ENGB70H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Pulp Magazine, James M. Cain, 180-Degree Rule
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German expressionist film stylistic traits of the film [supported the atmosphere of the film, reflecting psychological states of characters and historical features of time film was made] Exaggerated makeup, costumes, low-key lighting, distorted stylized settings. No resemblances to our understanding of reality thematic traits. Film makers in ww2 from germany moved to the united states. Telling the stories to show the russian revolution. To educate and politicize is his goal. Editing = montage [building a scene/ building a sequence] Opposite to continuity editing, wants us to pay attention to how the pieces fit in the final product. Plot subordinate to the effects of editing. How discontinuity in editing can give us clues to how the story is progressing. Lack features of continuity , not traditional of shot reverse shot but viewer gets the sense what is going on amongst the confusion. Shot reverse shot with mother and child [mother watching child being trampled] thematic juxtaposition.
