doin’ what they say they are. So what is he saying he’s doin’? That he a…
As technology has grown immensely in the past century, we have seen the rise of many movies surrounding this topic. Movies ranging from family friendly flicks about the bond between a fighting machine and boy while others explore the science behind technological advances in educational films. However, the large majority seem to highlight the morbid possibility of what could happen when technology turns against us. These examples are found all throughout the media, but are dramatized to a whole new degree on movie posters. In my case, I am specifically referencing both the 2001: a space odyssey poster as well as the recently released Ex Machina poster. Both posters are meant to pitch the idea of where technology is going to be taking us. Yet, in the 2001: space odyssey the message is lacking and bordering on tangent to the movie in comparison to Ex Machina. On one side we see a poster about an epic adventure through space, but is conveyed in a poor way that takes away from the enjoyment of a topic such as space. Whereas on the other hand, we have the Ex Machina poster conveying a dark and eerie feeling that sells the movie exactly for what it is. Though Ex Machina is a clear winner here, to truly understand such rationale we must deeply analyze the visual rhetoric in both posters.…
There are many different ways to convey themes and meanings through the use of the distinctively visual aspect of films. Both directors Tom Tywker (Run Lola, Run) and Antoine Fuqua (Olympus has Fallen) have used multiple visual techniques such as mis-en-scene, repetition to allow the viewer to gain a better understanding of such themes as, loss and the fixed nature of time. The themes are present throughout both of the texts and this helps you to interpret messages being given by the directors more clearly.…
1. Describe in your own words the events, actions and characters depicted in the animated sequence, the use of both on-screen and camera movement, and the general colour scheme. What might these elements be suggesting to us about the content, mood and themes for the rest of the film?…
Once he meets Tyler, he is finally able to relax and change his lifestyle. However, when Tyler suddenly disappears, the man is left questioning everything, which ultimately lead him to realize the truth. The film is truly a work of art, with its stunning photography and mise en scène. Moreover, the point of view and themes enhance the film as…
in the inner workings of the human mind. Throughout the film, the audience witnesses the roles that…
Her and Ex Machina revolve around the idea of artificial intelligence, but vary wildly in both form and content, from genre to lighting, cinematography, and production design. All of these artistic choices show the style and distinctiveness of each director, however, both directors chose male protagonists and weak female supporting characters. Patriarchal society transcends into the subconscious of male writers and affects the characters interaction in each film. (Mulvey 1) According to Lauzen, in 2014 “38% of films employed 0 or 1 woman in [all] the roles considered” (“The Celluloid Ceiling” 2). The lack of women behind the scenes is directly affecting the women represented on the screen. The male gaze cannot be escaped with a male behind the camera and a male protagonist. To achieve a strong empowering female character, the story has to be told from her point of view and the best way to create an authentic female protagonist is with a woman behind the…
I thought the film left out many different aspects of the book. They left out the friendship between Edythe and Guinevere. They also took out the emphasis on the makeover done on Guinevere. In the book Guinevere’s appearance played a huge roll in how confident she was, but in the movie they failed to emphasize this aspect of the book. There was a slight mood switch between the book and the movie when the producers decided to throw in the World War II twist. The cast of the movie becomes very serious and a little frightened whenever the planes are seen. They also threw in a feud between Edythe and Guinevere. In the movie Edythe sees Guinevere at the soup kitchen while making out with a man different from her husband. The two now have…
In his Historia Regum Britannie, Geoffrey of Monmouth presents the Britons as the descendants of Brutus who is the great-grandson of Aeneas. This gives the Britons a right to conquer Rome, and conquering Rome becomes one of Arthur’s goal in the history Geoffrey of Monmouth presents. The anxiety to be like the Romans yet rule Rome is shown in the fact that the Britons do not want to be a part of Rome unless they are in control. After the Romans appear, Hoel proclaims, “Since, then, the Romans want to take our possessions from us, we should surely take theirs from the... consider the Sibylline prophecies, which testify in verses that three times there will be one born of British stock who will obtain the rule of Rome!” The Romans are presented…
The mise-en-scene of a film manipulates the set and the actors in a way that will convey a certain message. Dreamgirls partakes in a detailed use of mise-en-scene. The analysis of acting style and lighting emphasizes the emotion of Effie's welfare scene.…
To sum up, Ex Machina contains great complexity and seriousness that require audiences to ruminate. The old fairytale adaptation with a big twist, the role of human on artificial intelligence, and patriarchy and its setback. The writer and director, Alex Garland, delivers these issues with honesty. He shows the world in a very possible consequence of developing androids and asks us to contemplate. Artificial intelligence is a force majeure in the future, and every person should take these issues carefully. Such a great story!…
The future is frightening according to the book The Circle, by Dave Eggers, and the movie Ex Machina, directed by Alex Garland. The Circle is about a woman, Mae Holland, who starts working The Circle. The Circle is a powerful tech company that creates an all-in-one password solution and transforms the Internet by pushing users to embrace their real names online. Mae quickly rises her way to the top by going transparent and having an inexpensive, high-quality camera around her neck that streams HD video to the Internet. The Circle offers a new age of honesty and crime-free living — all for the low, low-cost of personal privacy. The book is a satirical piece, but outlines serious problems we face today. The film Ex Machina, meanwhile, is a sci-fi…
Ways in which films tell stories and affect the viewer; the elements of filmmaking employed to tell the story in a particular way…
Both show us the highs and lows of songs, elaborate dance routines, lavish costumes, and outlandish characters. We watch as the plot weaves between drama and romance, while demanding the audience understand the importance of freedom and defying all bonds to achieve your dreams and ultimately victory in the face of all that opposes you.…
A cyborg body is not innocent; it was not born in a garden; it does not seek unitary identity and so generates antagonistic dualisms without end (or until the world ends); its takes irony for granted.…