The Innocents theories

        The Innocents is a movie that can be interpreted in many different ways depending on the person watching it. The characters also show emotions that can be depicted in multiple ways. The viewer has the opportunity to choose which path of the story they want to believe in. There are really two main ways that you can think about this movie's plot, although there may be others. The first way to think about this is that the governess is crazy or thinking crazy things that aren't actually happening. This can be backed up with the evidence that she is the only one throughout the movie that really truly admits to seeing the dead ghost man. The others, especially miles in the last scene, always act like she is crazy and they cannot see the ghost for themselves which proves that she is out of her mind. The second way you can think about this film is that the children are possessed by people that died before. This is backed up by Miles and the governess basically making out which is not something a 10 year old would do so that hints that Miles is taken over by a grown man. This would also mean that the children were lying when they said they couldn't see the ghost which would support that they are haunted and need to act like nothing's wrong. Which theory of this film do you support?

How movie genres change over time

     

       All movies have a genre wether it is horror, romance, comedy, adventure or others. Movies being in a certain genre mean that they have common themes and elements with one another. These elements can change over time based on what audiences in different time periods want to see. I wanted to write about this topic because of a film we watched in class and the new horror unit we have moved onto. We watched Nosferatu in class which is one of the very first horror movies made. I feel like this movie was based around something scary, but there wasn't as much suspense and fright associated with it as more modern horror films have. I feel like this has to do with the fact that it was one of the first horror films and people didn't have much experience with making movies that scare the audience. It was more of a movie explaining something scary than showing something scary. This was probably more liked by audiences back then. If you compare Nosferatu to a more modern film such as Paranormal Activity, you will see that movies now are much more frightening and suspenseful and have more gore and action. What is a film you have seen that is different from another film of the same genre?

Is Netflix destroying movie theaters?

                              Will Netflix and other movie streaming websites be the end of going to the movie theaters? I think that this could go either way, really. There are some people who have gotten addicted to watching movies from the comfort of their own home which can become a habit. There are also people who don't really like Netflix or movie streaming websites or don't use them, but who still like to watch movies so they still go to the theatre. There are also people like myself who do both and enjoy both equally. There are perks to either side. If you stay home and watch a movie on your computer or TV, you don't have to be in public or worry about other people being around you and you can just relax. Going to see a movie in theaters is different because it can be more exciting and more fun if you enjoy being out of the house. Movie streaming websites don't usually release brand new movies either, so if you want the latest and greatest movies you have to go see them in theaters instead of at home. I do think that more people nowadays prefer to stay home and watch Netflix, which could possibly be leaving a dent in movie theaters wallets. I do not think however that Netflix will end the movie theaters for good. What do you think?

Does Citizen Kane deserve #1?

                            I don't believe that Citizen Kane deserves the title that it received for so many years. I do think that a lot of people enjoyed the movie, but I was not one of them. I found it to be very boring and it did not contain a lot of action which I usually enjoy. There was a very low suspense level throughout the film. I also felt as though there was really no climx besides at the end when we learn what rosebud means and what it says about his childhood. The storyline was also a little confusing for me to understand. This movie was probably only rated number one because of the camera angles and filming used in it. It contains a diverse range of filming techniques that are unusual, and because of this it probably could have deserved its title one time, but definitely not as many times as it did. It received a title of #1film in the world, and I feel like there would have been much better films for them to choose which they didn't. Comment a scene from Citizen Kane that made you feel that it deserved its great recognition.

Being distracting during movies

                 When you go to see a film in theaters, everyone is expected to be respectful and turn off or silence their cell phones. There are usually even commercials that say "silence your cellphone". This is because it is a public place where everyone is trying to pay attention to a movie. It can also be disrespectful if you are trying to spend time with someone and they only want to be on their phone, so it is usually best to assume you can't use your phone at the movie theatre. Another distracting thing that people are not supposed to do is talk during movies because it is considered rude. I wish that it wasn't that way because it can be good to discuss the movie you're watching with your friends. I usually do talk to my friends during movies and I'm pretty sure people around us think it's annoying but that doesn't bother me. I have known some people to be aggravated by others eating crunchy or noisy foods during movies, but that can't really be helped because people are going to eat during movies no matter what. Comment below if you have ever been in a situation at the movies where you or somebody else was being a distraction while trying to watch a film.

Lights Out Film Review

                Lights Out directed by David F. Sandberg is a thriller/ horror movie that is very suspenseful and keeps the audience wondering what is going to happen next. A sister and brother have both experienced a paranormal character named Diana, though Diana now only haunts the brother. His sister Rebecca works together with her boyfriend to help save their family from this ghost that is harming them. Their mother is "friends" with Diana and tries to convince the family to be friends with her too, but she comes to her senses later on when Diana hurts her children which is something she said she would never put up with. Diana now wants revenge on her for being betrayed and takes the anger out on the family. Some of this film was filmed on a set while some was outside or on location in L.A.

Discussion of why we watch movies?

Why do we watch movies?

    Movies are one of the main sources of entertainment in our society today, and they have been for many years. Movies are a way to escape our problems and think about something other than our own lives because they take you away from reality and to a new place. They can make you believe magical things or places are real for a short amount of time. Some people may watch movies to learn about new things or cultures, or to listen to or study a new language. Sometimes I think that people who want to find something do go to the movies to kill time. Also, people who want to hang out with their friends but don't know where to go will often go to the movies. I believe this is because movies have been part of our lives for so long that it feels normal to go to the movies and it is a widely accepted way to pass time. It is also really easy and effortless to just sit down and stare at a screen, but it is very entertaining all at the same time which makes movies loved by many.