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1) The famous Mustang Mach 1 car chase scene in Diamonds Are Forever took place in Fremont Street in Las Vegas over three nights and used eight Mustang cars filmed in multiple locations. 2) Diamonds Are Forever marked Sean Connery's final appearance as James Bond and he donated his salary to a charity he co-founded. 3) In addition to iconic car chases, the film featured explosions at its climax and followed Bond rescuing the "damsel in distress" Tiffany Case, pitting the classic tropes of good vs. evil.
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This document discusses the evolution of action movies from the 1920s to the 1990s. It covers early genres like westerns and war films and influential movies from each decade. Key developments include the rise of the spy genre due to films by Alfred Hitchcock and the James Bond franchise in the 1960s. The martial arts genre emerged in the 1970s with films like Enter the Dragon. Die Hard in 1988 defined the "lone wolf against terrorists" scenario that is still popular today.
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This document summarizes the 2002 film "Catch Me If You Can" starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. It was directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., one of the most successful con artists. The film follows Abagnale as he commits various frauds across several US states and countries while being pursued by an FBI agent. Key details provided include the soundtrack, main characters, locations filmed, and Steven Spielberg's other directorial works.
The movie quiz mains
The document provides details about a movie quiz organized by the Film Club of DA-IICT. It consists of 12 multiple choice questions about movies, directors, actors, and other details related to the film industry. For each question, hints and answers are provided. The questions cover topics like movie soundtracks, plots being compared to other works, identifying presenters, decoding poker hands related to movies, quoting poems and dialogues, references in movies, song sequences, plays and films adapted from other works, cult movies, and Oscar winners.
Fast furious
Vin Diesel is known for his roles in action films like The Fast and the Furious franchise where he plays Dominic Toretto. Fast & Furious 6 continues the story, where Dominic and his crew are offered a deal to help a government agent take down a skilled criminal organization in exchange for having their records cleared. The film features several car chases and fights as Dominic's crew works with the agent to stop the dangerous mercenaries.
Genre analysis
The document provides an analysis of the action and comedy genres in film. It discusses key elements and conventions of action films, such as fast pacing, chase scenes, guns, and a hero defeating a technically advanced enemy. The first action film was 1903's "The Great Train Robbery." Comedy originated in Shakespearean plays and early silent films used slapstick. Charlie Chaplin was an important early comedian known for his "Tramp" character. Examples of successful action-comedy films that blend the two genres, like "Police Academy" and "Beverly Hills Cop," are provided. The document also lists top-grossing recent comedies, many of which are animated films.
Research genre
1) Action films usually feature a lone main character, often male, who engages in conflicts and chases. Early action films were based on westerns and piracy.
2) One of the earliest action movies was 1926's "The Black Pirate," about a lone wolf seeking revenge against pirates who killed his father.
3) Alfred Hitchcock directed some of the earliest spy and crime-based action movies in the 1930s and 1940s, including "Sabotage" and "North by Northwest."
Media-Genre research
The document discusses the history and evolution of Western films over time. It describes how early Westerns from the 1900s-1930s established the genre but had basic storylines and silent films. Westerns grew in popularity in the 1930s-1950s as sound and color were added. The 1960s saw a rise in "spaghetti Westerns" produced in Italy. More recent Westerns from the 1980s onward have experimented with new genres and storylines, including sci-fi, LGBT themes, and aliens. The genre has adapted to changes in technology and audiences over 100+ years.
Film theories
This document discusses genres in film and how they are used as production and marketing tools. It argues that the film industry often seeks to replicate previous commercial successes. While Mad Max Fury Road shares conventions with other action films like Indiana Jones around vehicles, stunts, and weapons, it also has differences like its post-apocalyptic desert setting. Genres are both repetitive across films but also allow for individual variation. They are an important part of a film's narrative and attracting audiences through familiar tropes and affiliations.
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Titanic is a 1997 film directed by James Cameron that tells the story of the RMS Titanic. It stars Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio as members of different social classes who fall in love aboard the Titanic during its ill-fated maiden voyage in 1912. The film was a major box office success and won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Cameron. It depicts the sinking of the RMS Titanic and the love story between Rose and Jack.
Research genre
Action films usually feature a lone male protagonist in conflict with bad guys. Early action films were based on westerns and piracy. Alfred Hitchcock directed some of the earliest spy/crime films in the 1930s and 1940s like "The Man Who Knew Too Much" and "Sabotage", establishing the lone wolf spy character. The James Bond franchise, beginning with "Dr. No" in 1962, popularized the stylish secret agent and led to many other spy franchises and films being made.
MELA Quiz by HeadRush, DA-IICT (Gandhinagar)
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Action movies typically feature a lone character or group facing life-threatening situations while trying to achieve a goal against a villain. In the 1920s-1930s, swashbuckler films featured heroic characters using swords in Europe. The Three Musketeers (1928) was an early example. During the 1940s-1950s, war and western films were popular, and Alfred Hitchcock introduced spy-adventure films. The James Bond films dominated the 1960s with gadgets and car chases, starting with Dr. No in 1962. In the 1970s, films like Dirty Harry and martial arts films influenced the genre. The 1980s saw blockbusters like Indiana Jones and Terminator launch franchises. Golden
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This document discusses genre theory and film analysis through examining several films. It introduces three genre theorists - Steve Neale, Daniel Chandler, and Nick Lacey - and their perspectives on genres and elements of films. It then analyzes several films, including Star Wars, Central Intelligence, Leon, Mean Girls, The Hateful Eight, Kill Bill, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, Napoleon Dynamite, and Shanghai Noon, discussing their narratives, characters, settings, and other components based on Lacey's framework and applying concepts of auteur theory.
Action films
This document provides an overview of the evolution of action films from 1900 to the 1990s. It discusses some of the earliest action films from England and the United States, including how they helped establish conventions like chase scenes and stuntwork. As technology advanced, action films grew more sophisticated with elements like color, sound, and complex editing. Popular subgenres that developed include westerns, war films, spy films exemplified by James Bond, martial arts films influenced by Bruce Lee, and police films like Dirty Harry. The 1980s saw the rise of high-budget franchises like Rambo and 48 Hrs helped blend genres. CGI effects became more prominent in the 1990s, allowing for bigger stunts and scenarios.
Genre analysis V2
Action films generally contain a lot of physical stunts, fighting, and chase scenes. They usually feature a male action hero battling incredible odds against a villain. While traditionally aimed at young male audiences, some modern action films now include stronger female leads to broaden appeal. The James Bond franchise exemplifies popular action films, following a secret agent who uses weapons and vehicles to defeat villains threatening global security.
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This document discusses the codes and conventions of action movies. It begins by outlining typical character archetypes like muscular heroes, damsels in distress, and menacing villains. It then covers common elements of mise-en-scene for each character type, including costumes, lighting, makeup, and props. Action movie conventions usually involve the hero battling threats through challenges like fights and chases. Settings may include cities, boats, or country roads. The narrative typically has the villain making the hero's life difficult by threatening or kidnapping others. Sounds commonly feature gunshots, explosions, and vehicles to create a sense of danger and violence.
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The document analyzes the opening scenes of 5 action films: Fast and Furious, Transformers, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Mad Max: Fury Road. It discusses the lighting, camera shots, editing, sounds, and characterization established in each intro. For Fast and Furious, the lighting shows the characters are secretive but work as a team. Transformers introduces a military conflict with a powerful robot. Raiders features Indiana Jones approaching a trophy while wearing functional clothes. Mad Max shows the titular character driving off into a desert hunted by scavengers, with his branding marking him as a slave.
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- 4. Extra: Connections Car chasing scenes: Specifically the famous Mach 1 chase. This scene had the typical police cars chasing after what they believed to be the “bad guys.” It showed fast cars, doing swift maneuvers to make there grand escape. Explosions: In the end of the movie, there was a lot of explosions especially, to highlight the climax of the movie. “Damsel in distress”: In every action genre movie, there is the girl who is in need of help, and the “hero” who comes to her rescue. Bond is with Tiffany for most of the movie and the movie ends with them being together. Shows the generic idea of the guy always getting the girl. Good vs. Evil: This movie displays the typical good guy vs. bad guy we get from action genre movies. Bond is faced against many obstacles that bring him face to face with “evil.” The bad guys in this movie are mostly displayed in dark colors while we will see Bond, our good guy, wearing white in many scenes.