Post #6 Extra Credit(:

Three movies from this class Art 115 that I found to be most compelling and had the most impact on me throughout the enitre course are as follows:

Double Idemnity, 1944 Directed By: Bill Wilder

Memento, 2000 Directed By: Chirstopher Nolan

The Godfather, 1972 Directed By: Francis Ford Coppola

For that of three movies in which we didnt see as a class that I think every film student should see would be as follows: 

Searching for Sugarman, 2012 Directed By: Malik Bendjelloul

Schindler's List, 1993 Directed By: Steven Spielberg

The Breakfast Club, 1985 Directed By; John Hughes

The question though is why did I choose these films well the reasons are as follows:

1. In choosing Double Idemnity I truly never thought I would see a film in black and white and actually like it. The story behind this film was so compelling and had me wanting to see more and wonder what is going to happen next. The narration in the story kept me in tact with what was going on if I got lost and the screen shots taken during the film had me see the expression and feelings that the characters were going through.

2. In choosing Memento, this film from the start had me confused. The reality of it is thought that it wanted and kept you wanting to keep watching because you wanted to figure out what the character was going through since we saw something so unsual happeing in the film as the main character tattooed himself with words to remember things. The film itself was very interesting and the way the camera shots were taken to understand the characters mind was even more interesting to me.

3. In choosing The Godfather, this film itself is famous and very well filmed. It has everything in one. It has drama, action comedy and even thriller. The film is long although it doesnt matter because of how good the story line is. The Godfather is similar to the film Scarface, 1983 Directed By: Brian de Palma, and has many scenes that has you look at the film industry aspect of how they made that happen. If you liked the movie Scarface you'll sure like this film. 

Now in choosing the films we didnt see as a class why did I pick these three? Well the answers are easy: 

1. Searching for Sugarman, is a Documentary. This Film is just amazingly done and is so well put together in my eyes. The music that is placed in every scene was just done so well and the scenes taken and chosen from long shots to close ups were just wonderful. This film provides such a great story line for not just music lovers but for anyone who wants to see a person who is so humble and doesnt expect anything from anyone because he did what he loved to do. I highly suggest all film lovers to see this one. 

2. Shindler's List, if you have never seen this film it is a MUST see film. Spielberg is such and amazing director that all his movies just have you leaving the theater in aww. This film has everything we learned in Film class a in one. From screen shots, to close ups, to music all the way to basic story line process. Shindler's List is a movie that will make you cry because it is a realization of something that actually took place in our world and it is based off a true story and events that took place in Poland after that of World War II. This to me is one of my favorites and a must see for all film lovers. 

3. The Breakfast Club!!! This is such a funny, drama film. It is an old film although the events that take place in the story line of this film actaully still exist today. Many young teens and adults can relate to this film in many ways from their current to past life. The Breakfast Club has many great scenes and has us view the film in takes of film shots here and there. The music too is so well placed that it goes with what the characters are doing to understand the meaning behind what they are thinking and feeling. This film to me is so funny and very fun to watch. As I have seen it over 10 times and own it I can say that it is a great film.