screen report 1: Gold Rush

1) Gold Rush had a substantial amount of relations to class discussions and to the text that were obvious throughout the duration of the film. In the text, it states that Charlie improvisation and rehearsal were techniques that made his performances more vivid and funny. These were two aspects at the time that most actors did not practice. It is clear in Gold Rush that Chaplin may have rehearsed many scenes more than once so the scenes could be perfect. The film explored many different pathos including hunger, cruel rejection, ridicule and work ethic. These pathos help capture the audience's sympathy for the characters.

2) It is told by an article from NY Times that Chaplin was able to depict such a believable role in Gold Rush simply because he himself has been through similar situations throughout his lifetime. While back at the beginning of his life in London he was faced with many hungry days and disappointments. The article states that with the background Chaplin was able to provide, depicting a character such as the Lone Prospector was a fairly easy task to do. Throughout the movie you tend to forget how ridiculous the situations may actually be since Chaplin plays such a convincing role.

 http://www.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9C03E7D61531EE3ABC4F52DFBE66838E639EDE

3) The particle article I found made me realize what a talented actor Charlie Chaplin actually is. He was far more advanced compared to other actors of his time. He had techniques and skills that helped him portray his characters exactly the way the director wanted it to be portrayed. Chaplin's life experiences helped him relate to  the same life experiences that his character was going through although they may have been on a much broader spectrum.

4) From the moment we began watching Gold Rush in class, I was immediately mesmerized. For me, I think everything about the movie was so unique that I simply couldn't take my eyes off the screen. Being able to see how movies first started out is such a treat and a honor to be able to compare them to todays array of movies. Before watching Gold Rush, the thought of a silent film put me straight to sleep. But after watching this amazing contribution to film history I am anxious to see if Gold Rush set a high bar for silent films.

 

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Name:____Corin Pascual_________  Date: _____2/18/14_____________