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nice work SolidSnakeASS

I'm assuming that is from your class since you mentioned you had done some work on it for a class. If you have more, share please (especially if it just involves cutting and pasting). I learned a lot from your analysis.

"We automatically expect him to do something about this, so we are drawn to what his next action will be. That action turns out to be returning to throw golf balls into the swimming pool, and continuing to delve into his depression."

I had the same response. I kept expecting him to do something. ANYTHING. Instead he hucks a few more golfballs into the pool, meanders onto the diving board, and cannonballs into the pool. Once in the pool, I thought for sure he was going to start gathering up the golf balls or something. Instead he just floats there in his little cannonball. Like you pointed out--all this is very humerous, but also does an excellent job of showing his depression--balancing the comedy with the drama.


"Blume is also placed at a third quarter turn from the audience, which creates a feeling that the audience should be looking at this shot the same way he is. The turn avoids creating a distance between the viewer and his character, instead putting us in Blume’s shoes. All of the other characters in the shot are facing the audience at a full or quarter turn, allowing the audience to face what Blume is facing, and look at the world through his eyes."

I didn't pick up on this, but it makes total sense. As I think about it now I like how they did include Blume at the 3/4 turn so that we do see him and his actions (or lack thereof) rather than using a straight point of view shot. It allows us to see from his eyes, while still seeing him.