Identify one stereotype or non-stereotype in The Usual Suspects - A criminal being disabled (Verbal Kint)
Describe how this non-stereotype has been made by referring closely to The Usual Suspects.
Verbal Kint (VK) doesn’t follow the conventions of a mastermind criminal. He is introduced limping in a police line up, clutching his hand in a slightly deformed manner (having suffered cerebral palsy), standing next to four stereotypical made criminals. His appearance (crippled, short, balding, scrawny, old fashioned clothes) does not fit in with the stereotypical image of a criminal (smooth talking, physically fit, well dressed.) When being interrogated by the police, he is seen to be friendly and easily manipulated - not a conventional depiction of a master-mind criminal. He often breaks down and cries, is emotional which has connotations of weakness and sensitivity.
Describe how the narrative of The Usual Suspects (TUS) has been organised.
TUS follows several narrative strands, such as non-linear which is shown by the beginning of the film being climax of the heist (the central narrative) and through the use of flashbacks, which follows neo noir conventions. The narrative has several disruptions, but instead of ending with a resolution, it ends with an enigma.
Why has it been organised in this way?
To keep the audience questioning who the main bad guy is and to sustain their engagement by including two twists. It follows a familiar structure that fans of crime thrillers will be used to. It deceives the audience and therefore reinforces the impact of the final enigma.
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James Marsh has constructed the film using heist narrative. It engages the audience by keping them is suspense as the documentary starts near the end. This reels the audience in straight away and makes them want to carry on watching it. The fact that this is a documentary put people off seeing it in the cinema. The producers have made posters of Phillipe walking the wire. This would make a few people want to see it. Also the fact that the film is non-linear narrative which keeps the tension of the film flowing, keeping the audience in full suspense. The film is intended for both sexes, men and women, which may attract more people because it shows the film can be enjoyed by everyone. Because some of the film footage is in black and white, which may put some of the audience off. James Marsdh has solved this problem by including both colour and black and white. This gives the film a historical and modernised effect.
Roles
Villain - the World Trade Center and its associates.
Hero - Phillipe
Donor - Circus, as it gave Phillipe his skill right at the start.
Helper - Jean Louise, she was there from start to finish and comforted him when needed.
Princess - The actual walk
Dispatcher - Media
Father - The Press
Todorov and Man on Wire
Equilibrium - early aspect/ discovery of wire walking.
Disruption of equilibrium - the newspaper article.
Recognition of disruption - Realises the obstacle, the physicality of the World Trade Centre.
Attempt to repair - the ‘Coup’.
New Equilibrium - after the event, realisation of dream.
Annie and Phillipe
Equilibrium - When Annie and Phillipe are both wire walking as they are unaware of Phillip’s task ahead.
Disruption of equilibrium - The discovery of the dream as Phillipe puts Annie second.
Recognition of disruption - When Annie takes sides against some of Phillipes decisions during planning. This is when she realises that they are not at peace.
Attempt to repair - When Annie is watching Phillipe walking across the wire because she is trying to make that moment feel perfect for herself and Phillipe.
New Equilibrium - When he commits his joy and excitement to a groupie At this point he isn’t thinking of Annie.
I found this short movie personally quite moving because the girl’s feelings engages with the audience as she feels annoyed, fed up and depressed about looking after her Grandad.
Unlike 5, it was very easy to understand and follow the story. The actor’s all played a part in the short film, and each part was acted brilliantly. The setting used was also relevant to what the girl was feeling about her life and her Grandad.
My favourite shot in the film was of the girl and the Grandad were sitting on opposite ends of the bench. I found it quite emotional, and it made it seem that the girl was lost in her life.
I have gone onto the BBC Film Network Site and watched a short film called 5 animated by Graeme Hawkins. It’s about the 5 senses through the eyes and imagination of a young boy.
In my opinion, I thought it was very strange and I didn’t quite understand what it had to do with a boy, but I also thought it was quite well done by the way Graeme managed to morph the end of each scene into the next. In a weird way, I thought it had quite a sad feeling to it because there was no music involved, which made it seem in way, emotionless. I can’t put my finger on it, but there was something about it that made me feel sad about it.
I recommend for people to watch it if they have a strong understanding of short films and can explain it much better than I have. There are probably loads of points I have missed about the film because I don’t entirely understand it, but it was interesting.
The advice I give to anyone straight away is not to watch this by yourself (unless you want a sleepless, scary, paranoid night).
I myself, tried to achieve watching this movie all the way through, but unfortunately failed when I, let’s say this in the least rude way possible, excreted a brick. (I’m really not sure if I’m allowed to say that).
I highly recommend this movie if you are willing to get scared. It not only scares you whilst you’re watching it, but it scares you for the next couple of hours, depending n how scared you get. It is a good test to see how brave you are. Some people may even find this film rubbish, or perhaps funny, because they might look at this film in a strange way, which makes them laugh (which I can’t see possible), but I’m sure that the majority of the audience will be scared by the end of this movie.
In case anyone doesn’t know, here is a brief synopsis on the film.
A young middle class couple move into a suburban starter tract house, when they become increasingly disturbed that may or may not be somehow demonic but is certainly most active in the middle of the night. Especially when they sleep, or try to.
The thing that scared me the most about the film was the fact that when there was nobody in the shot, and the camera was still playing, it was if the viewer is left alone in the room with the demon. It gave me chills, and seem more aware of my surroundings.
If you are planning on watching this film, be prepared for a proper scare (unless you are an extremely brave person).
Definition - It is a broad category of actual events/visual expressions that are based on a attempt to document reality.
Documentaries originally referred to films shot live on the actual event, but it has now expanded to include video and digital productions. The word documentary was first applied to films of this nature in a review of Robert Flaherty’s film Moana, published in the New York Sun on 8 February 1926 and written by “The MovieGoer”. - www.freebase.com or www.wikipedia.org
Man On Wire
Plot - It is about a tightrope walker called Phillipe Petite who daringly and illegally who performs a high-wire walk between New York’s World Trade Centre. Some people consider this as “The artistic crime of the century”.
It was directed by James Marsh and written by Phillipe Petit himself.
I know this is a short post,
and I apologise as I have been extremely busy for the past few days 
This is just a quick post on how well my group did on their second day for production.
We managed to start filming down the street which is good, but hopefully next it will not be as windy.
Because we have started filming down the street, we must keep in mind about the weather, parked cars just incase they change the next day.
We have done very well with continuous shots (in my opinion :)) and are learning different techniques and skills as we go along.
First of all, here are some questions to ask yourselves before you begin to achieve anything:
-What is the best position for filming this position of the event?
-How much area should be included in each shot?
Five Basic Angles
Eye level Shots - Provides frames or reference. Audiences see the event as if in the scene.Most scenes in movies are photographed from eye level. It captures the clearest view of an object. It is normal viewed at 5 or 6 feet off the ground/
Birds Eye View - photographing a scene from directly overhead. It hovers from above like all powerful gods. This gives the idea of fate. In some scenes, it may be to give a point of view shot.
High Angle Shots – This is when the camera is tilted pointing downwards. The movement is slowed down. It makes a person seem harmless and insignificant as it is photographed from above. The higher the angle, the more it tends to imply fatality on that person.
Oblique Angle – A lateral tilt of the camera, as though an object is about to fall to one side. It suggests tensions, transitions, impending movement. If the camera slants to the left, it is to create a weak or static effect. If it slants to right it is acting forceful.
The day in my opinion went extremely well because the group worked well together, and we made progress rapidly. Ryan was fantastic on the camera as he was getting on with all of the different shots and cutting each shot at the correct time.
Connor did well with the acting as he did what he was told and was relatively behaving well 
Shannon’s acting was well timed and she approached her instructions well.
We have managed to film all we can at the moment as we need permission to leave school grounds.
