Monday 17 February 2020
Wednesday 5 February 2020
L3 English
Quentin Tarantino - Read and discuss:
Best writing so far - Blurbs:
“Set in 1853, this isn’t a runaway narrative. It’s a run-toward narrative, rigged for shock. Each scene lays a stick of dynamite and lights a fuse that runs down and down and down until the whole thing blows up like the Fourth of July. I’ve never seen anything like this movie, not in one 165-minute sitting, not from a single director, not made with this much conscientious bravado and unrelenting tastelessness — this much exclamatory kitsch — on a subject as loaded, gruesome, and dishonourable as American slavery.” - Uses a metaphor that could be linked to the end of the film, like a spoiler. -Adjectives!
Film Analysis - Psychology Today.
The film Django is a spaghetti-style western mixed with a slave revenge fantasy. Some have been triggered by the language used, N-word. Saying that it is "disrespectful to his ancestors”. However, Tarantino says 'actually it highlights the horrors of slavery more than the film’s humour.' in Psychology Today.
"Darwin’s theory - inherently selfish and willing to do whatever it takes to compete effectively and to keep fit enough to stay in power. - According to Freud, your innate desire is to reap the greatest pleasure from living, by gaining an upper hand on people and circumstance. - Dr King Schultz, and black slave Django, whom Schultz recently freed: Schultz wants the financial reward of killing outlaws and Django wants to rescue his wife Brunhilde (Kerry Washington) from slavery. But, the two are better fit together, than either is alone. Schultz needs Django’s passion and brawn, as much as Django needs Schultz’ intellect and wit, to meet their goals. So, they strike a compromise to satisfy their desires. Django bounty hunts with Schultz for six months, in return for which Schultz will help Django to free his wife from slavery."
"There are many examples of Darwin's and Freud's theory of human nature, in this movie. Tarantino gets us to consider the features of human beings that make them most fit to survive. Is it brawn as depicted in Mandingo fighting? Or, is it ingenuity and intellect, like Dr Schultz, that helps us to survive? Or, perhaps, love and passion is the best expression of human nature and that which helps us to thrive (Django and Brunhilde)? Dr Schultz' evolution of character informs us as to where Tarantino falls on this matter."
"You cannot live healthily or happily by living solely to satisfy your own needs. This is what Schultz discovered by freeing Django. He discovered in himself desires that were greater than material reward. Django's burning desire to rescue his wife Brunhilde from slavery, at all costs, gave Schultz hope in something greater than himself. This is what unchained Schultz from a survival of the fittest mentality and allowed him to start living by his deeper principles."
https://www.psychologytoday.com/nz/blog/get-hardy/201301/django-unchained-film-analysis
Directors Influence
Blaxploitation - Is a type of subgenre of film that originated from the United States; has big numbers of stereotypical characters with bad/questionable motives; roles of criminals etc.
"As the hero of the film, Django Freeman is a twenty-first-century version of a Blaxploitation protagonist. An unapologetic African-American hero who seeks justice against racist white overlords, also corrupt collaborators like Stephen. "
Planning for directors styles.
How would you characterise Stanley Kubrick’s style as a director? Consider camera movements, setting, mood, editing, camera shots, music, dialogue, etc. Use outside sources to help you write a paragraph answer and post to your blogs with references.
Dramatic and drawn out, raw. More realistic feel. Can relate? Dark and abstract. - uses wide-angle shots and symmetrical shots to add more menacing and scary. - Forcing them to pay attention. Disturbing, political messages. - Perfectionist
Why would Luhrmann be called the anti-Kubrick? Use outside sources to help you write a paragraph answer and include references. Add to your post.
Sharp and straight to the point, chaotic. Unrealistic. Unique style. Bright and bold. Controlled chaos. High saturation to almost look fake. Tragic romances. - dreamy quality. - spoiled his endings at the beginning. - heightened reality.
Best writing so far - Blurbs:
“Set in 1853, this isn’t a runaway narrative. It’s a run-toward narrative, rigged for shock. Each scene lays a stick of dynamite and lights a fuse that runs down and down and down until the whole thing blows up like the Fourth of July. I’ve never seen anything like this movie, not in one 165-minute sitting, not from a single director, not made with this much conscientious bravado and unrelenting tastelessness — this much exclamatory kitsch — on a subject as loaded, gruesome, and dishonourable as American slavery.” - Uses a metaphor that could be linked to the end of the film, like a spoiler. -Adjectives!
Film Analysis - Psychology Today.
The film Django is a spaghetti-style western mixed with a slave revenge fantasy. Some have been triggered by the language used, N-word. Saying that it is "disrespectful to his ancestors”. However, Tarantino says 'actually it highlights the horrors of slavery more than the film’s humour.' in Psychology Today."Darwin’s theory - inherently selfish and willing to do whatever it takes to compete effectively and to keep fit enough to stay in power. - According to Freud, your innate desire is to reap the greatest pleasure from living, by gaining an upper hand on people and circumstance. - Dr King Schultz, and black slave Django, whom Schultz recently freed: Schultz wants the financial reward of killing outlaws and Django wants to rescue his wife Brunhilde (Kerry Washington) from slavery. But, the two are better fit together, than either is alone. Schultz needs Django’s passion and brawn, as much as Django needs Schultz’ intellect and wit, to meet their goals. So, they strike a compromise to satisfy their desires. Django bounty hunts with Schultz for six months, in return for which Schultz will help Django to free his wife from slavery."
"There are many examples of Darwin's and Freud's theory of human nature, in this movie. Tarantino gets us to consider the features of human beings that make them most fit to survive. Is it brawn as depicted in Mandingo fighting? Or, is it ingenuity and intellect, like Dr Schultz, that helps us to survive? Or, perhaps, love and passion is the best expression of human nature and that which helps us to thrive (Django and Brunhilde)? Dr Schultz' evolution of character informs us as to where Tarantino falls on this matter."
"You cannot live healthily or happily by living solely to satisfy your own needs. This is what Schultz discovered by freeing Django. He discovered in himself desires that were greater than material reward. Django's burning desire to rescue his wife Brunhilde from slavery, at all costs, gave Schultz hope in something greater than himself. This is what unchained Schultz from a survival of the fittest mentality and allowed him to start living by his deeper principles."
https://www.psychologytoday.com/nz/blog/get-hardy/201301/django-unchained-film-analysis
Blaxploitation - Is a type of subgenre of film that originated from the United States; has big numbers of stereotypical characters with bad/questionable motives; roles of criminals etc.
"As the hero of the film, Django Freeman is a twenty-first-century version of a Blaxploitation protagonist. An unapologetic African-American hero who seeks justice against racist white overlords, also corrupt collaborators like Stephen. "
Planning for directors styles.
Character Strengths and Questions
Hope
I was raised that way. - I like to imagine a good future whilst focusing on the present. Is there any point on focusing on the bad when there could be a good/ better outcome that you can come to/ work towards to.
2) How do you balance what is realistic and what is unrealistic in terms of your expression of hope and optimism?
By planning things out and making timetables- Is it doable? Time management!! If I can work towards it and put in the work then usually it is realistic.
3) What role does hope play during challenging times in your life? How do you express hope at those times?
That there is always a positive side to something. Sometimes it's just harder to see. Seeing different perspectives and challenges differently to me can be very helpful to help myself and others.
Gratitude
After being helped or offered help, for being loved and taught. Also good advice and new experiences.
2) Are there people to whom you have not adequately expressed gratitude, as an oversight or intentionally holding it back (e.g., family, friends, co-workers, mentors, community members)? If so, why?
Not really that I can think of. Maybe, Someone higher up than me in a job that is highly respected. He/She doesn't need that confirmation of gratitude from me.
3) To what degree do you express gratitude to others out of a deep feeling of appreciation as opposed to social convention?
For close family and friends, I express on a more personal level of gratitude. I trust them and they trust me. Things can be said and done that, to me, feel I am more connected to them and they will appreciate the gratitude that I give.
Fairness
Everyone is different, everyone has a different way of doing things. - Different strengths etc, why not bring that to the table and make others weakness stronger etc.
2) In what situations have you received feedback that you have acted unfairly? How did you handle the situation?
Try and see that persons perspective and why they may think I acted Unfairly. Find a solution to the problem/situation.
3) How do you reconcile your sense of fairness with the reality that “life is not fair”?
It's just the way things go. Make something good out of it. But it's good to have an opinion on it.
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