Stagecoach Sequence (1939) – https://youtu.be/Yq2IAaeNTF8Close reading
Closely analyse the selected sequence above in the Youtube video in terms of the diverse forms of pleasure and meaning that it offers audiences. Include in your analysis a consideration of how these pleasures and meanings relate to the film’s overall narrative and themes.
Notes
- You must provide accurate, detailed descriptions of significant elements of mise-en-scène, cinematography, editing, and sound, and their function in the sequence in terms of audience interpretation and enjoyment.
- Avoid plot summary or excessive character description. It’s also not a shot-by-shot analysis but rather a critical reading similar to the kind that Maltby undertakes in various sections of his book.
- Use the applicable technical terms.
- Remember to undertake your close reading in light of the study that on Hollywood’s commercial aesthetic, entertainment, the classical style, the Production Code, genre and stardom.