Kill Bill by Quentin Tarantino 

Quentin Tarantino is an expert on using the cinematic language in his own work to express his thrilling stories. He uses many camera angles and creative scenes with special props in all of his films. These angles and scenes are his unique and personal style and depict his Tarantino trademarks. I chose this because his films are well-noted around the world and depict many variations of camera angles to keep his movies interesting and sought-out.  

 
 Tarantino has trademarked the trunk shot camera angle and he's used it in every movie he has directed. He also uses reverse trunk shots with characters being watched from outside the trunk



This shot is filmed with the camera directly above the actors. It is used to convey something bigger than the characters is watching them and what they are doing.

QT has black and white sequences inspired by his love of the way movies looked in the early days of cinema. also lets the viewers know something dramatic is about to happen. 

He also does many torture scenes in his films. These angles range from a variation of close-up shots to long draw-out ones. 

NATIVE AMERICAN POW WOW DANCERS

A powwow was originally a spring event to celebrate the seasonal renewal of life. People would congregate to sing, dance, renew old friendships and form new ones. Powwows have religious significance and continue to still very much be a part of many Native Americans lives.
 The circle of the powwow is an important symbol to Native American's. The dancers are in the center, the drums and audience circle. It is believed to bring people closer together and remains the vitality of their culture. Also, The outfits worn by the dancers, like the styles of clothing today evolve over time, it is not a stagnant culture, but a vibrant and changing way of life.


This really speaks to me because this culture is just so fascinating. No other group of people has quite the storied culture as those of the Native Americans. They have a history filled with struggle, strife, and triumph. So many aspects of our modern life were adapted from these old Indian cultures practiced centuries ago. Many familiar symbols that we take for granted in our everyday lives were originated by Native Americans.

S. Ramey & K. Moll "The Commendatore Scene" Don Giovanni ~ Mozart

This is a two act opera based on Don Giovanni. Motzart is famous for having both comedy and dramatics in his operas and this is no different. Don Giovanni is an arrogant and sexually promiscuous nobleman, abuses and outrages everyone else in the cast, until he encounters something he cannot kill, beat up, dodge, or outwit. My favorite scene is where Don Giovanni doesn’t repent for his sins and is sent to hell. This piece spoke to me because it shows how brilliant mozart truly was. He provided such powerful music and a consistent sense of dramatic events. Mozart denies us a tragic ending and instead gives us a whole lot more: he leaves people out moved and entertained. This play is still well noted around the world and exemplifies the finest of work.