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Hollywood Narratives in ���Pictures and Screenshots ���
Donna Lye���14046���
DIP Lvl 2 – ANN3A���
Abstract���
• Introduction to Classical Narratives���– Touch on definition and elements of
Hollywood Narratives .���
• How Classical Narratives have evolved ���– Examples of the changes from older films vs
new films using the same franchise. ���– Discussion on how I feel about the changing
narrative elements in Hollywood. ���
Contents���
1. Abstract���2. Introduction���3. Mise-en-scene ���4. How Hollywood Narratives has evolved���5. Has ‘New Hollywood’ retained Classical
Narratives of Hollywood? ���6. Conclusion���7. Bibliography ���
Introduction���
• Classical Hollywood Narrative is a dominant form of storytelling in Cinema that was introduced sometime between the 1920s to 1930s���
– Follows a set of unspoken rules���– Is typically expected from the audience ���– Is still commonly used in today’s films.���
The 3-Act Structure
• Resembles the world we know ���
– Problem is introduced early in the movie ���
– Characters work on the problem ���
– By the end, the problem is solved ���
Mise-en-scene���• Characters almost never look directly into
the camera���– Occasionally shown to give dramatic effect ���
• Backgrounds designed to be true to life���– Occasionally elaborate but still designed to
resemble the world we know ���
How Classic Hollywood Narrative ���has evolved���
• Considered the 1st film to make use of dialogue and the Classic Hollywood Narrative���
• Marked the decline of silent films���
• Gave MGM financial success to make more films ���
How Classic Hollywood Narrative ���has evolved���
The Television���
How Classic Hollywood Narrative ���has evolved ���
How Classic Hollywood Narrative ���has evolved ���
• Charismatic, more laid back and experienced���
• Mostly pure entertainment���
• Over the top stunts and explosions ���
• Reboot of the film franchise���
• Features a darker, grittier and more realistic Bond���
• Retains over the top stunts and explosions���
How Classic Hollywood Narrative ���has evolved
• Follows 6 different stories that intertwine with each other ���
• Crosses through different time periods ���
• Retains elements of Classical Narrative ���
Has New Hollywood retained the Classical Narrative Structure?���
The One Ring, The Fellowship of The Ring & the Destruction of the One Ring; The Lord of The Rings Trilogy���
Harry finds out he’s a wizard, Dumbledore’s army, Harry versus Voldemort; Harry Potter Anthology���
Conclusion���
• A basic and and effective story structure that can be built on to tell a more compelling story ���
• Will continue to be the main structure of storytelling for a long time ���
Bibliography
• Berliner, T (2010), Hollywood Incoherent, United States of America: University of Texas Press���
• Nelmes, J, Nichols, B (1996), Introduction to Film Studies, United States of America and Canada: Routledge���
• Maltby, R (1995), Hollywood Cinema, United States of America: Blackwell Publishing Ltd ���