Narrating the Narrative Film
From MediaStudies
Contents |
Discussion
Monday, Sept 15th the Narrative group will meet to discuss the meaning of Narrative film making. Come prepared to discuss:
- What do you define as narrative vs. non narrative?
- How has narrative/non narrative film making changed since films have been made, but also since we have been alive?
- How is narrative film making relating to your project and what would be an example of this that you might be drawing from/has inspired you in some way?
I might suggest that you all plan to screen some film clips, or better yet, ask partcipants to bring them. Alex J.
Assignment
Bring a clip that has inspired your thinking towards or against narrative film. Also below in Forum, write a brief intro to what you might bring or how you are thinking about Narrative films prior to the meeting.
Forum
William Colling: I am interested in identifying and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the narrative film compared to other forms of the narrative (Television, Radio, Novels, ect). I will screen the climax of "The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly."
Taj Ruler: I'd like to talk about the arch of the characters in a narrative film. Especially how it's crucial in a short narrative. Other people's input in this would be very helpful towards my own project. I'll show an online short called, Dough: The Musical.
Mara Freedman: My love of movies came from the old musicals and classics I would see on TV. This is probably why I love romantic comedies so much. As I am in the process of writing a romantic comedy separate from the one my project is about, I am having a difficult time as I approach the ending. I want to show a clip from one of my all time favorites, Breakfast at Tiffany's." I will show the last few minutes to discuss the narrative transitions that have been made in moviemaking since this and many others were made - the endings end rather abruptly and don't wrap things up for you. Is this a good or bad thing? Is a return to this kind of ending something that might make movies better?
Caleb Light-Wills: Recently, my interest in Narrative film has centered on how editing is used to create the story. I will be screening a short segment from The Rules of Attraction (2002), which aptly demonstrates how a montage sequence can be used to further a narrative in the span of only a few minutes.
Maggi Massad: I am interested in narrative style and narrative elements in animated title sequences. I will be showing two title sequences that I find particularly interesting and inspiring. They are the title sequences from Catch Me if you Can and Casino Royale. I would like to discuss the narrative content in these title sequences and others.
Justin Weitzel: I am interested in the innovation of complex narratives in American television. I will be showing a clip from the cancelled television series, Arrested Development. No television show has ever inspired me like Arrested Development has.
Sign Up
Add your name below to sign up for this session.
(maximum 18 students; if 18 have already selected, please choose another session)
This session will meet in Steele Hall, Room 101, at SCRIPPS.
