1. Miracle at St. Anna
2. Jungle Fever
3. Inside Man
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Do The Right Thing - Zac Gottlieb
The introduction to the film “Do the Right Thing” grabs the film viewer’s attention immediately. Spike Lee begins the movie by presenting only a solid black screen and a gloomy, serious saxophone melody in the background. Then, the music and screen unexpectedly changes to Public Enemy’s song “Fight the Power,” creating an immediate switch to an angry, intense mood which grabs the audience’s attention. Following this, Rosie Perez appears on screen performing passionate dance poses on a city street. The film shows Rosie from different camera angles, some close up and from a distance, further emphasizing her dramatic facial expressions. Spike Lee further highlights Rosie’s importance by contrasting her vibrant outfits with the dull background of the city street. The bright neon color of the credits also contrast with Rosie to make her stand out even more in this scene. Throughout the introduction, Rosie is seen in different outfits throughout her continuous dance. Spike Lee must do this for a specific reason, possibly to reflect how she is a dynamic character during the movie. It appears Rosie will be a significant figure in the movie, and this introduction describes Rosie’s strong emotions and personality.
Spike Lee combines all these aspects of the film to really accentuate Rosie’s heated emotions through her dance moves and facial expressions. This creative and distinctive introduction grabs the viewer’s attention while introducing a film that will be full of powerful emotions, and a dramatic plot.
Spike Lee combines all these aspects of the film to really accentuate Rosie’s heated emotions through her dance moves and facial expressions. This creative and distinctive introduction grabs the viewer’s attention while introducing a film that will be full of powerful emotions, and a dramatic plot.
do the right thing
Do The Right Thing begins with the sound of the saxophone playing "Lift Every Voice and Sing". Just when the viewers begin to get comfortable in their seats, the music abruptly switches to the fast paced "Fight The Power". Rosie Perez appears in silhouette flashes as she poses in powerful stances.
The opening credits of Spike Lee's film are filled with vibrant colors. The credits are neon colors that grab the viewers attention while Rosie Perez dances to "Fight the Power". Rosie's costume switches back and forth from a red dress, blue leotard and spots bra and boxing shorts. As her outfits change so do her surroundings. However the background is always muted. It is clear that Spike Lee wanted the viewers attention focused on the credits and the dancer.
The camera is constantly moving, rarely staying in one place for more than a few seconds. There are many close-ups on Rosie's face and the viewer is able to see her grotesque grit face. There are also many body shots that allow the audience to view the powerful dance Rosie is performing. I think this gives the reader some insight as to what the movie will consist of. After watching the dance, it is obvious that "Do the Right Thing" is not a soppy chick flick.
The opening credits of Spike Lee's film are filled with vibrant colors. The credits are neon colors that grab the viewers attention while Rosie Perez dances to "Fight the Power". Rosie's costume switches back and forth from a red dress, blue leotard and spots bra and boxing shorts. As her outfits change so do her surroundings. However the background is always muted. It is clear that Spike Lee wanted the viewers attention focused on the credits and the dancer.
The camera is constantly moving, rarely staying in one place for more than a few seconds. There are many close-ups on Rosie's face and the viewer is able to see her grotesque grit face. There are also many body shots that allow the audience to view the powerful dance Rosie is performing. I think this gives the reader some insight as to what the movie will consist of. After watching the dance, it is obvious that "Do the Right Thing" is not a soppy chick flick.
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