Why the Great Gatsby isn’t very great and isn’t very Gatsby The choices made by director Baz Lurmann while creating the adaptation of The Great Gatsby make certain aspects a lot more obvious than the book‚ which is good for the audience‚ but ultimately make the movie version of Gatsby very different from the book version. But I’m not saying that it is bad for movies to stray from the books that they are adapting; it just gives the movie a different feeling than the book. Luhrmann’s choice in characters
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shape meaning. Through the exploration of image in the film “Strictly ballroom” directed by “Baz Lurhmann” and “Stupid Girls” a music video by “Pink” are the themes of individuality versus conformity‚ the importance of appearance‚ and the resistance to change effectively portrayed. “Baz Lurhmann” and “Pink” use image to portray the ideas of individuality versus conformity. In “Strictly ballroom”‚ “Baz Lurhmann uses juxtaposition of Scott’s appearance/costume of his gold sequined pants and jacket
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• Area Of Study: BELONGING • Strictly Ballroom • Film (1992) • Baz Luhrmann • Finding a sense of belonging The concept of belonging is explored well in the film Strictly Ballroom. Directed by Baz Luhrmann and released in 1992‚ this film explores the concept of belonging in relation to places‚ events and relationships. Throughout the film‚ techniques such as symbolism‚ lighting‚ costume‚ non-diagetic music and dialogue help to express these concepts to the audience. Firstly‚ Symbolism is
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To belong to anyone else‚ one does not have to give up his or her values or independence by conforming. This is shown through the texts of the film‚ ‘Strictly Ballroom’ directed by Baz Luhrmann and the children’s picture book‚ ‘The Red Tree’ written and illustrated by Shaun Tan. In ‘Strictly Ballroom’ characters‚ scenes and techniques such as dialogue‚ costume‚ lighting‚ and marginalization are used to depict that to belong to anyone else‚ one does not have to give up his or her values or independence
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In the movie Australia directed by Baz Luhrmann is dealing with the same sort of idea that an outsider Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman)‚ is trying to fit in to a country that is completely new to her. The way she belongs to the new country is by understanding the aboriginal’s thought and accept the way they live and try to fit in. With the introduction of the rough cow’s drover (Hugh Jackman) as an assistance of Sarah Ashley‚ the drover helps her to save her remote cow station. In this case‚ Sarah
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represent belonging or alienation in one way or another. Strictly Ballroom‚ directed by Baz Luhrmann represents the concept of acceptance and rejection through the use of many film and language techniques. There are many concepts of belonging shown in the film Strictly Ballroom. This is shown through several film techniques like role of the characters‚ costumes‚ make-up‚ hair‚ music and camera angles. Luhrmann decided to use Liz’s costumes and make-up to present the dancing world as having power
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sense of belonging is vital for people to develop a sense of their own identity in an increasingly diverse world. Not belongiong can create lonely feelings of isolation or alienation which result in a loss of identity and self esteam. Director Baz Luhrmann’s film‚ Strictly Ballroom (1993) and the 1939 poem “Refugee Blues” by W.H Auden both convey distinct concepts concerning the subject of belonging and not belonging. Both texts emphasise the positive power of a sense of belonging has for an
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Moulin Rouge‚ a musical film directed by Baz Luhrmann in 2001‚ portrays the inner journey of a young naïve man‚ Christian‚ who embarks on a physical journey to Paris and his inner journey of love‚ jealousy‚ and possessiveness escorts his voyage‚ influencing his actions and attitudes. Inner journeys are a process to be waiting to be experienced‚ and have to be embarked upon on in parts The film is divided in three parts to represent 3 stages of his inner journey‚ and reveal several concepts of journeys
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Film Reflection for Moulin Rouge! Lighting 1. In the film‚ Moulin Rouge!‚ director Baz Luhrmann uses lighting to develop the story without being too explicit. The first example of this intentional lighting is in Christian’s attic. He has his head buried in his hands. He is shot in side lighting causing half of his face to be a shadow conveying his depression over the death of Satine. This point is further reinforced by casting him in blue light. Blue obviously symbolizing his deep sadness. Also
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In a leap from Shakespeare’s time to the modern world‚ Romeo+Juliet makes the medieval classic - Romeo and Juliet understandable to a modern audience. Directed by Baz Luhrmann‚ the modern masterpiece applies impressive cinematography to harness both medieval and modern civilisations. Many aspects‚ such as the; settings‚ props‚ background symbolism and ways of communication allow for the modern viewer to grasp the storyline‚ despite many unusual adaptations included from medieval times. The entwinement
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