Citizen Kane

 

1) Relate what was discussed in class or the text to the screening
In our last class we discuses the motion picture Citizen Kane. When Citizen Kane hit the scene in the early 1940s it was seen as a bomb and the company that produced the film RKO was close to burning the films negative because of how bad the film turned out. After many months at the box office and the fans grew... Citizen Kane became a smash hit. It had a huge following do to the star, writer and director of Citizen Kane, Orson Welles. Orson was only 24 when RKO gave him all control of his first movie Citizen Kane. Orson is also very well known for his Mercury Radio Dramas especially War of the Worlds.

2) Find a related article (on the film, directed, studio, actor/actress, artistic content, ect.) You can use the library or the Internet. Cite the article or copy the url to your journal entry. Summarize in your own words the related article but do not plagiarize any content.

The article I found on the film is about the death of Richard Collins the late husband of Dorothy Comingore, the actress who played Susan. It discussion of both blacklist of Dorothy and Richard. It is a revisiting to the secret life of Dorothy Comingore. After Citizen Kane, Dorothy was on fire and everyone in town wanted her but RKO refused. After the shot of fame, Dorothy didn't know how to responded and felt ill for a short time. She stop showing up to work and RKO suspended her. Dorothy had hoped to star in many films, but upon returning to work found nothing to do. Her career shortly ended in 1951 when she was caught up in the Hollywood Blacklist. Soon after she was accused of heavy drinking in custody hearings for her children, and on March 19, 1953, she was arrested for prostitution in West Hollywood. Many fans and her self believed that is was part of scheme to make her seem that she was part of the Communism Movement. After that she moved to Connecticut and died at the age of 58 due to her alcohol problem and died of pulmonary disease. Her late husband Richard Collins has been in hiding up to his death because of the harsh things that was done to Dorothy.

3) Relate the article to the screening
 Citizen Kane itself is well known as the most controversial movie to date. Not only Dorothy was known for the Hollywood blacklist. The movie itself was known for maybe begin use as communism propaganda. Any movie with Hitler in it in the very beginning is a movie that will be up for speculation. Many others view the movie, propaganda aside as one of the best movie ever made but that is do to the fact of the genies himself Orson Welles. Orson was also question many of times for communism but because of Citizen Kane and the greatness behind no one ever want to upset him about it. Orson never believed that Dorothy should of been on the blacklist but could say any thing about it because then him self will be look at. Quiet the Scandal if you asked me.

4) Write a critical analysis of the film

Citizen Kane was a very good movie but I personally feel that a took a while to get to the actually movie. There was so many flashbacks in the begin of the film I had no idea what story line went to which characters or which I was suppose to be following and who was I supposed to be looking at. It was when Susan came in the picture that everything started making sense. I realized what was going on and that the main point was to find out who was Rosebud. Orson Welles was smart because he kept the audience intending with the knowledge who was the actually Rosebud. SUSAN??? HIS MOTHER??? MORE MONEY THAT HE NEVER GOT TO GET??? ROSEBUD WAS A... sled. I was at the edge of my sit at the ending. Orson Welles had my feelings in the palm of his hand and boom just like all of Kane's priceless artifacts that were in boxes their all burn like my feelings when that sled burned to. The entire made sense now. Even though he had all this money and power all he wanted was his childhood with his family and the simple life. A life that I don't think a lot of people live anymore. Orson Welles' Citizen Kane is a great reality check of the real world we live in.

 

http://www.avclub.com/article/rip-richard-collins-blacklisted-screenwriter-92610

CHECKLIST FOR PLAGIARISM

1) (X) I have not handed in this assignment for any other class.

2) (X) If I reused any information from other papers I have written for other classes, I clearly explain that in the paper.

3) (X) If I used any passages word for word, I put quotations around those words, or used indentation and citation within the text.

4) (X) I have not padded the bibliography. I have used all sources cited in the bibliography in the text of the paper.

5) (X) I have cited in the bibliography only the pages I personally read.

6) (X) I have used direct quotations only in cases where it could not be stated in another way. I cited the source within the paper and in the bibliography.

7) (X) I did not so over-use direct quotations that the paper lacks interpretation or originality.

8) (X) I checked yes on steps 1-7 and therefore have been fully transparent about the research and ideas used in my paper.

Name:Antonio Amorim Date:03/25/2014

StageCoach

1) Relate what was discussed in class or the text to the screening.

 In class we discussed The Greatest Period in American Movie Making which was 1939 to 1941. During this time, classics like Citizen Kane, Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz and one we viewed in class Stagecoach which was directed by John Ford. Westerns at this time were not very popular. Their look at as budget and director killers. In fact, Ford was told that making Stagecoach would ruin his career. But Stagecoach was seen as the movie that brought back westerns to the limelight. Orson Welles claimed that he watch Stagecoach over 60 times when creating his film Citizen Kane. Stagecoach made a splash in the movie scene in 1939 taking home 2 Oscars after begin nominated for 7. It took home best Supporting actor and Best Music but was in the same list for Best Picture and Director for John Ford.

2) Find a related article (on the film, directed, studio, actor/actress, artistic content, ect.) You can use the library or the internet. Cite the article or copy the url to your journal entry. Summarize in your own words the related article but do not plagiarize any content.The article I found on Stagecoach was on filmsite.com and discussed the roles and the sight of symbolism begin played in Stagecoach. Like so many films in the 1930's, there were characters vividly portrayed and socially different from one another. You have for example two sets of women. One you have Dallas who is a prostitute and is looked down upon. Then you have Mrs. Mallory the prefect women, so lady like. At the scene with the dinner table you see that no one that was on the Stagecoach wants too seat next to Dallas, everyone but Ringo who him self is looked down upon in society. The two characters understand each other that's why the odd pairing get along so well and later fall in love. You see that each character has something different to give within the movie You see that certain people are respected and other or disrespected and vice vesa. It almost that the more older or richer you are you are more respected and the younger and poorer you are you are almost disgraceful in the town within Stagecoach.

3) Apply the article to the film screened in class. The article gives you a second look within the film. It shows all the hidden symbolism that John Ford was getting out and really gave the film a more personal feel. The explained symbolism is that at first you might now see within the first glance but other a discussion with peers or a second viewing you notice what the characters and the actors are doing. It gives us the meaning of why the director did what he did and does what he does. It gives a understanding of how the characters begin to where their end at the end of the film.

4) Write a critical analysis of the film, including your personal opinion, formed as a result of the screening, class discussion, text material, and the article.Many people believe that Stagecoach is one of the greatest movies ever made. I beg to differ. I honestly believe that it was the opening scene that lost me. There was so much going on that I was lost. So many characters coming at once really lost me. I didn't notice that their in the Stagecoach until their picked up Ringo. I don't believe it was the actors fault I believe it was set and directors mistake. The set design in the beginning was very disorganized and had to many extras walking around through the town. It was hold to know who to watched and who was anyone of importance. I really only understood what was going at the end with the shoot off with Native Americans and the finale scene at the new town where all the characters went on their own way. Overall I can see why the movie has had there effect it has had and I can see why the movie is on of the best but if I had the option to watched this movie again... I wouldn't sorry.    

http://www.filmsite.org/stagec.html



CHECKLIST FOR PLAGIARISM 1) (X) I have not handed in this assignment for any other class.

2) (X) If I reused any information from other papers I have written for other classes, I clearly explain that in the paper.

3) (X) If I used any passages word for word, I put quotations around those words, or used indentation and citation within the text.

4) (X) I have not padded the bibliography. I have used all sources cited in the bibliography in the text of the paper.

5) (X) I have cited in the bibliography only the pages I personally read.

6) (X) I have used direct quotations only in cases where it could not be stated in another way. I cited the source within the paper and in the bibliography.

7) (X) I did not so over-use direct quotations that the paper lacks interpretation or originality.

8) (X) I checked yes on steps 1-7 and therefore have been fully transparent about the research and ideas used in my paper.

Name:Antonio Amorim Date:03/18/2014

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

 1) Relate what was discussed in class or the text to the screening.
In class this week, we learned all about animation within the 1930's. When sound hit the industry and it was a battle for many animators to be the first to put together sound and their animation. Walt Disney was the first of these upcoming animators to mix the two with Steamboat Willie. Steamboat Willie was the first to integrate soundtrack and somewhat of dialogue. This is how Mickey Mouse was born. His creator Walt Disney was born in 1901 and lived and grew up in a demure environment in the state of Missouri. Many of his animations dealt with animals because of where he grew up. After Wille, Disney focused on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The film saved the crashing of the fantasy genre. It was one of the first full length animations to included vivid three-color Technicolor and was very successful for the fact that it was making money during The Great Depression. Snow White put Disney on the map to what it has now become.

2) Find a related article (on the film, directed, studio, actor/actress, artistic content, ect.) You can use the library or the internet. Cite the article or copy the url to your journal entry. Summarize in your own words the related article but do not plagiarize any content.
The article was found on BuzzFeed and it talks about 20 fun facts of the movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Many of these facts are actually shocking. Like fun fact 3, the movie was budgeted at $250,000, but after production ran over it ballooned to $1.5 million–an enormous sum in the 1930’s. Walt was forced to mortgage his home to pay for production. A creator is mortgaging his home for a film is unheard of  but Disney knew and saw this film as a success but fact 4 his wife Lillian saw it bombing. His own wife thought he was going to fail. What about fact 12, 19-year-old Adriana Caselotti voiced Snow White. Walt wanted to keep Snow White’s voice special, so he held Adriana to a very strict contract and she was never allowed to perform on stage or film again but fact 13 Adriana did sneak in another - uncredited - voice over in “The Wizard Of Oz”, in the scene where the Tin Man sings “If I only Had A Heart”, she is the voice that says “Wherefore art thou, Romeo?” Scandalous. The last fact, The finale scene where she kisses the Dwarfs, she one kisses 6 of them and doesn't kiss Sleepy...I guess he was sleeping. 

 

3) Apply the article to the film screened in class.

After watching Snow White through my childhood, I always rooted for Snow White but today it was different story. My main issue now, watching as a grown adult is the lead... Ms. Snow White her self. She was so annoying! Maybe because I could related with her back in the day but now I just wanted her to stop speaking. Her voice was really the decision maker for me. It was very high and nasal and made what turn away. Now I know why the fun fact was to keep her talent under wraps because yes, her voice is very special... just maybe to special. I another known issue I had that some parts of the film with the seven dwarfs when all them were suppose to shown... not all were shown. The finale scene she only kissed six of them.... SIX ! Last time I check the title was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs not Snow White and the Six Dwarfs. Someone like me notices these things and I'm happy other people have too. Overall the film was amazing when it came to songs and animation even with the Great Depression in full swing. No one had money but were going all out to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, remember seven not six!

4) Write a critical analysis of the film, including your personal opinion, formed as a result of the screening, class discussion, text material, and the article.
Overall the film Snow White and the seven dwarfs will also have a special place in movie history and hearts of many. When you first think of Disney, its one of the first thoughts that come into your head. If a movie is able to do that, it has shown its test of time. Even though with all the hidden facts and backstage drama and the making and releases of Snow White, it can never take away the fact that the movie is the first animation that started the company Disney, that us as a society will always be grateful for.

 

 

http://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/20-fascinating-facts-abou-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs

 

 

CHECKLIST FOR PLAGIARISM
1) (X) I have not handed in this assignment for any other class.

2) (X) If I reused any information from other papers I have written for other classes, I clearly explain that in the paper.

3) (X) If I used any passages word for word, I put quotations around those words, or used indentation and citation within the text.

4) (X) I have not padded the bibliography. I have used all sources cited in the bibliography in the text of the paper.

5) (X) I have cited in the bibliography only the pages I personally read.

6) (X) I have used direct quotations only in cases where it could not be stated in another way. I cited the source within the paper and in the bibliography.

7) (X) I did not so over-use direct quotations that the paper lacks interpretation or originality.

8) (X) I checked yes on steps 1-7 and therefore have been fully transparent about the research and ideas used in my paper.

Name:Antonio Amorim Date:03/03/2014