Today in class we watched a variety of classic films. Some I've seen, some I haven't, and some I would like to see later.
Alfred Hitchcock's BIRDS is a timeless classic. It draws the viewer in with a rich immersing feel. Hitchcock was the master of horror for his era, and this film shows why. He takes an ordinary thing like birds and transforms them into a horrific force of nature rivaling Mike Myers or Jason.
2001: A Space Odyssey is another acclaimed movie. Rather than a just a meaningless sci-fi film, it examines what the future may bring and how the human psyche has evolved. Have we gotten more or less savage? Are machines able to reason as well as humans and if so how long before they are controlling us? I wish to watch this film in its entirety when i have time, if only for its astounding production quality.
A Clockwork Orange is another fantastic film. The diction, plot, and acting are all topnotch. I can definitely see its influences in other movies, such as the Joker in the Dark Knight. Its reference of Singing in the Rain is great way to show the lasting effects of previous generations.
I'm not really a fan of Polyester and I have bad memories of Rocky Horror Picture Show so those didn't really inspire me. But I'm curious as to what movies we will watch next.
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