Thriller is a genre of literature, film, and television programming that uses suspense, tension, and excitement as its main elements.Thrillers heavily stimulate the viewer's moods, giving them a high level of anticipation, ultra-heightened expectation, uncertainty, surprise, anxiety and terror. Films of this genre tend to be adrenaline-rushing, gritty, rousing and fast-paced.
A thriller provides the sudden rush of emotions, excitement, and exhilaration that drive the narrative, sometimes subtly with peaks and lulls, sometimes at a constant, breakneck pace. It keeps the audience on the "edge of their seats", akin to a sensation of hanging from a cliff, as the plot builds towards a climax. Literary devices such as red herrings, plot twists, and cliff-hangers are used extensively. A thriller is usually a villain-driven plot, whereby he or she presents obstacles that the protagonist must overcome.
On the previous lesson we were watching the opening title sequence 'seven'.
The things take place in place in someone's flat or office. The music creates tension. Audience doesn't know what happened next. There are many shallow focuses. There are only close-ups shots in opening sequence. Most of the camera shots are still.
In a motion picture, television program or video game, the opening credits are shown at the very beginning and list the most important members of the production. They are now usually shown as text superimposed on a blank screen or static pictures, or sometimes on top of action in the show. There may or may not be accompanying music. When opening credits are built into a separate sequence of their own, the correct term is title sequence. On the previous lesson we were watching the opening title sequence 'seven'.
The opening sequence starts from the scene
of lessons where all students
are giving presentations about personal heroes. And one guy has chosen as a
subject of admiration his grandfather's dog. Afterwards, the opening sequence
shows the beginning of the Hatchi’s life and how the main character has found
it at the railway station. Next episodes of opening sequence clearly
illustrates that Professor Parker Wilson (the name of the owner) loved Hatchi.
They were spending a lot of time together. Audience can see Parker and Hachi
share a bowl of popcorn, as the sit on the couch together, while watching a
Yankees game. Parker also tried to do his best to tech the dog how to play
fetch. Viewers will be touched to see the bond of friendship between a dog and
an owner. Every day At the train station, Hachi waited patiently
for Parker. And then when train arrived, Parker and Hatchi were going home
together. Obviously, it was a true love between a pet and a human.
Unfortunately, one day Professor Wilson died, never returning to the train
station where Hachi was waiting him every day for the next nine years. Opening
sequence is about friendship, which can last forever. This dog was waiting for
the owner everyday and in every type of weather. The story about Hachi became
the store about love and devotion. For a great number of people Hachi became a
hero. Atmosphere and music in opening sequence are so heart-piercing and
affecting. This film is a heart-warming and inspiring drama that tells the story
of dog’s unwavering loyalty and devotion. Director, Lasse Hallstom’s choice of
musical score, soft piano music, enhances the film’s pathos beautifully, and
his creative use of black and white shots shows the audience Hachi’s
perspective of the world around him. Moreover, the playing of actors and especially
Richard Gere’s playing are really amazing and believable. To sum it up, this is well-acted movie
for audiences of all ages, because its tender lessons of loyalty, friendship
and love.
On the previous lesson we were watching the opening title sequence 'seven'.
In a motion picture, television program or video game, the opening credits are shown at the very beginning and list the most important members of the production. They are now usually shown as text superimposed on a blank screen or static pictures, or sometimes on top of action in the show. There may or may not be accompanying music. When opening credits are built into a separate sequence of their own, the correct term is title sequence. On the previous lesson we were watching the opening title sequence 'seven'.
Analysis of two different opening
sequences
“Hachi: A Dog’s Story” (Drama film)
Mama (horror
film)
The opening sequence starts from the scene
of a rescue party. A man (Lucas) found girls (Victoria and Lilly), but in a feral state after years of isolation. In the next episodes
Victoria and Lilly arrived into a clinic-owned house and grant Dreyfuss for
research purposes. Victoria keeps making cryptic references to an unseen "Mama"
and Lilly sleeps under the bed, gnaws on fruit, twigs and the occasional bug,
and screams whenever anyone tries to touch her, the girls hardly seem ready for
ice cream, pajamas and bedtime stories, but Jeffrey is determined to give them
a normal life. Afterwards, audience can see the ghostly Mama, who apparently
has been alternately caring for and terrorizing the girls all these years.
There are some episodes are really scary and music makes atmosphere of terror much
more realistic. In addition to that, the acting is also superb. Some elements of ‘Mama’ are
reminiscent of Japanese horror films. The director Andy Muschietti made the
film in dark tones to create mind-bending and at the same time scary effect on
the audience. What is more, audience can feel an increase of tension during the
film due to the arduous music and camera work, which was steady and
the dolly shots were smooth and suspenseful.
All in all, Mama is a terrifying horror
movie with a beautiful story, excellent playing and wonderful camera work.
