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The Golden Age of film or the Classical Hollywood way of storytelling contains five rules which are prevalent throughout the 2013 film, “Man of Steel.” These rules can be supported by connecting them with examples from the movie. In this film there are several examples and situations which reflect the entirety of a classical Hollywood film. In my opinion, I believe “Man of Steel” would be completely classified as a classical Hollywood film. Starting with rules one and two which presents actor Henry Cavill aka Clark Kent, a psychologically developed character who struggles with an interpersonal conflict along with obstacles he faces in the real world. Next are rules, three and four, which are displayed through the duration of the film as the scenes add to Superman’s resolution and ultimate destiny. Lastly “Man of Steel” features rule five, which explains an invisible style of editing in order to promote the plot of the story line, instead of directing the audiences’ focus on a movie’s properties. All of these rules can be seen in the movie, not only with the main character, but with all of the characters portrayed in this film.
The first rule describes characters as being psychologically developed and throughout the movie they have to solve a problem or complete a goal. This rule applies to all the main characters included in the film. First there is Clark Kent, an adopted boy who hasn’t always belonged in the world or with societal norms. As he matures into adulthood he struggles to find his purpose in life. Eventually Clark finds out his true identity Kal-El; however, he has trouble accepting who he is and what he must do to become everyone’s hero. In order to become a hero Clark realizes he must defeat his enemy, G...
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...ng with the plot of the film. For example, in the beginning of the movie we can clearly see is focused on an alien planet due to the unusual atmosphere (space), costumes, and the ships they are set in. We can also see an example of continuity editing with the use of eye line match that is used throughout the movie. For instance, in the last scene of the movie Lois Lane’s line of sight is matched with Clark Kent’s as she introduces herself. Overall, “Man of Steel” follows every rule that a classical Hollywood movie would contain. From its developed characters and their struggles down to the plot, editing, and resolution this movie fits all five rules. “Man of Steel” is a perfect representation of how the Golden Age can still apply to modern day movies. This is why a classic way to tell a story never gets old and has remained highly popular in the 21st century.
From Homer to Hollywood Introduction The Iliad by the infamous poet Homer is a good example of how the Greek’s have helped mould todays version of cinematic storytelling and heroic figures going on an adventure. Written circa 8th century BC it is based in the Bronze age around 1200 BC nine years after the start of the Trojan war. The eighth century BC was a time where Greece started to prosper once more and writers such as Homer transformed the oral tales and myths into poetry which created standard
leaving the White House, Henry Kissinger comforted him by saying, "History will treat you kindly," to which Nixon replied, "That depends on who writes the history" (Hamburg xiv). [1] Watching Oliver Stone’s Nixon (1995) and the director’s earlier film JFK (1991), it is difficult to have kind thoughts about Richard Nixon. Stone’s investment in the figure of the president manifests itself in two ways: first, in the director’s fixation on Nixon as a symbol of the corrupt political landscape after
Stahl House, and Grauman’s Chinese Theater; all capture the image that Los Angeles shows. Hundreds of thousands of Hollywood's most famous celebrities have graced the halls of the Chinese Theatre, at movie premieres and ceremonies. In the Book Hollywood Cinema written by Richard Maltby, he says“it was once stated ‘To visit Los Angeles and not see the Chinese Theater is like visiting China and not seeing the Great Wall’ [Grauman’s] Chinese Theater has been a part of Los Angeles history for over seventy