Reconceptualizing screen performance

Article Abstract:

A study presenting various ways to think and analyze screen performances by not just reading actors' performances but by considering the ontology of film and of the philosophy of knowledge, through which screen performance makes sense, is illustrated. 'Godfather' is cited an example where increased ostensivenss of a principal star performance drew attention to the skill of the acting, mobilizing certain gestural codes in ways that foreground technique.

Motion picture actors and actresses, Movie actors

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The eye in the object: identification and surveillance in Samuel Beckett's screen dramas

Article Abstract:

Issues discussed concern the relationship between the audience and the film or motion picture screen, focusing on Samuel Beckett's experimental films that attempt to develop alternative models of viewing. Topics addressed include subjectivity, the viewers identification with the camera, and the structure of Beckett's 'Eh Joe.'

Analysis, Motion pictures, Movies, Critical Essay, Theater audiences, Beckett, Samuel, Subject (Philosophy), Eh Joe (Motion picture)

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Directing actors for the screen

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The article describes an interdisciplinary approach to training undergraduate student actors for performing in motion pictures. Combining acting and directing classes, rehearsal techniques, technical filming issues, and marking shooting scripts are discussed.

Training, Study and teaching, Actors

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