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Blogpost #8

The film Daisies depicts the life of two women through a series of clips. One important aspect that immediately struck the anachronistic nature of the film where the clips don’t necessary go in order, but rather common themes, backgrounds, or themes connect the narrative. In the film, two two women engage in a variety of activities that perhaps stray from the mainstream and continue to act peculiarly in many scenarios. Furthermore, in doing so, the film demonstrates a clear argument or message against previous conventions and strikes almost a satirical note against perceptions of what if customary or what one’s view of customary are.

The reading further develops on the film and analyzes its many elements. One section that particularly stuck out to me is the analysis of the characters portrayed as dolls. Specifically, if one were to imagine dolls, it would largely be a one-sided depiction possibly associated with adjectives such as fragile or docile. However, as the author notes, the depiction of dolls is two-sided. On one hand it does reference this conventional view of the association of women to doll. However, it also strikes a satirical note in which it mocks this view as it the metaphor is exaggerated and overly done often at time to absurdity. Thus, as the author notes, the metaphor is almost seen similar to some feminist writers as well.

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Blogpost #8

The film Daisies depicts the life of two women through a series of clips. One important aspect that immediately struck the anachronistic nature of the film where the clips don’t necessary go in order, but rather common themes, backgrounds, or themes connect the narrative. In the film, two two women engage in a variety of activities that perhaps stray from the mainstream and continue to act peculiarly in many scenarios. Furthermore, in doing so, the film demonstrates a clear argument or message against previous conventions and strikes almost a satirical note against perceptions of what if customary or what one’s view of customary are.

The reading further develops on the film and analyzes its many elements. One section that particularly stuck out to me is the analysis of the characters portrayed as dolls. Specifically, if one were to imagine dolls, it would largely be a one-sided depiction possibly associated with adjectives such as fragile or docile. However, as the author notes, the depiction of dolls is two-sided. On one hand it does reference this conventional view of the association of women to doll. However, it also strikes a satirical note in which it mocks this view as it the metaphor is exaggerated and overly done often at time to absurdity. Thus, as the author notes, the metaphor is almost seen similar to some feminist writers as well.

#Feminist_Cinema #RyanYang

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Blogpost #10

Overall the reading did a good job in highlighting many of the unseen aspects or processes behind digital photos. One point that really stuck out was the idea behind machine-readable, and though it may seem to be a simple concept, it has major consequences to surveillance and how much data is available to be processed. For example, as Paglen describes, posting a photo on Facebook is not the same as showing off images to neighbors in a slideshow. Instead, a multitude of processes are happening under the hood.

The video did an excellent job of driving home many of the concerns from Paglen’s reading. Though the recording was entirely generated and not recorded, if one had no context for the video, it could be entirely plausible that the recording was real. The facial expressions and mannerisms were all very life-like. Though this example is relatively harmless, it then raises the question about how impressive this technology is and given the ability to recreate such life-like simulations, what potential damage it could produce if done for malicious reasons or in current times where news is constantly changing. 

#Surveillance #RyanYang

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Blogpost #9

In the film, Le Jetee, the plot is set during war time in which the main character is a test subject for time travel. Through the film, one interesting aspect is exposed through the use of still images to compose parts of it, upon further research about the film. Though the plot and thematic elements associated with time travel and war involve a heavy degree of motion and action, this is directly contrasted with the use of photography to produce the film.

As explained in “The Film Stilled,” the only moment which breaks this pattern or effect is the moment when the women half-opening her eyes which is denoted as “the single real movement.” The reading further discusses the techniques and effects utiized in Le Jetee. For example, he then considers the purpose of shifting from “the  movement-image  to  the  time-image” that can be answered by it serving as its own way to enhance or depict motion. Finally, in “An Interview with Chris Marker,” it also analyzes Le Jetee. For this the author considers the history of film and its different examples and mediums that both led up Le Jetee as well as continued its influence to later works.

#Essay_Film #RyanYang

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In the film, Le Jetee, the plot is set during war time in which the main character is a test subject for time travel. Through the film, one interesting aspect is exposed through the use of still images to compose parts of it, upon further research about the film. Though the plot and thematic elements associated with time travel and war involve a heavy degree of motion and action, this is directly contrasted with the use of photography to produce the film. 

As explained in “The Film Stilled,” the only moment which breaks this pattern or effect is the moment when the women half-opening her eyes which is denoted as “the single real movement.” The reading further discusses the techniques and effects utiized in Le Jetee. For example, he then considers the purpose of shifting from “the  movement-image  to  the  time-image” that can be answered by it serving as its own way to enhance or depict motion. Finally, in “An Interview with Chris Marker,” it also analyzes Le Jetee. For this the author considers the history of film and its different examples and mediums that both led up Le Jetee as well as continued its influence to later works.

#EssayFilm #RyanYang

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Blogpost #8

The film Daisies depicts the life of two women through a series of clips. One important aspect that immediately struck the anachronistic nature of the film where the clips don’t necessary go in order, but rather common themes, backgrounds, or themes connect the narrative. In the film, two two women engage in a variety of activities that perhaps stray from the mainstream and continue to act peculiarly in many scenarios. Furthermore, in doing so, the film demonstrates a clear argument or message against previous conventions and strikes almost a satirical note against perceptions of what if customary or what one’s view of customary are.

The reading further develops on the film and analyzes its many elements. One section that particularly stuck out to me is the analysis of the characters portrayed as dolls. Specifically, if one were to imagine dolls, it would largely be a one-sided depiction possibly associated with adjectives such as fragile or docile. However, as the author notes, the depiction of dolls is two-sided. On one hand it does reference this conventional view of the association of women to doll. However, it also strikes a satirical note in which it mocks this view as it the metaphor is exaggerated and overly done often at time to absurdity. Thus, as the author notes, the metaphor is almost seen similar to some feminist writers as well.

#Feminist_Cinema #RyanYang

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Blogpost #7

From the reading, one of the most interesting themes the author creates is the description of a montage as an “organism” or “organic.”  For example, the author describes Griffith’s description which matches this in that there are many different types of montages but all are montages in the end, forming parallels to humans. Next then, within this organism, there must exist conflict and thus contributes to this image of a changing being that corroborates with the general feeling of motion and movement the author emphasizes. Finally, the organism must or if often threatened. This interpretation of an organism is then commented and critiqued; for example, one interesting change is the inclusion of some aspect of development or generation.

The film incorporates many of the points and details noted on in the text. For example, the author notes the use of close-up techniques and the impact they have on the montage as a whole. Specifically, the text describes how a close up reduces the scene replacing it with the increase in focus on the subject. In doing so, the level of subjectivity for the frames increases as the context slips away little by little to allow for more imagination about the subject’s surroundings. In the film, close-ups are common, and after reading the text, the sense of uncertainty is more present especially in dynamic and changing scenes with a high level of suspense or action.

#Battleship_Potemkin #RyanYang

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Blogpost #4

One interesting point from the chapter about resistance in Multitude: War and Democracy in the Age of Empire is the attempt to cement the transformation from guerilla warfare into united armies, as the author somewhat refers to them. In doing so, the author provides the notion that there is a distinction between the two that can be separated through classifying historical examples and general trends across time. For example, it notes how the rise of guerilla warfare can be linked to the general trends of modernization with the rise of socialist ideas and emphasis on class relationships defining many of these movements which seek to change but not yet necessarily establish government. Then, however, as the author describes, a united army may arise in which case the smaller guerilla units will likely disappear as they no longer serve the purpose of maintaining order in line with a governing body.

The text in Film Manifestos and Global Cinema Cultures also served to raise many points this time in the relation to film as opposed to purely from a philosophical and historical point of view. In the assigned section, different committees discussed various issues relating to film in third-world countries. For example, many took a historical analysis to determine how previous factors continue to impact trends in film and media to this day and what steps can be taken to address these. In doing so, the impact of media and film is emphasized and how it is an important component of any culture.

Finally, the films served as historical examples for many of the topics touched on in the readings. The Battle of Algiers for example, being that it was a film set on a plot about rebels during the Algerian War, takes not of many points about resistance described in the reading. Specifically, it exemplifies many factors of the guerilla warfare described previously.

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Blogpost #5

Overall, the texts and film provided multiple perspectives from different individuals but also different time periods in America about the prejudices and discrimination against African-Americans.

The film overall provided a very dramatic account of American history. In a comparison to the readings, the film was able to take into more stories that elapsed over a greater time in America’s history. Thus, larger continuities were more evident through the film medium.

In the text, “Walking While Black,” the author writes in an elegant yet jarring manner. The text flows smoothly but the author still conveys the hurtful different in walking in his hometown and in America through multiple accounts. In a way, the author even captures the feeling of walking with the motion and direction captured by the language and it’s style.

In “Notes of Native Son,” one of the largest takeaways was the disparity between the author and his father. Namely, the author originally had a certain distance from his father underlying a lack of understanding for what his father had went through to provide for his family. Yet, when the author witnessed the challenges and unfair treatment his father went through, it became clearer the motivations and feelings held inside his father, thus resulting in some level of regret to not become closer or gain a stronger understanding of his father’s mindset beyond what it was on the surface.

Finally, “The Racial Bias Built Into Photography,” provided a slightly more modern account of existing practices that discriminate. What’s perhaps interesting about this one in addition to it’s modernity is the scientific aspect of it. Namely, this is an algorithmic problem to some extent. Yet, it still raises the question of then if we are dealing with numbers and parameters, what constitutes a fair setting or fair research?

#Vision&Justice #RyanYang

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Blogpost #3

One prospectus is the clash between old and new in the city of Boston. Boston is a historic city; yet it has many newer districts and buildings that perhaps contrast in juxtaposition. 

The research methodology will most likely involve scouting locations of Boston’s development over time and finding specific locations that can demonstrate its age or modernity (whether through its architecture or entities itself). Being that the project is focused on the clash between old and new, a combination of film and digital images can be used to highlight certain clashes. 

#Prospectus #RyanYang

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Blogpost #2

One thing I noticed through watching the film was the escalation into violence. In particular, there were many parts which seemed a continuation of the previous, relatively calm and intermediate plot point. However, in several of these moments, weapons were brought out in an instant and suddenly the scene would change drastically from what was happening maybe less than five minutes ago.

In a similar vein, in depicting the common conflict and breakouts of violence, it then begs the question of what resolution exists for the characters in the film. Namely, there were many conflicts and challenges that arose back to back throughout the film and some that occurred almost spontaneously or extremely quickly. Yet, in the end, the characters in many ways could not be definitely declared as being in a better state or have significantly improved from where they started out in the film. Rather, the common tussle seemed partly to exhaust both the characters but also the viewer.

#La_Haine #RyanYang

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Blogpost #1

The readings provided two analysis of different topics: one focused on attempting to define and describe photography, and the other highlighting the interpretations between power and violence.

In the reading about Civil Contract, a large, overarching was the abstractness about the term photography. For example, in the introduction, the author quickly conveys the complexity of photography by noting the different entities and stakeholders involved with taking a single photograph and the use of that photograph in the future.  From there, the author continues to relay different interpretations of the term photography. One interesting point is the idea of ownership. It perhaps doesn’t seem especially controversial that the whole subject of photography cannot be credited to one person. However, the author further describes how even a photograph cannot be fully attributed to one person or one person cannot claim ownership over a photograph. Though the logic from a high level makes sense given the abstractness of what a photograph can represent, it does beg the question of how such an idea can or should be introduced with modern ownership practices or laws.

In the other reading, the author details the differences and similarities between power and violence. One particularly interesting note was how though the two often go hand-in-hand, especially in the modern world, it is not always true that violence means more power. Rather, as the author describes, violence is an implementation whereas power can exist one its own. There are then multiple definitions of power with some heavily tied to violence but others more about number and domination.

#Civil_Contract #RyanYang

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Blogpost #1

The readings provided two analysis of different topics: one focused on attempting to define and describe photography, and the other highlighting the interpretations between power and violence.

In the reading about Civil Contract, a large, overarching was the abstractness about the term photography. For example, in the introduction, the author quickly conveys the complexity of photography by noting the different entities and stakeholders involved with taking a single photograph and the use of that photograph in the future.  From there, the author continues to relay different interpretations of the term photography. One interesting point is the idea of ownership. It perhaps doesn’t seem especially controversial that the whole subject of photography cannot be credited to one person. However, the author further describes how even a photograph cannot be fully attributed to one person or one person cannot claim ownership over a photograph. Though the logic from a high level makes sense given the abstractness of what a photograph can represent, it does beg the question of how such an idea can or should be introduced with modern ownership practices or laws.

In the other reading, the author details the differences and similarities between power and violence. One particularly interesting note was how though the two often go hand-in-hand, especially in the modern world, it is not always true that violence means more power. Rather, as the author describes, violence is an implementation whereas power can exist one its own. There are then multiple definitions of power with some heavily tied to violence but others more about number and domination.

#Civil_Contract #RyanYang