Comments by Student Ebony Wheeler Most recent public comments by Student Ebony Wheeler https://nowcomment.com/users/23898 Meaning instead of having one main character As I Lay Dying as multiple main characters https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640848 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640848 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 16:09:33 -0500 For instance the rape scene with the corn. Showing the actual act may have raised hatred in some, vulnerability for others and in a strange twist lead some to commit the act. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56414?scroll_to=640805 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56414?scroll_to=640805 Sat, 17 Dec 2016 07:38:49 -0500 I also agree. When viewing split screens you focus on one part and you can miss what is happening in the other part but when you view multiple times you catch things you did not see before https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640296 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640296 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:01:19 -0400 I too enjoyed the split screens. I appreciate that we saw the scenes from everyone point of view. I like that the split screens were off timed also, it kind of brought real life experience to it https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640295 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640295 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:46:23 -0500 Franco Film https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640294 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640294 I think its kind of the other way around. The novel enhances the film. You might be confused viewing the film without having read the novel. If you read the novel then looked at the film you got a better understanding of multiple narrators with use of split screens. But then again if you viewed the film and went back to the novel you might have a better understanding of it because the film supports the novel Sat, 17 Dec 2016 01:45:59 -0500 Scene https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640293 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640293 The end of the film when Anse is cleaned up with new teeth and introduces his new wife. The way he quickly names everyone then says this Mrs. Bundren then goes on the horse back home. The kids only comments on the teeth and goes along with him. Kids see how really selfish their father was at the end Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:28:34 -0500 absences of black humor https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640291 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640291 Black humor is absent from the film because it was made during the Great Depression and because of the seriousness of the film. The film deals with death which is a serious topic. There is a lot of black humor in the novel for example: Addie dies but Anse is only worried about getting his teeth fix, how quickly he marries after her death, how long it took for them to bury the body, building the coffin outside of Addie window. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 07:19:16 -0500 Exactly many of his novels depicts himself and what he felt about society at the time. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=640267 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=640267 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:12:32 -0500 I think its because he doesn't really need them. he has his own home and property and pay for services or things he want. Do not want others to do for him without paying them. He offered to pay for the lawyer services many times. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=640266 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=640266 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:08:11 -0500 Because its a film about a detective and mystery and it requires a lot of dialogue between charcters. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=640263 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=640263 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:01:06 -0500 Comment about censorship https://nowcomment.com/documents/56414?scroll_to=640212 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56414?scroll_to=640212 This comment tells you that Hollywood had to use censorship. Some scenes can be very vulgar and it my rise a certain emotion of feeling from its audience. Movies are highly influential so instead of outright showing or saying something films elude to the matter. Sat, 17 Dec 2016 07:38:49 -0500 We learned that Faulkner started doing screenwriting because of his financial problems. He needed the money and Hollywood offered it. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56411?scroll_to=640194 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56411?scroll_to=640194 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 01:16:00 -0500 I believe its in the order of bosses, actors, writers because of hierarchy. writers and actors fulfill the needs of the bosses and writers also have to fulfill the needs of actors, at times for example Joan Crawford's role. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56411?scroll_to=640193 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56411?scroll_to=640193 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:42:39 -0500 Film noir https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=640080 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=640080 Yes the Big Sleep is a film noir. Its a detective film shot in Black in White a lot of filtered lights, its ambiguous and has a femme fatale. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:19:56 -0500 tough and sophisticated is appealing because when someone is tough, you feel a sense of security around them and when they are sophisticated they are more complex https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=640054 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=640054 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 11:16:04 -0500 Bogart's appeal https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=640043 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=640043 I believe his quick wit and the way he wore his clothes accounts for his appeal. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 20:23:13 -0500 Decentered https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640040 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640040 As I lay dying has multiple narrators therefore it is a decentered novel because it do not focus on central position. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 16:09:33 -0500 "Stick to your own blood" https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=628550 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=628550 At the end of the movie and novel the Sarty called his father name after he was shot and never looked back. What became of his mother, siblings and aunt? I believe he went against the saying and begin to live life as he sought. Tue, 06 Dec 2016 07:25:17 -0500 Barn burning boring https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=628543 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=628543 I can agree with calling Barn Burning boring. I thought the short story was more interesting, could be because it was more detailed Fri, 16 Dec 2016 23:41:16 -0500 An interesting part in that scene is when wipes his shoes off after leaving the house. I believe that shows more disrespect. he wont wipe to come in but wiped when he left to walk back out in dirt. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=628538 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=628538 Sat, 17 Dec 2016 08:31:09 -0500 Treatment https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=628537 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=628537 Like when he threw the rug at Major de Spain's home after he had his daughters cleaning it and he burnt it with a rock. That caused him to treat him even worse. or in the beginning of the novel when the judge told him to leave the county without concrete proof Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:39:32 -0500 agree https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=628531 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=628531 I agree. They did mention that it was there 8th or 9th time moving in the year Thu, 01 Dec 2016 22:12:30 -0500 Tommy Lee https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=628526 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=628526 The script focuses on Tommy Lee Jones because he is the star. In the novel the story is told from the younger son point of view. When viewing the movie it was from the Fathers pov. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 22:06:11 -0500 I also think his inspiration came from displaced people and how he was displaced in Hollywood as well as in his hometown. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=620675 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=620675 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:12:32 -0500 Faulkner Treatment of the Reporter https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=620672 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=620672 Interesting thought. The reporter is also a Faulkner figure which is another reason why he was probably left him unnamed in the novel Sat, 17 Dec 2016 08:43:13 -0500 Hudson https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=620667 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=620667 Hudson's performance added a hero to the film. It obliged to Hollywood requirement of having a hero and a love interest to make films entertaining for the audience. Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:49:18 -0500 Cinematic elements https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=620661 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=620661 Faulkner describes in depth the scenes and the feeling/ emotions characters were going through before they even spoke. like in the beginning of the novel when Jiggs is looking at the boots "lying against the window base like spent dirt foam...looking at the boots. Great description of someone leaning against a window you'd feel as if he was gawking and Faulkner did that a lot in the book. Another example when Jiggs was telling the reporter she was an orphan and describing life with her sister and husband. While reading this I was able to imagine actual scenes of it happening Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:43:43 -0500 Censorship and hero https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=620643 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=620643 I agree that is one of he reason they gave him a name. Burke was the hero. He talked to her, helped her out when needed basically saving her from herself. Hollywood like heroes and a twisted love stories. the film gave exactly that. Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:23:45 -0500 Naming the reporter https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=620640 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=620640 Naming the reporter sort of made the film about him and you name him because of his role in the movie. His introduction to Roger, him falling in love with Laverne, his relationships through out the film it would have been quite awkward for him not to have a name. Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:16:34 -0500 Agree https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=620636 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=620636 I agree. Nomadic is a great way to describe the airman in this book since they are DPs. The first part of the sentence is interesting in its correlation to the airmen also, "the body could not be found" implies that people looked for it. The movie is based on displacement and how to live in a modern world. Just as someone searched for the body and it was not found, the airman were searching for themselves some found themselves while others did not. Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:05:49 -0500 Honest https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=620629 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=620629 I think Faulkner called the film honest because it gave the same essence and feel as the book. The audience felt the same emotions from reading the book as they did looking at the film. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:58:22 -0500 Mordant https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=612334 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=612334 Mordant means expressing harsh criticism especially in a way that is funny. He used what was happening at the time and made a picture to show America how they were sort of like tough love. how they were "running from themselves" to quote the ending of the film. Sat, 05 Nov 2016 00:28:31 -0400 Racism https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=612320 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=612320 It does take a while for Chick to realize what Lucas done for him and he seem relentless on paying him back. Lucus didn't act like the typical black man in that time, he didn't use Mr. when addressing white people and he wasnt fazed by their racism. Chick however was aware and fazed he says something to the effect of "they'll going to make a n---- out of him now" when eating dinner and running upstairs Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:08:11 -0500 Settings https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=612292 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=612292 In the beginning of both movies its setting was in Town. And it seems like the Town was where they shot a lot of the films material. Thu, 03 Nov 2016 23:22:43 -0400 Box Office Failure https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=612275 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=612275 I believe it was a failure because it was a message picture and America just wasn't ready at the time to hear or learn the message it sent. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 18:05:14 -0500 Oxford Response https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=612271 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=612271 Oxford response tells me that Hollywood have a big influence on American culture. when the people of Oxford first learned of the film they were not happy with the idea. Until the director persuaded them by putting them in the film. Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:17:58 -0400 Best Movie https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=612254 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=612254 I believe it was the best movie because it was true to the time period. Also the movie was made in a Oxford which was very segregated that helps to stay true to the times. I enjoyed the movie a lot. The actors mesh well with each other, the dialog, it just all kept me very intrigue. Thu, 03 Nov 2016 22:38:20 -0400 Message Picture https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=612245 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=612245 A message picture is a film on morality. Instead of being for entertainment purposes only, it intends to communicate a message or ideal about society. Intruder fits the description because in 1948 Oxford racism was very much alive. It also shows that while there was racism there were also white people with moral that helped when things went wrong. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 20:48:26 -0500 Response to Nicholas https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600091 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600091 Yes his book knowledge allows him to take advantage of certain situations just as in this scene. His book knowledge also allows him to be quick witted and helps him to read people Fri, 21 Oct 2016 08:36:03 -0400 No flashbacks https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600066 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600066 At time, it was Faulkner's first film. Hawk wanted him to stay focus and concentrate on the basics. Since he was in experienced in films flashbacks may have complicated things Thu, 20 Oct 2016 22:37:36 -0400 Agree https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600059 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600059 With big stars of the time of course this would be a popular movie. But I also agree with you that it's because of its ambiguity and that audiences want to know find out the truth. We want to know what happens at the end. With this movie, everytime you see it you can get a different meaning or catch something you didn't see before. Fri, 09 Dec 2016 22:56:02 -0500 About Marlowe https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600043 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600043 It shows that he is very sarcastic and quick witted Sat, 17 Dec 2016 02:37:04 -0500 Sweet Marlow https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600038 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600038 To show that he is still a gentlemen even though he works as a private detective. Thu, 20 Oct 2016 21:49:47 -0400 Shamus https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600036 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600036 A shamus is a private detective. Also spelled Seamus, it was a word used to describe an Irish police detective. Thu, 20 Oct 2016 21:46:37 -0400 Three Adjectives https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600011 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600011 Mysterious,enchanting, compelling Thu, 20 Oct 2016 21:30:42 -0400 Difference https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=588289 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=588289 One difference is the character Eddie. He is in the entire film as the touch stone figure but he is only in he beginning of the book. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:27:52 -0400 With use of lights and colors, cinematography invoke strong emotions. Also, by asking what you want the audience to feel from the beginning to the ending of the movie and the different paths needed to take for the audience to experience them. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=588279 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=588279 Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:20:08 -0400 Yes I agree, audiences love when romance in a movie turns to be a real and that drives box office success. But its also a union that might not last in real life. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=588270 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=588270 Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:06:45 -0400 Adapting a Faulkner novel https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=585463 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=585463 When adapting a Faulkner film, Hollywood cast big stars to draw in box office success; even if the character in the movie doesn't fit the description in the book for example, Steven Mcqueen does not fit the description of Boon. They will also change the dialog and censor out scenes or words that are too graphic Thu, 06 Oct 2016 12:33:50 -0400 Hollywood Censorship https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=585456 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=585456 Sex is another example. They don't show the actual act. instead they may show kissing then a door being closed or lights dimmed. In novels, writers are more detailed, graphic even. In 50 shades of grey,the book is more graphic and detailed than the movie. Thu, 06 Oct 2016 12:26:58 -0400 The film is less sinister because of productions codes. Directors had to find a way to telegraph a graphic scene, to the audience. For instance, a leg kicking up during kissing in a movie means an erection. In novels, you can give graphic details. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56414?scroll_to=575014 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56414?scroll_to=575014 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 08:48:08 -0400 Hawk wanted no flashbacks because it was Faulkner's first film and he wanted him to stay focus. The crash course giving by Hawk probably didn't included the intrinsic details on how to properly do a a flashback in screenwriting. https://nowcomment.com/documents/56412?scroll_to=570005 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56412?scroll_to=570005 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 07:57:23 -0400 Joan Crawford was concerned about the dialogue because the male cast, which dominates the film, was going to be using clipped dialog and she wanted her dialog to match theirs . https://nowcomment.com/documents/56412?scroll_to=570004 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56412?scroll_to=570004 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 07:45:26 -0400