-There is a reoccurring recognition of the tension between the films historical memory, its recreation of
the past through its dominant narrative, and current events
-it is obvious and unsubtle
-She thinks Lee is trying to gratify the audience and poses a safe and unchallenging depiction of police
Kermode's Review - -liked how the movie made a connection from the past to the future especially with
the David Duke election
-"it is a period peice with a contemporary agenda" giving the text depth
-percieves past as undercover agent dwelling in present and undermining racial progress and equality
-recognizes many themes are reflected in its many stylistic digressions
Fleshman's Review - -a balanced negotiated endorsement of the film
-effectively connects the past to the present
-Recognizes US racism as a nationwide, not exclusive to the south
-Indicts white women as participants in US racism
-Nonjudgmental of Stallworth's infiltration of black student group
-The internal purging of a racist cop is unrealistic and tacked on
, Mis-en-scene - both the staging of the action and the way it is photographed within the frame. Can
likewise refer to all you see in the frame: props, costumes, etc.
-"putting on the stage"
composition - Visible objects, such as props and performers, reveal their importance within the frame
lighting - Lights that illuminate an area so that it can be viewed after dark.
Practical Lighting - lighting coming from a natural light source within the shot, such as a lamp or the sun
directed lighting - The source of the light is anywhere and can remove shadows and highlights.
natural lighting - Derives from a natural source in the scene or setting- sun
diffuse lighting - Lighting that is low or moderate in contrast, such as on an overcast day.
Backlighting - Illumination cast onto the figures in the scene from the side opposite the camera, usually
creating a thin outline of highlighting on those figures.
German Expressionism - 1919-1926. film image became graphic art. depended heavily on mise en scene.
play of light and dark that has actually been painted onto the set
Film Noir - comprised the "dark" moody American films of the 1940s; often focused on detectives or
similar themes
image - how the shot looks like
tone - range of colors
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