*professional review-quotes about music are mixed and tell about how they are talking about music, more details. My group and I decided to review the movie Rent. Rent was released in 2005. The film, also a musical, was an adaptation of a broadway stage play. It follows the lives of several characters in the late 1980s and into the early 1990s. The film covers the topics of many horrible things that were affecting the lives of many people back in that time era. The topics include poverty, HIV/AIDS, and discrimination of same-sex couples. The main characters are: Mark Cohen, who is filming the life of all of the characters and an up and coming filmmaker; Mimi Marquez, a drug addict and stripper, who is also HIV positive; Roger Davis, a …show more content…
They told me of the emotions that the characters were feeling. I also beginning to see how each person had a different storyline, yet it was the same storyline. This was what cause the characters to come together effortlessly and create my favorite musical. Based on my feelings towards the film. I expected the popular reviews to discuss the music and the controversial topics. I expected the same from the film critics and academic writers; however, I felt that the academic writers would be more detailed and opinionated in their discussion. The popular reviews tend to focus on the music, the issue of AIDS, and the setting. They praise the director and producer for keeping the true feel and realistic quality of a New York City project. They also dote on the characters and their singing abilities. However, I tend to find more praise going towards Rosario Dawson, who played Mimi. One viewer states, “Rosario Dawson 's portrayal as Mimi was phenomenal. Her "Out Tonight" dancing, however, is hot and floored every male in the room (Popular Review #2).” Another viewer says, “Her (Rosario Dawson) singing of "Without You" is sure to bring the house down in tears. If there 's any wisdom left in the bunch, watch to see her rewarded by the Academy come award nomination time (Popular Review #3).” While Popular Reviewer gloats, “Dawson is strikingly beautiful and captures Mimi 's desperate energy perfectly.” With
The movie Love Actually (2003) by Richard Curtis demonstrates how the connections between people are limitless and that love is a concept that has the ability to lift people up and tear people down. The movie follows the lives of nine different relationships and the audience is able to see every aspect of love, romantic, platonic, familial and more. In an article by Ben Dreyfuss, he points out that most critics of the film point like to say that Love Actually “is a saccharine soulless picture that relies on an emotionally manipulative soundtrack and has nothing to say but somehow takes 136 minutes to say it” (Dreyfuss). However, that is not the case. This movie has had a lot of controversy since the release in 2003. In this paper I
Based on this argument it can be assumed that the readers are empathetic, musical, educated to an extent, opened minded, and value religion. It can also be assumed that the readers rely on the writer for informative unbiased reviews and the writer relies on the readers for followup after the argument. This follow-up is to see the movie themselves. Davis does not use and sources other than Sammy Davis Jr. to support his argument, in this case, making it easier for the reader to evaluate how they feel during and after reading. It can be assumed that the audience is aware of the festival that the movie will be showcased at. The audience’s response will more than likely
In this paper, we will talk about the movie Rent. We will talk about Jonathan Larson he is the person who wrote Rent. When the final dress rehearsal was. What some of the people have to deal with and where the people live. Some of the characters and what they have and who they are with. Some of the songs that are in the movie and what is going on in them.
Once I’ve read a line that says:” if you take care of the music, the music will take care of you”.
“The best music…is essentially there to provide you with something to face the world with.”
On February 15, 2016, I watched the movie rent. The setting of the movie is based on a documentary of the AIDS epidemic in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The movie theme depicts eight individuals who struggle with poverty, homosexuality, death, and hardships of life in New York City. I believe Rent did a great job utilizing the costumes, lighting, and props and furniture to get the message across.
The dissolution of their relationship underlines the conflict between commercialism and artistry. There is a gently pointed critique of the recording industry ‘s preference for supermodel stars with formulaic music. Thankfully Carney never pushes these themes. The critique is unforced and quite convincing.
The movie I chose to examine was The Phantom of the Opera. I have seen the live musical once in New York, but for some odd reason I have never seen the movie version before. Watching it again for this paper, in a whole new format, is as if I’m experiencing it for the first time again. While perhaps I should have picked a musical I have yet to seen before (regardless that it was the live production), I simply could not resist watching perhaps my favorite musical (closely tied with Wicked) and applying my new active listening skills to catch what I have so sorely been missing before. I have had such a strong admiration for this musical and Andrew Lloyd Weber as a whole—the man is a genius—but my previous reverence pales in comparison to what I feel now. The Phantom of the Opera is an all-consuming masterpiece that has dominated and bewitched not just Broadway, but the world.
He also states that the music industry is no longer about the music but more about the violence and danger that comes with it “There used to be a time when you could just say a rhyme, and wouldn’t have to worry about one of your people dying.”
These above mentioned statements from the reviewer’s side penetrate our heart much deeper and reminds of a movie that can be lyrical as well as vulgar, ambitious as well as playful, brilliant as well as down and dirty-just like Amadeus himself.
One of the major strength of this novel is the compelling ensemble cast. Each character feels original and refreshing. They are complex and rich in personality. There’s no doubt that these characters would attract talent if produced into a film.
Music is very important in our society. For example, music is played in movies, on television shows and commercials, in stores and shops, on the radio and in many other places. Music can do many things to people. It can affect your mood, work, and health. “Music is probably the only real magic I have encountered in my life. There's not some trick involved with it. It's pure and it's real. It moves, it heals, it communicates and does all these incredible things” (Petty).
What makes a musical appealing? Perhaps it is the melodious songs that leave a lasting impression, or maybe its appeal lies in its dramatic acting that touches the hearts of its audience. Nonetheless in the case of Sound of Music, by Howard Lindsay and Richard Crouse, this musical spectacle proves itself by crafting a complete narrative, having an accomplished and versatile cast, and strongly relating to the audience.
What makes a musical appealing? Perhaps it is the melodious songs that leave a lasting impression, or maybe its appeal lies in its dramatic acting that touches the hearts of its audience. Nonetheless in the case of Sound of Music, by Howard Lindsay and Richard Crouse, this musical spectacle proves itself by crafting a complete narrative, having an accomplished and versatile cast, and strongly relating to the audience.
There are a variety of ways in which music is used throughout this film, but the use of sad music and silence are the two most important in terms of building a strong emotional appeal. By implementing these styles of music, the film illustrates the emotional frustration within lower class students and parents who are simply looking to find a beneficial education for their children. Melancholy music serves as an