thought‚ “It’s definitely another Hollywood crime drama.” On the surface‚ Chinatown has all the elements of a film noir: the presence of a beautiful but dangerous woman‚ otherwise known as the femme fatale‚ a gritty urban setting‚ compositional tension (highly contrasting light and dark colors or oblique camera angles)‚ and themes of moral ambiguity and alienation. Chinatown‚ however‚ is different. Polanski shot Chinatown with color film‚ and though his colors do appear especially vivid‚ color film
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Roman Polanski. One of the key ideas that appear throughout much of the film is that of ‘hope being instrumental in our survival’. This idea is portrayed through Wladyslaw Szpilman‚ a Polish pianist‚ as he struggles for survival in Warsaw as everybody that he once knew and everything that he once had is lost. The idea of ‘hope being instrumental in our survival’ is worth learning about as it allows the audience to realise the importance of hope in todays society – and to understand how Polanski uses
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Poland. The cinematography of the movie overall looked carefully crafted together with just the right amount of contrast‚ symbolism‚ and depth. He was not remembered as a hero‚ but as a man who was lucky enough to survive through such a tragedy. Roman Polanski efficiently shows the progression of Jewish people’s humanity being stripped away through great film production and acting although certain scenes seemed unlikely to happen in reality. The movie is quick to show the war situation of Germany taking
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"Chinatown" as Film Noir Films that are classified as being in the film noir genre all share some basic characteristics. There is generally a voice-over throughout the film in order to guide the audience’s perceptions. These movies also involve a crime and a detective who is trying to figure out the truth in the situation. This detective usually encounters a femme fatale who seduces him. However‚ the most distinctive feature of the film noir genre is the abundance of darkness. Roman Polanski’s
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As Macbeth enters the banquet hall (Macbeth in the movie by Roman Polanski enters the room talking to everyone happily; it zooms out to show the Lords and Lady Macbeth’s reaction to Macbeth’s toast). At this point we can tell that he cares about social status since he tells the Lords that they should sit in their own “degrees”. He feels powerful and more superior to the other Lords. Macbeth feels no remorse and guilt for having killed his friend‚ Banquo. On the other hand‚ he is more unstable and
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Johnson 1 Kayla Johnson Prof. Hirchfelder‚ K-213 ENG2102‚ Sec. 06 26 March 2013 Scene Analysis Paper Musical Dependency The 2002 film‚ The Pianist directed by Roman Polanski focuses on the hardships of a well-known‚ local concert pianist‚ Wladyslaw Szpilman. Wladyslaw Szpilman is played by actor Adrien Brody‚ who does an excellent job portraying both the warmhearted side of Szpliman and the desperate struggling side we see later on in the film. The film is based on Szpilman’s book‚ The Pianist
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Memory helps form the basis of history‚ whereas history can be used to clarify fragmented memories. For a true understanding of the past there has to be a balance between documented evidence and personal experiences and memories. In Mark Baker’s nonfiction biography ‘The Fiftieth Gate’ (1997)‚ and Roman Polanski’s film ‘The Pianist’ (2002) have both reconstructed the past through a combination of memories and historical documentation. The interplay of historical documentation and memories is
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Chinatown. [pause] To Chicagoans and tourists alike‚ it is widely known as the epicenter of chinese culture in Chicago. With its vibrant colors‚ traditional architecture‚ and time-honored cuisine‚ countless Chinese residents are able to sustain their culture as well as offer others the ability to explore a new one. For decades‚ Chinatown has been a unique tourist attraction in Chicago. A colorful gate decorated with a Chinese inscription declaring “The world is for all” stands at the intersection
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The Geography of Toronto Section 3 Student: Chia Wei Chien Student Number: 500442260 Professor: Valentina Capurri Assignment 2 Selected BIA: Chinatown Selected Restaurant: Asian Legend The selection of my restaurant in China Town Business Improvement Area is called Asian Legend‚ where was visited at 3:20pm‚ Feb 16th‚ Monday‚ 2016. The restaurant locates at 418 Dundas Street West at the edge of China Town. Asian Legend has earned a reputation as one of the best restaurants who offer authentic
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Roman Polanski’s Macbeth Shakespeare’s play Macbeth is a tragedy that plots the fall and death of once a great man‚ revealing how ambition can lead to downfall. Many directors and producers have tried to portray his play into modern films but Roman Polanski produced the most successful Macbeth film‚ but Roman Polanski’s movie Macbeth changes many details that the viewer is unable to fully experience the catharsis. Tragedy is built on the idea that the audience can sympathize with the tragic hero and
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