Get Out:

 Storytelling:

    

    The story of Get Out centers on Chris Washington, a young African American man who meets Rose Armitage, a white woman, and discovers some dark and unsettling secrets. As Chris and Rose meet each other's parents, they mark a significant turning point in their relationship. Chris discovers various sinister secrets throughout the course of the weekend and learns that Rose's claim that he was her first black boyfriend is untrue. It is revealed that Rose's family implants their brains into other people's bodies to give them desired physical qualities and a perverted version of immortality after Rose's hypnotherapy mother hypnotizes him and knocks him out. Missy then performs hypnosis on Chris, but he blocks the hypnosis by plugging his ears with cotton stuffing and goes on a bloody rampage to escape from the house.

Cinematography:

     

    The cinematography was amazing in this film. Because they enable the audience to see what Chris is seeing, point-of-view shots, or POV views, are crucial in this movie. Thanks to computer graphics, Chris is made to appear to be floating in the dark, with only a little screen showing him what is happening in reality. Close-up views are also crucial, like when Chris turns to face the camera and notices a tiny figure in the distance or the close-up pictures of Chris' face while he is being hypnotized. Another key close-up shot is of the objects. For example, as Chris was being hypnotized, they got a close-up shot of his nails digging into the chair and a close-up of his face with tears pouring down and his eyes being bloodshot. These close-ups allowed the audience to experience the scene further.

Cultural Relevance:

    The center of this film revolves around race, so there is a lot of cultural relevance. I like how the film did its research and used that in the film. For example, in the hypothesizing scene when Missy uses the teacup to hypnotize him, back when there were still slaves, the wives would use a spoon and teacup to call in the slaves. I also liked how the interior design reflected that southern look from the past. This film catches you off guard; it is very abstract but discusses an important topic.

Marie Antoinette:

    

 Storytelling:

The youngest child of Empress Maria-Theresa of Austria, Maria Antonia, is sent by her mother to wed Louis-Auguste, the Dauphin of France, in order to forge a union between the two warring nations. Marie-Antoinette finds life at the palace of Versailles to be oppressive, as do her attempts to marry her husband. Marie-Thérèse is born, her daughter. They spend a lot of time in the Petit Trianon. She loses the support of the public as the financial crisis in France worsens; there are more riots and food shortages, and she gains the nickname "Madame Deficit" for her extravagant lifestyle and seeming indifference to the difficulties of the French people. During the French Revolution, rioting Parisians forced the royal family to depart Versailles for Paris.

Cinematography:

    You can see a wide variety of color schemes used throughout the film to fit the scenes. For instance, to complement the joyful tone of the shopping scene, there are many bright colors present, from clothing to food. Throughout the entire film, the music is a perfect complement to the scenes. The song "I want candy" was featured in the same scene with vibrant colors, and the two seamlessly blended. The camera work was yet another important aspect of the film. They frequently use close-ups and overhead shots throughout the entire film. The champagne tower and the gambling were shot close-up, which really brought out how luxurious this "shopping spree" was. The overhead shots showed the detail and were a cool way to show the food and shoes—fast and effective. 

Cultural Relevance:

    The film did a good job of fitting the time period of the movie in which the original story took place. They did this with the clothing, architecture, and mannerisms throughout the film. The film is also based on a true historical event that took place, which could be seen as more challenging, but I think the director did a great job capturing the story while also making it interesting.