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“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” – Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
That is what I always put in my mind every time that there will be lectures, blogs and studies posted in our group page in Cinema 102 class. From the very beginning, we have to read a lot about different film Theories, criticism and analysis. Aside from that, we should watch and know different films local or international so that we can determine the difference and similarities of their styles to us.
That is what I always put in my mind every time that there will be lectures, blogs and studies posted in our group page in Cinema 102 class. From the very beginning, we have to read a lot about different film Theories, criticism and analysis. Aside from that, we should watch and know different films local or international so that we can determine the difference and similarities of their styles to us.
During prelims, the first film that we made an analysis was “The Matrix.” On this film, we studied its five major elements which are the idea, plot, emotional effect or mood, character, and style or texture. We also evaluate the theme of the film and its key metaphors.
Although we had only few meetings in prelims because of the suspensions and holidays, it doesn’t mean that our learning will be affected. Through the blogs and studies regarding “The Matrix” which was posted in our group page, we could learn film analysis and explanation about the deeper meaning of the film.
Although we had only few meetings in prelims because of the suspensions and holidays, it doesn’t mean that our learning will be affected. Through the blogs and studies regarding “The Matrix” which was posted in our group page, we could learn film analysis and explanation about the deeper meaning of the film.
While in our midterms, it was the continuation of our study about “The Matrix” and another film we had watched titled the “Trainspotting.” Because of this movie, I gained more knowledge about film theories. I was familiarized also with some film theorists which is really helpful to me because I determined their different perceptions regarding their theories.
For the last lecture that was posted in our group which is the apparatus theory that derived from a combination of Marxist theory, semiotics and psychoanalysis were really enjoyable to read. It is significant for our finals to make it clear to us the theories that I had mentioned. And also the Pervert’s Guide to Cinema by Slavoj Zizek that talks about cinema and desire. He said that the cinema is the ultimate pervert art. It doesn't give you what you desire - it tells you how to desire.
Because of these lectures and blogs, it changed my perception on what the film/cinema can do to us, and how the film can influence us although we have different ideas on what the film theories are, we can really appreciate the art of cinema if we will accept and respect the ideas of different film theorists or others and the studies, critic and analysis about film.