Jack Torrance
An extreme close up Life lines paint the screen Creases light up the face Deep lines embed the TV They circle around Two black eyes Darkness dances behind his pupils The reds of his eyes sharpen their vision Peering at Me
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Double Indemnity Critique
Double Indemnity is a thriller noir film about a housewife who elaborately kills her husband, by seducing an insurance salesman, in an attempt to pocket her husband’s life insurance. The film is set up as MacMurray, the insurance salesman, having a flashback. This technique helps create a narrative within the movie, allowing internal dialogue throughout the film. This dialogue builds irony and suspense within the viewer. In addition, the inclusion of dramatic music throughout the film successfully induces suspense in…
The Bride Of Frankenstien Critique
The bride of Frankenstien is a film about the creation of a bride for Frankenstien’s monster. The sound film utilizes Franz Waxmen’s music to accentuate and dramatize. This simple combination of talking and background music moves the energy and emotions of the viewers. Much of the music uses heavy and slow rhythms which speed up in times of danger. This simple technique leaves viewers sitting on the edge of their seats. Furthermore, the use of light in this film is…
Chaplin Vs. Keaton
What are the characteristics of the main character in each of these films and how do they differ? In the Kid, Chaplin portrays a tramp. He is run down, grimy and somewhat self centered. The tramp is a kind and giving character however. We see this when he takes in the abandoned child to raise as his own. Although the tramp may have his flaws, he represents the charity and kindness of man. In contrast, Keaton’s film Sherlock Jr follows…
A Dogs Life Critique
A Dog’s Life is about a homeless Charlie Chaplin who bonds with a street dog. Chaplin falls in love and settles down with his true love and his dog. The film began with a long shot showing Chaplin’s face smeared with soot and dressed in torn clothing. Viewers see Chaplin and know he’s homeless, they know he’s hungry, and tired. The shot creates an initial bond with the character, helping to understand his livelihood and hardships. Throughout the beginning of…
A Domain of Ones Own QCQ
QCQ: “They can think about how these technologies shape the formation of their understanding of the world – how knowledge is formed and shared; how identity is formed and expressed” (Watters). By creating my own ePortfolio I am able to insert myself into the sharing of information worldwide. It creates a foundation for me to begin sharing my work, and learning from others’ works. How can my ePortfolio continue to evolve in a way which will help me create a…
The Ecstacy of Influence QCQs
QCQ1: “Yet what were these words worth—to Siegel, or Silliphant, or their audience—in 1958? And again: what was the line worth when Bob Dylan heard it?” Art is made for interpretation. Does copywriting become “better” if its interpretation instead of upright plagiarism? Because art is made to be interpreted by the public, is inspiration based on the interpretation considered plagiarism, and what is the line between interpretation and plagiarism? Is there a tangible line? QCQ2: “copyright is a ‘right’ in…
For the Dreamers
You lay in solitude Sneaking through dreams In a motionless march Through the mind – The restless call you lazy, For they resent you. Your simultaneous Action and relaxation Mocks their efforts: – A world without imagination Is a world without. And suddenly the efforts of the lively becomes meaningless – Dreamer, laziness evades you Although your limbs remain motionless Your mind is busy Constructing the world
Suppose Poem
Suppose the only assault A woman received Was a dog’s greeting after a long day And imagine we lived in a world where young girls Could walk down a street Without a man nipping At their feet If only violation meant violinist And the world was filled with Music instead of hungry men If spring cleaning Could be applied to a dirty mind It would save a young girls life Suppose this poem was never written. Wouldn’t that be nice?
Connections Two Paragraphs and Interview Questions
Career/Tech v. Liberal Learn In readings such as Scheuer and Ungar we were introduced to the idea that the liberal arts is thought to be decreasing in comparison to trades. However, both articles went on to explain that this thought is based on false assumptions. In reality, Liberal Arts provides communication and creative thinking skills that are needed for any profession, even trades. Both Scheuer and Ungar explain that Liberal art skills are vital and should be implemented in all…
