Justin Rhodes - 10/30

Hello class, today we learned about Cinematic analysis as well as Academic analysis. To cinematically analyze is to analyze how the craft affects the product, while Academically analyzing a piece of literature looks at how the product functions in a select field of study. After doing all of this, we then looked at the opening scene from the movie "Get out" directed by Jordan Peele. After watching the intro, we then discussed some key choices made in the movie, and the product they gave off. For example, when the man begins to talk as we only see the silhouette of his face, it creates suspense, as well as functioning as a critique to the right and wrong places to walk steering away from stereotypes. Then looking into it more, the White Porsche can indicate wealth, as well as potentially indicating race which was likely white. The last piece we analyzed Nondiegetic audio "Run, rabbit, run" which is ironic because the song was kinda upbeat, and the lyrics were telling him to run, foreshadowing the upcoming event when he decides not to run. This song also comes from old times, where racism was more prominent, and this helps us further infer that the man in the car is white. This whole lesson today can be extended further into the real world, both with literature related things, however also pertaining to more practical and common issues and stereotypes in the modern world today. The movie "Get out" allows for both audiences; white and minorities to connect and feel for the characters in the movie. The movie challenges common stereotypes while also showing the struggle for the black population in America, specifically the black male. The minorities can connect to the main character, and the films choices really give the audience, specifically the white audience, things to think about and can influence one to rethink society and morals as a whole. There was no homework tonight, only to read you RPO book by November 1st pages 27-77. Have a good day everyone!