noticed in recent years that I am really attracted to movies that very powerful and resounding soundtracks and I actually download them and listen to them quite often. Mainly when I am typing a paper (such as now) or when I need to study for a test. Hans Zimmer is an impressive portfolio and I listen to a lot of his stuff, but nothing beats Randy Edelman and his soundtrack from The Last of the Mohicans. But I digress, Inception was just an awesome movie and that raised many questions with a lot of people, and it was interesting listening to people’s on takes and opinions on it.<br /> Writing about and talking about some of the movies did change my opinion of some of the films, Suspiria in particular. Now we can all agree that Suspiria is a pretty campy movie with some hokey scenes, but sometimes I like these old campy movies. Most of the time I have to be in the mood for a campy movie and read up a little but before watching it so I was semi prepared for what the movie was going to be. Now I am not saying Suspiria is a great movie and deserving an academy award but it is at least entertaining and is somewhat enjoyable to watch and talk about. Amelie was another that another movie that kind of changed my mind on movies. I have never really considered myself a foreign film fan and sometime I find myself avoiding them but Amelie was actually really good and I feel it might have opened me up to foreign films. But I do realize that some of my favorite movies all time are foreign, such as Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, and Snatch but I don’t really consider these foreign because they speak English and they were released to American Theatres. But I did like the whole feel that Amelie had o am glad that I had to watch it because if I didn’t I probably would have passed on it like a lot of other movies. I think without talking about or writing about the movie I would have had my doubts about the director’s competence. I probably would not have been aware of the direction that Dario Argento was going for if I wasn’t told about it and just would have assumed that he wasn’t a very good director. Now I know he was more along the lines of a misunderstood director not a bad one. But after doing these things I realize that some of the things done were done on purpose.<br /> The ability to think critically about movies and how/why things are done the way they are in movies. With the knowledge from class I can better understand what directors are trying to accomplish in their films rather than just assuming the good or the bad about them. My writing is more or less the same it has just become more clear and concise. I have always been a decent writer I just have trouble articulating my thoughts into coherent complete sentences on paper. So this class for the most part just helped me solve that problem.</div>szabomarcushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09025879489751076295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-6936356481134876152011-06-05T20:19:00.000-07:002011-06-05T20:20:59.761-07:00Reminiscing a Childhood<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; ">I was always the kid who wanted to rent every movie in the movie store. The comedy, horror, and thriller sections definitely caught my attention, but I never really had the desire to think about those movies which involved more of a complex plot. The movies which made the viewer put his/her mind in the story, to figure out the parts in a specific order. Such as the movies we watched in class. Yet again, I was just a curious kid with intentions to only watch movies for the entertainment. I suppose I should look deeper into what the real meaning of a movie is.</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>My mind has been enhanced with the large selection of movies being produced as I grew up and have continued to this day. My perception of movies was taken to a greater extent when I participated in this mind on film class for English. The typical horror movies I watched as I kid seemed to be so unpredictable. As I look back on those movies and taking this class, I can see a more logical approach taken by the director. The “Mind on Film” class gave me a better idea of how to break down a movie and allowed me to hear everyone else’s opinions against mine. I’m not a director and my criticism for a movie may not be correct, but I’ve gathered a concept of the building of a movie based on genre, characters and sequential events. I think the exposure I’ve had the past few months in this class has given me more respect for movies that involve the mind. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Inception, Black Swan, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind</i> were a few of my favorites from the class and as a kid, I would have had no interest in these films.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>I never thought continuing my education in college, would I ever take a class that involved any kind of creative writing on film. Although, watching movies is one of my favorite hobbies, I now had the chance to go to class and watch movies for two hours. Yes, there were a few of the movies that I wasn’t into as much. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Amelie</i>, for example, was a French movie and included subtitles. I’m not too fond of watching a movie that includes subtitle language for the whole entire movie. Even if the movie was at the bottom of my list, I still gained a knowledge of a love story created in another country and was entertained by the character’s comedic effect. Entertainment was the biggest reason why I was so intrigued by films at a young age and still is one of my biggest interests. The comedies I watched usually involved one of my favorite actors, such as Jim Carrey. Along with that one person who had an effect on a community and the slashing sequences of a murder such as Halloween, always caught my attention. Those ideas seem kind of off the wall for a kid at young age but I was viewer who was fearless as to what was going on. I usually ended up being the only one who had the guts to watch horror movies by myself because my friends were too scared to watch it.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>I feel that the exposure of these films at a young age has influenced my opinions in this class because I can enjoy the movie and then critique myself on what is actually going on. Learning the different approaches in the class will influence my current opinions on movies from now on. The genre, character’s influence and overall production of the films are clearer to me and I can use those ideas to understand movies. The discussions which were brought up throughout this quarter have made my mind more open after watching all the movies as well. Instead of just jumping to conclusion on a movie which I normally had done before, I will be able to evaluate the movie by thinking outside the box. I feel the opinions of others throughout the quarter made me gain a lot of respect for the different views people give for movies. I’ve learned how other people see the movies and I feel I thought more about the movies after hearing others. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-ansi-language: EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>My mind on film has been changed over the past ten weeks and I hope to continue to watch movies for the pure enjoyment and to be able to think critically about them. I was very excited to see what movies were going to be presented and thought that I was just going to write a movie review. Little did I know, I was going to have to think more in depth about the characters, genre and plot. Of course, I didn’t view my childhood favorites in class. But through pure enjoyment of viewing the movies, I felt as if I was a kid all over again. </span>Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11432774543372883589noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-87773376637191847212011-06-05T19:36:00.000-07:002011-06-05T19:49:26.977-07:00Writing and Film Inspiration<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; "><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Unicode MS""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I pulled my mother’s hand anxiously towards the movie theater, eager to make that line and hold the ticket in the small palm of my hand.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Almost every year when my birthday neared, a Walt Disney Feature Animation was released.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I saw <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">The Lion King</i> when I turned five, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Pocahontas</i> when I was six, and the years dwindled by as I looked forward to spending every Birthday in a big screen setting.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Even recently watching <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Toy Story 3</i> for my 20<sup>th</sup> Birthday only enhanced my admiration and obsession with movies of the creative imagination.</span></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal; "><span style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Unicode MS""></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; "><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Can I just say one word? Inspiration. Movies give me the extra tool necessary to unleash my creativity to the greatest of its potential. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It is the continuous magnetic pull to glue my eyes to an imaginary world, which is what I enjoy creating with art. Love for fantasy, the whimsical, and the strange are enriched through various films such as one of my favorites, Labyrinth. The excitement of assisting in constructing a world unlike no other where everything is possible is where I am gearing my career towards. Analyzing the works of other visual artists and critique on color and design choices assist in making me a better artist. I would nod pensively after a movie and reason with myself. “Yeah, I can create the same effect with my art.” <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in; line-height: normal; "><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Unicode MS"">Expressing my internal visions and ideas was not only accomplished through my paintings this quarter, but also through writing. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>With paint smeared against my cheek and brushes put to rest, I would sit at my laptop, starring at an empty document, almost entranced by the blinking indentation of the cursor. It was difficult at first to awaken that dormant part of my mind, the critical and the analytical core, after watching an enjoyable film and then writing about it.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Writer’s block crept up on me on several occasions and even at times halted my entire analytical approach. However, after watching and experiencing several movies, the writing process began to flow through my fingers and each paper contained a more scrutinizing eye than before. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I was constantly challenged to rethink and reconsider choices made within each film and was allowed to question every purpose.</span></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in; line-height: normal; "><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Unicode MS""></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; ">Writing the nonfiction essay was my favorite. I typed away, motivated by the tapping sound of every keystroke and rekindled my awareness of how movies not only satisfied my craving for entertainment, but enriched my blank canvas boards as well. As an avid reader, it presented me with the opportunity to equal my writing creatively to great authors such as Charles de Lint.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Reading a paper should be entertaining and it was exciting to help create an image for the reader and provide a brief glance into my life.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in; line-height: normal; "><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Unicode MS"">The film <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Black Swan</i> had to have been my favorite to watch.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The melancholy and menacing storyline of an unstable ballerina trapped in a world of competitive ballet instantly engaged me.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The clever portrayal of reality versus fiction was entertaining which kept me at the edge of my seat the entire time, palms sweaty with anticipation. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>As a gymnast, Nina’s stress and pursuit of perfection in ballet was relatable.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The intensity of the environment and efforts to please coaches, even if it involved endangering yourself is a constant occurrence in gymnastics and also witnessed in the film.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in; line-height: normal; "><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Unicode MS"">This class affirmed the idea that a film can possess infinite possibilities of interpretation and analysis.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Not only through writing, but also through discussion was my interest further enhanced.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It was baffling to observe how differently we all think and react to a film.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It was beneficial as well in discussing the plot and climax of the story and provided a simpler transition from talking about a film to writing about it.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Different directions and points of view are revealed and other opinions are considered as we all engaged in fun-filled dialogue about each film.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I remain impressed of how several thoughts and ideas surfaced in discussion ended up changing my opinion or furthering my research of the topic.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Discussion provided essential fuel to my papers and increased a friendly and comfortable atmosphere in the class. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in; line-height: normal; "><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Unicode MS"">It is always satisfying to sit back and acknowledge how a class becomes a great asset into life.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I have observed that films present a versatile subject where you can be entertained and engaged about life’s experiences, educated, and possibly influenced to make a difference.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Watching a film now, my eye is more drawn to take note of areas or concepts that I did not take into account.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>A director’s purpose or intention in camera angles, lighting, choice of actors, and many more circle my mind after the ending credits thunder into my ear.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in; line-height: normal; "><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Arial Unicode MS""><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; ">I appreciate more of what is being shown in a movie.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I have a more scrutinizing eye, and am more observant and appreciative of not only the story line but the art itself.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>How did they do that? What medium did they use? What made them want to use that color?<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I marvel at the hard work.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I take more into consideration all the time and the effort dedicated to each movie.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I admire the intention of the movie, whether it is horror or fantasy, the act of confusing or enriching the audience. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span></p><p></p>Brittni Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14028264657406010625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-84098607173743330582011-06-05T19:09:00.000-07:002011-06-05T19:11:43.844-07:00Unlocking Worlds of ThoughtI find myself to be the type of person who enjoys mental stimulus. Actually, I crave thought like an addict to his drug. However, this particular thought druggy won’t settle for the mediocre schwag out there, no, I won’t even try it if I can’t smell it from across the room. That being said, I’ve buried my face into many books in pursuit of intellectual and analytic thought, but very few of these books were novels. I just never saw the point in just reading for entertainment, and much the same, I never saw the point in sitting on my ass for two hours to watch a movie. I always thought there was something more worthwhile, more stimulating and intellectual to think about. However, after this class I think some change might be in order in my approach to intellectual thought through films, and novels.
<br /> While watching a movie, before this class, even if the movie was entertaining and kept me on the edge of my seat, after the movie had ended I would still be left feeling like I had just wasted two hours, being lazy and not really being productive in any aspect of my life. Through the discussion and analysis of the films we have watched in this class, I have come to realize that films (and presumably novels as well) bring much more to the table than just entertainment. With even a rudimentary introduction to the elements of film a whole world of ideas is opened up to the viewer, much beyond simply viewing the film for entertainment.
<br /> I first began to realize there to be something more to film after our viewing of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. I had never watched a movie so early in the morning before, at least not this attentively and awake. As I walked out of the classroom that day I was astonished at the feeling the movie had created in me. As I walked out of Ellis Hall I questioned whether or not I should even attend my next class as I drifted dreamily toward Gordy Hall. However this wasn’t a pleasant, stumbling dream-world I was in. In fact, I hated it, and wanted nothing more than to shake it. But at the same time, I was simply fascinated by this completely new experience film was creating in me.
<br /> I would have chalked it up as a fluke, maybe something in the coffee, or maybe I hadn’t eaten enough that day, had it not been for the viewing of Amélie shortly after. However, undoubtedly related to the content of the movie, again this dream world set upon me like a thick blanket. I couldn’t help but smile as I stepped outside into the sunshine and stood for a moment watching the busy streets bustling with students, smiling and chattering almost comically, as if in a cartoon. I expected to hear the chattering cartoons speaking in French, but no matter that they didn’t, I was still in France. I hopped on my bike and road back to the apartment. Atop a newly fashioned wooden table, sat a sandwich, salad, and a glass of wine as I looked out from my balcony over an unusually green Athens landscape.
<br /> My experience with the film Amélie made this film a top candidate for my favorite movie and assignment. Amélie left me in such a good mood, that writing about the film as well was no trouble at all. However in a much different way, the movie Suspiria is close behind Amélie in terms of favorite movie. Suspiria was by far the most interesting film when being analyzed from the perspective of the elements of film. There were so many unusual techniques used from lighting to sound that certainly made the film stand out among the rest. What also made this film so interesting was the fact that during the initial viewing many of the unusual techniques go over looked, and subtly aided in the overall experience of the film. Only through the discussion and analysis of the film did these subtle techniques surface, and explain how and why the film came across so eerie and unusual.
<br /> Writing about these films also helped the analysis of them. Through the group discussion and the reviewing of certain parts of the films we were able to more objectively look at the film from the outside of its grip, and allow for a clearer and more analytical written analysis. In putting together the written analysis, we the viewer and writer had to come to our own conclusions on the individual films, and taking what we had learned apply the different elements of film to our own perception of the film, while also taking into consideration the points brought up through the group discussion. With the process of the viewing of the film, the group discussion, and the formation of our own thoughts and perception of the film we were able to apply everything we were learning (elements of film, writing styles, review vs. analysis etc.) to the papers.
<br /> With the practice and experience I received in approaching film from this class, I have built a foundation upon which I can now take a once seemingly “useless” medium and continually apply the knowledge I have gained and use this medium as a means to my love for analysis and thought as opposed to mere entertainment. This realization is even bigger than the world of film though, and holds true for all sorts of writers, poets and artists, and their works. I believe that any writer or artist has a reason for their piece, much greater than for mere entertainment, and in realizing that through this class about film, I have unlocked entire new worlds in which to get lost in thought.
<br />PJ Rettighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236718129843582470noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-33255639952353502562011-06-05T17:26:00.000-07:002011-06-05T17:27:20.641-07:00Reflection and Response to The Mind on Film<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;">Throughout my life, film has always been a source of pleasure and relaxation. It has always provided me with an escape from reality, even if only for a few hours. In those few hours of film my mind is brought to a completely different world. It was not until this class that I began to mix business with pleasure, because now my escape from reality had somehow become my homework. Watching film has always been an activity I could use to bond with others. It has provided me with the perfect relaxing social activity. I never had a remarkable opinion about the kinds of movies I preferred to watch, but would rather let the people I was with or mood I was in decide what kind of escape from reality I would be taking part in. While I frequently watched movies, I generally remained stuck in the stereotypical genre aimed at my generation and rarely expanded my horizons unless there was a significant plead by a fellow movie watcher. Overall, throughout my life the movies I have been acquainted with have provided me the pleasure of relaxing and escaping into a world different from my own. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;">I never expected that my source of pleasure and escape would one day become an assignment. However, when I found myself writing essays about different movies, I found an enjoyment that was rather unexpected. For me, the most enjoyable and interesting assignment was the critical essay done on <i>Inception</i>. This assignment involved a formalist approach to the film which I found intriguing because it involved a new writing technique I had never used. <i>Inception</i> marked one of the only movies I had previously seen outside of class. Therefore, watching the film again and writing critically about it allowed me to further pick apart certain aspects of the movie which I would have never thought of or noticed. This granted me the opportunity to think more in depth about the film and to further analyze the major and subtle aspects of one of my favorite movies. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;">Being that <i>Inception</i> was the only movie viewed in class that I had already seen, I enjoyed the opportunity to experience various new films. The movie I found most interesting and most enjoyable was <i>Black Swan</i>. I think that while the film possessed many science fiction elements, I found it to be the most realistic and therefore the most relatable. I also found it to be the most psychologically intriguing as it follows the journey of Nina through her psychological torment and deterioration into the character of the Black Swan. I thoroughly enjoyed the theme of perfection and how this affects Nina’s transformation from an innocent young girl into a dark and tormented black swan. The thrilling aspects of the movie kept me the most interested and engaged throughout the entire film. I found that the special effects greatly enhanced the movie and further expressed subtle aspects of the theme. One of the main reasons I enjoyed the <i>Black Swan</i> was that the plot cleverly followed Nina’s character which seemed to parallel the theme of the <i>Swan</i><i> Lake</i> ballet. The film presented the psychological aspects of a young girl in a way which intrigued the audience and provided meaning to the plot. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;">After each movie was viewed, extensive discussion, writing and researching often took place. I found it interesting to observe how these aspects of the class affected my opinions and ideas towards the films. For the movies I enjoyed, I found that writing, discussing and researching the film didn’t seem to change my opinion, but rather gave me a better understanding and appreciation for things that I had not previously noticed or thought about. For some films, it seemed to make me like them even more. I found the researching and discussing of different films to be very intriguing because, while it didn’t change my opinion, it was nice to hear others opinions and ideas concerning the movie and gave me perspective on other ways the film could be viewed. I also found that researching, writing about, and discussing the films I didn’t enjoy that much greatly influenced my opinions and ideas towards them. It heightened my appreciation for the films because it drew my attention to certain aspects that I had not known about or understood previously. These aspects, such as the time period or the director, gave me a greater respect for the film.<span style=""> </span>So while I may not have been completely intrigued by the movie, I was able to recognize different factors that show how well-made the movie is and why others find it interesting. I also found that the research done helped me to gather more background information which provided me further knowledge for forming opinions and ideas. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;">Movies have always been a relaxing and pleasurable activity for me, and this class has provided me with knowledge that will further heighten my understanding and critical writing of movies. Not only did I gain knowledge about the different techniques of writing about film, I also became a better overall writer. I learned how to create a solid thesis statement and how to format and construct a well-written paper. Through researching films I was able to learn more and perfect the art of scholarly research and citation. One of the main things I’ve gained from this class was the ability to think and write critically about a movie. I learned to look for subtleties and analyze how they further contribute to the film. Another thing I gained from this class was exposure to new movies which I had never seen before. It expanded my horizons to various genres, directors, and time periods different from the modern day films I have become accustomed to. I have had a great overall experience in this class as it has influenced both my writing and my approach to viewing films. I am glad I was given the opportunity to mix business with pleasure and I look forward to continuing my critical analysis the next time I escape from reality and into the world of film. </span></p>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894796733856973899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-65280127967454468402011-06-05T10:18:00.000-07:002011-06-05T14:22:26.910-07:00Reflection of My Mind on Film<!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>Before I came to Ohio University I looked at films as pure entertainment, I never analyzed them or wrote about them. Once I started classes, specifically classed in my major, I then started to analyze them for things such as special effects and composition, but it wasn’t until this class that I started looking at films and analyzing their effects on me, the viewer.</p><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>Movies to me were originally nothing more than something fun to do with my friends and family when there was nothing else to do. I looked at films merely on a superficial level, never looking any deeper than on its surface. I actually had many friends who were into analyzing movies and enjoying films for reasons other than just explosions or funny dialogue. They would always encourage me to watch films that had something more than just fancy special effects and almost every time I would come away unhappy. I would go into each movie close-minded, unable to look deeper into what I was watching to see things that the average viewer would not. This environment resulting in me watching a plethora of movies but only enjoying less than half I would watch. The whole experience actually left me kind of salty toward experimenting with new types of movies I hadn’t enjoyed before.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>Coming into my first set MDIA classes with a closed mind meant it was a quite a shock to learn I would be watching so many movies that on the surface looked to be films I wouldn’t like. Wanting to get a good grade in the classes I temporarily let my mind open to the films that were required to watch. This decision has proven to be a big step in my development with film. At first we just watched films and wrote reviews on them similar to they way we started this course, as time went on we started to focus on more specific elements of these films. We started to look at things such as special effects, the use of color and lighting, composition and editing. After watching film after film and writing paper after paper on these topics I found myself unable to watch a film and not critique it. It was to the point that I wouldn’t yearn to watch movies like I had in the past. I found that it even made movies that I loved not enjoyable the next time around. Eventually I finally went all-in, I analyze all films like I was taught I watched films that were critically acclaimed instead of films that looked good on a poster. After a little while it seemed as if I had an epiphany, suddenly movies that were boring in the past had a different affect on me. I realized that I now could look past the outer lining of a movies budget or advertising campaign and could enjoy the movie for its inner lining. I walked away from that first set of classes with a new view of movies, along with retaining some of my old feelings and therefore formed a whole new foundation on which to view movies on. <span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span>Coming into this class I looked at films two different ways, either as sheer entertainment or as an achievement in the terms of things such as effects and unique editing. Never has a class or anything challenged me to look into films they way this class did. I never thought to analyze the way filmed effected me emotionally, granted I understood that some films made me happy yes, but never did I look deeply into the feelings that were provoked into me by watching a film. Focusing on things such as character development and theme in this class helped to unless I took this class. This class has also led me to enjoy more movies and to enjoy movies that I already loved on a whole new level.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> </span>At the beginning of this class I looked at films more narrow-mindedly than I do upon its completion. I have a better understanding about how to look at the emotional response a film can give and how to harness that response into a analytical discussion that helps to further ones understanding and therefore ones enjoyment of a film. Now I am glad to say I have more ways to enjoy films and plan on continuingly analyzing films using techniques I learned in the class. </p> <!--EndFragment--> <!--EndFragment-->Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-88065809001407952012011-06-04T09:28:00.000-07:002011-06-04T09:37:04.601-07:00Alice in Wonderland<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:donotpromoteqf/> <w:lidthemeother>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:lidthemeasian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:lidthemecomplexscript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> 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She was sitting outside by a tree during her school lessons when a rabbit runs by saying over and over “I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date.” Her curiosity gets the best of her and she falls down a rabbit hole when trying to follow him. She goes on a very strange journey trying to find the rabbit. From the very beginning when she has to drink potion to shrink to be able to fit through the tiny door, the viewer knows that this movie is going to be full of strange stuff. As she travels though the forest she meets many eccentric characters such as the disappearing Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and Twiddle Dum and Twiddle Dee. 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Most people would scream and jump if there was a mouse on their table, but they act like it is an ordinary thing. This scene also had a cake exploding into the air into fireworks and the mouse floating down from an umbrella singing. This, however, makes me think that there might be something else in that tea that he was drinking. Little things like this always keep the viewer on their toes about what thing will happen next.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">This movie fits into the theme of the class because this is about Alice’s dream world. At the end of the film, we learn that this was all a dream of Alice’s when she is awakened by her sister. I think that this was a good ending to the film because while watching the movie I kept thinking to myself, how does Alice not find this strange? She seemed to just accept everything she was seeing as real. 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I have always enjoyed a good film, but have never thoroughly analyzed or wrote about it, and I had no idea how this class was going to be. My creative nonfiction essay from the beginning of the quarter was about a narrative about a trip to the movie theatre with my family. It explained how going to the movies started out as just something to keep me entertained when I was bored once to how it became a favorite past time. Even today, after we have grown up and moved to different states, a trip to the movies is something that my family and I can still enjoy. I have discussed movies in the past with my family, but it was only about whether or not we liked it, or what parts we liked the best, but I had never critically thought about specific elements or themes. Watching movies had always been something to do when I was bored or wanted a break from school work, and after the first day, I knew that joining the two of these things was going to be a new and possibly challenging task for me.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> The writing assignment that I found to be the most interesting was the first creative nonfiction essay that was assigned. I liked having the freedom to write about anything we chose as long as it related to film. I had not written a paper since my last English class two years earlier and it was nice to start again. This first assignment really got me thinking about how film had affected my life. I realized that a common topic of discussion when my family gets together is about new movies that are coming out. Since the topic of film was one that is very common in my life, I found it to be the easiest and most fun off all the essays to write. Once I got started, the words just flowed onto the paper. The movie that interested me the most during this quarter was <i style="">Black Swan.</i> I had seen previews of this movie for awhile now, but had not had the chance to watch it before this class. I had been in dance for 11 years and had preformed the Swan Lake at my local dance studio. Ballet had been an interest of mine and I really enjoyed watching the dance in the film. I also know the pressures put on dancers to have the perfect body and really liked how this movie portrayed this. I thought it was a good movie to watch, even though at times it was physically difficult to watch because of the body horror. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Analyzing, discussing, and, researching these movies in this class did have a good effect on my opinions of the movies. Discussing the movie in class would give me a chance to ask other people who have watched the movie questions that I had about the plot. This was really helpful with <i style="">Inception </i>because of the confusion layout with all the different levels of dreams. Analyzing movies helped me gain a greater appreciation for all the work that was put into them. I have always watched movies for pure entertainment and never noticed all the small details placed throughout to help pull larger themes together. One movie that researching helped to change my opinion about was <i style="">Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. </i>At first, I did not particularly like this movie. After researching this movie, I learned about all the reference that were put into this movie made me have respect for the director for taking time to put all the references in the film. At first I did not like how the movie was filmed with all the words and battle scenes, but after researching and analyzing this movie I realized that he chose to do the film like this to keep the comic book feel that the film was based off of. After analyzing movies, I now appreciate movies for more than just the plot. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This class has helped me to improve my writing technically and being able to analyze movies in a formal essay. I have never been technically sound in writing a thesis, and I feel that after this class I know how to construct a good thesis. I am able to write a thesis that consists of three points that I can then expand on in each of the body paragraphs. This has helped me to organize my papers and have each paragraph flow from one to the next and support the point I am trying to convince the viewer. This class has also greatly affected how I will view movies in the future. I have always watched movies purely for their visual appearances and plot, and have never paid attention to all the small little details that the directors add to enhance the plot.<span style=""> </span>Learning the six different approaches to analyzing a movie has helped me to creating topics for my papers. I can now think of these approaches while initially watching the movie, and have a few ideas about what I would like to write about before I even start.<span style=""> </span>After this class, I feel especially comfortable with the formalist approach. We have discussed in class about things such as lights, sounds, and camera editing, I will now notice these elements when watching other movies and how they affect the overall theme. Before this class, I would not have ever noticed things such as how the music in <i style="">Inception</i> helped distinguish how much time was passing in each of the levels of dreams. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style=""> </span>One thing that I have noticed about my writing from this class is that I tend to make my papers very broad because I think that I would not have enough information to get three pages. I have learned that you can pick one scene and be able to expand about different elements from the one scene. We discussed the scene from <i style="">Scott Pilgrim vs. the World </i>during the introduction of the movie when Knives and Young Neil are sitting on the couch while the band plays and the screen stretches out. Discussing why they did this really helped me to see that you can go more specific, but still be able to have enough information. 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My father would leave frequently for work or to run errands. When this happened, I would consider myself the man of the house. I really didn’t like the house that we lived in. I always feared of being alone in our house. I would have frequent nightmares of different situations. One recurring nightmare was about me going down into the basement.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I would be lying in my bed and the sounds would start. I could always hear noises from the basement at night and this scared me. There sounded like there were people in the basement. When they were down there, they would knock on some pots and pans. You could hear the banging very clearly, and that would be what woke me up in the first place. After listening to the sounds for a while, I would gather up the courage to venture down into the basement. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">When I would open the door, the sounds would abruptly stop. I would then go down the stairs and to the back of the basement. I saw a mass of clothes lying on the floor and stopped in my tracks. I approached it very slowly to discover an older, very creepy looking homeless man. He sees me standing there and starts to chase me. I turn around and run all the way up the stairs with him right on my heels. I get to the door and slam it in his face right as he gets there. I lock the door and run to my bedroom.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The next morning I tell my mom what happened. She decides to go down and look for herself. This was to see if she needed to get rid of the man. When we both went down there, all of the clothes and items were gone. It looked as if no one had ever been down there. She thought I was joking and lying and teased me over and over again. I would then wake up and be terrified.</p>alphonsohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16733318645587563539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-3186702256984688732011-06-01T15:09:00.000-07:002011-06-01T15:13:33.861-07:00Fight Club<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"> The <i style="">Fight Club</i> is a narrated story which follows the life of Jack, a mild mannered and timid man. On top of hating his job, Jack suffers from intense insomnia and is depressed at his inabilities to meaningfully interact with other people. Desperate for interaction, Jack attends numerous meetings held for people with terminal diseases. Through his attendance at these meetings, Jack is able to both cry and interact with people. Jack ultimately meets Marla who he soon discovers is also attending these meetings without having any illness but rather for pure enjoyment. As the movie progresses Jack’s infatuation and curiosity with Marla grows significantly.<span style=""> </span>Jack soon meets Tyler Durden, a charismatic soap salesman who Jack moves in with after his apartment is blown up; destroying everything in it that jack had been meticulously planning. One night, Tyler and Jack start a fight and Jack realizes that fighting with Tyler was the most alive he had ever felt. With this, Jack and Tyler gather more men with similar feelings and create the “Fight Club.” The audience soon discovers a sex driven relationship between Tyler and Marla which seems only to heighten Jack’s infatuation with her. As the intensity and popularity of the fight club grows, so does Jack’s confusion. Destruction begins to set in as “Project Mayhem” spins out of control and Jack discovers that Tyler is merely his alter ego. The film follows Jack as he furiously attempts to find “Tyler” which ultimately leads him to witness the final destruction accomplished by “Project Mayhem.” </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span>I found the film <i style="">Fight Club</i> to be very psychologically intriguing. Upon watching the movie, I also saw numerous similarities to the films that were watched in class. The thing that I found most interesting, which paralleled the movies in class, was the psychological confusion of dreaming versus reality. The film is made in such a way that it seems as though it could possibly be set in a dream. The nonchalant attitude of the fight club members and the fact that no one ever gets seriously injured also gives a slight indication to the dream like aspects of the film. The editing further enhances the effect of Jack’s insomnia and creates a sense of confusion among the audience which adds to the surreal feeling of the movie. As a viewer, I found myself feeling confused and psychologically tormented, almost as if I too were a character in the movie. I also felt that the narration helps to further express the psychological aspect of the film. The fact that the narration is done by Jack’s character makes the audience feel as if they are in Jack’s mind. Not only does this provide a further insight into the mind and psychological features of the film but it also provides a way for slight comic relief. For example, Jack often makes side comments about the people he interacts with, and the narration of these comments provides a humorous element to the film. This is seen when Jack speaks to Marla and the narrator (Jack) compares her to a “cut on the roof of your mouth that won’t go away.” I thought this aspect of the film gave me a better understanding of the other characters and Jack’s impression of them. Overall, I found Fight Club to be an exciting film which takes the mind on a journey through a psychologically intriguing plot. </p>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00894796733856973899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6679128406915923706.post-38725139045300330172011-05-26T12:37:00.000-07:002016-04-26T04:46:46.254-07:00Jaymehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00043435939088580856noreply@blogger.com1