Analysis of Media Devices in The Italian Job
Both films show an insight into technology; the modern version is more
technologically advanced. All this is due to the availability of
technology in the two eras. Donald Sutherland known as John Bridger in
the later version of the film uses a mobile phone and whilst carrying
out the mission the use of infer-red devices, laptops and other
technology is also significantly used. In contrast to this the 1969
version Michael Cain gets the main idea from the slideshow left by
Beckerman. Also whilst Seth Green hacks into the traffic network
system in the 2003 version the tapes are manually switched in the
previous edition. The technology element is effective because it uses
equipment and gadgets, which you don't use during day-to-day life.
As well as technology music played a great part in both films to
create pace and excitement. In the modern Italian Job the music is
composed and produced by John Powell. The rhythmic opening titles
start with some thick European strings and as the scenes develop in to
more tension the pace and the rhythm increases, the "car chase" is one
example. It combines with sound effects to create an escalating
feeling which enhances the film by making it more dramatic and
exciting. The music in the 1969 Italian Job also played a big part to
add effectiveness to the film. Quincy Jones music, which includes a
choral drinking song called the self - preservation society does a lot
to keep the movie entertaining. It combines with an ecstatic prison
celebration to make us feel that we're in the middle of a big party.
The music in the 1969 Italian job adds effectiveness, wh...
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and the women are scene in underwear. This media feature creates
effectiveness by endorsing the product and making it exciting for some
people.
At first glance the original Italian job appears to be a light-hearted
action packed affair. The comedy element Cain brings to the lead role
manifestly itself in his wise cracking jokes. References to Charlie
shooting tigers in India and travelling America are effective in
establishing Charlie's character as a lovable rogue. Charlie is not a
very intelligent character, he likes to joke and be entertained by
women. Whilst invading the wedding during the car chase, Cain bellowed
to the bride "good luck". In contrast to this in the Italian Job
(2003) Mark Wahlberg (Charlie) is a more intellectual and sombre
character and he's not interested in a lady's disposition.
To fully understand the relationship between a filmmaker and a composer, it is helpful to take a closer look at the filmmaker’s position towards music in film in general; these can of course differ substantially from one director to another. It seems, one must think, that the complete narrative and emotive potential of film music is not yet fully recognized and appreciated in many film produc...
Moving on to the next film, in Riso amaro, melodrama and neorealism coexist to serve a different purpose. Namely, Giuseppe De Santis uses their juxtaposition as symbolism for the ideals of consumerism and Marxism, respectively. In fact, De Santis was already well-known as a Communist thinker, frequently communicating those ideas through his films. To begin to understand the significance of this symbolism in Riso amaro, the influx of American culture into Italy must first be explored. Any nation finds itself susceptible to the culture of a foreign army, but the liberating Americans brought a particularly strong influence to Italy during the Second World War. Robin Buss hypothesises that the great impact was due to the large number of those soldiers interacting with the local people who spoke Italian themselves because of ancestry. Following the war, the Italian population, particularly in the lower classes, sought to leave the war behind them and take full advantage of the recently lifted fascist restrictions. Thus, many turned to the allure of Americanised glamour and consumerism as well as photo-romances. De Santis viewed this as an invasion of a foreign culture that threatened the pure, rural life of lower-class Italy. In Riso amaro, the director links the presence of melodrama to an infatuation with Hollywood glamour.
"Use of Modern Technology, an Inevitable Addiction." Africa News Service 22 July 2013. Opposing Viewpoints in Context.
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