The blockbuster film Ocean ’s Eleven‚ released in 2001‚ was the first film of a trilogy of heist films directed by Steven Soderbergh. This big budget crime-thriller remake of the 1960 ’s Rat Pack favourite conveys the intricately thrilling plot where Daniel Ocean leads a rag-tag group of con artists and ex-cons for the monumental heist of 3 major Las Vegas Casinos. This sequence is significant because it sets up the diegesis of the film and also gives us an insight into the character of the protagonist
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the mis en scene‚ the film takes place in the 1940’s. The costumes support that era. For instance‚ one of the main characters Det. McPherson wears a trench coat and fedora which was standard clothing for that era. I feel that the mis en scene was effective throughout this film. In the scene were Det. McPherson is talking with Bessie about how the bottle of scotch appeared in Laura’s apartment‚ he
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What fact does Ramon point out “never happened” in Carl Breihan’s The Escapades of Frank and Jesse James (1974)? Ramon points out that “Frank James joining the Big-Nose Parrott game‚ and the suspected robbers of the Liberty Bank being arrested and placed in the Liberty jail‚ where they were ‘lynched by an angry mob‚’” never happened. Ramon also points out that Breihan’s take on the James boys in Mexico is‚ “very questionable‚” (p.14-15). What is Adam’s take on Mildred Fielder’s printed
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An individual detailed analysis on the style‚ editing techniques Mise-en-scene and cinematography in the film "Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind". Michael Gondry’s Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind (2004) is not your typical Hollywood rom-com. Its cinematic style is very original and by far out of the ordinary for its genre. The use of techniques and the way the film is produced is the reason why it is so memorable. The non-linear narrative is based around a middle-aged guy who falls in
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Primarily‚ Gran Torino promotes conflict resolution‚ through visual mis-en-scene techniques‚ including‚ but not limited to‚ lighting effects‚ camera angles and setting. The innovation of these aesthetic ingredients allows the audience to sympathise with the central characters‚ whilst positioning them to feel intensified feelings of desperation‚ worry and emotional attachment. Together these components
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The Virgin Suicides The Virgin Suicides is a film set in 1974‚ Michigan. The story follows four boys who are reflecting on their old neighbours‚ the five Lisbon sisters. The Lisbon sisters are strictly unreachable due to their overprotective parents. The Girls‚ Therese‚ Mary‚ Bonnie‚ Lux and Cecilia are the puzzle that fill the boys’ conversations. At the beginning of the film the youngest sister‚ Cecilia‚ attempts suicide as she slits her wrists in a bath. In attempt to make her feel better Mr
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Taking a closer look at one scene‚ the filmmakers are able to create an authentic look at the two most tumultuous decades of changing in American culture. Specifically‚ the scene involving Jenny‚ drug use and her contemplation of suicide (1:29:07-1:31:18) which is completely without dialogue relies heavily on the elements of mise en scene to communicate the mood‚ message‚ and tone. It is very compelling and connects the audience. The set design is filled with small details that add to believability
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thought out response‚ for instance‚ the bar scene. This scene uses deliberately filmed shots and carefully written dialogue to highlight certain things to the audience. In the beginning of this
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Yanni Thomas 4 December 2013 Professor Stanley COMM 1375-60 Mis-en-scene and Cinematography in The Breakfast Club This film written and directed by John Hughes follows five students at Shermer High School in Shermer‚ Illinois as they report for Saturday detention in 1984. While not complete strangers‚ the five are all from different cliques‚ there’s John Bender "The Criminal‚" Claire "The Princess‚" Brian "The Brain‚" Andy "The Athlete‚" and Allison "The Basket Case." The school’s disciplinary
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how Kazan implemented various visual elements to add depth to the characters. This is achieved through elements of mis en scene giving a visual representation for the theme of control‚ that others fight to hold over Terry. Terry’s brother Charley‚ and his boss Johnny Friendly are the two most influential characters who have charted the course of Terry’s life. In a key early scene after Joey has been murdered Terry walks into a billiard room where Johnny is meeting with his men. Johnny is fun loving
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