York Film Notes
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In a world where one small mistake could get you 'whacked out' the choice between personal survival and group loyalty really could be a matter of life and death. For wiseguys, life is just a series of risks. Enjoyed the film? Want to know more? Go behind the scenes with the ultimate film guides and get the bigger picture. Discover how Martin Scorsese's gangster movie draws on a repertoire of cinematic elements to create a movie that has widely been accepted as a classic and established Scorsese as a film artist. Find out how Scorsese has created a style which resurfaces throughout his career and how this was influenced by a biographical element. Consider the importance of film style and key scenes, and learn how the film engages the audience by the use of narrative. Understand what role lighting, camera shots and music had on building the scene and the subsequent emotions. What were the decisions behind casting Ray Liotta in the role of Henry and what do Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci bring to the film? If you want to understand the bigger picture, get into the ultimate film guides.
Discusses Easy Rider from a broad academic and critical perspective, setting plot, themes and techniques in context and exploring the film's significance. This York Film Note encourages students to appreciate differing interpretations of each film and to develop their own critical thinking.