The Graduate
I've chosen one scene in The Graduate and have analyzed the way the camera movement is used to communicate an idea.
Director Mike Nichols, and the director of cinematography Bob Surtees, justifies The Graduate by using a variety of lens, and camera choices, which effectively transmits their point of view.
The Graduate showed, on more than one occasion, a mixture of camera movement to reflect, and communicate ideas across to the audience. One scene highlighted this very well. It showed Benjamin in his own room, and then the viewers see his view as he looks outside of his room. The viewers are shown his parent’s eating in their dining room, this is when Benjamin gets up and walks directly from his house into the hotel room he’s sharing with Mrs. Robinson. This clearly emphasizes the disconnection of Benjamin towards his parents and vice versa, and yet they continue to live under the same roof.
6/10- One time
Sunset Boulevard
I've compared Sunset Boulevard to Shutter Island. Focusing on the differences between these two film-noir style movies.
Director Billy Wilder uses wide-angel shots that captured the gloominess of the set, and close-up shots showing plenty of the characters expressions. Furthermore, different styles of lighting and background music justified the scenes for Sunset Boulevard. Plot wise you’re debating whether or not Joe Gillis is an unpleasant man, and for a while it takes you away from Norma Desmond and her insanity, until finally true colours are shown.
Jumping into the future, Martin Scorsese, uses identical concepts in the movie Shutter Island. Yet again, we see different angel shots being used, showing an alarming atmosphere throughout. In addition, lighting is vital for the suspense that, Leonardo DiCaprio, faces. However, the background music is toned down a notch compared to Sunset Boulevard. As for the plot you’re constantly wondering and wanting to know where it’s going to go next; until left in awe.
5/10 - Passable