oh Cittizen Kane......why again.

Personally I feel that this film isnt worthy of being the "finally" of our class. Yes it tells a story and yes it is touching but it is obvious from the get-go what rosebud is and I find it hard to pay attention for an entire movie when you already know the ending and all the stuff in the middle is just a filler.

Citizen Kane

Unfortunately I felt this was one of the worst films I've ever seen, it didn't capture my attention. I believe the camera angles were great as it was the first for many different cinema techniques however, I felt it was slow moving and the content wasn't very interesting. I didn't enjoy how the whole underlying mystery as to what Rosebud meant was really a wooden sledge. I felt there could have been something more interesting then that. Overall i loved the depth of field within the film i felt the clarity of the picture was good. I will never watch it again though.

China Town

I quite enojyed China Town, I felt it had a slow begginning but it picked up pace eventually. I think Jack Nicholson was a great choice of actor for his role as he knows how to conduct himself in many different scenarios. I enjoy the idea of shadowing of Film Noir as it is generally a 'Hollywood crime drama". there are different elements of film noir that we see from the emphasis on cynical attitudes and sexual motivations throughout the film. I enjoy the use of characters features of fully distinguish the mood of each 'personality'. He uses eyes as a window to unveiling the next scene, for example the wide eyed expression on Evelyn Mulways face often sheds light on the mystery that has not yet been uncovered. I enjoy Polanskis use of time jump and it really creates an intense atmosphere for the viewer. You see the great use of time jump when Nicholson puts the clock under the wheel of a suspect. It then jumps to the shattered glass with the time in which the suspect left fixed on the screen. Then Nicholson says 'Jesus he was there all night!' which unravels another mystery.

V for Vendetta

I think V for Vendetta was a great film. i feel the cinematography was great as it capture the true essence of each character. I watched this film when I was younger and watched it again only to realize there was so much i wasn't aware of in the film. I enjoy the fact that it is based in London (as that where I'm from). The phrase 'remember remember the 5t of November' is a commonly known phrase in England and I don't think the film thoroughly explained what it symbolizes. The story line is interesting and upbeat, there are many twists in the story as the character relationship unfolds. The drama is of a high pace and is always moving. I love the soundtrack to the film as i feel it really captures the intensity of the acting as well as the lighting. There is a constant darkening to the scenes to reflect evil which i feel is so cleverly done.

The Bicycle Thief

Hey Guys. Here is a really fascinating article on The Bicycle Thief. It talks about the Italian neorealism of the moive and it also talks a little about the director. http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19990319/REVIEWS08/903190306/1023

V for Vendetta

I really enjoyed watching V for Vendetta as the movie had similar elements of George Orwell's 1984 and Batman. I liked the use of the character V who brought good action and elements of mystery through his Guy Fawkes mask. It was very interesting to see a somewhat modern take on the 1984 concept and introducing a character who fights for justice.

Movies

Whats interesting about this film class is that there are many great films of different genres of movies. I just wish that there was at least one good sports movies in the pile. Does anyone know of a good sports movie to watch?