I chose this scene to annotate because I particularly like this movie. People often think I'm a little crazy and sadistic when I reveal it as one of my favorite movies, but I enjoy it because there is SO much going on. This movie makes a heap of commentary on the media and it's tendency to sensationalize and superficially celebrate the macabre aspects of society and human nature. At the same time, it does not apologize for human nature and even suggests that what is unnatural and dangerous is to try and subdue it.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Reaction to MNartists: Art Shanty Project
I like this story because it is a quintessential Minnesota story. It's about Minnesotans taking their work and their fun outside, into the cold, and turning it into something unique and cultural. Contrary to an outsider's perspective, Minnesotans don't just hunker down in winter and do nothing. We bundle up and continue to live active and interesting lives, even when it's blustering out.
The audience for a vlog like this is active people who search for out of the ordinary experiences - young, old, male, female, artists, nonartists, and more. Minnesotans would like it because they'd be able to relate to the weather, the hilarity, and the whimsical side of it. Non-Minnesotans might like it because it would be something they'd want to experience; they'd see it as a uniquely Minnesota event. The story is accessible and has some humor, so people who aren't interested in art or even in participating in the show can still appreciate the message of having fun and having new experiences. One of the things that makes this so acceible, I think, is that it is narrated by the people who the story is about. Also, it is shot from the perspective of someone there, visiting the shanties, exploring the shanty community, and even being a part of the insider aspect of the community.
The shooting and editing aspects of the video are effective because it gives an intimate feel, like we're getting a close, personal look into something that would otherwise seem inaccessible or cliquish. It almost feels like an undercover camera getting an insiders peek, which makes the whole situation seem mysterious, but also inviting. That the people that are interviewed are enthusiastic, laughing, and not taking themselves too serisously adds to the impression that it is an inclusive and inviting community that you would want to visit. Also, because it is so obviously freezing, as a Minnesotan, you feel an instant bond, because we all know that it takes a hardcore Minnesotan to participate in something like that!
The audience for a vlog like this is active people who search for out of the ordinary experiences - young, old, male, female, artists, nonartists, and more. Minnesotans would like it because they'd be able to relate to the weather, the hilarity, and the whimsical side of it. Non-Minnesotans might like it because it would be something they'd want to experience; they'd see it as a uniquely Minnesota event. The story is accessible and has some humor, so people who aren't interested in art or even in participating in the show can still appreciate the message of having fun and having new experiences. One of the things that makes this so acceible, I think, is that it is narrated by the people who the story is about. Also, it is shot from the perspective of someone there, visiting the shanties, exploring the shanty community, and even being a part of the insider aspect of the community.
The shooting and editing aspects of the video are effective because it gives an intimate feel, like we're getting a close, personal look into something that would otherwise seem inaccessible or cliquish. It almost feels like an undercover camera getting an insiders peek, which makes the whole situation seem mysterious, but also inviting. That the people that are interviewed are enthusiastic, laughing, and not taking themselves too serisously adds to the impression that it is an inclusive and inviting community that you would want to visit. Also, because it is so obviously freezing, as a Minnesotan, you feel an instant bond, because we all know that it takes a hardcore Minnesotan to participate in something like that!
Monday, September 14, 2009
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