1. After reading the introduction chapter to Engaging Cinema, what are your initial thoughts as to studying the subject of film?
After I got done reading the article I was surprised that film has evolved as much as it has. We talked about where it was just picture, than it was picture with little flash cards, and now its sound, picture, animated, all sort of things for the entertainment. But one thing that I think isn't as neat as the evolvement of film, is the way that critics go and break down a movie if the don't like what they are seeing.
I want to say movies can be both a social danger and a social benefit. Some people will want to reenact what they see in a film, because it looks so cool, and end up hurting themselves or others. I want to say it is also a social benefit because it can be spending time with your family, friends, and your significant other.
Sam, I like how you point on the way critics go about the films. I think that was a great point to make. I agree with you on that. Great blog!
ReplyDeleteSam, you make some great points in your blog. I would like to see as we move forward how you can back up what you are saying a little bit more. Your justification for film being both a social benefit and a social danger is valid and another point to back up each side would make this even better. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with both you and Ariel on the point about the critics. Sometimes the critic's opinion has an effect on people who both have and have not yet watched the movie. That overall can effect the entire film and its success. Great Blog(:
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