Throughout the history of cinema, a set of rules and conventions have evolved to provide guiding principles for what we consider cinema. In its simplest form, a film is an audiovisual medium, a series of images accompanied by sound presented in a specific order to tell a story.
However, not all movies follow these simple terms. As with any art form, technological and cultural developments give way to innovation. As a medium invented in his 19th century, cinema has been innovating for over 100 years. In this age of high technology, the creative gimmicks employed by filmmakers challenge the very definition of cinema as we know it.
“Tron” (1982)
Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) is a video game developer who found himself trapped in a computer’s digital world after being digitized with a laser. In this digital hell world, the programs are plagued by the tyrannical rule of the Master Control Program, and Flynn is guided by a security program called Tron to return to reality and free the other programs (Bruce Boxleitner).
That special effect might not be that big today, but Stephen Risberger1982 movie Tron At the time of its release, it was one of the first films to use large-scale computer-generated imagery (CGI). As a medium that has historically celebrated its ability to capture realism, Tron‘s use of CGI has revealed both the threats posed by computers and the new world of possibilities CGI offers.
“Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” (2018)
Set in 1984, Stefan (Fionn Whitehead) is a young programmer adapting dark fantasy novels into video games. But as he immerses himself in his work, he becomes surreal.
David Sladeof Black Mirror: Bandersnatch Unlike traditional content on streaming sites, bandersnatch It’s an interactive, choose-your-own-adventure movie. Requiring viewer input that positively influences the narrative in real-time disrupts the traditional viewing distance of traditional cinema by engaging viewers in a more participatory viewing mode.
“Hardcore Henry” (2015)
Henry (Andrei Dementiev) wakes up in an airship laboratory after recovering from an accident that required most of his body to be replaced with cybernetic prostheses. Hunted by mercenaries, Henry runs for his life while trying to save his wife from the clutches of a psychotic tyrant.
while the plot of hardcore henry It looks relatively simple, but it really shines in the way it was shot. Ilya Naishuller, hardcore henry Shot in first person view only. This first-person perspective works to embody the audience in the world of the film by adopting a style close to video games.
“Unfriend” (2014)
On the anniversary of a classmate’s death, six high school friends had a Skype video chat. However, if an uninvited user joins the chat with the name “billie227”, the late classmate’s girlfriend, Laura Barns (Heather Sosaman) – An old secret is brought to light and each of the six friends must figure out who is truly responsible for Laura’s death.
directed by Leo Gabriadze, no friends It’s a movie about modern day bullying. Fully shown through a MacBook screencast, the film recreates the experience of using a computer, with image quality, sound effects, and buffering all adding to the realism.
“Timecode” (2000)
Weaves the story of four groups of people in Los Angeles as they prepare to shoot a movie. Everyone tells their side of the story as conflict arises between the cast and crew.
Mike Figgis‘ time code An experimental film made possible only by the rise of digital video. Four consecutive takes were filmed in real time without editing, and using split screen he had four stories played simultaneously on screen. Certain quadrants require the viewer’s attention at certain times, but events converge on all four of his screens, tying the story into a cohesive whole.
“Memento” (2000)
After an accident left him unable to create new memories, Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) I can’t remember what happened 15 minutes ago. In order to track down the man who murdered his wife, leave clues such as Polaroids, notes and tattoos to remind yourself of your findings and move forward with your investigation.
directed by Christopher Nolan, Souvenir Through the way the story is told, it succeeds in matching the audience with a character suffering from short-term memory loss.Non-linear storytelling is not new, but Souvenir Not only is it non-linear, but the current scene is told in reverse order providing context for the scene before it.
“Boyhood” (2014)
12 years in the making, Boyhood Following the growth of Mason Evans Jr. (error coltrane) and his divorced parents trying to raise him. It follows Mason from the age of 6 to his 18th year as he grows onscreen through his experiences with love, life and family.
Different actors are often cast as older or younger versions of themselves, some more compelling than others- Richard Linklaterof Boyhood Instead, we chose to extend the production for 12 years and capture each of the actors as they grow up before our very eyes.
“I’m Not There” (2007)
inspired by the life of bob dylan, I’m Not There Follow six personas depicting different stages of the singer’s life. From poet to prophet to outlaw to born-again Christian, each aspect of Dylan’s public persona is represented in these six portraits of her.
Musical biographies have been wildly successful in recent years, but none have approached the star so creatively. Todd Haynesanthology movie.with another actor representing different aspects of Dylan (including christian bale When Cate Blanchett), I’m Not There Representation of real people shows that there is no need to be limited to a single actor, persona, or even gender.
“Cloud Atlas” (2012)
It consists of six interrelated stories from the 19th century to the post-apocalyptic future. cloud atlas Explore how individual life actions and outcomes create ripples over time.
directed by Tom Tikwer When wachowski, cloud atlas An ambitious sci-fi film ahead of its time. Actors are not confined to a single gender or race, so the film instead focuses on the idea of transcendence of the human soul, capable of defying such rigid boundaries.
“Mama” (2014)
Diane (Ann Dorval) has a troubled teenage son Steve (Antoine Olivier Pilon) to avoid new laws that allow parents with troubled children and limited financial circumstances to put their children in hospitals, she is trying to raise them on her own. borrow (Suzanne Clement) the two work together to raise Steve and put him on the right track in life.
Xavier Dorandrama movie mom Although it follows his signature story of a mother-son relationship, Doran tells the story in a distinctive style. Most movies these days are shot in his 1.85:1 or 2.35:1 aspect ratio to take full advantage of the widescreen format, mom Taken in a square with an aspect ratio of 1:1. Restricting the space of the film contributed to the limiting aspect of the narrative, but also allowed for moments of liberation in which the film’s characters actively interacted during free moments, stretching the film’s aspect ratio. Dolan’s film changed the way we look at movies into something more tangible, proving that movies can be manipulated in and out of the frame.
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