Breaking the Fourth Wall

Ok. Another film lesson that is relatively easy.

In a story, you have to think that the people in it are in their own world without outside influences. When 2 people are talking in a room or there is a party at a warehouse, there are hypothetically speaking, 4 walls.

Now, what you may have noticed, mostly in comedies, is that sometimes the character will reverence the audience, which wouldn't normally happen in "their world."

First example that comes to mind is from "Blazing Saddles." Hedley Lamarr is sitting at his desk, contemplating who to send to Rockridge to create hysteria so that plans for the railroad can proceed.

"If I could find a sheriff who so offends the citizens of Rock Ridge that his very appearance would drive them out of town."
[looks into the camera]
"But where would I find such a man?"
[pause]
"Why am I asking you?"

Another example below is from another Mel Brooks film. If you think about it, in every Mel Brooks film there's a breaking of the wall. This one is literal.



And finally, a personal favorite. You'll have to follow the link since no one with the scene will let me have an embedded link. Sigh.

Superman Ending

So what's your favorite "breaking the wall" moment?

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Trailer: When Harry Met Sally 2

When Harry Met Sally 2 with Billy Crystal & Helen Mirren from Billy Crystal

I couldn't resist.

Sound Tracks: Forrest Gump

Has it really been a week? Yes it has, Craig. But where has the time gone? It's probably been wasted on those herbal cigarettes.

Sorry. I was channeling tv's Craig Ferguson for a sec there.

Anywho, this week's Sound Tracks comes all the way from 1994.

Music was composed by Alan Silvestri, also famous for Back to the Future and Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

I give you "Suite from Forrest Gump"

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How I Rate Movies

I'll admit that this is kind of a blow off post. But without enough time to watch a movie and no good clips to post, it'll do.

There are certain things I take into account when watching a movie.

Like the acting, relationships, story, camera shots I remember, music relation to scene, feelings, so on and so forth.

Below is the rating system I use.

5 Stars- Will see it twice or more in  theaters, buy the Blu-ray and soundtrack if music is good.

4.5 Stars- Would possibly see it again and possibly buy Blu-ray

4 Stars- Wouldn't rule out ever seeing it again. Won't buy Blu-ray

3.5 Stars- Won't see again. Possibly recommend to certain people

3 Stars-Won't see again

2.5 Stars- Would wonder why I saw it

2 Stars- Will not recommend to the public. People are idiots if they liked it

1.5 Stars- So far, there is only one film I would give this rating to

1 Star- Brain Dead

I'll never give anything below 1 star because as much as a movie could suck, work was still put into and I couldn't deny them at least something.

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Happy Birthday, Sarah!

This one is for you.