My bad. Here's the embedded video
Monday, June 15, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhaDxJNwjPw&feature=PlayList&p=D903D897A8E23D28&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=58
The first two minutes and forty seconds is my scene.
Analysis here.
The executive producer of The Island, Michael Bay has produced many great films. He is also the producer of Transformers and Rise of the Fallen. With the high budget that he usually spends on movies, Michael Bay did an amazing job with his work on The Island, casting two incredible actors for the lead roles with an excellent supporting cast. Through the starting scene of The Island, Michael Bay starts by showing that the island will not be a positive place for Lincoln and Jordan; he also shows us that people will never be content with where they currently are.
Michael Bay shows us through the first scene that the island will not be a good place for the protagonist; he does this through his camera angles, music, and dialogue. The camera angles in this scene are mostly high shots or close-ups. This shows us that the characters are being suppressed by a force that is greater than them. This is one way the Michael Bay shows the viewers that his characters will not have a good experience if they go the island. The higher angles on the cameras, looking down on the characters makes them seem less significant and powerful. Holding them down with the angle of the camera. The music of this scene also brings suspense and hate of the island, the music is very suspenseful and dark. This serves as a warning to the viewers that everything is not as it seems as far as the island is concerned. From the get go they have a feeling of dread about whether or not the island is a good thing. The music sets this suspenseful tone very well. The dialogue in this scene is also setting the viewers up to fear the island. An ominous old man says, “You want to go to the island.” This automatically shows the readers that the island is not a good place. The old man seems like a manipulative being due to his facial expressions and vocal tones. These rather frightening details set the viewers up to fear the island and to hate the institution that created it and is manipulating the people.
He also shows that people will never be content with where they are in the first scene, he shows this with the constant camera movement, the way he portrays Jordan, and the feeling of being drowned that Lincoln feels. The constant camera movement gives the viewers a sense of discontent and restlessness. This reflects Lincoln’s feelings that something isn’t right and that there should be more to the world than what he is told. The camera movement helps to portray this to the audience through the restless feeling it gives them. This genius part of this film is easily recognizable if examined closely. This feeling of discontent with the world is also shown through this scene’s almost godlike portrayal of Jordan. She looks very wise and thoughtful in this scene, very quiet and laid back, however beautiful simultaneously. This shows how Lincoln feels like he needs to have change in his life. Except for the change he is looking for includes her. This constant motion and discontent with what he has is a theme presented often in this film. The final piece of how Michael Bay portrays this constant discontent is the drowning that Lincoln experiences in his dream. This drowning is symbolic for how he feels trapped in this false world that he knows doesn’t exist. This trapped feeling is made clear in this scene as well.
The way that Michael Bay begins his movie The Island is an excellent picture of how the rest of the movie goes. The themes and articles presented in the later movies are all begun in this first three minutes. Michael Bay sought to create a fear of the island, and a restlessness in his characters from the very beginning of the film. Through these themes, we can see his agendas for the film and for the audience.
The first two minutes and forty seconds is my scene.
Analysis here.
The executive producer of The Island, Michael Bay has produced many great films. He is also the producer of Transformers and Rise of the Fallen. With the high budget that he usually spends on movies, Michael Bay did an amazing job with his work on The Island, casting two incredible actors for the lead roles with an excellent supporting cast. Through the starting scene of The Island, Michael Bay starts by showing that the island will not be a positive place for Lincoln and Jordan; he also shows us that people will never be content with where they currently are.
Michael Bay shows us through the first scene that the island will not be a good place for the protagonist; he does this through his camera angles, music, and dialogue. The camera angles in this scene are mostly high shots or close-ups. This shows us that the characters are being suppressed by a force that is greater than them. This is one way the Michael Bay shows the viewers that his characters will not have a good experience if they go the island. The higher angles on the cameras, looking down on the characters makes them seem less significant and powerful. Holding them down with the angle of the camera. The music of this scene also brings suspense and hate of the island, the music is very suspenseful and dark. This serves as a warning to the viewers that everything is not as it seems as far as the island is concerned. From the get go they have a feeling of dread about whether or not the island is a good thing. The music sets this suspenseful tone very well. The dialogue in this scene is also setting the viewers up to fear the island. An ominous old man says, “You want to go to the island.” This automatically shows the readers that the island is not a good place. The old man seems like a manipulative being due to his facial expressions and vocal tones. These rather frightening details set the viewers up to fear the island and to hate the institution that created it and is manipulating the people.
He also shows that people will never be content with where they are in the first scene, he shows this with the constant camera movement, the way he portrays Jordan, and the feeling of being drowned that Lincoln feels. The constant camera movement gives the viewers a sense of discontent and restlessness. This reflects Lincoln’s feelings that something isn’t right and that there should be more to the world than what he is told. The camera movement helps to portray this to the audience through the restless feeling it gives them. This genius part of this film is easily recognizable if examined closely. This feeling of discontent with the world is also shown through this scene’s almost godlike portrayal of Jordan. She looks very wise and thoughtful in this scene, very quiet and laid back, however beautiful simultaneously. This shows how Lincoln feels like he needs to have change in his life. Except for the change he is looking for includes her. This constant motion and discontent with what he has is a theme presented often in this film. The final piece of how Michael Bay portrays this constant discontent is the drowning that Lincoln experiences in his dream. This drowning is symbolic for how he feels trapped in this false world that he knows doesn’t exist. This trapped feeling is made clear in this scene as well.
The way that Michael Bay begins his movie The Island is an excellent picture of how the rest of the movie goes. The themes and articles presented in the later movies are all begun in this first three minutes. Michael Bay sought to create a fear of the island, and a restlessness in his characters from the very beginning of the film. Through these themes, we can see his agendas for the film and for the audience.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Journal # 3 - Antigone II
Theme I - The first theme I will discuss is the theme throughout Antigone by Anouilh is the theme that death is final. This theme is brought up many times in his version of the play. However, it is much different from the beliefs and themes presented in the other three plays we have read thus far. The beliefs in the other plays are that death is not the end, that after death, there is another life of some sort, either good or bad. But Anouilh's Antigone comes from a less spiritual, more chaotic viewpoint, and therefore states the exact opposite.
Theme 2 - The second theme is that of happiness being impossible to reach. It often refers to happiness as a thing that is unreachable, at least by the tragic hero/heroes of the play. This is very similar to themes presented in the other plays in the fact that it makes it seem impossible, either by fate or choice, for the heroes to attain happiness on this Earth or ever. These tragedies, though dark and gloomy, open up all new possibilities for the heights that humanity can reach in happiness, and sadness.
Theme 2 - The second theme is that of happiness being impossible to reach. It often refers to happiness as a thing that is unreachable, at least by the tragic hero/heroes of the play. This is very similar to themes presented in the other plays in the fact that it makes it seem impossible, either by fate or choice, for the heroes to attain happiness on this Earth or ever. These tragedies, though dark and gloomy, open up all new possibilities for the heights that humanity can reach in happiness, and sadness.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Journal # 2 - Antigone II
1. Metaphor - "It's like a post card, all pink and green and yellow!" (Anouilh, 6)
Anouilh uses this metaphor to show us how beautiful the world can be to such a young mind as that of Antigone's . We envision the beauty of the early morning light touching all the images that Antigone sees. It must be even more beautiful for her this morning as well, knowing how the day will end.
2. Foreshadowing - "Creon will have us put to death!" (Anouilh, 10)
Anouilh shows the foreshadowing of Antigone's death here to make us feel suspense and pity for Antigone. We fear for her and the inevitable end that she will meet tonight. He uses the foreshadowing to make us fear for Antigone.
3. Alliteration - "Willful, wicked girl" (Anouilh, 11)
Anouilh uses alliteration here to reiterate what she says Creon thinks about herself. The repitition of the "w" sound accents how "wicked and willful" she is. She says those words exactly to prove to Ismene and the readers that that really is how Creon feels about her.
4. Personification- "Terrible noonday sun." (Anouilh, 17)
Anouilh uses this personification of the sun in Antigone as a force of nature. He uses her personification as a way of shifting the blame from the tangible action that Antigone takes against Creon, to the forces of fate for her future death.
Anouilh uses this metaphor to show us how beautiful the world can be to such a young mind as that of Antigone's . We envision the beauty of the early morning light touching all the images that Antigone sees. It must be even more beautiful for her this morning as well, knowing how the day will end.
2. Foreshadowing - "Creon will have us put to death!" (Anouilh, 10)
Anouilh shows the foreshadowing of Antigone's death here to make us feel suspense and pity for Antigone. We fear for her and the inevitable end that she will meet tonight. He uses the foreshadowing to make us fear for Antigone.
3. Alliteration - "Willful, wicked girl" (Anouilh, 11)
Anouilh uses alliteration here to reiterate what she says Creon thinks about herself. The repitition of the "w" sound accents how "wicked and willful" she is. She says those words exactly to prove to Ismene and the readers that that really is how Creon feels about her.
4. Personification- "Terrible noonday sun." (Anouilh, 17)
Anouilh uses this personification of the sun in Antigone as a force of nature. He uses her personification as a way of shifting the blame from the tangible action that Antigone takes against Creon, to the forces of fate for her future death.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Journal # 1 - Antigone II
I think that this Antigone will be more uncaring and less emotional than Sophocles' Antigone. I believe that instead of an emotional battle, it will be a battle of ideals. It will be the idea that her brother should be buried, not the respect she has for the gods, that is the idea behind her battle for justice. The basic plot will be the same as far as who lives and dies, but i think the emotions will not be as high strung. I think this because of the existentialist view that most philosophers had surrounding the early stages of World War II. The rise of evil politicians like Hitler will greatly affect the writers views of the story and the book will be much more depressing than the first Antigone, using less elements of tragedy.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Journal # 2 - Antigone
Antigone - Angelina Jolie - With red hair dye.
I picked Angelina because of her excellent acting abilities to seem on edge. She would fit the part of Antigone very well.
Ismene - Zooey Deschanel - Tall, dark haired girl who is rather reserved and unconfrontational.
I picked Zooey because she would play the passive Ismene very well. She is very similar to how I would imagine Ismene's personality to be like.
Creon - Sean Connery - His voice and facial hair is perfect for Creon
I picked Sean because his intense acting skills would be great at portraying how I picture Creons voice and personality.
Haemon - Gerard Butler - He seems like how I would imagine Haemon to look like.
He is a good actor who would play the part of Haemon well. Plus, he dies in every movie I've seen him in. So that would work out well too.
I picked Angelina because of her excellent acting abilities to seem on edge. She would fit the part of Antigone very well.
Ismene - Zooey Deschanel - Tall, dark haired girl who is rather reserved and unconfrontational.
I picked Zooey because she would play the passive Ismene very well. She is very similar to how I would imagine Ismene's personality to be like.
Creon - Sean Connery - His voice and facial hair is perfect for Creon
I picked Sean because his intense acting skills would be great at portraying how I picture Creons voice and personality.
Haemon - Gerard Butler - He seems like how I would imagine Haemon to look like.
He is a good actor who would play the part of Haemon well. Plus, he dies in every movie I've seen him in. So that would work out well too.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Journal # 1 - Antigone
Knowledge - What did Antigone do to her brother's body?
What did Creon decide her punishment would be?
Comprehension - To what extent was Creon's reaction rational?
How was Antigone's refusal to allow Ismene to die with her indicative of her inner feelings?
Application -What character do you most relate to?
Predict what will happen to Antigone at the end of the book.
Analysis - How does Antigone's foil with Ismene show what will happen later in the play?
Explain why Haemon begins his conversation with Creon as a supplicant?
Synthesis - Compare Antigone with Oedipus, her father.
What similarities can you find between Creon and Oedipus?
Evaluation - Would you have done what Antigone did?
Is Creon's death sentence the right way to punish this crime?
What did Creon decide her punishment would be?
Comprehension - To what extent was Creon's reaction rational?
How was Antigone's refusal to allow Ismene to die with her indicative of her inner feelings?
Application -What character do you most relate to?
Predict what will happen to Antigone at the end of the book.
Analysis - How does Antigone's foil with Ismene show what will happen later in the play?
Explain why Haemon begins his conversation with Creon as a supplicant?
Synthesis - Compare Antigone with Oedipus, her father.
What similarities can you find between Creon and Oedipus?
Evaluation - Would you have done what Antigone did?
Is Creon's death sentence the right way to punish this crime?
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