1) Relate what was discussed in class or the text to the screening.
In class we discussed Indian cinema and Bollywood. For a Bollywood film it must follow a certain criteria, it must have singing, a romance, drama, and lipsinging. Another rule was couples were not allowed to kiss on screen, however that rule has changed only recently. Bollywood is also one of the largest film industries in the world, and create more films than Hollywood. They produced around a thousand films per year, while Hollywood only makes two hundred fifty a year. They also follow a strict film format where they show their values and follow the same plot elements (Jess- Cooke,110). The film we watched is called Bombay and it was directed by Mani Ratnam, and follows many of the Bollywood traditions like lipsinging and having a love story. The film won eleven awards but was never nominated for an Academy Award (IMDB, Bombay).
2) Find a related article and summarize the content. (on the film, director, studio, actor/actress, artistic content, etc.) You can use the library or the internet. Cite the article and copy the link to your journal entry. Summarize in your own words the related article but do not plagiarize any content. Make sure your link is a true hyperlink that will connect to the article you are referencing.
In the article, it discusses the film’s plot and the reviewer’s opinion on the film. On their first viewing they loved the film and believed that the movie has multiple powerful moments. It is the moments that make the film memorable. They cite the lead actors as the heart of the film and like that Arvind Swamy is an average everyday man. He is neither extremely handsome or wealthy, but he adores his wife all the same and it shows in his expression. They also praise Manisha Koirala for her acting ability and her expressive reactions. They also criticize the film’s plot however, because they make the home too safe and too easy to find compromise. If a home has two different religions then their should be more conflict between the couple.
3) Apply the article to the film screened in class. How did the article support or change the way you thought about the film, director, content, etc.?
The reviewer’s opinion on the film helped change my view of Manisha Koirala because I originally did not enjoy watching him on screen. I thought his expressions were dull and found it hard to believe that he could be loved. However, the article pointed out that was the best thing about this casting, he didn’t look like a prince but he was still a man in love who held the story together. You don’t have to be handsome to be a romantic lead, sometimes just acting well is enough for the story. Also, I agree with the article that Manisha Koirala is a lovely actress, she shines on screen and is humorous to watch, being the highlight of the entire film.
4) Write a critical analysis of the film, including your personal opinion, formed as a result of the screening, class discussions, text material and the article. I am less interested in whether you liked or disliked a film, (although that can be part of this) than I am in your understanding of its place in film history or the contributions of the director.
I have never seen a Bollywood film, so I was unfamiliar with the genre. I enjoy watching musicals so I went into this genre with an open mind. I quickly noticed that American musicals and Bollywood both have their similarity and differences. Their similarities is obvious, both involved lyrical music and orchestral themes, they also include dancing numbers. The difference is Bollywood’s musical numbers happen like a performance that is separate from the story, it becomes a music video and is representational. Unlike American musical where they burst into song and it doesn’t seem out of the ordinary because it’s just everyday life. The songs also serve as a huge part in the stories, but in Bollywood film they add to the moments but are not the scenes that drive the plot forward. The musical numbers are used more for entertainment and to reveal the thoughts each character have, like wanting to have a daughter or struggling with getting to the one you love. But during the most dramatic scenes in Bombay they don’t sing, in order for the audience to understand what is happening they speak so it can give a deeper message.
References
Bombay (1995). (2007, September 06). Retrieved from http://www.filmigeek.net/2007/09/bombay-1995.html
Jess-Cooke, C. (2009). Film Sequels. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. Retrieved from http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kean/detail.action?docID=420679
Bombay (1995). (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112553/?ref_=ttawd_awd_tt
CHECKLIST FOR PLAGIARISM
1) ( x ) I have not handed in this assignment for any other class.
2) ( x ) If I reused any information from other papers I have written for other classes, I clearly explain that in the paper.
3) ( x) If I used any passages word for word, I put quotations around those words, or used indentation and citation within the text.
4) ( x ) I have not padded the bibliography. I have used all sources cited in the bibliography in the text of the paper.
5) (x ) I have cited in the bibliography only the pages I personally read.
6) ( x) I have used direct quotations only in cases where it could not be stated in another way. I cited the source within the paper and in the bibliography.
7) ( x ) I did not so over-use direct quotations that the paper lacks interpretation or originality.
8) ( x ) I checked yes on steps 1-7 and therefore have been fully transparent about the research and ideas used in my paper.
Name: _________Melanie Flores_____________________________ Date: ________4- 24-17____________________
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