Witness (1985) Analysis: In this analysis I looked at the lunch scene in the middle of raising the barn in Peter Weir’s “Witness” made in 1985. I mainly look at dialogue and mise-en-scene. The whole film is about an Amish boy and his mother‚ Rachel‚ who witness a murder and a policeman‚ John‚ who goes into hiding as protection until the trial. The scene itself is one where the community is brought together to build a barn in a day for a newlywed couple of the town. The setting is very specific
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the crab scuttled and scurried across the scorching hot sand searching for its next victim.Walking along the beach‚ the bright sun is nearly hot enough to cover you in an invisible blanket of warmth. The beautiful‚ big blue ocean’s waves are crashing against the cliffs as you watch the seagulls joyfully fly around in circles in the air. The warm‚ golden sand runs between your toes with the gentle breeze. As you walk along‚ you find gorgeous‚ shiny shells that have been washed into the shore by the
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We see Tommy Devito repeatedly beating Billy Bates with a pistol from a low angle shot after Billy insulted Tommy by telling him “To go home and get your F***en shine box” in reference to Tommy’s old job cleaning shoes in “The Suite” a restaurant opened by Henry Hill. The low angle shot is used to make Tommy appear bigger‚ stronger and thus more menacing. The use of a red single source of light creates an effect where Tommy is covered in darkness along with red light; representing his violent nature
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at the time. The scene reveals an underlying uneasiness in the character of Norman Bates. The extract‚ the parlour scene‚ shows how Hitchcock uses cinematography and mise-en-scene to reveal the many layers of meaning to the audience. The film technique contribute to the themes‚ issues of duality of human nature‚ family. The context of the parlour scene is when Marion has arrived at the Bate’s motel and Norman Bates has invited her for dinner. One aspect of the mise-en-scene is the lighting in
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like watching a slow motion movie take place right before my eyes. The trees transform as the fall approaches. From lively green leaves and bushes turn into to red‚ orange and browns preparing the ambiance of fall’s serenity. The wind begins to pick up relinquishing summer’s heavy humidity. Lasting roughly three months‚ the warmth begins to diminish and the icy air begins to emerge from nature’s closet. Winters approaching and the lively‚ colorful leaves begin to disappear by the branch. Winter is
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Toombsboro County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Report Completed By: CSI LSUE Student June 11‚ 2015 Case #: 47841 Date of Incident: July 16‚ 1953 Time of Incident: Approximately 1545 Location of Incident: County Road 1322-192‚ Toombsboro‚ Georgia Timeline: 1550/Call received at TCSO dispatch from Allyson Adele 1553/Deputy Barber and Deputy Stewart en route 1559/Deputy Barber and Deputy Stewart arrived on scene 1601/Body of an elderly woman was discovered in a nearby ditch 1602/Deputy
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directly from God. Unfortunately the nocturnal animal‚ the owl is spotted to be ready for a long sleep and to dream the night away - will miss it all. By perfect timing‚ the miraculous event happens Mother Nature sets its course.Flashes light up the desolate night. A new lease of life begins to flourish‚ touching every living thing in sight‚ giving them immaculate and divine solace. It is fate that had sent the poignant moon away. The same moon that showered us with romance during seemly endless
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The American documentary 21 Up directed by Michael Apted was released in 1977 and follows the journey of several socially‚ economically and racially diverse children every 7 years till they reach 21. Through the premise of the film it is suggested that what we see of these individuals at the age of 7 is indicative of what we shall see at 21. The Jesuit maxim "Give me a child at seven and I will give you the man"‚ underpins this foundation exploring the impact of a child’s environment on their long-term
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Shut Up and Sing Shut Up and Sing is a film that illustrates what the Dixie Chicks went through from their comment about President Bush in 2003 and how it affected there career through 2006 and beyond. This documentary shows how a simple phrase can send people so far over the edge and what affects something so small can have over time. The documentary‚ Shut Up and Sing by Barbara Kopple uses some excellent film techniques‚ good sound techniques‚ and even had good Mise en scène and exposition. In
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Atonement- Analysis of Scenes The scene starts with a long shot of the three characters walking on a path in the reeds towards the camera. The reason a long shot is used is to establish the setting of the characters. It cuts in to a close up of Robbie to show his emotion as he realises they have made it to the sea. It cuts to an medium high angle aerial long shot as the characters are running through the reeds to show the true desperation of the men. While they are running the music playing is
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