Friday, 21 November 2014

Once Upon A Time In America Case Study

1 comment:

  1. You are beginning to reference stronger examples to illustrate your points. For example you explain aspects of Eve's costume which indicates the femme fatale archetype; I also like the way you analyse the use of shadows whilst identifying the descent of the lift as a generic convention, though Noodles shoots the cop as the lift emerges.

    I like your inter textual references to Breaking Bad and to Essex Boys but again these references could've been more developed.



    Your next steps:

    1) Illustrate your points with more detailed references to aspects of mise-en-scene.

    2) You would have been wise to research the biblical meaning of "Eve". This name has negative connotations as in the bible Eve tempts Adam!

    3) Develop your vocabulary, for example instead of "bad" think about adjectives like corrupt, menacing, decadent (the opium den) , threatening.

    4) In future case studies please upload screen shots and moving footage to strongly illustrate your discussion. This will reflect your ability to creatively use the technology the blog offers.

    A satisfactory response.

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