Analysis of Media Devices in The Italian Job
Both films show an insight into technology; the modern version is more
technologically advanced. All this is due to the availability of
technology in the two eras. Donald Sutherland known as John Bridger in
the later version of the film uses a mobile phone and whilst carrying
out the mission the use of infer-red devices, laptops and other
technology is also significantly used. In contrast to this the 1969
version Michael Cain gets the main idea from the slideshow left by
Beckerman. Also whilst Seth Green hacks into the traffic network
system in the 2003 version the tapes are manually switched in the
previous edition. The technology element is effective because it uses
equipment and gadgets, which you don't use during day-to-day life.
As well as technology music played a great part in both films to
create pace and excitement. In the modern Italian Job the music is
composed and produced by John Powell. The rhythmic opening titles
start with some thick European strings and as the scenes develop in to
more tension the pace and the rhythm increases, the "car chase" is one
example. It combines with sound effects to create an escalating
feeling which enhances the film by making it more dramatic and
exciting. The music in the 1969 Italian Job also played a big part to
add effectiveness to the film. Quincy Jones music, which includes a
choral drinking song called the self - preservation society does a lot
to keep the movie entertaining. It combines with an ecstatic prison
celebration to make us feel that we're in the middle of a big party.
The music in the 1969 Italian job adds effectiveness, wh...
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...ive suits
and the women are scene in underwear. This media feature creates
effectiveness by endorsing the product and making it exciting for some
people.
At first glance the original Italian job appears to be a light-hearted
action packed affair. The comedy element Cain brings to the lead role
manifestly itself in his wise cracking jokes. References to Charlie
shooting tigers in India and travelling America are effective in
establishing Charlie's character as a lovable rogue. Charlie is not a
very intelligent character, he likes to joke and be entertained by
women. Whilst invading the wedding during the car chase, Cain bellowed
to the bride "good luck". In contrast to this in the Italian Job
(2003) Mark Wahlberg (Charlie) is a more intellectual and sombre
character and he's not interested in a lady's disposition.
The sound effects grabbed my attention and continued to make me yearn for what could come next. The sounds bring me to a place where I can’t help but believe in the situation that’s happening. The music heightens my mood and helps create illusion. For example, the first extraordinary sound technique I noticed that the filmmaker used was the echo effect. It was not only used to support the mood the characters were at, but also to express that idea of the ‘emptiness’ in them. This technique dominated the audio when I was taken to a story in the film of a boy who was 18 and poisoned by his own sister. Those are some of the dominant examples of sound usage throughout the movie The Poisoners Handbook. The entirety of the soundtrack is a solid cocoon for the film to stretch and grow
To fully understand the relationship between a filmmaker and a composer, it is helpful to take a closer look at the filmmaker’s position towards music in film in general; these can of course differ substantially from one director to another. It seems, one must think, that the complete narrative and emotive potential of film music is not yet fully recognized and appreciated in many film produc...
In the period between 1943 and 1950 Italian cinema was dominated by Neorealism which became the most significant film style of post-war Europe. Formation began back in 1936 when propagandists opened modern Cincitta studios and the film school name ‘Centro Sperimentaledi Cinematografia’. Along with the opening of schools such as this was a movement that placed a group of cinematographers under full-year contracts, among them was Carlo Montuori who used his classic techniques in creating ‘Bicycle Thieves’ (1948) one of the most well known films produced during the Neo-Realism movement. Perhaps also one of the most influential directors was Roberto Rossellini who directed Rome Open City at the end of WWII. Many directors and influential films such as this began to change and shape the way Italian films were made and what their relation to society was like.
"Use of Modern Technology, an Inevitable Addiction." Africa News Service 22 July 2013. Opposing Viewpoints in Context.
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The music suited the movie very nicely. By the type of music playing, you could determine what sort of scene was coming up, either fast and light...
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