A comparative reading of The Wizard of Oz (Fleming, 1939) and one other filmic vision of a city. How does each film frame the image of the metropolis?

Modernity is ultimately the rejection of tradition. The metropolis is a sea of superstructure composed to a crescendo of hustle and bustle; a place of progression, sophistication and modernity. The cinematic city encapsulates a similar vibrancy where hopes and dreams are achievable. MGM’s iconic musical The Wizard of Oz (1939) is a tale of two …

“For relaxing times, make it Suntory time” | Lost In Translation (2003)

Sofia Coppola's intelligent exploration of isolation depicts the tale of Bob Harris (Bill Murray), an aging American Hollywood star, who arrives in Tokyo to film an advertisement for Suntory whisky; staying in the same hotel is Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), a young college graduate, accompanying her husband on a photography job in the city. Whilst often …

You can’t handle these fifteen opening title sequences | Blog Day Afternoon

Before any movie begins (well most movies) we are presented with the opening film credits, something which has become an art form of its own. These are some of my top picks for greatest opening title sequences. * * * * * Vertigo, 1958 Ahh, connotation heaven, I mean obvioulsy! We are talking about Hitchcock. …