Hello people of the blog,
I am new to this blogging thing so I figured I would start with a really easy post; and once I get going in this Film History class I will post more about what I am learning and interesting facts I pick up.
I'll start by giving my reasons to choosing this class and my love for the film world and all it has to offer. I did not expect this to be an easy class when I recently signed up but I was interested in learning about the history of film. And nope, I'm not lying!
I grew up watching movies and following certain actors, and just recently started a Blu Ray movie collection to go along with my love for movies (I know Blu Ray is high maintenance). I recently started to research and follow certain directors in attempt to broaden my horizons. In doing so I came across a really interesting director, Wes Anderson. His films are quirky and out of the ordinary but he really knows what he is doing and has proven to be very successful of late.
So, this is my start to my Film History blog and I hope that I can continue writing a blog after this class has ended. I have a lot of thoughts bouncing around my head each day so stay tuned.
Ryan I signed up for the same reasons. This class is not required for me but I thought it was be a really fun and interesting class. Who doesn't love a great movie with great acting right? Reading what your wrote about Wes Anderson made me curious about his films so I looked him up and read about him. His name sounded familiar but I knew nothing about him. His movies seem like they have a completely different style than most. Very interesting and cool to read about.
ReplyDeleteRyan I grew up the same way. My dad loves movies and he definitely passed it on to me and my brother! My dad started a DVD collection a while back and now its ridiculous! haha We buy any and all movies. My dad started me off with old Clint Eastwood westerns and 80s movies and then my brother got me into scifi/fantasy/action flicks. I do love all different types of films also. But like you I've starred looking at specific artists and or directors and been trying to expand on the types of movies I watch.
ReplyDeleteAs for Wes Anderson, I've only ever seen Rushmore and i wasn't a huge fan but his new (ish) movie The Grand Budapest Hotel is definitely on my list of films to watch.
Looks like we're one in the same! I have always loved movies as a kid and of course into adulthood. I remember watching the movies I fell in love with over and over again for days as a child until I went with my grandmother to rent the next one I would obsess over! lol. I have never been much of a television person and have considered myself to be a bit of a movie buff. Upon entering this class I wanted to find more interesting movies to watch and it seems like we're off to a pretty good start! Good luck with the class and if you have any suggestions as we go along send them my way!
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