This document discusses and analyzes several classic films:
Citizen Kane (1941) directed by Orson Welles and produced by RKO. Back to the Future (1985) directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Universal. When Harry Met Sally (1989) directed by Rob Reiner and produced by MGM. The Graduate (1967) directed by Mike Nichols and produced by MGM. It also provides character descriptions of Harry and Sally from When Harry Met Sally, and analyzes shots from The Graduate, suggesting what the character's expressions and surroundings may represent.
1. Matt Wood
Film beginning analysis
Citizen Kane 1941 – Orson Welles
Studio: RKO
Written by: Orson Welles
Back To The Future 1985 – Robert Zemeckis
Studio: Universal
Written by: Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale
When Harry Met Sally 1989 – Rob Reiner
Studio: MGM
Written by: Nora Ephron
Harry is a generic guy of the time in his appearance. He is
opinionated and not afraid to speak his mind. He is happy with his
life and is a deep thinker that wants to make sure he is prepared for
anything and everything. Sally is an eternal optimist who is a happy
person as well as being quite delusional in the sense that she always
sees things better than the truly are.
The Graduate 1967 – Mike Nichols
Studio: MGM
2. Matt Wood
He looks focused on a certain point that is not the camera or straight
ahead suggesting he is thinking. He has a sweaty face and always
looks uncomfortable so he maybe fearing something. He is stood on
the escalator rather than walking on it while others pass him
implying he is in no rush. He looks around a lot. He is wearing a suit
so he may have some business to attend to. Then he is pictured in
front of a fish tank which symbolises how he is trapped.