Category Archives: VISUAL REVIEWS

101 Dalmations I selected Disney’s 101 Dalmatians (1961 version) because I enjoy watching animation, and Disney is famous for its creativity.  Stephen Frankfurt designed Disney’s sequence.  His design and aesthetics used are what was expected in the 1961 period.  The used topography gives the viewer a sense of nostalgia for the old days.  The illustrationsContinue reading “VISUAL REVIEW 10: TITLE SEQUENCE DISNEY’S 101 DALMATIONS”

I selected Neon’s release of the Parasite’s movie poster because it captured my attention with the bars covering the characters’ eyes.  Eyes are the “soul’s windows.” Why mask some characters in white and others in black?  Why mask them? Designed by Kim Sangman, the artwork on that poster is stunning. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, theContinue reading “VISUAL REVIEW 9: ANALYSIS OF MOVIE POSTER PARASITE”

Mitchel Wu’s 60-Second Doc Professional Photographer Brings Toys To Life In Surreal Shots—Mitchel Wu April 2, 2023 I picked Mitchel Wu’s 60 Second Doc because he stages plastic toy characters to create stories.  I used his technique for “Painting2Life.” I got plastic toys related to horseback riding and created a video story of a bleedingContinue reading “VISUAL REVIEW 8”

Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” Director: Joseph Kahn March 26, 2023 I picked for this video review “Blank Space” from Taylor Swift’s 1989 album.  I like how the director depicts the change in a person’s character as well as the setting as conflict arises between the characters.  The female, Taylor Swift, turns crazy as she suspectsContinue reading “VISUAL REVIEW #7: MUSIC VIDEO”

The Queen of Basketball – by Ben Proudfoot New York Times’ OP-DOCS https://youtu.be/vPFkcoTfr7g I have selected this 22-minute nonfiction short film because Lusia “Lucy” Harris was a legend in basketball.  And I love basketball and its history.  Lusia passed away in January 2023.  Her basketball handprint made her legendary.  The director Ben Proudfoot renders aContinue reading “VISUAL REVIEW #6: SHORT FILM”

March 1, 2023 I have decided to make the movie shots deconstruction for Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands movie. I went over scenes that took place right before the actual breaking in so as to give the viewer more context. Option B traces the shots/moves from breaking and entering to handcuffing.  Please click on the linkContinue reading “VISUAL REVIEW #5: MOVIE SCENE SHOT LIST DECONSTRUCTION FOR EDWARD SCISSORHANDS”

A PORTRAIT REVIEW — HUMANS OF NEW YORK I selected this image from Humans of New York’s “Invisible Wounds.”  The story depicted is compelling visually and from its writing.  From the photos alone, I couldn’t come to the fact that I was looking at a US Marine who served our country in Iraq and facedContinue reading “VISUAL REVIEW: ASSIGNMENT # 4”

February 7, 2023 Photo Credit: Shirley van Lieshout There is no fear. There is the feeling of love.  There is the view of interdependency.  There is the sound of silence.  There is the taste of power and heavenly serenity.  There is the smell of a healthy relationship. I selected Shirley van Lieshout’s horse portrait ofContinue reading “VISUAL REVIEW #3: PORTRAIT PHOTO”