Blog Post #2

Watching a movie is more mindless. It is easy to forget any stylistic details. We pay attention to more of the storyline versus how each shot is presented and the impact on the viewer. I also believe that when watching a movie, you concentrate on your own reactions as if you were saying “what would I do” as opposed to just taking in how you felt as a result of HOW the movie was filmed. The small details of a film come into play when you are analyzing a movie, and as a result of paying more attention to the small details you undergo less immersion. It is not to say that you enjoy the film less, merely that you enjoy it in a different, more removed, manner.

First Post - Introduction

My name is Erin Meyering. I have created this blog to expand my knowledge on films and how they are put together. I also wish to share my input as well as get other’s opinions on how films are constructed and their affect on the audience. I am currently a UoR student yet wish to transfer next year to pursue a degree in Journalism. Film 111-01 strives to give students an insight on the criticism of film. This is partly done by expanding one’s knowledge and medium by encouraging a blog. In creating this blog, I hope that my peers, as well as myself can collaborate, discuss and analyze film. For myself, I hope that by learning some technicalities concerning film, I enrich my film viewing experience.

Post #1

I'm Oliver Horsey, a freshman of undeclared major at the University of Redlands. This blog will, at the end of the term, comprise a significant portion of my English-111 grade. It will also serve as an area in which to give voice to my developing film criticism. Hopefully as I collaborate on blog posts with my partner our shared perspectives will inform both our opinions on the subject matter.