Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Quotes
The following quotes are taken from 'World Directors - Baz Luhrmann' by Pam Cook.
I have found these quotes important in my research either because of the detail about his work or just information on his work in Australian and Mainstream cinema.
'Luhrmann's last three films, because of their relatively big budgets and the fact that he has a first-look agreement with 20th Century Fox, are often regarded as Hollywood productions: only Strictly Ballroom is defined and perceived as Australian' (Introduction page 2)
'In the context of the Australian film industry. Luhrmann's production set-up is unusual, if not unique. Bazmark inc. the company set up in 1997 by Luhrmann and his wife and chief collaborator, designer Catherine Martin, is an independent production company primarily based in the Sydney house.' (Introduction page 3)
'Luhrmann's career, spans throughout theatre, opera, fashion and music production as well as film-making.' (Introduction page 3)
'His primary aim is to engage audiences by creating something unexpected from the familiar. Postmodernist is a label that has been applied to his films.' (Introduction page 3)
'Luhrmann uses classical story construction, in which the outcome is often already known. The shocking and the new lie in the way the story is told, in broad strokes using cartoon-like imagery, clashing genre conventions and a histrionic acting style that do not chime with cinematic realism. The 'look' of the films is similarly overheated, with a dramatic use of colour design that complements the fast editing pace and overtly mobile camera.' (Introduction page 3)
I have found these quotes important in my research either because of the detail about his work or just information on his work in Australian and Mainstream cinema.
'Luhrmann's last three films, because of their relatively big budgets and the fact that he has a first-look agreement with 20th Century Fox, are often regarded as Hollywood productions: only Strictly Ballroom is defined and perceived as Australian' (Introduction page 2)
'In the context of the Australian film industry. Luhrmann's production set-up is unusual, if not unique. Bazmark inc. the company set up in 1997 by Luhrmann and his wife and chief collaborator, designer Catherine Martin, is an independent production company primarily based in the Sydney house.' (Introduction page 3)
'Luhrmann's career, spans throughout theatre, opera, fashion and music production as well as film-making.' (Introduction page 3)
'His primary aim is to engage audiences by creating something unexpected from the familiar. Postmodernist is a label that has been applied to his films.' (Introduction page 3)
'Luhrmann uses classical story construction, in which the outcome is often already known. The shocking and the new lie in the way the story is told, in broad strokes using cartoon-like imagery, clashing genre conventions and a histrionic acting style that do not chime with cinematic realism. The 'look' of the films is similarly overheated, with a dramatic use of colour design that complements the fast editing pace and overtly mobile camera.' (Introduction page 3)
The Red Curtain Trilogy
When investigating the 3 films that make up the Red Curtain Trilogy, the question always comes to mind - Why are the films called the red curtain trilogy?
This webpage explains clearly.
This webpage explains clearly.
World Directors - Baz Luhrmann by Pam Cook
The following paragraph has been taken from the book 'World Directors - Baz Luhrmann by Pam Cook.' Introduction page 1-2.
"One of the interesting aspects of Luhrmann's work is its relationship to the event movies that have become a significant feature of contemporary Hollywood and of global media production generally. His films do not exactly fit the high-concept blockbuster category described by Justin Wyatt and others though they have elements of such phenomena. For example, they rely on honed-down classical storytelling and simplified characters: they rework the boundaries of genre; they emphasise image and music: they abound with knowing references to other movies and media: they are design-led, tying in their distinctive visual and aural style to channels of communication spanning television, video games, DVDs, Cd's, the press, publishing and the Internet: and they feature big-name stars and spectacular display - all of which is geared to maximising box office returns and ancillary revenues."
I like this quote because it really does display how extravagant Luhrmann's films are and how he attracts his audience. His films don't fit perfectly into mainstream cinema, he gives them an extra quirk and creates visually stunning imagery.
"One of the interesting aspects of Luhrmann's work is its relationship to the event movies that have become a significant feature of contemporary Hollywood and of global media production generally. His films do not exactly fit the high-concept blockbuster category described by Justin Wyatt and others though they have elements of such phenomena. For example, they rely on honed-down classical storytelling and simplified characters: they rework the boundaries of genre; they emphasise image and music: they abound with knowing references to other movies and media: they are design-led, tying in their distinctive visual and aural style to channels of communication spanning television, video games, DVDs, Cd's, the press, publishing and the Internet: and they feature big-name stars and spectacular display - all of which is geared to maximising box office returns and ancillary revenues."
I like this quote because it really does display how extravagant Luhrmann's films are and how he attracts his audience. His films don't fit perfectly into mainstream cinema, he gives them an extra quirk and creates visually stunning imagery.
Saturday, 25 February 2012
Pam Cook - Baz Luhrmann
This book by Pam Cook is brilliant and something that will be guiding me through writing my dissertation. It focuses purely on Luhrmann's work. It is a great secondary source to help me.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)