1. Requiem for a dream
When Sara eats the fat-free breakfast, the audience only sees the food disappear as we hear the slurping of the coffee, the cracking of the egg and the swallowing of the grapefruit. ... The party, which is played out in fast motion, looks very crowded and uncomfortable, and everyone looks isolated from the outside world. ... The use of fast and slow motion also adds new dimensions to a scene. Fast motion can be seen in the party scene, when Sara is frantically cleaning her house and when Harry is alone in the apartment. ... As he steps out of the taxi the camera zooms in on Harry's face i...
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- Approx Pages: 11
- Grade Level: High School