McFarlane suggests this is because the novel preceded film. ... An adaptation might be better understood by considering not 'fidelity' but, for example, the way in which it may be part of the way in which Hollywood represents say, 'Englishness', or a film might be better understood by considering the way it relates to other films of the same genre or from the same director. ... American film theorist and critic, J. ... The fidelity issue gives primacy to one aspect of a film at the expense of many others (stars/studio style/directorial ouevre/ genre/cinematic qualities/soci...

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Sullivan's Travels Sturge's views on the value of film clearly transcends into his 1942 film Sullivan's Travels. ... He feels that comedy is the most valuable genre of film to our society, especially during times of trouble. As the plot unfolds this is exposed but it is apparent even at the beginning when the film opens with the film's dedication saying, "To those who made laughter and lightened the burdens of their times". ... When he meets the girl in the diner she expresses her view on films. ... It is here that Sturge's feelings on film are conveyed most strong...

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Roger And Me "Roger and Me" The film was one that utilized and demonstrated many techniques found in the genre of documentary. Michael Moore took every aspect of making a film and flawlessly executed it. ... He saved a few mins of film and got straight to the point. Various other film clips were used to tell the story. ... He picked a few characters and used them through out the film. ...

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I intend to discuss the work of my favourite film director, Alfred Hitchcock. ... Hitchcock's films were a classic illustration of the qualities of mainstream Hollywood. ... There are many reasons why I personally am interested in Hitchcock's films and they are as follows. His use of montage, his control of editing, his use of "point of view", his manipulation of audiences, his exploitation of genre familiarity and especially his "silent director" approach. ... "Always make the audience suffer as much as possible" In summarising, I believe Hitchcock is the greatest...

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A Discussion on the work and legacy of Alfred Hitchcock I intend to discuss the work of my favourite film director, Alfred Hitchcock. ... I believe the plot to most of Hitchcock's films merely brakes down to the concept of looking or spying. Hitchcock's films were a classic illustration of the qualities of mainstream Hollywood. ... There are many reasons why I personally am interested in Hitchcock's films and they are as follows. His use of montage, his control of editing, his use of "point of view", his manipulation of audiences, his exploitation of genre famil...

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The Thin Blue Line (1988) has stirred up controversy regarding its fixture in a particular genre. Some critics have argued that this film possesses qualities which attribute it to being a docudrama , while others such as Errol Morris, the director of the film, insist that it is a documentary in its purest form. This debate has highlighted one of the major issues presented in the film. ... The second issue in which the film explores is the motivation of the director. ... The film utilised many stylistic and dynamic elements which was unlike conventional documentary approach. ...

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The genre of "Pacific Rim" is science fiction/action adventure. del Toro uses mise-en-scene to introduce compositions, props and characters to the audience in order to focus more on the directors intention. In this scene I will analyze cinematography of important scenes in the 3-5 minute of the film. ... Using this technique the audience will feel its more realistic but not just stupid little fake monsters fighting. to make it even more realistic guilermo uses another technique which a lot of japanese monster film makers do in which the scene by doing a unexpected zoom into one of the characte...

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