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part 3.
decided to do a bunch of concept mouse doodles of some of my ocs i have ideas for but havent drawn for a poll. part 1.
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Movies Shot in Real Time
The current movie under review is High Noon, directed by Fred Zinnemann, and is famous for using âreal timeâ filming to build the tension of a shoot out in an old west town. Real time means that time in the movie is equivalent to time for the audience without time jumps forward or back in time. There are no montages or apparent points when time freezes so that the characters can build skills or figure things out. The people on film have to figure out what is happening in the same amount of time as the audience. There have been some variations to the concept, but the films listed are dripping with intensity because they challenge the audience to adjust with the situation, just like the characters. Here are five excellent films that employ real time aspects to crank up the suspense:
Rope (1948)
One of the best Hitchcock films that did somehow did not make it on the AFI list, Rope is the story of two academics who discuss how they would commit the perfect murder while at a party. They decide how they would do it and actually commit the crime. It doesnât seem like it would be very suspenseful because the audience hears the entire plan and knows what is coming. The murderers do not, however, see all the actions of the people around them so there is constant worry as things donât go to plan. The movie is thoughtful and suspenseful, but at times it drags and does not have Hitchcockâs expected thrills. Still a fantastic film and well worth checking out.
The Set-Up (1949)
This is a very interesting use of real time because it is the story of an aged boxer and his manager dealing with the mafia. The boxer has been losing all of his fights and is strongly considering retirement so his manager takes the opportunity to bet money on the fight. He also gives a tip to the mafia that his fighter will take a dive...but he doesnât tell the boxer so he doesnât have to give up a cut of the winnings. Well, things donât go as planned, and the audience can see it coming while watching the boxer thinking he is doing well, the manager being supportive at first and terrified as the fight continues, and the mafia members who realize they got a bad tip and considering what to do about it. The movie gets more and more intense as it continues and I love it.Â
High Noon (1952)
This is our current movie under review and it sticks to the real time strategy better than any other that I know. The movie is 85 minutes long and covers about 75 minutes of real time (leaving time for credits). It starts with a retiring marshal who is about to leave town with his young bride. He hears that an outlaw who just got out of town is coming in on the noon train. The outlaw will shoot up the town if the marshal isn't there to stop him and his gang. All the town is afraid and he canât round up a posse, his wife is waiting for him and he could leave, but his sense of duty and honor is demanding he stay even though he would most likely die. His chances of survival get worse as the movie continues and it does not end as expected considering it is a 50s western. An American classic and well worth watching.Â
Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
In more recent years, Al Pacino has not been picking the best films and doing many projects for money like Oceansâ 13 (2007) and Jack and Jill (2011). Many of my teenage students donât know of his famous roles like in The Godfather (1972), Serpico (1973), The Godfather Part 2 (1974), Dog Day Afternoon (1975) and Scarface (1983). Of these films, the least well know according to the lack of audience ratings is Dog Day Afternoon, yet it is likely the most thrilling (even out of that amazing list of movies). It is directed by Sidney Lumet, who made a few real time movies, and tells the story of a bank robbery by first time robbers and all of the things that donât go according to plan. The audience doesnât have the threat of death or arrest looming, so we gasp at the mistakes and generally poor decisions. This movie really could not be done in any other way than in real time, and the realistic direction of events in a poorly planned robbery with new guys is perfect. Fantastically intense film.
Run Lola Run (1998)
This is not the kind of movie that I normally cover as it is in the vein of German experimentalism with a punk attitude that plays with time. The AFI list, which I have spent the last 2 years covering, is generally made up of Hollywood classic film. This film, however, is nothing like that and absolutely fantastic, possibly one of the best movies ever made from any country. It is in German with English subtitles and tells the story of Lola trying to stop her boyfriend from committing a robbery that will get him killed. We go through her race against 30 minutes of real time three times as she makes different decisions each time. It is absolutely riveting to see what happens in real time as she makes her decisions. This is a ground breaking film and well worth experiencing, even if you have a hard time with subtitles. There is not a lot of dialogue and, as the title suggests, there is constant movement by the lead actress. It is so well known and respected that both The Simpsons and Phineas and Ferb based episodes on the plot. Truly innovative and a superior film.
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There are some other examples like 12 Angry Men that happen to have a real time feel while not having an actual ticking clock, but these real time countdown films really use the style to its full potential. Are there any other real time movies that are filmed in this way not listed above? I really like this style and am curious to watch more.Â
#real time#run lola run#dog day afternoon#high noon#the set-up#rope#sidney lumet#alfred hitchcock#suspense#thriller#movies#action#introvert#introverts#greatest films
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Discovery Adds Three Starfleet Officers
Sam Vartholomeos, Maulik Pancholy and Terry Serpico are the newest additions to the cast of Star Trek: Discovery.
Sam Vartholomeos has landed the role of Ensign Connor, a Junior Officer in Starfleet Academy assigned to the starship Shenzhou. His credits include The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and The Following.
Maulik Pancholy is on board as Dr. Nambue, the Chief Medical Officer of the starship Shenzhou. Pancholyâs credits include Weeds, Hitch, 30 Rock, Phineas & Ferb, The Good Wife and Sanjay and Craig.
Terry Serpico will play Admiral Anderson, a high-ranking Starfleet official. Serpicoâs films and television credits include 100 Centre Street, The Departed, Army Wives, Rescue Me, Sneaky Pete, Elementary and The Purge: Election Year.
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In a surprise announcement CBS had released three more names for the cast of Discovery!
Sam Vartholomeos has landed the role of Ensign Connor, a Junior Officer in Starfleet Academy assigned to the starship Shenzhou. His credits include The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and The Following.
Maulik Pancholy is on board as Dr. Nambue, the Chief Medical Officer of the starship Shenzhou. Pancholyâs credits include Weeds, Hitch, 30 Rock, Phineas & Ferb, The Good Wife and Sanjay and Craig.
Terry Serpico will play Admiral Anderson, a high-ranking Starfleet official. Serpicoâs films and television credits include 100 Centre Street, The Departed, Army Wives, Rescue Me, Sneaky Pete, Elementary and The Purge: Election Year.
The new additions join previously announced cast members Michelle Yeoh, Anthony Rapp, Doug Jones, Chris Obi, Shazad Latif, Mary Chieffo and the new lead Sonequa Martin-Green.
Discovery began filming in January this month and is set to launch on Netflix in the UK later this year!
You can find out more on these actors and further information about Star Trek Discovery in the Winter 2016/17 edition of our member-exclusive e-magazine Comms, available FREE to all members! Join the conversation and join one of the longest running Star Trek clubs in the world â membership is free!
Original Source: StarTrek.com.
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In a surprise announcement CBS had released three more names for the cast of Discovery!
Sam Vartholomeos has landed the role of Ensign Connor, a Junior Officer in Starfleet Academy assigned to the starship Shenzhou. His credits include The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and The Following.
Maulik Pancholy is on board as Dr. Nambue, the Chief Medical Officer of the starship Shenzhou. Pancholyâs credits include Weeds, Hitch, 30 Rock, Phineas & Ferb, The Good Wife and Sanjay and Craig.
Terry Serpico will play Admiral Anderson, a high-ranking Starfleet official. Serpicoâs films and television credits include 100 Centre Street, The Departed, Army Wives, Rescue Me, Sneaky Pete, Elementary and The Purge: Election Year.
The new additions join previously announced cast members Michelle Yeoh, Anthony Rapp, Doug Jones, Chris Obi, Shazad Latif, Mary Chieffo and the new lead Sonequa Martin-Green.
Discovery began filming in January this month and is set to launch on Netflix in the UK later this year!
You can find out more on these actors and further information about Star Trek Discovery in the Winter 2016/17 edition of our member-exclusive e-magazine Comms, available FREE to all members! Join the conversation and join one of the longest running Star Trek clubs in the world â membership is free!
Original Source: StarTrek.com.
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