Most recent public comments by James Kang https://nowcomment.com/users/23952 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=629158 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=629158 Franco uses split screening technique to simulate to experience of reading the book. The novel separates the point of views of the novel by chapters. A film is usually told in a continuous fashion so Franco uses split screening to highlight the different characters point of views. Fri, 02 Dec 2016 21:52:10 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=629156 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=629156 i think fear has some role in Sartoris's loyalty to his father. We can see that Abner is the patriarch of the family and he is never questioned. Abner even slaps Sartoris when he thought he was about to tell the court that his father burned the barn. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:51:44 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=629154 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=629154 I thought the film was not very entertaining. The characters had extremely thick accents which made understanding the dialogue difficult. However i found Franco's attempt at using split screen in his film interesting. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 18:27:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=629152 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=629152 The film is decentered because it is not told in a single point of view but multiple points of view. There are also subplots within the plot. Dewey is dealing with a pregnancy and jewel is seen as an outcast within his family because he has a different father Fri, 02 Dec 2016 21:23:59 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=629147 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=629147 Faulkner's novel as i lay dying is told in many characters perspectives. By using split screen the film is able to move the story along while highlighting the different perspectives of the characters Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:13:02 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=629091 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=629091 The stopped time represents the viscous cycle the family is forced to face because of the fathers hatred for the upper class. Abner causes trouble which forces the family to relocate time and time again. Sat, 03 Dec 2016 08:16:38 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=629085 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=629085 The ending was bittersweet. Satoris basically betrayed his family and caused the death of his father. However, in the end Satoris did what was right even if it meant betraying his father. Fri, 09 Dec 2016 19:24:36 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=629083 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=629083 Throughout the film Snopes is seen damaging other peoples properties. He burns burns and even wipes his dirty shoes on Major de Spains rug. He despises Major de Spains wealth by ruining his rug and burning his barn. Fri, 02 Dec 2016 18:07:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=629082 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=629082 i found the film boring as well. The film lacked star power, and relied on Tommy Lee Jones the only star to carry the film. The characters also have no depth. The characters usually have short dialogues and there was little backstory of any of the characters. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 23:41:16 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=629081 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=629081 The film centers because he is the star of the film. The Star needs to be front and center of the film. Also, the action centers around Tommy Lees character, he is the one that burns the barns and causes trouble not Satoris. Sat, 03 Dec 2016 08:09:23 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=622939 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=622939 Howard Hawks hated flashbacks as he thought that a good story did not need them. If Faulkner wanted Howard Hawks to direct his novel Pylon into a film it would have been wise for him to write the novel in such a way that did not include flashbacks. Sat, 10 Dec 2016 07:09:43 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=622938 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=622938 The love triangle among Roger, Laverne and Jiggs is very strange considering the fact that they all coexist in peace. If someone like Rock Hudson can come to accept and understand this dynamic then it will be easier for the audience to accept it as well. Sat, 26 Nov 2016 06:02:19 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=622937 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=622937 Giving a name to the reporter maybe gives him more importance in the film. Rock Hudson was a very famous actor and audiences would want any character he play to have a name. Sat, 26 Nov 2016 06:01:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=622936 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=622936 Perhaps Faulkner meant that the film was an honest attempt at capturing the essence of his novel. Faulkner worked in the film industry, so he was well aware that there were financial and censorship restriction on novel adaptation. The film depicted the isolation felt by the "gypsies" in such a way that Faulkner agreed with. Sat, 26 Nov 2016 05:59:19 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=620130 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=620130 yes their eyes are opened. In the ending of the film while Lucas walks away from the law office with his head held high. His lawyer says, "they see him, they always will as long as he lives." Lucas is a permanent reminder how racism almost convicted an innocent man. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:33:52 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=613761 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=613761 Racism is deeply ingrained in the town of oxford. Everyone in the town assumes that Lucas, a black man is guilty of murder. Lucas also does not tell his lawyer the full truth as he knows that a grown man will not believe him. However, Lucas tells Chick the truth as he is still young and racism has not fully tainted his beliefs. Tue, 08 Nov 2016 05:57:36 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=613746 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=613746 A message picture is a film with a strong message. Intruders in the dust show that racism can influence the way you think. In the film, Lucas was innocent but the people of oxford automatically believed that a black man had to be guilty. However when Lucas was proven to be innocent it opened the eyes of the people of Oxford. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 18:33:52 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=613741 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=613741 The movie was ahead of its time. A movie portraying a black actor in a positive light and a white actor in a negative light was not a desirable to moviegoers. Racism was still strong in the 40's. Mon, 07 Nov 2016 16:47:54 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=613740 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=613740 Oxford's response tells me that Hollywood had a big influence on American culture. There were not too many forms of entertainment in the 40's so Hollywood filled that need. Many townfolks came to watch the filmimg for a chance to star in the film or just watch from afar. Mon, 07 Nov 2016 16:42:33 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=613732 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56418?scroll_to=613732 Intruders in the dust can be considered a best movie because it does not distort Faulkner's novel. The film is true to Faulkner's novel because the film follows the same plot. The movie was also very ahead of its time. The movie portrays a black character in a positive light. Lucas was innocent and the town people were exposed as racist. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:30:59 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600445 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600445 Talk is not minimized in this screen play because maybe Hawks wanted to take the film in a different direction. Hawks could have included witty dialogue to differentiate his film noir from other film noirs. Hawks succeed in this task because the film is noted for it's witty lines Fri, 21 Oct 2016 17:57:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600444 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600444 The word Shamus, which sounds similar to the Irish name Seamus, is a slang term for detective. Traditionally Irish Americans served in the police force Fri, 21 Oct 2016 17:51:08 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600423 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600423 Bogart is a great actor, the timing of his lines, and his body language are all very charismatic. He also develops great chemistry with the lead female and looks very comfortable on screen Fri, 21 Oct 2016 17:03:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600422 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600422 The film is popular because it has star power, Bogart and Bacall are very famous actors, also Humphrey Bogart is very humorous and charismatic in the film. Bacall is also mysterious and seductive. Fri, 21 Oct 2016 16:52:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600421 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600421 i agree with albi, bogart's character is very sarcastic in this film, his interaction with other characters is very playful in a sarcastic way. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 20:17:11 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600418 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56417?scroll_to=600418 i would describe the film as fast paced, mysterious and dark Fri, 21 Oct 2016 16:39:53 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=591211 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=591211 i think the movie is a romantic film that appeals to more of a female audience, however if the movie had more sex scenes and more violence it would appeal to more of a male audience. Also too much violence and sex scenes could possibly distract the viewer from the overall romantic and mysterious vibe of the film. Tue, 11 Oct 2016 08:47:52 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=589895 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=589895 i feel that if the movie was made today, the film would involve more sex scenes between the male and female lead and there would probably be more violence. In to have and have not, there was no sex scene, rarely any kissing scenes, and a very small action packed gun shootout scene. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 15:58:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=589894 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=589894 i feel Henry clothes were sometime blue collar to indicate that he was a fisherman, then sometimes formal to show that he had some class. Marie clothes were someone masculine and conservative, as she is portrayed as a tough female. Sun, 09 Oct 2016 07:30:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=589893 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=589893 i agree with Branden, only the beginning of the film was remotely similar to the novel but after that the essence of the novel was different then in the film. Henry's main motivation in the novel was to provide for his family but in the film it was to help Marie. Sun, 09 Oct 2016 07:29:57 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=589892 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=589892 i think the novel portrayed the rich in a negative light who took advantage of the losers. For example Mr Johnson is portrayed as careless when losing the fishing equipment and as selfish when he does not pay Henry. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 20:12:26 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=589877 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=589877 Music was also used to release tension. After the french resistance members were shot, the piano player played something jolly for a brief moment to ease the tense scene. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:29:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=589876 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=589876 Harry can't resist because Marie is very beautiful but on a deeper level maybe he feels like he can relate to Marie. They are both struggling through the effects of the depression. Sun, 09 Oct 2016 07:27:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=589875 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=589875 Doors were used extensively in the film perhaps to show private moments. Illegal deals were made behind closed doors and the attraction between Marie and Henry was made behind closed doors. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:37:01 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=589865 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56416?scroll_to=589865 The loser in the novel where the have nots. The have nots such as Albert and Harry were driven into provery by the depression and forced to do illegal activities to feed there families. Sun, 09 Oct 2016 07:25:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=588548 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=588548 Ms Corrie works in a whore house she is not surrounded by southern belles or genetleman. When Lucius defends her from Otis, she experiences gentleman-like behavior for the first time in her life. Someone was willing to defend her so she feels more self worth. Sat, 08 Oct 2016 08:30:51 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=588324 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=588324 When Hollywood adapts a Faulkner novel, often times the actors do not fit the role of the characters. Extremely handsome actors might play roles that are meant for uglier actors. Hollywood has even invented female characters to create a love interest with the male actors. Also the ending of Faulkner adaptation also are changed to have a more happier ending. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 07:00:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=588323 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=588323 Otis is ungentlemanly compared to Lucius, particularity in regard to his aunt Corrie. Lucius being a gentleman, feels the need to protect Ms Corrie. When Otis tries to take advantage of his aunt, Lucius must be a gentleman and help a lady in need. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 06:58:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=588322 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=588322 The film could have speed up the action because of two reason. First reason is to move the story along. The audience would not want to watch a long scene where actors are stuck in the mud, plus the story will not progress. Secondly the audience would not want to see such a famous actor like Steve McQueen in such a scene that casts him in a bad light. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 06:57:20 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=588321 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=588321 i feel like the movie made the hell creek bottom scene look more like a accident then something that happened because of Boons stupidity and stubbornness. In the novel, Boon was well aware of the dangers of Hell creek, however in the film it makes it seam like he remembered the dangers when he was stuck. Fri, 07 Oct 2016 06:59:36 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=587667 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=587667 The film explores the idea of gentleman through the use of Lucius. Lucius acts gentlemanly with his treatment of corrie. when Corrie's nephew calls corrie a whore and tires to profit off her, he fights Otis and protects her honor. Lucius even loses respect for Boon when he finds out he has hit Corrie. We can see that Lucius's grandfather emphasizes being a gentlemen when he tells Lucius that a gentlemen accepts the consequences of his actions. Thu, 06 Oct 2016 11:53:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=587640 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56415?scroll_to=587640 The controversial film the outlaw made in the 40’s is a classic example of film censorship. In the film, the director, Howard Hughes was accused of overemphasizing Jane Russell Breast in a particular scene. Howard Hughes went as far as designing a special bra for Jane Russell to emphasis her breast. Unsurprisingly the production code cut scenes from the film and refused to allow the movie to be seen for a few years. Thu, 06 Oct 2016 11:52:25 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56414?scroll_to=576238 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56414?scroll_to=576238 Film is less sinister because it caters to the production code and the expectations of audience. Bad guys cannot get away with rape in the production code and the grim reality of the Stockholm syndrome are underplayed because the casting of handsome actors. Trigger is also more humanized as handsome movie stars cannot be depicted as impotent. The ending is also positive unlike the novel. Sat, 17 Sep 2016 08:24:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56414?scroll_to=576236 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56414?scroll_to=576236 i believe novels need to be more detailed than films because novels rely on the the readers imagination to tell a story. Key details like characters emotions, and how they look can only be described in words. Whereas in a film you can visually see how a character looks and feel through their acting. Also there are time constraints in a film whereas there are no page constraints in a book. Sat, 17 Sep 2016 08:23:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56414?scroll_to=576232 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56414?scroll_to=576232 Not showing the rape scene might create an even more powerful impact because it will allow the audience to use their imagination to deduce what has happened. Omitting the rape scene can create intrigue and mystery in the audience Sat, 17 Sep 2016 08:22:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56414?scroll_to=576227 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56414?scroll_to=576227 Kawin believes the true essence of the novel is not captured in the film. He states that it is merely a shadow of the novel. The film omits powerful scenes such as the corncob scene and downplays key themes such as Stockholm syndrome of temple drake. Sat, 17 Sep 2016 08:22:57 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56412?scroll_to=569904 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56412?scroll_to=569904 Crawford probably didn't want to play a stereotypical female character. Instead of being portrayed as a typical emotional and helpless female she wanted to be taken more seriously. By using clipped speech, her dialogue is on equal playing field with the men. Fri, 09 Sep 2016 06:35:38 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56412?scroll_to=569889 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56412?scroll_to=569889 i agree but i also think that seeing a story is different from reading a story. What might be entertaining on paper might not be so entertaining on film. with that being said, i am not sure if the changes made to this film are justified Fri, 09 Sep 2016 02:35:15 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56412?scroll_to=569859 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56412?scroll_to=569859 Maybe the direction Hawks wanted to take the film was a concise, fast paced story telling. Adding flashback could have disrupted the flow and slowed down the story. There were also time constraints for the film, and overusing flashbacks would have made the film longer. Fri, 09 Sep 2016 06:25:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56411?scroll_to=569822 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56411?scroll_to=569822 Because Faulkner went into screenwriting because of financial reasons, he was probably more likely to make compromises in his work. Faulkner had to appease higher ups on multiple occasions such as inventing a character for Joan Crawford and changing “The brooch” to have a more positive ending. Fri, 09 Sep 2016 00:46:37 -0400