In his films, Nicholas Ray uses common themes, settings, cinematography, genre, and narrative structure as his personal connection to the audience. ... They long for this life they can never have. ... Here he asks his dad to take charge, as it seems his mother runs things. ... They are understanding in the needs of Bowie and Keechie, that they want privacy. ... The main women in Nicholas Ray's pictures, Keechie, Mary, and Judy, carry on the same characteristics. ...

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This segues right into the final element of misc-en-scen; acting, acting, whether it be an accent, an expression or how they move helps the audience feel what they are feeling and to experience what they are experiencing. ... In comparison, both films use lighting or the lack thereof in the opening shots of their respective cities to reveal the mood and setting. ... In this scene they all have their heads hanging low and they are walking in perfect practically automated rhythm, this shows how low they are in society and how they are treated like a worthless machine. ... Another point about ...

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