Most recent public comments by Cindy Chen https://nowcomment.com/users/24994 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=640974 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=640974 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 23:23:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640973 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640973 Fri, 16 Dec 2016 23:16:07 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640972 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640972 Sat, 17 Dec 2016 08:01:48 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640970 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640970 Sat, 17 Dec 2016 07:47:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640966 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640966 In my opinion, I think it is because it revolves around family and personal selfishness of each of the characters. In which, most people can relate to. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 22:53:36 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640965 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640965 Sat, 17 Dec 2016 08:00:02 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640789 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=640789 It all really depends on the reason why the film is made. Typical reasons are to appreciate the work of the author; in this case William Faulkner's novel. Franco definitely did not intend for every viewer to enjoy this film. Now if the producer's intended reason was to make money, then yes he/she will cater to the average viewer. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 14:26:48 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=637878 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=637878 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:01:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=637875 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=637875 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:01:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636846 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636846 Sat, 17 Dec 2016 08:01:48 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=636843 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=636843 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:39:32 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=636842 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=636842 That is the dilemma Sarty faces between his family. But we also can relate to this quote as well. For example, if we ever were to not side with our parents; some would probably see it as betrayal. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:36:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=636841 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=636841 I also think that kids up to a certain age will listen and follow. Up to a point when they stop looking up to their parents, is when they will have their own opinions about things. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:32:18 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=636467 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=636467 Ab definitely did not care whether he was right or wrong. He just wanted to take out his hatred and anger by burning barns and doing other evil doings. Sun, 11 Dec 2016 17:19:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=636466 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=636466 Maybe not really mature. But Sarty definitely becomes more reluctant to follow his father and tries to get in his way. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 21:48:55 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=636464 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=636464 Yep, Abe was set as the evil character that never changes, whereas we have an innocent child whose mind slowly matures throughout. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 21:48:56 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=636463 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=636463 I agree, I don't think ever witnessing killing and arson is ever the right thing to do in any given circumstance. Sun, 11 Dec 2016 17:03:27 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56411?scroll_to=636462 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56411?scroll_to=636462 Why was he not as highly paid as the other writers or if not more? Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:24:26 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56411?scroll_to=636461 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56411?scroll_to=636461 It is in that order because ultimately, the studio bosses pays the writers to make a movie out of their work. Once they pay and sign terms, the writer has no write to make objections to it. As for actors before writers, actors are paid by studio bosses and not by the writers. Actors would care more about whom is paying for their work than who originally wrote the story. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:23:24 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56411?scroll_to=636460 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56411?scroll_to=636460 Faulkner liked doing it, and also liked that money was also involved. Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:47:43 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56411?scroll_to=636459 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56411?scroll_to=636459 I think there is relevant difference in a writer and a screen writer. As a screen writer you have to have everything up to the standards for a film. Whereas, as a writer you can basically write with no guidelines. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:22:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636458 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636458 Sometime it is nice to see authentic accents in the movies but in this case, it made is hard for me to understand the movie. What I think would work is if they added subtitles when the father was speaking. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:21:29 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636457 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636457 I agree with everyone here. Franco would not attempt to make this film as honest as this one. Money was definitely an issue. I believe that most people who even went to see the movie when it came out were mostly who have read the novel. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:15:47 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636456 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636456 Hence, with the split screen; it also helped with keeping the length of the movie. It helped by having more than one screen, it can help push the story line forward. It still may not have showed every detail but it helped in some way. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 21:37:26 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636455 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636455 It is indeed difficult. A movie can only be a specific length. For the movie to cover all that happened in the novel is impossible. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 21:37:26 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636454 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636454 The film definitely complements the novel. People who did not read it, will definitely have a hard time grasping what is going on in the movie. Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:15:10 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636453 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636453 I liked it when there were some parts shot with a hand camcorder. It makes me feel that the movie is more "alive." I am not sure if that is the word for it but it definitely has a different feel to it then using the typical steady cameras. Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:08:05 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636452 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636452 Yes As I lay Dying is a decentered film. There are so many characters with all different view points and desires. Sun, 11 Dec 2016 16:05:01 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636451 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636451 Or we can use our imagination and fill in what is missing when parts of the screen goes black. Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:57:56 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636450 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636450 Reasons why Hollywood would never make this into a movie, or even if they did, it would not have made money. Reasons are but not limited to is because there was no love interest. Even though everyone can tell Jewel's love for horses. Nowadays, people want to see love between people and not really between animals. This novel also focuses on a lot of people so everyone is like a main character. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:18:36 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636449 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636449 In Hollywood standards, this novel would never be made into a movie. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:18:36 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636448 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636448 In this case, for the romance, it would be Jewel and his horse. Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:50:59 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636433 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636433 Yes I definitely agree with Albi on this one. I could barely understand what the father was saying throughout the movie. His accent was just too difficult to understand. Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:45:49 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636432 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636432 Yes it can be more difficult and confusing to watch because you are not use to it, but you can definitely see a lot more things going on having to see two point of view shown. Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:43:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636431 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636431 Yes, with their monologues; we can easily understand what they are coveting or thinking. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:01:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636430 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636430 In the novel, it is easier to understand more of what is going on in the characters mind. Whereas, in the film, we see their facial expressions which gives us a bit of what they feel but not clearly what they are thinking about. Sun, 11 Dec 2016 21:18:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636429 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636429 Or it can be a way to let the viewers let their imagine roam of what happened or what is missing when one half has gone black. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:14:56 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636428 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636428 I agree that we are use to watching on a full single screen instead of split. Though, it might be distracting, I believe that you can actually pick up a lot of interesting details by seeing two similar screens going on rather than just seeing on one screen. Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:21:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636427 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=636427 Yes I agree, I believe that split screen will definitely not work in action movies made today. People would rather see exactly what is going on in one screen rather than with the screens split. I believe its more of what genre the movie is. For example, split screens may work in documentaries. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:16:40 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=634552 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=634552 By using split screens, it definitely makes it more enjoyable and interesting to watch. Nowadays, many movies just focus on 1 or 2 characters at most. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 20:45:16 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=634551 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=634551 Yes I agree, because of the split screens; a lot are happening in each half. Sometimes we will miss something and by re-watching it; we may be able to pick it up. Thu, 08 Dec 2016 22:02:57 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=634550 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=634550 I like that sometimes the camera angle puts the viewer into the scene. It makes me feel more included and into the film. I can also notice more details. Thu, 08 Dec 2016 16:50:29 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=634522 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56433?scroll_to=634522 I actually enjoyed the use of the split screen in the film. It shows the characters emotions clearly by showing different views in some scenes. This was definitely the first film I've seen that used split screen. I would like to see it in more modern movies. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:01:19 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=634504 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=634504 I actually do not agree that youngsters know right from wrong all the time. Sartoris is only 10 years old. Some kids are taught or told what is right or wrong directly from their parents. Usually, kids will follow what their parents do or think is right. But in this case, Sartoris believes what he think is right. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:32:18 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=634502 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=634502 I feel as if gender also plays a role in this novel/film. The eldest male in the family has the most authority, in this case Abe. Sartoris is the second to his father, thus him following his father and being loyal until he no longer can take it anymore. The rest of Abe's family who are women, never seem to stop Abe or question him. At one point in the film, where the mother tries and stops Sartoris from interfering with his father but in the end; Sartoris breaks loose from the hold and informs the landlord. From this, I felt as if women were powerless. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:51:44 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=634496 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=634496 In the future, if I ever get the chance, I would definitely want to go visit his home; which is now a museum. Having read so many of his novels, maybe there might be more to learn about Faulkner by visiting his residence. Fri, 16 Dec 2016 21:40:41 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=634495 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56429?scroll_to=634495 I like the fact that Faulkner's house was used in the film. Also, the fact that Faulkner's nephew was also included as one of the actors. I feel that it gives the film more of a personal touch. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:35:33 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=621540 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=621540 Another profession that really attract displaced people would definitely be a writer like Faulkner. Mon, 21 Nov 2016 06:58:07 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=621537 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=621537 He also wrote it for the money too. I believe that by reading more and more of ones novels, you can get to know and understand them and why they wrote it. Mon, 05 Dec 2016 07:26:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=621536 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56428?scroll_to=621536 I agree with Christina. Even though the novel and movie were different from each other, it still had the same kind of feeling or idea. Faulkner called the film honest because even though the movie did not follow the novel exactly, the person reading it can still relate it to the novel. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 13:57:27 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56414?scroll_to=588154 https://nowcomment.com/documents/56414?scroll_to=588154 I agree that people nowadays are more comfortable with the indecent scenes now because with easier access to the internet, they are more exposed to these kinds of scenes. Especially with the younger generation now, they seem to know as much as adults, if not even more. Thu, 06 Oct 2016 21:38:07 -0400