Abdullah's Film Blog

As anyone knows, opening title sequences are an immensely important part of any film. Sometimes an opening title sequence can even make or break the public's perception of, or a critic's review of, a film. Below I'll analyze five different excellent opening title sequences, all of which contribute to their respective stories in different and interesting ways. James Bond - Dr. No      Used in the first James Bond movie, this is an iconic title sequence of which some variation would be used twenty more times. It follows a man in a suit and hat being viewed walking through the barrel of a gun, before the man suddenly turns towards the camera and gun and shoots. Blood flows down the screen from top to bottom as the would-be assassin presumably dies. This showcases the theme of the movie, where there is certain to be some more bloodshed and violence, and being a spy movie, where lives are put in danger and people have to be hyper-vigilant, lest they are caught. Vertigo   ...

      Today, for the first time, I watched the hugely popular American television show "The Office", specifically its first episode "Pilot".*  However, not only did I watch it, but I also carefully analyzed the four areas of mise-en-scene used inside the episode: Setting, Lighting, Costume, and Staging, and how each of these affected the film and how they each made it more appealing.     Overall, the setting in "The Office"'s first episode is while being true-to-life and seeming relatively realistic, like something you'd see at a workplace. One reason for this is the assorted trinkets set all around the office, making it seem more comfortable, as if people work their every day. There's no doubt that these were deliberately placed on the set, which is a purposeful stylistic design that no doubt made the episode more fun to watch. This was one reason specifically which made me enjoy the episode more than I otherwise would have, as it's easier...