Stories We Tell
Of the documentaries we’ve watched this semester, Sarah Polley’s Stories We Tell is one of my favorites. I enjoyed the mystery behind it – how, …
22 Nov
Stealing Glances
Stealing Glances
A tagline I came up with for myself (and my Instagram profile) is: “Stealing glances at beautiful people, places, streets, and things.” This post is going …
03 Nov
Participatory vs. Reflexive
Participatory vs. Reflexive
The two most recent modes of documentary that have been discussed in class are the participatory and reflexive modes. The main characteristic of the participatory …
18 Oct
An Imaginative Something
An Imaginative Something
So, I did something new. An imaginative something. I wrote a song from a song. More specifically, I wrote a song in English from a song …
04 Oct
“Stranger With A Camera” & Expository Documentary Mode
“Stranger With A Camera” & Expository Documentary Mode
The expository mode is the first documentary mode to combine the four elements of documentary. It addresses the audience directly, advancing an argument, all while …
24 Sep
Triumph of the Will: Film Art or Nazi Propaganda?
Triumph of the Will: Film Art or Nazi Propaganda?
Fade in: A plane soaring through the mist of scattered clouds. There is an utter calmness in the air, which is soon to be dramatically …
10 Sep
The Act of Killing: Challenging Assumptions & Altering Perceptions
The Act of Killing: Challenging Assumptions & Altering Perceptions
In Introduction to Documentary, author Bill Nichols introduces documentary films as ones that “challenge assumptions and alter perceptions” (1), allowing audiences to see the world …