Specific settings were used in the movie It Happened One Night to add detail to the story and create a sense of reality on screen. Some of the characteristics that were focused on during the production of the movie were period, exterior or interior, size, and symbolic function. The period of the film was focused around the 1930s. In the beginning of the film when Peter and Ellie first board the bus to New York, there is a shot of the bus pulling out of the station that focuses on the license plate that clearly reads 1933. This gives an approximation of the time that the film is trying to reproduce. Towards the end of the movie when King Westley flies in on his autogiro for his wedding gives us a clue about the time this film was made. Autogiros were in use during …show more content…
the 1920s and 1930s, which supports the license plate on the bus. Based on this information, we can estimate that the story was based around the 1930s period. Exterior or interior sets can also give us information about the story and the theme. Throughout the movie we see both Peter and Ellie on a bus traveling towards New York.
The exterior scenes that shoot the bus pulling out of the station on two different occasions help to reinforce the theme of traveling. Adding those exterior scenes of the bus leaving the station adds more detail to the traveling theme and makes it more believable. In the end of the movie when Ellie is about to be married again to King Westley, the exterior setting with all the flowers, the people standing in a line, the priest, and the choir helps to reinforce the fact that it is a wedding. The setting helps to characterize the theme and the happiness of a wedding. The size of a setting can help to explain a character’s status and whether they are wealthy or not. The first shot in the movie is of a massive yacht that Ellie’s father owns and it happens to be where he is holding her captive. The size of the yacht tells us that he is a wealthy man that is upper class. When Peter goes to see Ellie’s father at his house, we are able to see the size of his home and how many people are able to fit comfortably in the home. These details tell us that his house is bigger than most and that he is a wealthy man from the upper
class. During the journey from Miami to New York, Peter and Ellie stop twice at two different motels. On both occasions the motels have small rooms with two single beds. This information tells us that Peter and Ellie do not have much money and are forced to stay in a standard room. Details such as size of a room, boat, or car can explain a person’s wealth and class. Symbolic function helps to give us information from the decorations or furnishings from the sets. When Peter goes to see Ellie’s father for his reimbursement we are given a close look at his office and based on the items in the office it gives us an image that he is very wealthy and of the upper class. The office is lined with bookshelves that are full, beautiful wood furniture, and expensive looking lamps. As Peter makes his way out of Ellie’s father’s office, we get a glimpse of the tall wooden doors and the art on the walls. The house seems to be full of expensive items, which reinforces his wealthy image. The second motel room that Peter and Ellie stay in before they get separated is a very basic room that is bare inside. The interior of the room is just framed without any interior walls and just has a few pictures. This room gives the image that it is inexpensive and people that do not have much money usually stay there. These characteristics are the unspoken words of the dialogue that help to reinforce the story and make the scenes more believable to the audience.
The Movie “good night good luck” is incredibly historically accurate. The Movie uses authentic clips that show McCarthy and many speeches Murrow used. World War ended in 1945 leaving a broken Europe and a communist block behind. The United States quickly receded back to the red scare that had existed before WWII. The United States quickly set an anti-communist stance and prepared for a war against the communists. While the war never came some enterprising individuals placed themselves in powerful positions using the paranoia created. Among these individuals one came forward and began one of the most controversial historical programs. Joe McCarthy a nobody Wisconsin’s junior senator made his name when he gave a speech claiming his empty briefcase held the names of 205 communists. The movie “Good Night and Good Luck” tells the story how media ended Joseph McCarthy’s commy hunt and his political career.
The setting is an important part of any story, whether it be a poem or a novel. The setting consists of all the places and/or things surrounding the character at any moment through any literary or visual media. A literary setting is often full of details and vivid imagery due to the lack of visual aids that are present in videos and movies. These details often take paragraphs to describe single settings to give the reader an imaginary vision of what the area would look like. Edgar Allan Poe is no exception to these rules and he clearly writes out the setting for his short stories and poems. Poe does an excellent job of using details to describe the setting of his stories and shows great care in choosing the wording of each description he makes to display his exact intentions for each descriptive setting. In the short story, “The Cask of Amontillado,” by Poe, the setting has a direct correlation with the mood in the story. The further into the story you read, the deeper and darker the surroundings of the two main characters get, just like the main plot of the story.
How the setting was expressed is also a vital part for the development of the story. The opening paragraph gives a vivid description of the situation as would physically been seen.
still fighting for his equal rights after all these years. Cecil wants him to understand, that he has to accept that the circumstances for the black population will always be the same.
the scene with a long-shot of the city. He has chosen to use this in
The location of the film set up the entire mood of the storyline. This large castle, off the c...
The first point is how the scene is set. It is set in the Birling's
The scenery was simply impressive. Sister Aloysius’ office was plain and aged, you could tell the room was more antique due to the furniture and the way it was painted. The garden area was quite exquisite, possessing many details such as the stone columns, leaves that were clustered across the garden area of the stage, and even the sound effects. When Father Flynn met Sister James in the garden the sound of a crow was heard in the background, this gave a genuine feel to this scene. Almost as if we were all outside along with them. I think the designer was trying to give off the idea of a more intimate and comfortable setting for the audience while still going with the concept of the play. The designer actually does a great job at giving off the fragile look due to the play taking place in 1964. The characters costumes tied in perfectly with the theme and mood of the production. The characters Sister Aloysius and Sister James both wore the same costumes because they are nuns. Their costumes make them look peaceful and sanctified. Sister James’ costumes, even though it was the same as Sister Aloysius, made her come off as timid due to her personality. Sister Aloysius’ costume, due to her personality, made her come off as stern and bitter. Mrs. Muller that was played by Tamera Burden and her costume really depicts the time period the play takes place in. When meeting with Sister
Feeling lost when one doesn’t even know them self or when one doesn’t know what to stand for or believe in anymore is exactly how Elie Wiesel felt in his book “Night”. During the time of the Holocaust, Elie was one of the victims taken into a concentration camp and forced to work to brutal extents. As a kid, Elie was determined to learn and study his religion, but that changed, along with his priorities. Devastating events changed Elie’s idea on religion, battling conflicts between himself and those around him, even the test that God seemed to implicate on Elie. To his own disbelief, Elie had given up on God and had lost his faith due to his immense struggle throughout the year he spent in the camp, carrying the burden that he does not care about the one he had always looked up too and been there for him, which is God.
creates a sense of normalcy for the audience. The fact that the city and room
In order to understand drama, the setting must be organized in a way that the audience can capture the true emotions of the play. Just think about sitting in a theatre and all you see is two chairs on a stage. It would be very difficult to follow the script of the play without the setting to help the audience engage on what the actors were performing. In Death of a Salesman, Trifles, and Time Flies, the playwrights use different areas of the domestic settings to help the audience look into the lives of the characters involved.
For that purpose, it is crucial that we make the set up as believable and authentic as possible in order to have the audience instantly identify with wha ́s going on, keeping the story authentic and instantly recognisable by infusing it with a healthy dose of realistic details. We want the viewer to feel that they could easily be a part of this scene, which means that everything from casting, location and cinematography should feel very natural and organic while retaining powerful visuals. More than looking for a fancy set up, the goal in our film will be to capture a special moment which every family can relate to. As close to the viewer and with a natural tone as the vehicle for our
The theater that the play was preformed in proscenium theater. The audience was only able to sit on one side of the stage make it look like the production had a frame. The scene design was very complex for such a small local production this allowed the audience to feel as if the show was being preformed at a more lavish venue. The lighting provided select visibility at times when the audience was to be focused on a specific individual. The lighting also provided rhythm and structure allowing the light to make changes so the scenes flowed smoothly. The mood was also set by lighting when the characters were in a calm state the lights were low and focused only on the person who's emotions the audience was suppose to connect with. Most importantly the illusion and motivation was set my the lighting this is what allowed the audience to feel as if time was really passing. The lighting allowed for the audience to feel connected to daylight conversations, moonlight walks, and indoor functions. The costumes reflected the time period of the early 1900's that the play was set in. This allowed the audience feel as if they are able to be part of the past. The women had simple long skirts and blouse with floral patterns. Hairstyles were neat and tidy like the time period they were portraying. The men wore three piece suits and hats that appeared to be fitting of the 1900's. The costumes
The setting is the backbone for a novel it sets the tone and gives the reader a mental image of the time and places the story takes place. The Wuthering Heights Estate in Emily Bronte’s novel “Wuthering Heights” is one of the most important settings in the story. Wuthering Heights sets mood for the scenes taken place in the house, and reflects the life of Heathcliff through its description, furniture, windows, gates, and the vegetation.
Freedom is driven by Sammy when he see’s three girls enter the store where he works at with nothing on except for their bathing suits .They walk throughout the entire store just not a care in the world of who sees them with 80 percent of their skin showing. “We’re right in the middle of town, and the women generally put on a shirt or shorts or something before they get out of the car into the street.” Sammy does not understand why those girls don’t cover themselves, but as the girls walk throughout the store, Sammy is worried about what other people in the store will say about them. All of Sammy’s comments about their hair, and skin and their body shapes are in his head he does not say them out loud because he does not want anyone to hear what he is thinking. Sammy is not free he wants to be free like the girls that are in the store.