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A WHITE CHRISTMAS: WITNESSING RACIAL INTOLERANCE IN 1940’S 15 December 2013. Mid-WWII came Mark Sandrich’s Holiday Inn (1942), a Christmas musical featuring the musical talents of Irving Berlin.. This film is the story of two entertainers, who also happen to be good friends and competitive rivals, Jim Hardy (Bing Crosby) and Ted Hanover (Fred Astaire).). Jim has aspirations of stepping away from the spotlight, living a humbler life as a farmer in GAZING: EXPLORING THE FEMALE PROTAGONIST IN NOW, VOYAGER There she meets a young girl named Tina (Janis Wilson), who bares striking similarities to a younger, reclusive, frumpy, and depressed Charlotte. Immediately, Charlotte takes an interest in the girl, whom she quickly finds out is Jerry’s daughter. Charlotte and Tina grow close, and Charlotte helps build Tina’s confidence; Tina, too BUT WHY DO WE LOVE IT?: ALLEGORIES, JUSTICE, AND CINEMATIC 23 September 2012 Although its 1994 theatrical release was a disappointment, barely earning back what the film cost to make, Frank Darabont’s The Shawshank Redemption gained popularity when released on home video, and eventually DVD. In fact, today The Shawshank Redemption is considered one of the most beloved American films of alltimes, ranking #72
NOT A “BABY” ANYMORE: DIRTY DANCING AND ITS FEMINIST MIGHT Tragically, the doctor hired to perform Penny’s abortion is a crook, and Penny ends up hurt. “Baby” races to her father for help, and he learns what “Baby” has been doing Kellerman’s and who she has been spending her time with. Doctor Houseman warns “Baby” not to see Penny or Johnny anymore, but “Baby,” who now has strong WILL THE REAL VILLAIN PLEASE STAND UP: ANTAGONISTS IN 1 June 2014 Most people would agree Maleficent is the antagonist, or villain, in Disney’s 1959 animated feature film Sleeping Beauty. After all, she works for the forces of evil and even calls upon the powers of hell when doing her bidding. No questions about it, Maleficent is not one to cross. In Sleeping Beauty, MOUTHING OFF: PSYCHOANALYZING SLEEPING BEAUTY, A QUEER 8 January 2012. From the narrative perspective, Julia Leigh’s Sleeping Beauty is about a university student, Lucy (Emily Browning), a loner who experiments occasionally with drugs and other self-destructive behavior, but is a hard worker in what seems like an endless list of jobs. While some of her jobs are typical, such as copy girl and waitress in a café, some are less conventional, such REEL CLUB | REACT TO WHAT'S REEL React to What's Reel. 4 January 2015. Perhaps an understatement but Foxcatcher is not a film that offers viewers many answers. More than that, Foxcatcher is a film that intentionally withholds information from viewers, making the film both frustrating and intriguing. Viewers are not given any more information than the leading characters know. LOST AND FOUND: ALL IS LOST, A CONTEMPORARY RETELLING OF 23 February 2014 Isolated on his sinking boat in the Indian Ocean, Our Man (Robert Redford), as All is Lost’s only character is called in the credits, faces extraordinary circumstances, testing him physically, emotionally, and mentally. That said, from one perspective, All is Lost (2013), J. C. Chandor’s second feature film, is a modern-day retelling REAL FANTASY: FANTASY AND REALITY IN BURTON’S BIG FISH 20 May 2012. As auteur, Tim Burton generally casts aside reality in favor of fantasy with his films, and his 2003 fantasy-adventure Big Fish is no exception. With Big Fish, Burton emphasizes fantasy by exploring what the tall tales of a dying man may look like. However, unlike other films in his repertoire, Burton also calls attention to reality within Big Fish, making the dying man’s son a BLOCKED UP: BLOCKING STEVENS EMOTIONAL DETACHMENT IN IVORY Merchant and Ivory’s The Remains of the Day (1993) tells of Mr. Stevens, a diligent, hard-working butler at Darlington Hall, an estate in England. Although Mr. Steven’s work ethic and devotion to exceptional service is admirable, he is an emotionally blocked man whodoes not
A WHITE CHRISTMAS: WITNESSING RACIAL INTOLERANCE IN 1940’S 15 December 2013. Mid-WWII came Mark Sandrich’s Holiday Inn (1942), a Christmas musical featuring the musical talents of Irving Berlin.. This film is the story of two entertainers, who also happen to be good friends and competitive rivals, Jim Hardy (Bing Crosby) and Ted Hanover (Fred Astaire).). Jim has aspirations of stepping away from the spotlight, living a humbler life as a farmer in GAZING: EXPLORING THE FEMALE PROTAGONIST IN NOW, VOYAGER There she meets a young girl named Tina (Janis Wilson), who bares striking similarities to a younger, reclusive, frumpy, and depressed Charlotte. Immediately, Charlotte takes an interest in the girl, whom she quickly finds out is Jerry’s daughter. Charlotte and Tina grow close, and Charlotte helps build Tina’s confidence; Tina, too BUT WHY DO WE LOVE IT?: ALLEGORIES, JUSTICE, AND CINEMATIC 23 September 2012 Although its 1994 theatrical release was a disappointment, barely earning back what the film cost to make, Frank Darabont’s The Shawshank Redemption gained popularity when released on home video, and eventually DVD. In fact, today The Shawshank Redemption is considered one of the most beloved American films of alltimes, ranking #72
NOT A “BABY” ANYMORE: DIRTY DANCING AND ITS FEMINIST MIGHT Tragically, the doctor hired to perform Penny’s abortion is a crook, and Penny ends up hurt. “Baby” races to her father for help, and he learns what “Baby” has been doing Kellerman’s and who she has been spending her time with. Doctor Houseman warns “Baby” not to see Penny or Johnny anymore, but “Baby,” who now has strong WILL THE REAL VILLAIN PLEASE STAND UP: ANTAGONISTS IN 1 June 2014 Most people would agree Maleficent is the antagonist, or villain, in Disney’s 1959 animated feature film Sleeping Beauty. After all, she works for the forces of evil and even calls upon the powers of hell when doing her bidding. No questions about it, Maleficent is not one to cross. In Sleeping Beauty, MOUTHING OFF: PSYCHOANALYZING SLEEPING BEAUTY, A QUEER 8 January 2012. From the narrative perspective, Julia Leigh’s Sleeping Beauty is about a university student, Lucy (Emily Browning), a loner who experiments occasionally with drugs and other self-destructive behavior, but is a hard worker in what seems like an endless list of jobs. While some of her jobs are typical, such as copy girl and waitress in a café, some are less conventional, such REEL CLUB | REACT TO WHAT'S REEL React to What's Reel. 4 January 2015. Perhaps an understatement but Foxcatcher is not a film that offers viewers many answers. More than that, Foxcatcher is a film that intentionally withholds information from viewers, making the film both frustrating and intriguing. Viewers are not given any more information than the leading characters know. WILL THE REAL VILLAIN PLEASE STAND UP: ANTAGONISTS IN 1 June 2014 Most people would agree Maleficent is the antagonist, or villain, in Disney’s 1959 animated feature film Sleeping Beauty. After all, she works for the forces of evil and even calls upon the powers of hell when doing her bidding. No questions about it, Maleficent is not one to cross. In Sleeping Beauty, KEEPING ONE’S DISTANCE: AMBIGUITY THROUGH DISTANCE AND 20 October 2013 Henry James’ novella, The Turn of the Screw (1898), was adapted for theatre in 1950 under the title The Innocents, but, just over ten years later, cinema, too, sets its eyes on this frightening tale of mystery and madness. Set in Bly, England during the nineteenth century, The Innocents (1961), directed by H2OOOOHHHHHH: THE MOTIF OF WATER IN WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S 10 July 2011 Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 cinematic interpretation of William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet redefines the term visual spectacle. Sometimes absurd and other times surreal, Luhrmann’s shots are vibrant, complex, exaggerated, and always striking. Furthermore, the rapidity of his cuts produces an abundance of these penetrating shots, intentionally thrust upon the WHO IS THIS GIRL I SEE?: REFLECTING ON FEMALE 22 June 2014. When it comes to Disney’s Mulan, one thing is true: the representation of girls and women to young audiences is just as negative in 1998 as it was in the 1930s when Disney began making animated features.. What is not true: Disney’s bizarre depiction of strong women in Mulan.. It appears Disney assumes Mulan to be a forward-thinking, strong young woman; a role model to the A FILM WITH A VIEW: ATMOSPHERIC CINEMATOGRAPHY AND SUBTEXT 8 July 2012 When James Ivory made his 1985 film A Room with a View, adapted from E. M. Forster’s 1908 novel by screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, his challenge was to find a distinct cinematic voice for the narrative. That is, Forster had successfully found a voice for the narrative with written language, so, if Ivory GOING ON WALK-WALK: AN AMERICAN WALKABOUT IN STAND BY ME 9 September 2012. In all parts of the world, from the beginning of time, but perhaps best known in Australian culture, a walkabout is a physical, mental, and spiritual journey during which time a young man wanders away from his community and into the wilderness to perform rituals and survive the elements. The walkabout is a rite of passage which challenges the individual to practice the wisdom TAKE THE SHOT: SEQUENCE SHOTS IN SCORSESE’S Take the Shot: Sequence Shots in Scorsese’s GOODFELLAS. 12 May 2013. “As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster” is the line that opens Martin Scoresese’s film Goodfellas (1990), a biographical film about Henry Hill ( Ray Liotta) and the real-life Lucchese crime family . The film, adapted from the 1986 book LETTING IT GO: DE-THAWING DISNEY’S ANTIQUATED DEFINITION 16 March 2014 The Snow Queen is a character Disney tried to use for at least 70 years. The origins of this character date back to 1844 when Hans Christian Anderson published “The Snow Queen,” a fairy tale with an icy child-stealing villainess. Every attempt Disney made to adapt Anderson’s character fell apart, and the …BECAUSE WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT WE NEED TO 20 April 2014 Lynne Ramsay’s 2011 We Need to Talk About Kevin is an experimental film. This unconventional thriller emphasizes expressionism over realism, style over stability, and emotion over reason. In large part, Ramsay’s avant-garde film captures how a mind processes (or does not process) trauma while wrought with guilt,grief, and fear.
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Hello, and welcome to Reel Club! My name is Kate Bellmore, the creator and author of this blog. Having recently completed my Master’s of English, I decided to create an outlet to express my passion for cinema. I hope you enjoy your time here, and feel free to get “reel” by becoming an active member PICNIC BEING THE OPERATIVE WORD: MRS. APPLEYARD AND SARA 7 August 2011 In 1975, Peter Weir directed, perhaps his best film to date, Picnic at Hanging Rock. The film revolves around the mysterious disappearance of three students and one governess at Hanging Rock on St. Valentine’s Day in 1900. The students are from the all-girls Appleyard College, run by Mrs. Appleyard. Yet, although the film LOST AND FOUND: ALL IS LOST, A CONTEMPORARY RETELLING OF 23 February 2014 Isolated on his sinking boat in the Indian Ocean, Our Man (Robert Redford), as All is Lost’s only character is called in the credits, faces extraordinary circumstances, testing him physically, emotionally, and mentally. That said, from one perspective, All is Lost (2013), J. C. Chandor’s second feature film, is a modern-day retelling KEEPING ONE’S DISTANCE: AMBIGUITY THROUGH DISTANCE AND 20 October 2013 Henry James’ novella, The Turn of the Screw (1898), was adapted for theatre in 1950 under the title The Innocents, but, just over ten years later, cinema, too, sets its eyes on this frightening tale of mystery and madness. Set in Bly, England during the nineteenth century, The Innocents (1961), directed by NOT SO ORDINARY COMMUNICATION: CINEMATOGRAPHY IN THE KING 27 February 2011 No other industry composes time period dramas like the British and The King’s Speech is no exception. In many ways, the film is quintessential; the stunning costumes, moving score, brilliant performances, and majestic sets exemplify the high standard of a quality cinematic contribution. However, cinematography in The King’s Speech is far from typical, BLOCKED UP: BLOCKING STEVENS EMOTIONAL DETACHMENT IN IVORY Merchant and Ivory’s The Remains of the Day (1993) tells of Mr. Stevens, a diligent, hard-working butler at Darlington Hall, an estate in England. Although Mr. Steven’s work ethic and devotion to exceptional service is admirable, he is an emotionally blocked man whodoes not
BUT WHY DO WE LOVE IT?: ALLEGORIES, JUSTICE, AND CINEMATIC 23 September 2012 Although its 1994 theatrical release was a disappointment, barely earning back what the film cost to make, Frank Darabont’s The Shawshank Redemption gained popularity when released on home video, and eventually DVD. In fact, today The Shawshank Redemption is considered one of the most beloved American films of alltimes, ranking #72
“IMPROBABLE PEOPLE:” PSYCHOPATHS IN ALL ABOUT EVE Unquestionably, Eve Harrington is a psychopath. Eve knowingly lies and manipulates those around her to serve her own desires, never once feeling bad for the others she hurts in the process. Eve comes between Margo and Bill, breaking the two apart for a period of the film. Moreover, she repeatedly manipulates Karen, first in the film’sopening
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Hello, and welcome to Reel Club! My name is Kate Bellmore, the creator and author of this blog. Having recently completed my Master’s of English, I decided to create an outlet to express my passion for cinema. I hope you enjoy your time here, and feel free to get “reel” by becoming an active member PICNIC BEING THE OPERATIVE WORD: MRS. APPLEYARD AND SARA 7 August 2011 In 1975, Peter Weir directed, perhaps his best film to date, Picnic at Hanging Rock. The film revolves around the mysterious disappearance of three students and one governess at Hanging Rock on St. Valentine’s Day in 1900. The students are from the all-girls Appleyard College, run by Mrs. Appleyard. Yet, although the film LOST AND FOUND: ALL IS LOST, A CONTEMPORARY RETELLING OF 23 February 2014 Isolated on his sinking boat in the Indian Ocean, Our Man (Robert Redford), as All is Lost’s only character is called in the credits, faces extraordinary circumstances, testing him physically, emotionally, and mentally. That said, from one perspective, All is Lost (2013), J. C. Chandor’s second feature film, is a modern-day retelling KEEPING ONE’S DISTANCE: AMBIGUITY THROUGH DISTANCE AND 20 October 2013 Henry James’ novella, The Turn of the Screw (1898), was adapted for theatre in 1950 under the title The Innocents, but, just over ten years later, cinema, too, sets its eyes on this frightening tale of mystery and madness. Set in Bly, England during the nineteenth century, The Innocents (1961), directed by NOT SO ORDINARY COMMUNICATION: CINEMATOGRAPHY IN THE KING 27 February 2011 No other industry composes time period dramas like the British and The King’s Speech is no exception. In many ways, the film is quintessential; the stunning costumes, moving score, brilliant performances, and majestic sets exemplify the high standard of a quality cinematic contribution. However, cinematography in The King’s Speech is far from typical, BLOCKED UP: BLOCKING STEVENS EMOTIONAL DETACHMENT IN IVORY Merchant and Ivory’s The Remains of the Day (1993) tells of Mr. Stevens, a diligent, hard-working butler at Darlington Hall, an estate in England. Although Mr. Steven’s work ethic and devotion to exceptional service is admirable, he is an emotionally blocked man whodoes not
BUT WHY DO WE LOVE IT?: ALLEGORIES, JUSTICE, AND CINEMATIC 23 September 2012 Although its 1994 theatrical release was a disappointment, barely earning back what the film cost to make, Frank Darabont’s The Shawshank Redemption gained popularity when released on home video, and eventually DVD. In fact, today The Shawshank Redemption is considered one of the most beloved American films of alltimes, ranking #72
“IMPROBABLE PEOPLE:” PSYCHOPATHS IN ALL ABOUT EVE Unquestionably, Eve Harrington is a psychopath. Eve knowingly lies and manipulates those around her to serve her own desires, never once feeling bad for the others she hurts in the process. Eve comes between Margo and Bill, breaking the two apart for a period of the film. Moreover, she repeatedly manipulates Karen, first in the film’sopening
GAZING: EXPLORING THE FEMALE PROTAGONIST IN NOW, VOYAGER There she meets a young girl named Tina (Janis Wilson), who bares striking similarities to a younger, reclusive, frumpy, and depressed Charlotte. Immediately, Charlotte takes an interest in the girl, whom she quickly finds out is Jerry’s daughter. Charlotte and Tina grow close, and Charlotte helps build Tina’s confidence; Tina, too NOT A “BABY” ANYMORE: DIRTY DANCING AND ITS FEMINIST MIGHT Tragically, the doctor hired to perform Penny’s abortion is a crook, and Penny ends up hurt. “Baby” races to her father for help, and he learns what “Baby” has been doing Kellerman’s and who she has been spending her time with. Doctor Houseman warns “Baby” not to see Penny or Johnny anymore, but “Baby,” who now has strongABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hello, and welcome to Reel Club! My name is Kate Bellmore, the creator and author of this blog. Having recently completed my Master’s of English, I decided to create an outlet to express my passion for cinema. I hope you enjoy your time here, and feel free to get “reel” by becoming an active member LOST AND FOUND: ALL IS LOST, A CONTEMPORARY RETELLING OF 23 February 2014 Isolated on his sinking boat in the Indian Ocean, Our Man (Robert Redford), as All is Lost’s only character is called in the credits, faces extraordinary circumstances, testing him physically, emotionally, and mentally. That said, from one perspective, All is Lost (2013), J. C. Chandor’s second feature film, is a modern-day retelling KEEPING ONE’S DISTANCE: AMBIGUITY THROUGH DISTANCE AND 20 October 2013 Henry James’ novella, The Turn of the Screw (1898), was adapted for theatre in 1950 under the title The Innocents, but, just over ten years later, cinema, too, sets its eyes on this frightening tale of mystery and madness. Set in Bly, England during the nineteenth century, The Innocents (1961), directed by REAL FANTASY: FANTASY AND REALITY IN BURTON’S BIG FISH 20 May 2012. As auteur, Tim Burton generally casts aside reality in favor of fantasy with his films, and his 2003 fantasy-adventure Big Fish is no exception. With Big Fish, Burton emphasizes fantasy by exploring what the tall tales of a dying man may look like. However, unlike other films in his repertoire, Burton also calls attention to reality within Big Fish, making the dying man’s son a STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, AND JUXTAPOSITIONS: DEVELOPING Strengths, Weaknesses, and Juxtapositions: Developing Characterization in MY LEFT FOOT. 4 May 2013. My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown is a harrowing biographical film about one man’s struggles and triumphs while living with cerebral palsy. The film is adapted from Christy Brown ’s autobiography, and one strong theme running through H2OOOOHHHHHH: THE MOTIF OF WATER IN WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S 10 July 2011 Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 cinematic interpretation of William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet redefines the term visual spectacle. Sometimes absurd and other times surreal, Luhrmann’s shots are vibrant, complex, exaggerated, and always striking. Furthermore, the rapidity of his cuts produces an abundance of these penetrating shots, intentionally thrust upon the NOTHING CAN REALLY BE SOMETHING: READING INTO THE 3 June 3012 What is nothing? It’s a word we use almost every day in countless contexts, and an idea we understand. Yet, it is a very difficult thing to define. One possible definition of nothing is nonexistence. And, when considering the use of nothing in Wolfgang Petersen’s The Neverending Story (1984), nonexistence works. TheNothing in
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WILL THE REAL VILLAIN PLEASE STAND UP: ANTAGONISTS IN 1 June 2014 Most people would agree Maleficent is the antagonist, or villain, in Disney’s 1959 animated feature film Sleeping Beauty. After all, she works for the forces of evil and even calls upon the powers of hell when doing her bidding. No questions about it, Maleficent is not one to cross. In Sleeping Beauty,ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hello, and welcome to Reel Club! My name is Kate Bellmore, the creator and author of this blog. Having recently completed my Master’s of English, I decided to create an outlet to express my passion for cinema. I hope you enjoy your time here, and feel free to get “reel” by becoming an active member PICNIC BEING THE OPERATIVE WORD: MRS. APPLEYARD AND SARA 7 August 2011 In 1975, Peter Weir directed, perhaps his best film to date, Picnic at Hanging Rock. The film revolves around the mysterious disappearance of three students and one governess at Hanging Rock on St. Valentine’s Day in 1900. The students are from the all-girls Appleyard College, run by Mrs. Appleyard. Yet, although the film LOST AND FOUND: ALL IS LOST, A CONTEMPORARY RETELLING OF 23 February 2014 Isolated on his sinking boat in the Indian Ocean, Our Man (Robert Redford), as All is Lost’s only character is called in the credits, faces extraordinary circumstances, testing him physically, emotionally, and mentally. That said, from one perspective, All is Lost (2013), J. C. Chandor’s second feature film, is a modern-day retelling KEEPING ONE’S DISTANCE: AMBIGUITY THROUGH DISTANCE AND 20 October 2013 Henry James’ novella, The Turn of the Screw (1898), was adapted for theatre in 1950 under the title The Innocents, but, just over ten years later, cinema, too, sets its eyes on this frightening tale of mystery and madness. Set in Bly, England during the nineteenth century, The Innocents (1961), directed by NOT SO ORDINARY COMMUNICATION: CINEMATOGRAPHY IN THE KING 27 February 2011 No other industry composes time period dramas like the British and The King’s Speech is no exception. In many ways, the film is quintessential; the stunning costumes, moving score, brilliant performances, and majestic sets exemplify the high standard of a quality cinematic contribution. However, cinematography in The King’s Speech is far from typical, BLOCKED UP: BLOCKING STEVENS EMOTIONAL DETACHMENT IN IVORY Merchant and Ivory’s The Remains of the Day (1993) tells of Mr. Stevens, a diligent, hard-working butler at Darlington Hall, an estate in England. Although Mr. Steven’s work ethic and devotion to exceptional service is admirable, he is an emotionally blocked man whodoes not
BUT WHY DO WE LOVE IT?: ALLEGORIES, JUSTICE, AND CINEMATIC 23 September 2012 Although its 1994 theatrical release was a disappointment, barely earning back what the film cost to make, Frank Darabont’s The Shawshank Redemption gained popularity when released on home video, and eventually DVD. In fact, today The Shawshank Redemption is considered one of the most beloved American films of alltimes, ranking #72
“IMPROBABLE PEOPLE:” PSYCHOPATHS IN ALL ABOUT EVE Unquestionably, Eve Harrington is a psychopath. Eve knowingly lies and manipulates those around her to serve her own desires, never once feeling bad for the others she hurts in the process. Eve comes between Margo and Bill, breaking the two apart for a period of the film. Moreover, she repeatedly manipulates Karen, first in the film’sopening
GAZING: EXPLORING THE FEMALE PROTAGONIST IN NOW, VOYAGER There she meets a young girl named Tina (Janis Wilson), who bares striking similarities to a younger, reclusive, frumpy, and depressed Charlotte. Immediately, Charlotte takes an interest in the girl, whom she quickly finds out is Jerry’s daughter. Charlotte and Tina grow close, and Charlotte helps build Tina’s confidence; Tina, too NOT A “BABY” ANYMORE: DIRTY DANCING AND ITS FEMINIST MIGHT Tragically, the doctor hired to perform Penny’s abortion is a crook, and Penny ends up hurt. “Baby” races to her father for help, and he learns what “Baby” has been doing Kellerman’s and who she has been spending her time with. Doctor Houseman warns “Baby” not to see Penny or Johnny anymore, but “Baby,” who now has strongABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hello, and welcome to Reel Club! My name is Kate Bellmore, the creator and author of this blog. Having recently completed my Master’s of English, I decided to create an outlet to express my passion for cinema. I hope you enjoy your time here, and feel free to get “reel” by becoming an active member PICNIC BEING THE OPERATIVE WORD: MRS. APPLEYARD AND SARA 7 August 2011 In 1975, Peter Weir directed, perhaps his best film to date, Picnic at Hanging Rock. The film revolves around the mysterious disappearance of three students and one governess at Hanging Rock on St. Valentine’s Day in 1900. The students are from the all-girls Appleyard College, run by Mrs. Appleyard. Yet, although the film LOST AND FOUND: ALL IS LOST, A CONTEMPORARY RETELLING OF 23 February 2014 Isolated on his sinking boat in the Indian Ocean, Our Man (Robert Redford), as All is Lost’s only character is called in the credits, faces extraordinary circumstances, testing him physically, emotionally, and mentally. That said, from one perspective, All is Lost (2013), J. C. Chandor’s second feature film, is a modern-day retelling KEEPING ONE’S DISTANCE: AMBIGUITY THROUGH DISTANCE AND 20 October 2013 Henry James’ novella, The Turn of the Screw (1898), was adapted for theatre in 1950 under the title The Innocents, but, just over ten years later, cinema, too, sets its eyes on this frightening tale of mystery and madness. Set in Bly, England during the nineteenth century, The Innocents (1961), directed by NOT SO ORDINARY COMMUNICATION: CINEMATOGRAPHY IN THE KING 27 February 2011 No other industry composes time period dramas like the British and The King’s Speech is no exception. In many ways, the film is quintessential; the stunning costumes, moving score, brilliant performances, and majestic sets exemplify the high standard of a quality cinematic contribution. However, cinematography in The King’s Speech is far from typical, BLOCKED UP: BLOCKING STEVENS EMOTIONAL DETACHMENT IN IVORY Merchant and Ivory’s The Remains of the Day (1993) tells of Mr. Stevens, a diligent, hard-working butler at Darlington Hall, an estate in England. Although Mr. Steven’s work ethic and devotion to exceptional service is admirable, he is an emotionally blocked man whodoes not
BUT WHY DO WE LOVE IT?: ALLEGORIES, JUSTICE, AND CINEMATIC 23 September 2012 Although its 1994 theatrical release was a disappointment, barely earning back what the film cost to make, Frank Darabont’s The Shawshank Redemption gained popularity when released on home video, and eventually DVD. In fact, today The Shawshank Redemption is considered one of the most beloved American films of alltimes, ranking #72
“IMPROBABLE PEOPLE:” PSYCHOPATHS IN ALL ABOUT EVE Unquestionably, Eve Harrington is a psychopath. Eve knowingly lies and manipulates those around her to serve her own desires, never once feeling bad for the others she hurts in the process. Eve comes between Margo and Bill, breaking the two apart for a period of the film. Moreover, she repeatedly manipulates Karen, first in the film’sopening
GAZING: EXPLORING THE FEMALE PROTAGONIST IN NOW, VOYAGER There she meets a young girl named Tina (Janis Wilson), who bares striking similarities to a younger, reclusive, frumpy, and depressed Charlotte. Immediately, Charlotte takes an interest in the girl, whom she quickly finds out is Jerry’s daughter. Charlotte and Tina grow close, and Charlotte helps build Tina’s confidence; Tina, too NOT A “BABY” ANYMORE: DIRTY DANCING AND ITS FEMINIST MIGHT Tragically, the doctor hired to perform Penny’s abortion is a crook, and Penny ends up hurt. “Baby” races to her father for help, and he learns what “Baby” has been doing Kellerman’s and who she has been spending her time with. Doctor Houseman warns “Baby” not to see Penny or Johnny anymore, but “Baby,” who now has strongABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hello, and welcome to Reel Club! My name is Kate Bellmore, the creator and author of this blog. Having recently completed my Master’s of English, I decided to create an outlet to express my passion for cinema. I hope you enjoy your time here, and feel free to get “reel” by becoming an active member LOST AND FOUND: ALL IS LOST, A CONTEMPORARY RETELLING OF 23 February 2014 Isolated on his sinking boat in the Indian Ocean, Our Man (Robert Redford), as All is Lost’s only character is called in the credits, faces extraordinary circumstances, testing him physically, emotionally, and mentally. That said, from one perspective, All is Lost (2013), J. C. Chandor’s second feature film, is a modern-day retelling KEEPING ONE’S DISTANCE: AMBIGUITY THROUGH DISTANCE AND 20 October 2013 Henry James’ novella, The Turn of the Screw (1898), was adapted for theatre in 1950 under the title The Innocents, but, just over ten years later, cinema, too, sets its eyes on this frightening tale of mystery and madness. Set in Bly, England during the nineteenth century, The Innocents (1961), directed by REAL FANTASY: FANTASY AND REALITY IN BURTON’S BIG FISH 20 May 2012. As auteur, Tim Burton generally casts aside reality in favor of fantasy with his films, and his 2003 fantasy-adventure Big Fish is no exception. With Big Fish, Burton emphasizes fantasy by exploring what the tall tales of a dying man may look like. However, unlike other films in his repertoire, Burton also calls attention to reality within Big Fish, making the dying man’s son a STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, AND JUXTAPOSITIONS: DEVELOPING Strengths, Weaknesses, and Juxtapositions: Developing Characterization in MY LEFT FOOT. 4 May 2013. My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown is a harrowing biographical film about one man’s struggles and triumphs while living with cerebral palsy. The film is adapted from Christy Brown ’s autobiography, and one strong theme running through H2OOOOHHHHHH: THE MOTIF OF WATER IN WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S 10 July 2011 Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 cinematic interpretation of William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet redefines the term visual spectacle. Sometimes absurd and other times surreal, Luhrmann’s shots are vibrant, complex, exaggerated, and always striking. Furthermore, the rapidity of his cuts produces an abundance of these penetrating shots, intentionally thrust upon the NOTHING CAN REALLY BE SOMETHING: READING INTO THE 3 June 3012 What is nothing? It’s a word we use almost every day in countless contexts, and an idea we understand. Yet, it is a very difficult thing to define. One possible definition of nothing is nonexistence. And, when considering the use of nothing in Wolfgang Petersen’s The Neverending Story (1984), nonexistence works. TheNothing in
BUT WHY DO WE LOVE IT?: ALLEGORIES, JUSTICE, AND CINEMATIC 23 September 2012 Although its 1994 theatrical release was a disappointment, barely earning back what the film cost to make, Frank Darabont’s The Shawshank Redemption gained popularity when released on home video, and eventually DVD. In fact, today The Shawshank Redemption is considered one of the most beloved American films of alltimes, ranking #72
PART OF WORLD: ALPHA-FEMALES, PATRIARCHY, AND Part of World: Alpha-Females, Patriarchy, and Punishment in THE LITTLE MERMAID. In The Little Mermaid (1989), strong and powerful females exist in oppressive “kingdoms”; these women are Ariel, the title character, and Ursula, the sea witch. Yet, in these “kingdoms,” the females have found ways to exert their strengthsand powers.
WILL THE REAL VILLAIN PLEASE STAND UP: ANTAGONISTS IN 1 June 2014 Most people would agree Maleficent is the antagonist, or villain, in Disney’s 1959 animated feature film Sleeping Beauty. After all, she works for the forces of evil and even calls upon the powers of hell when doing her bidding. No questions about it, Maleficent is not one to cross. In Sleeping Beauty, REEL CLUB | REACT TO WHAT'S REEL React to What's Reel. 4 January 2015. Perhaps an understatement but Foxcatcher is not a film that offers viewers many answers. More than that, Foxcatcher is a film that intentionally withholds information from viewers, making the film both frustrating and intriguing. Viewers are not given any more information than the leading characters know. CULTURE SHOCK: AMERICAN CULTURE, THE VIETNAM WAR, AND THE 25 & 26 May 2014 (Happy Memorial Day) When first watching The Deer Hunter (1978), and perhaps not knowing how long the film actually is, the first part of the film, which leads up to Mike, Steve, and Nick’s duty in Vietnam, seems a rather labored and drawn out exposition. Instead of rushing though the introduction, The Deer Hunter captures an extensive amount of Mike (Robert De Niro), Steve REAL FANTASY: FANTASY AND REALITY IN BURTON’S BIG FISH 20 May 2012. As auteur, Tim Burton generally casts aside reality in favor of fantasy with his films, and his 2003 fantasy-adventure Big Fish is no exception. With Big Fish, Burton emphasizes fantasy by exploring what the tall tales of a dying man may look like. However, unlike other films in his repertoire, Burton also calls attention to reality within Big Fish, making the dying man’s son a H2OOOOHHHHHH: THE MOTIF OF WATER IN WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S 10 July 2011 Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 cinematic interpretation of William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet redefines the term visual spectacle. Sometimes absurd and other times surreal, Luhrmann’s shots are vibrant, complex, exaggerated, and always striking. Furthermore, the rapidity of his cuts produces an abundance of these penetrating shots, intentionally thrust upon the LOST AND FOUND: ALL IS LOST, A CONTEMPORARY RETELLING OF 23 February 2014 Isolated on his sinking boat in the Indian Ocean, Our Man (Robert Redford), as All is Lost’s only character is called in the credits, faces extraordinary circumstances, testing him physically, emotionally, and mentally. That said, from one perspective, All is Lost (2013), J. C. Chandor’s second feature film, is a modern-day retelling NOT A “BABY” ANYMORE: DIRTY DANCING AND ITS FEMINIST MIGHT Tragically, the doctor hired to perform Penny’s abortion is a crook, and Penny ends up hurt. “Baby” races to her father for help, and he learns what “Baby” has been doing Kellerman’s and who she has been spending her time with. Doctor Houseman warns “Baby” not to see Penny or Johnny anymore, but “Baby,” who now has strong BLOCKED UP: BLOCKING STEVENS EMOTIONAL DETACHMENT IN IVORY Merchant and Ivory’s The Remains of the Day (1993) tells of Mr. Stevens, a diligent, hard-working butler at Darlington Hall, an estate in England. Although Mr. Steven’s work ethic and devotion to exceptional service is admirable, he is an emotionally blocked man whodoes not
REEL CLUB | REACT TO WHAT'S REEL React to What's Reel. 4 January 2015. Perhaps an understatement but Foxcatcher is not a film that offers viewers many answers. More than that, Foxcatcher is a film that intentionally withholds information from viewers, making the film both frustrating and intriguing. Viewers are not given any more information than the leading characters know. CULTURE SHOCK: AMERICAN CULTURE, THE VIETNAM WAR, AND THE 25 & 26 May 2014 (Happy Memorial Day) When first watching The Deer Hunter (1978), and perhaps not knowing how long the film actually is, the first part of the film, which leads up to Mike, Steve, and Nick’s duty in Vietnam, seems a rather labored and drawn out exposition. Instead of rushing though the introduction, The Deer Hunter captures an extensive amount of Mike (Robert De Niro), Steve REAL FANTASY: FANTASY AND REALITY IN BURTON’S BIG FISH 20 May 2012. As auteur, Tim Burton generally casts aside reality in favor of fantasy with his films, and his 2003 fantasy-adventure Big Fish is no exception. With Big Fish, Burton emphasizes fantasy by exploring what the tall tales of a dying man may look like. However, unlike other films in his repertoire, Burton also calls attention to reality within Big Fish, making the dying man’s son a H2OOOOHHHHHH: THE MOTIF OF WATER IN WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S 10 July 2011 Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 cinematic interpretation of William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet redefines the term visual spectacle. Sometimes absurd and other times surreal, Luhrmann’s shots are vibrant, complex, exaggerated, and always striking. Furthermore, the rapidity of his cuts produces an abundance of these penetrating shots, intentionally thrust upon the LOST AND FOUND: ALL IS LOST, A CONTEMPORARY RETELLING OF 23 February 2014 Isolated on his sinking boat in the Indian Ocean, Our Man (Robert Redford), as All is Lost’s only character is called in the credits, faces extraordinary circumstances, testing him physically, emotionally, and mentally. That said, from one perspective, All is Lost (2013), J. C. Chandor’s second feature film, is a modern-day retelling NOT A “BABY” ANYMORE: DIRTY DANCING AND ITS FEMINIST MIGHT Tragically, the doctor hired to perform Penny’s abortion is a crook, and Penny ends up hurt. “Baby” races to her father for help, and he learns what “Baby” has been doing Kellerman’s and who she has been spending her time with. Doctor Houseman warns “Baby” not to see Penny or Johnny anymore, but “Baby,” who now has strong BLOCKED UP: BLOCKING STEVENS EMOTIONAL DETACHMENT IN IVORY Merchant and Ivory’s The Remains of the Day (1993) tells of Mr. Stevens, a diligent, hard-working butler at Darlington Hall, an estate in England. Although Mr. Steven’s work ethic and devotion to exceptional service is admirable, he is an emotionally blocked man whodoes not
GAZING: EXPLORING THE FEMALE PROTAGONIST IN NOW, VOYAGER There she meets a young girl named Tina (Janis Wilson), who bares striking similarities to a younger, reclusive, frumpy, and depressed Charlotte. Immediately, Charlotte takes an interest in the girl, whom she quickly finds out is Jerry’s daughter. Charlotte and Tina grow close, and Charlotte helps build Tina’s confidence; Tina, too A WHITE CHRISTMAS: WITNESSING RACIAL INTOLERANCE IN 1940’S 15 December 2013. Mid-WWII came Mark Sandrich’s Holiday Inn (1942), a Christmas musical featuring the musical talents of Irving Berlin.. This film is the story of two entertainers, who also happen to be good friends and competitive rivals, Jim Hardy (Bing Crosby) and Ted Hanover (Fred Astaire).). Jim has aspirations of stepping away from the spotlight, living a humbler life as a farmer in WILL THE REAL VILLAIN PLEASE STAND UP: ANTAGONISTS IN 1 June 2014 Most people would agree Maleficent is the antagonist, or villain, in Disney’s 1959 animated feature film Sleeping Beauty. After all, she works for the forces of evil and even calls upon the powers of hell when doing her bidding. No questions about it, Maleficent is not one to cross. In Sleeping Beauty, GAZING: EXPLORING THE FEMALE PROTAGONIST IN NOW, VOYAGER There she meets a young girl named Tina (Janis Wilson), who bares striking similarities to a younger, reclusive, frumpy, and depressed Charlotte. Immediately, Charlotte takes an interest in the girl, whom she quickly finds out is Jerry’s daughter. Charlotte and Tina grow close, and Charlotte helps build Tina’s confidence; Tina, too H2OOOOHHHHHH: THE MOTIF OF WATER IN WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S 10 July 2011 Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 cinematic interpretation of William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet redefines the term visual spectacle. Sometimes absurd and other times surreal, Luhrmann’s shots are vibrant, complex, exaggerated, and always striking. Furthermore, the rapidity of his cuts produces an abundance of these penetrating shots, intentionally thrust upon the KEEPING ONE’S DISTANCE: AMBIGUITY THROUGH DISTANCE AND 20 October 2013 Henry James’ novella, The Turn of the Screw (1898), was adapted for theatre in 1950 under the title The Innocents, but, just over ten years later, cinema, too, sets its eyes on this frightening tale of mystery and madness. Set in Bly, England during the nineteenth century, The Innocents (1961), directed by WILL THE REAL VILLAIN PLEASE STAND UP: ANTAGONISTS IN 1 June 2014 Most people would agree Maleficent is the antagonist, or villain, in Disney’s 1959 animated feature film Sleeping Beauty. After all, she works for the forces of evil and even calls upon the powers of hell when doing her bidding. No questions about it, Maleficent is not one to cross. In Sleeping Beauty, STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, AND JUXTAPOSITIONS: DEVELOPING Strengths, Weaknesses, and Juxtapositions: Developing Characterization in MY LEFT FOOT. 4 May 2013. My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown is a harrowing biographical film about one man’s struggles and triumphs while living with cerebral palsy. The film is adapted from Christy Brown ’s autobiography, and one strong theme running through BUT WHY DO WE LOVE IT?: ALLEGORIES, JUSTICE, AND CINEMATIC 23 September 2012 Although its 1994 theatrical release was a disappointment, barely earning back what the film cost to make, Frank Darabont’s The Shawshank Redemption gained popularity when released on home video, and eventually DVD. In fact, today The Shawshank Redemption is considered one of the most beloved American films of alltimes, ranking #72
SILENT HOMAGE: HUGO’S TRIBUTE TO THE SILENT FILMS OF 17 August 2014 Adapted from the novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret, by Brian Selznik, Martin Scorsese’s Hugo captures of the fictional tale of a penniless orphan who lives in the walls of Paris’s Gare Montparnasse, tirelessly winding and tending to the station’s clocks. Interestingly, the film, which is more pointedly historicalfiction, ties in
WHO IS THIS GIRL I SEE?: REFLECTING ON FEMALE 22 June 2014. When it comes to Disney’s Mulan, one thing is true: the representation of girls and women to young audiences is just as negative in 1998 as it was in the 1930s when Disney began making animated features.. What is not true: Disney’s bizarre depiction of strong women in Mulan.. It appears Disney assumes Mulan to be a forward-thinking, strong young woman; a role model to the GOING ON WALK-WALK: AN AMERICAN WALKABOUT IN STAND BY ME 9 September 2012. In all parts of the world, from the beginning of time, but perhaps best known in Australian culture, a walkabout is a physical, mental, and spiritual journey during which time a young man wanders away from his community and into the wilderness to perform rituals and survive the elements. The walkabout is a rite of passage which challenges the individual to practice the wisdom (NO LONGER) BLINDED BY THE LIGHT: THE SUPERNATURAL IN 30 September 2012 When a film is released that was adapted from a Stephen King short story, novella, or novel, moviegoers’ first thought might be they are in for a thriller, likely of the supernatural persuasion. King, as storyteller, often explores the bizarre and unexplainable when seeking his scares. However, StephenKing does not only
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hello, and welcome to Reel Club! My name is Kate Bellmore, the creator and author of this blog. Having recently completed my Master’s of English, I decided to create an outlet to express my passion for cinema. I hope you enjoy your time here, and feel free to PICNIC BEING THE OPERATIVE WORD: MRS. APPLEYARD AND SARA 7 August 2011 In 1975, Peter Weir directed, perhaps his best film to date, Picnic at Hanging Rock. The film revolves around the mysterious disappearance of three students and one governess at Hanging Rock on St. Valentine’s Day in 1900. The students are from the all-girls Appleyard College, run by Mrs. Appleyard. Yet, although the film LOST AND FOUND: ALL IS LOST, A CONTEMPORARY RETELLING OF 23 February 2014 Isolated on his sinking boat in the Indian Ocean, Our Man (Robert Redford), as All is Lost’s only character is called in the credits, faces extraordinary circumstances, testing him physically, emotionally, and mentally. That said, from one perspective, All is Lost (2013), J. C. Chandor’s second feature film, is a modern-day retelling NOT A “BABY” ANYMORE: DIRTY DANCING AND ITS FEMINIST MIGHT 28 July 2013A basic and simple definition for feminism may read something like thisthe belief that all individuals should be treated equally. (The phrasing here is intentional; no use of men and women because that may inadvertently exclude those who do not place themselves in one of those two categories. The essence of themovement,
NOT SO ORDINARY COMMUNICATION: CINEMATOGRAPHY IN THE KING 27 February 2011 No other industry composes time period dramas like the British and The King’s Speech is no exception. In many ways, the film is quintessential; the stunning costumes, moving score, brilliant performances, and majestic sets exemplify the high standard of a quality cinematic contribution. However, cinematography in The King’s Speech is far from typical, CULTURE SHOCK: AMERICAN CULTURE, THE VIETNAM WAR, AND THE 25 & 26 May 2014 (Happy Memorial Day) When first watching The Deer Hunter (1978), and perhaps not knowing how long the film actually is, the first part of the film, which leads up to Mike, Steve, and Nick’s duty in Vietnam, seems a rather labored and drawn out exposition. Instead of rushing though the introduction, The Deer Hunter captures an extensive amount of Mike (Robert De Niro), Steve KEEPING ONE’S DISTANCE: AMBIGUITY THROUGH DISTANCE AND 20 October 2013 Henry James’ novella, The Turn of the Screw (1898), was adapted for theatre in 1950 under the title The Innocents, but, just over ten years later, cinema, too, sets its eyes on this frightening tale of mystery and madness. Set in Bly, England during the nineteenth century, The Innocents (1961), directed by GAZING: EXPLORING THE FEMALE PROTAGONIST IN NOW, VOYAGER There she meets a young girl named Tina (Janis Wilson), who bares striking similarities to a younger, reclusive, frumpy, and depressed Charlotte. Immediately, Charlotte takes an interest in the girl, whom she quickly finds out is Jerry’s daughter. Charlotte and Tina grow close, and Charlotte helps build Tina’s confidence; Tina, too “IMPROBABLE PEOPLE:” PSYCHOPATHS IN ALL ABOUT EVE Unquestionably, Eve Harrington is a psychopath. Eve knowingly lies and manipulates those around her to serve her own desires, never once feeling bad for the others she hurts in the process. Eve comes between Margo and Bill, breaking the two apart for a period of the film. Moreover, she repeatedly manipulates Karen, first in the film’sopening
BLOCKED UP: BLOCKING STEVENS EMOTIONAL DETACHMENT IN IVORY Merchant and Ivory’s The Remains of the Day (1993) tells of Mr. Stevens, a diligent, hard-working butler at Darlington Hall, an estate in England. Although Mr. Steven’s work ethic and devotion to exceptional service is admirable, he is an emotionally blocked man whodoes not
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hello, and welcome to Reel Club! My name is Kate Bellmore, the creator and author of this blog. Having recently completed my Master’s of English, I decided to create an outlet to express my passion for cinema. I hope you enjoy your time here, and feel free to PICNIC BEING THE OPERATIVE WORD: MRS. APPLEYARD AND SARA 7 August 2011 In 1975, Peter Weir directed, perhaps his best film to date, Picnic at Hanging Rock. The film revolves around the mysterious disappearance of three students and one governess at Hanging Rock on St. Valentine’s Day in 1900. The students are from the all-girls Appleyard College, run by Mrs. Appleyard. Yet, although the film LOST AND FOUND: ALL IS LOST, A CONTEMPORARY RETELLING OF 23 February 2014 Isolated on his sinking boat in the Indian Ocean, Our Man (Robert Redford), as All is Lost’s only character is called in the credits, faces extraordinary circumstances, testing him physically, emotionally, and mentally. That said, from one perspective, All is Lost (2013), J. C. Chandor’s second feature film, is a modern-day retelling NOT A “BABY” ANYMORE: DIRTY DANCING AND ITS FEMINIST MIGHT 28 July 2013A basic and simple definition for feminism may read something like thisthe belief that all individuals should be treated equally. (The phrasing here is intentional; no use of men and women because that may inadvertently exclude those who do not place themselves in one of those two categories. The essence of themovement,
NOT SO ORDINARY COMMUNICATION: CINEMATOGRAPHY IN THE KING 27 February 2011 No other industry composes time period dramas like the British and The King’s Speech is no exception. In many ways, the film is quintessential; the stunning costumes, moving score, brilliant performances, and majestic sets exemplify the high standard of a quality cinematic contribution. However, cinematography in The King’s Speech is far from typical, CULTURE SHOCK: AMERICAN CULTURE, THE VIETNAM WAR, AND THE 25 & 26 May 2014 (Happy Memorial Day) When first watching The Deer Hunter (1978), and perhaps not knowing how long the film actually is, the first part of the film, which leads up to Mike, Steve, and Nick’s duty in Vietnam, seems a rather labored and drawn out exposition. Instead of rushing though the introduction, The Deer Hunter captures an extensive amount of Mike (Robert De Niro), Steve KEEPING ONE’S DISTANCE: AMBIGUITY THROUGH DISTANCE AND 20 October 2013 Henry James’ novella, The Turn of the Screw (1898), was adapted for theatre in 1950 under the title The Innocents, but, just over ten years later, cinema, too, sets its eyes on this frightening tale of mystery and madness. Set in Bly, England during the nineteenth century, The Innocents (1961), directed by GAZING: EXPLORING THE FEMALE PROTAGONIST IN NOW, VOYAGER There she meets a young girl named Tina (Janis Wilson), who bares striking similarities to a younger, reclusive, frumpy, and depressed Charlotte. Immediately, Charlotte takes an interest in the girl, whom she quickly finds out is Jerry’s daughter. Charlotte and Tina grow close, and Charlotte helps build Tina’s confidence; Tina, too “IMPROBABLE PEOPLE:” PSYCHOPATHS IN ALL ABOUT EVE Unquestionably, Eve Harrington is a psychopath. Eve knowingly lies and manipulates those around her to serve her own desires, never once feeling bad for the others she hurts in the process. Eve comes between Margo and Bill, breaking the two apart for a period of the film. Moreover, she repeatedly manipulates Karen, first in the film’sopening
BLOCKED UP: BLOCKING STEVENS EMOTIONAL DETACHMENT IN IVORY Merchant and Ivory’s The Remains of the Day (1993) tells of Mr. Stevens, a diligent, hard-working butler at Darlington Hall, an estate in England. Although Mr. Steven’s work ethic and devotion to exceptional service is admirable, he is an emotionally blocked man whodoes not
REEL CLUB | REACT TO WHAT'S REEL React to What's Reel. 4 January 2015. Perhaps an understatement but Foxcatcher is not a film that offers viewers many answers. More than that, Foxcatcher is a film that intentionally withholds information from viewers, making the film both frustrating and intriguing. Viewers are not given any more information than the leading characters know. CULTURE SHOCK: AMERICAN CULTURE, THE VIETNAM WAR, AND THE 25 & 26 May 2014 (Happy Memorial Day) When first watching The Deer Hunter (1978), and perhaps not knowing how long the film actually is, the first part of the film, which leads up to Mike, Steve, and Nick’s duty in Vietnam, seems a rather labored and drawn out exposition. Instead of rushing though the introduction, The Deer Hunter captures an extensive amount of Mike (Robert De Niro), Steve GAZING: EXPLORING THE FEMALE PROTAGONIST IN NOW, VOYAGER There she meets a young girl named Tina (Janis Wilson), who bares striking similarities to a younger, reclusive, frumpy, and depressed Charlotte. Immediately, Charlotte takes an interest in the girl, whom she quickly finds out is Jerry’s daughter. Charlotte and Tina grow close, and Charlotte helps build Tina’s confidence; Tina, too H2OOOOHHHHHH: THE MOTIF OF WATER IN WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S 10 July 2011 Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 cinematic interpretation of William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet redefines the term visual spectacle. Sometimes absurd and other times surreal, Luhrmann’s shots are vibrant, complex, exaggerated, and always striking. Furthermore, the rapidity of his cuts produces an abundance of these penetrating shots, intentionally thrust upon the KEEPING ONE’S DISTANCE: AMBIGUITY THROUGH DISTANCE AND 20 October 2013 Henry James’ novella, The Turn of the Screw (1898), was adapted for theatre in 1950 under the title The Innocents, but, just over ten years later, cinema, too, sets its eyes on this frightening tale of mystery and madness. Set in Bly, England during the nineteenth century, The Innocents (1961), directed by LOST AND FOUND: ALL IS LOST, A CONTEMPORARY RETELLING OF 23 February 2014 Isolated on his sinking boat in the Indian Ocean, Our Man (Robert Redford), as All is Lost’s only character is called in the credits, faces extraordinary circumstances, testing him physically, emotionally, and mentally. That said, from one perspective, All is Lost (2013), J. C. Chandor’s second feature film, is a modern-day retelling NOTHING CAN REALLY BE SOMETHING: READING INTO THE 3 June 3012 What is nothing? It’s a word we use almost every day in countless contexts, and an idea we understand. Yet, it is a very difficult thing to define. One possible definition of nothing is nonexistence. And, when considering the use of nothing in Wolfgang Petersen’s The Neverending Story (1984), nonexistence works. TheNothing in
A FABULOUSLY FRIGHTENING CINEMATIC SPELL: THE WITCHES AS 24 June 2012 Children’s horror is not a popular genre of film. When it comes to children’s films, animation/live-action, fantasy, and adventure are the leading sub-genres, and horror films are reserved for more mature audiences. True, children are not ready for blood and guts, or a number of other things that make up the average PART OF WORLD: ALPHA-FEMALES, PATRIARCHY, AND Part of World: Alpha-Females, Patriarchy, and Punishment in THE LITTLE MERMAID. In The Little Mermaid (1989), strong and powerful females exist in oppressive “kingdoms”; these women are Ariel, the title character, and Ursula, the sea witch. Yet, in these “kingdoms,” the females have found ways to exert their strengthsand powers.
MOUTHING OFF: PSYCHOANALYZING SLEEPING BEAUTY, A QUEER 8 January 2012. From the narrative perspective, Julia Leigh’s Sleeping Beauty is about a university student, Lucy (Emily Browning), a loner who experiments occasionally with drugs and other self-destructive behavior, but is a hard worker in what seems like an endless list of jobs. While some of her jobs are typical, such as copy girl and waitress in a café, some are less conventional, such REEL CLUB | REACT TO WHAT'S REEL React to What's Reel. 4 January 2015. Perhaps an understatement but Foxcatcher is not a film that offers viewers many answers. More than that, Foxcatcher is a film that intentionally withholds information from viewers, making the film both frustrating and intriguing. Viewers are not given any more information than the leading characters know.ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hello, and welcome to Reel Club! My name is Kate Bellmore, the creator and author of this blog. Having recently completed my Master’s of English, I decided to create an outlet to express my passion for cinema. I hope you enjoy your time here, and feel free to CULTURE SHOCK: AMERICAN CULTURE, THE VIETNAM WAR, AND THE 25 & 26 May 2014 (Happy Memorial Day) When first watching The Deer Hunter (1978), and perhaps not knowing how long the film actually is, the first part of the film, which leads up to Mike, Steve, and Nick’s duty in Vietnam, seems a rather labored and drawn out exposition. Instead of rushing though the introduction, The Deer Hunter captures an extensive amount of Mike (Robert De Niro), Steve NOT A “BABY” ANYMORE: DIRTY DANCING AND ITS FEMINIST MIGHT 28 July 2013A basic and simple definition for feminism may read something like thisthe belief that all individuals should be treated equally. (The phrasing here is intentional; no use of men and women because that may inadvertently exclude those who do not place themselves in one of those two categories. The essence of themovement,
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Hello, and welcome to Reel Club! My name is Kate Bellmore, the creator and author of this blog. Having recently completed my Master’s of English, I decided to create an outlet to express my passion for cinema. I hope you enjoy your time here, and feel free to CULTURE SHOCK: AMERICAN CULTURE, THE VIETNAM WAR, AND THE 25 & 26 May 2014 (Happy Memorial Day) When first watching The Deer Hunter (1978), and perhaps not knowing how long the film actually is, the first part of the film, which leads up to Mike, Steve, and Nick’s duty in Vietnam, seems a rather labored and drawn out exposition. Instead of rushing though the introduction, The Deer Hunter captures an extensive amount of Mike (Robert De Niro), Steve NOT A “BABY” ANYMORE: DIRTY DANCING AND ITS FEMINIST MIGHT 28 July 2013A basic and simple definition for feminism may read something like thisthe belief that all individuals should be treated equally. (The phrasing here is intentional; no use of men and women because that may inadvertently exclude those who do not place themselves in one of those two categories. The essence of themovement,
LOST AND FOUND: ALL IS LOST, A CONTEMPORARY RETELLING OF 23 February 2014 Isolated on his sinking boat in the Indian Ocean, Our Man (Robert Redford), as All is Lost’s only character is called in the credits, faces extraordinary circumstances, testing him physically, emotionally, and mentally. That said, from one perspective, All is Lost (2013), J. C. Chandor’s second feature film, is a modern-day retelling H2OOOOHHHHHH: THE MOTIF OF WATER IN WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S 10 July 2011 Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 cinematic interpretation of William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet redefines the term visual spectacle. Sometimes absurd and other times surreal, Luhrmann’s shots are vibrant, complex, exaggerated, and always striking. Furthermore, the rapidity of his cuts produces an abundance of these penetrating shots, intentionally thrust upon the NOTING ON NOTHING: THE COMEDY OF BRANAGH’S MUCH ADO ABOUT 29 July 2012 Of the two standard genres, tragedy (drama) and comedy, comedic works often find it harder to endure the test of time. The themes of tragedy—death, grief, sickness, betrayal—have been tragic to people, all over the world, from the beginning of time. The constantly (r)evolving themes of comedy, which are far more wide-ranging, have a harder GAZING: EXPLORING THE FEMALE PROTAGONIST IN NOW, VOYAGER There she meets a young girl named Tina (Janis Wilson), who bares striking similarities to a younger, reclusive, frumpy, and depressed Charlotte. Immediately, Charlotte takes an interest in the girl, whom she quickly finds out is Jerry’s daughter. Charlotte and Tina grow close, and Charlotte helps build Tina’s confidence; Tina, too BLOCKED UP: BLOCKING STEVENS EMOTIONAL DETACHMENT IN IVORY Merchant and Ivory’s The Remains of the Day (1993) tells of Mr. Stevens, a diligent, hard-working butler at Darlington Hall, an estate in England. Although Mr. Steven’s work ethic and devotion to exceptional service is admirable, he is an emotionally blocked man whodoes not
KEEPING ONE’S DISTANCE: AMBIGUITY THROUGH DISTANCE AND 20 October 2013 Henry James’ novella, The Turn of the Screw (1898), was adapted for theatre in 1950 under the title The Innocents, but, just over ten years later, cinema, too, sets its eyes on this frightening tale of mystery and madness. Set in Bly, England during the nineteenth century, The Innocents (1961), directed by REEL CLUB | REACT TO WHAT'S REEL React to What's Reel. 4 January 2015. Perhaps an understatement but Foxcatcher is not a film that offers viewers many answers. More than that, Foxcatcher is a film that intentionally withholds information from viewers, making the film both frustrating and intriguing. Viewers are not given any more information than the leading characters know. GAZING: EXPLORING THE FEMALE PROTAGONIST IN NOW, VOYAGER There she meets a young girl named Tina (Janis Wilson), who bares striking similarities to a younger, reclusive, frumpy, and depressed Charlotte. Immediately, Charlotte takes an interest in the girl, whom she quickly finds out is Jerry’s daughter. Charlotte and Tina grow close, and Charlotte helps build Tina’s confidence; Tina, too PICNIC BEING THE OPERATIVE WORD: MRS. APPLEYARD AND SARA 7 August 2011 In 1975, Peter Weir directed, perhaps his best film to date, Picnic at Hanging Rock. The film revolves around the mysterious disappearance of three students and one governess at Hanging Rock on St. Valentine’s Day in 1900. The students are from the all-girls Appleyard College, run by Mrs. Appleyard. Yet, although the film NOT SO ORDINARY COMMUNICATION: CINEMATOGRAPHY IN THE KING 27 February 2011 No other industry composes time period dramas like the British and The King’s Speech is no exception. In many ways, the film is quintessential; the stunning costumes, moving score, brilliant performances, and majestic sets exemplify the high standard of a quality cinematic contribution. However, cinematography in The King’s Speech is far from typical, REFLECTIONS: MIRRORS IN THE SHINING 20 March 2011 The Shining’s narrative is never fully explained. Yet, there is enough information provided to satisfy a reader of the film: The Overlook Hotel was built on an ancient Native American burial ground, a previous, similar incident of madness took place 10 years before the Torrance family’s arrival, and, over an extended periodof isolation, cabin
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Perhaps an understatement but _Foxcatcher_ is not a film that offers viewers many answers. More than that, _Foxcatcher_ is a film that intentionally withholds information from viewers, making the film both frustrating and intriguing. Viewers are not given any more information than the leading characters know. Quite literally, viewers are non-omniscient flies on the film’s fourth wall, always scrambling to infer, analyze, and keep up and piece together meaning. Although this film demands more of its audience than the average movie, in terms of participation, _Foxcatcher_ is a satisfying film because its indirect technique, particularly its narrative gaps, reveals a clever, effective way to communicate a story full of mental and emotional instability. Take, for example, one of the film’s leading characters, John du Pont (Steve Carell). The film never directly identifies du Pont as a paranoid schizophrenic (although, in real life, John du Pont was schizophrenic). The film simply captures du Pont’s erratic behaviors and reactions. Such as the scene in which du Pont unexplainably enters his wrestlers’ training room with a loaded gun. Initially, he stands in the room silently, observing his team’s practice. Eventually, after an awkward and unsettling amount of time, he addresses one wrestler and then Team Foxcatcher as a whole, and then he fires the gun into the ceiling, perhaps as his expression of motivation and enthusiasm. Inexplicable and dangerous actions like this one paint a picture of du Pont as mentally unstable, offering the audience ample clues to piece together du Pont’s diagnosis without the film having to state or confirm schizophrenia. Also mystifying is the film’s other lead character, Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum). Although Mark’s behaviors are not as shocking as du Pont’s, he is an equally anomalous character. Aside from Olympic glory, what is his backstory? Why do his unchecked fits of anger cause him to, literally, beat himself up? Where are his parents and/or friends? Are the root causes to his emotional and social limitations? In _Foxcatcher_, these questions come to mind, but no direct answers are ever offered. Without any concrete information on these characters, it is easy to find the slow, drawn-out pace of _Foxcatcher_ trying, even frustrating. Yet, this is exactly how the film provokes its viewers and peaks interest. Not knowing information forces viewers to think, to attempt completing a puzzle with the few pieces the film provides. And, essentially, this is how _Foxcatcher_ captures the story of du Pont’s relationships with the Schultz brothers, by not telling viewers much and not offering explanations, but showing enough for viewers to gain some understanding of the men and the complicated, dysfunctional, and ultimately deadly relationships between them. The relationship between Mark and du Pont is, initially, the focal point of the film, and it ranges from admiration and comradery to utter shame and disgust. Yet, what really happens between Schultz and du Pont that causes their relations to deteriorate as quickly as it bloomed? The film does not tell viewers the answer, but, after a suspicious night together in du Pont’s gallery, viewers can infer enough to understand why this relationship ends. Late one night, du Pont calls Schultz out of bed for a private wrestling practice in his estate’s art gallery. In the dark, witnessed by only the painted and sculpted artificial eyes, du Pont and Schultz wrestle, passionately. Pinned down by du Pont, a close up on Schultz’s face shows a reaction, a numb but acknowledging reaction to what was likely du Pont molesting Schultz. The film never addresses sexuality directly, and never confronts the strange physical relationship du Pont has with the Team Foxcatcher athletes, specifically March Schultz, but, without question, something happened between du Pont and Schultz in the gallery scene, highlighted by the close up on Schultz’s face. Post this scene, the relationship between du Pont and Schultz is permanently and irrevocably damaged. Without stating anything or providing direct information, _Foxcatcher_ suggests, by way of omission, so attentive viewers can infer and perhaps understand something about these characters and their relationship. Moreover, later in the film, after du Pont’s mother passes (Vanessa Redgrave), he retreats to her stables, setting lose all her horses. This scene invites viewers to see the film’s unavoidable conclusion, a foreshadowing of sorts. As established by the opening montage, Foxcatcher Farms has a history of fox hunts, a sport with a fatal ending. As du Pont stands in the stables a releases the horses, it becomes clear the hunt is officially underway. Although it is uncertain who the fox is in the situation, figuratively speaking, the film offers enough for viewers to infer that du Pont, the now-owner of Foxcatcher Farms, his hunting will capture his fox. _Foxcatcher_ demands focus and attention from viewers; audiences must work as hard while viewing the film as the film itself works while entertaining its viewers. Keeping the audience at a distance by not filling in too many narrative details is a clever way to capture a story grounded in mental disorder; it would seem inauthentic to reveal irrational characters rationally, to tell an illogical story logically. Why try clarifying and explaining du Pont, the Schwartz brothers, and the relationships between these men? The men and relationships are not clear nor easily explained. Thus, although complicated and vexing at times, _Foxcatcher _satisfies because the indirect and incomplete way the film tells its story may, in fact, be the most genuine way to do it.Advertisements
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