Montage and Pure Cinema: Rear Window

I think the comparison between Jeff and the viewer is fair. Since the viewer sees everything that Jeff sees, we are essentially in the same position that he is, of course we don't have to worry about being seen staring into someone else's house. Often times I do feel uncomfortable seeing certain scenes in a movie. Sometimes I ask myself "Do I really need to see this?", and I feel slightly intrusive looking at scenes into the personal lives of the characters.

Rear Window

Rear Window is an Alfred Hitchcock film that revolves around the use of the Kuleshov Effect, by alternating between what the character sees with their reaction. Rear Window uses this effect perfectly, making the viewer as if they are the main character in the story. Along with the technical use of the camera, this movie has good acting, led by James Stewart, and has a reeling story. It is an obvious influenc to the 2007 film Disturbia, and is essentially the same film, just substituting certain story aspects. Overall, it is one of my favorite movies seen so far this year and I highly recomend it.

The Night They Raider Minsky's

The Night They Raided Minsky's is a comedy based on burlesque shows from the 1920's. Although the film does not particularly draw to my age group, some of the slapstick humor, as well as physical comedy made this an enjoyable viewing experience. This movie used a combination of black-and-white and color in a select few scenes in the city. The camera also employed fast motion during some scenes which aided to their comedic success. It also employed the Kuleshov Effect to a certain degree, showing the performance on stage, then showing the reaction of the audience. Overall, this film had its moments, but failed to deliver a performance that would have set it apart from others good movies.