So I just came from watching the Charlie Chaplin screening and I am surprised to say that I really enjoyed the film. I never seen any of his films and the fact that it was silent and in black and white really didn't attract my attention either. I also read the readings and found out that Charlie wanted to preserve the art of the silent films which I thought was pretty noble of him. I also thought though that that might have just been a way to hide any possible insecurity of him not making it to the "talkies." Overall I really enjoyed his film and had good genuine laughs about it and would definitely watch more of his films.
Within the past couple of weeks I had gone and seen Fifty Shades of Grey. I had not read the books but i was familiar with the plot because of how much attention it had been getting. I had gone with someone who had read all the books and i thought it was so interesting how our views of the film were vastly different. We both didn’t enjoy the film but they were for completely different reasons. I was unimpressed with the acting and the cliche music and line. She was upset with the casting and how the characters had been portrayed. I find it so interesting how reading the book can affect the views of the viewer.
The acting was SO poor I agree but I loved some of the cheesy cliche lines. The mild humor made the money and the trip to the theater worth it. I wouldn't see it again but I didn't want to claw my eyes out either.
I agree, I did not read the books either but I understand how the characters were horribly portrayed. Mr. Grey, in my opinion, was a good actor he seemed to put on the persona that he was the boss and only he can make up the rules. As for the girl who played the lead, she was a horrible actor, she portrayed herself as weak and afraid. Although I'm not entirely sure what she was supposed to be portrayed as.
Yesterday we watched Sherlock Jr. In screening and the special effects really surprised me! At one point the amateur detective leaves his body in his sleep and apears ghost like before jumping in and out of the theater screen, I had no idea film in 1924 was capable of these effects so it was fun to see something so different and new. It was also really interesting to find out that most actors did their own stunts and could get seriously injured. Now an actor is worth way to much to let them risk breaking a bone and being out of work. Stunt doubles do all the actor's physical activities and performers are no longer needed to risk their own well being for a movie.
I thought the same thing too! I was so surprised on how he left his body. I also thought that the scene were he walks into the screen and in a sense, becomes part of the movie, was incredible. The way the background kept on changing and how he would adjust to the different situations he was being put through. I was very impressed with the special affects.
So I have recently taken up to watching all of the Independent movies on Netflix. I am currently watching roughly 2-3 movies a day, I know I should be studying, but I can't stop myself! I am loving how interesting the plot lines are. One of them was drastically different than the others though. I can't remember the title of it as a write this, but it was about an elderly man who lives alone with Alzheimer's disease. His son gets him a robot companion and the robot allows him to relive his past life as a cat burglar. Needless to say, the movie was very interesting and entertaining to watch. I just guess I am beginning to appreciate the quality of these films despite their quirky plot lines.
I want to kind of point something out about I Love Lucy. In my history class junior year, our teacher told us that he was amazed of how the characters were portrayed in I Love Lucy, especially since the show began production in the 1950s. At that time the Civil Rights Movement was beginning to form, therefore racism during this time was still strong, for any of those of color. Yet, what my teacher, and I, found interesting was that Desi Arnaz, who played the character of Ricky Ricardo, was portrayed a famous Cuban entertainer. Not only was that surprising, but the lead was played by a female, Lucille Ball, as Lucy Ricardo. Of course, another aspect of the show that was avoided by many producers was interracial marriage. Such as Lucy and Ricky, an American and a Cuban, their marriage was unexpected. Usually you would see a marriage between two Americans, and for those of color, they hardly appeared on screen unless they were being made fun of.
"Episodes" is a TV show that stars Matt LeBlanc as Matt LeBlanc. If any of you have seen Friends, you know why this show must be so appealing! He talks about his Friends friends all the time and there's a "How you doin" reference in almost every episode. It's interesting to see that he's not like Joey at all! However, the only reason I even wanted to watch it is because it stars Matt LeBlanc.These frequent Friends references are just a bonus for the audience. This show is pretty hilarious and it just has around 9 episodes per season! However, is it this interesting only because we get to see Matt LeBlanc star as himself? The maker of this show is a genius.
So I just came from watching the Charlie Chaplin screening and I am surprised to say that I really enjoyed the film. I never seen any of his films and the fact that it was silent and in black and white really didn't attract my attention either. I also read the readings and found out that Charlie wanted to preserve the art of the silent films which I thought was pretty noble of him. I also thought though that that might have just been a way to hide any possible insecurity of him not making it to the "talkies." Overall I really enjoyed his film and had good genuine laughs about it and would definitely watch more of his films.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised that I actually liked it too! I was expecting it to kind of be bad but I was pleasantly surprised!
DeleteWithin the past couple of weeks I had gone and seen Fifty Shades of Grey. I had not read the books but i was familiar with the plot because of how much attention it had been getting. I had gone with someone who had read all the books and i thought it was so interesting how our views of the film were vastly different. We both didn’t enjoy the film but they were for completely different reasons. I was unimpressed with the acting and the cliche music and line. She was upset with the casting and how the characters had been portrayed. I find it so interesting how reading the book can affect the views of the viewer.
ReplyDeleteThe acting was SO poor I agree but I loved some of the cheesy cliche lines. The mild humor made the money and the trip to the theater worth it. I wouldn't see it again but I didn't want to claw my eyes out either.
DeleteI agree, I did not read the books either but I understand how the characters were horribly portrayed. Mr. Grey, in my opinion, was a good actor he seemed to put on the persona that he was the boss and only he can make up the rules. As for the girl who played the lead, she was a horrible actor, she portrayed herself as weak and afraid. Although I'm not entirely sure what she was supposed to be portrayed as.
DeleteYesterday we watched Sherlock Jr. In screening and the special effects really surprised me! At one point the amateur detective leaves his body in his sleep and apears ghost like before jumping in and out of the theater screen, I had no idea film in 1924 was capable of these effects so it was fun to see something so different and new. It was also really interesting to find out that most actors did their own stunts and could get seriously injured. Now an actor is worth way to much to let them risk breaking a bone and being out of work. Stunt doubles do all the actor's physical activities and performers are no longer needed to risk their own well being for a movie.
ReplyDeleteI thought the same thing too! I was so surprised on how he left his body. I also thought that the scene were he walks into the screen and in a sense, becomes part of the movie, was incredible. The way the background kept on changing and how he would adjust to the different situations he was being put through. I was very impressed with the special affects.
DeleteSo I have recently taken up to watching all of the Independent movies on Netflix. I am currently watching roughly 2-3 movies a day, I know I should be studying, but I can't stop myself! I am loving how interesting the plot lines are. One of them was drastically different than the others though. I can't remember the title of it as a write this, but it was about an elderly man who lives alone with Alzheimer's disease. His son gets him a robot companion and the robot allows him to relive his past life as a cat burglar. Needless to say, the movie was very interesting and entertaining to watch. I just guess I am beginning to appreciate the quality of these films despite their quirky plot lines.
ReplyDeleteI want to kind of point something out about I Love Lucy. In my history class junior year, our teacher told us that he was amazed of how the characters were portrayed in I Love Lucy, especially since the show began production in the 1950s. At that time the Civil Rights Movement was beginning to form, therefore racism during this time was still strong, for any of those of color. Yet, what my teacher, and I, found interesting was that Desi Arnaz, who played the character of Ricky Ricardo, was portrayed a famous Cuban entertainer. Not only was that surprising, but the lead was played by a female, Lucille Ball, as Lucy Ricardo. Of course, another aspect of the show that was avoided by many producers was interracial marriage. Such as Lucy and Ricky, an American and a Cuban, their marriage was unexpected. Usually you would see a marriage between two Americans, and for those of color, they hardly appeared on screen unless they were being made fun of.
ReplyDelete"Episodes" is a TV show that stars Matt LeBlanc as Matt LeBlanc. If any of you have seen Friends, you know why this show must be so appealing! He talks about his Friends friends all the time and there's a "How you doin" reference in almost every episode. It's interesting to see that he's not like Joey at all! However, the only reason I even wanted to watch it is because it stars Matt LeBlanc.These frequent Friends references are just a bonus for the audience. This show is pretty hilarious and it just has around 9 episodes per season!
ReplyDeleteHowever, is it this interesting only because we get to see Matt LeBlanc star as himself? The maker of this show is a genius.