Some Like It Hot Sequence Analysis

• A cut-in is used within this sequence of “Some Like It Hot.” A cut-in is a transition or shift from a large area of space to a more closed-in area (usually to a person or object). An example of this particular editing technique is when “Sugar” goes from her cubicle to another (Daphne’s) which then shows/emphasising the “Cut-in.”

• A cutaway is a continuous action shot which is then interrupted “cutting-away” to another action and/or image. In the beginning of this sequence we have a continuous action shot of a character (Daphne) in its own cubicle talking to themselves then it cuts-away to the train wheels plod along the train track.

• A cut is a transition between two separate shots or scenes achieved without “optical effects.” There
This is shown within the beginning of the sequence.

• There are many cuts used within this sequence but the main one that stands out is when sugar and Josephine go from one room to another to break the ice. The cut is shown during the transition of Josephine and Sugar walking into the other room then cuts over into the room they walk into.

• The continuity editing works as a cause and effect logic-editing pattern, as it occurs throughout this whole sequence. Each shot/scene has a continuous relationship to the next from the beginning with Sugar waking Daphne up, to waking the whole cabin/room up, to everyone drinking, and the final shot of Sugar and Josephine cutting the ice.

• The shot/reverse shot works as a characterization-editing pattern, occurring twice within this sequence. Firstly, is when Sugar wakes up Daphne by peeping her head through the curtains and saying thankyou. Secondly, is when Sugar is in the bathroom cutting the ice with Josephine and talking about how dumb she is for dating saxophone
There were two genres involved within this film that were gangster and romantic comedy. The main themes throughout this whole film were sex, violence and death, love, gender identity, and sexuality. In having these as your main themes within the film during this particular period was pushing the boundaries and breaking taboos. Furthermore, it becomes a comic twist in the resolution as Act I start off in Chicago, which shows an inciting incident accidental witnessing of gangland murder. This is shown through an establishing shot that orients the viewer in space and established the setting. However, Act II is then showing the shift from on the train (momentum) and in Florida (rising action). Followed by Act III in Florida from climax (the gangsters show up in Florida) to the resolution (boy gets girl). Therefore, through narrative techniques the “narration refers to the emotional, physical or intellectual perspective through which the characters, events and actions of the plot appear.” Also, the narration was made out to be storytelling, rather than just the story