Response # 5 Stage Beauty

1. Actress : Rooney Mara
    Movie: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (U.S.)

a) Rooney Mara had her hair butchered, eyebrows bleached. She had her nipple, nose and eye brow pierced for the role. She also learned how to smoke and became comfortable having to do nude scenes.

b) She used the style of Method Acting for the role.

c) The transformation was extremely effective. Rooney Mara went on to received a combination of awards and nominations such as

2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	Alliance of Women Film Journalists – Kick Ass Award For Best Female Action Star (tied with Saoirse Ronan)	Won
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	Internet Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress	Won
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	National Board of Review Award for Breakthrough Performance (shared with Felicity Jones)	Won
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	Nevada Film Critics Society Award for Best Breakthrough Performance (tied with Elizabeth Olsen)	Won
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress	Won
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2012 Virtuoso Award	Won
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	Utah Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress	Nominated
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	Academy Award for Best Actress	Nominated
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Best Breakthrough Performance	Nominated
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	Denver Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress	Nominated
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	Denver Film Critics Society Award for Best Breakout Star	Nominated
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	Empire Award for Best Actress	Nominated
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	Georgia Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress	Nominated
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama	Nominated
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance	Nominated
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	MTV Movie Award for Best Performance	Nominated
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Transformation	Nominated
2011	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo	Saturn Award for Best Actress	Nominated

d)
 BEFORE

 AFTER

 

 

2. Sir Charles was an English wit, dramatist and politician. He sat in all the parliaments of William III as member for New Romney, and his speeches were considered to be thoughtful and sensible. He chose to help Maria because she caught his interest.

 

3.  The difference between the acting style in the beginning of the film and towards the end is that it later becomes more realistic. Women were now able to play female roles. This caused a shift in how those roles were acted out as oppose to a man playing a women.

 

Response #4 The Misanthrope

1. Comedic Monologue.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4c5UIGNTQw


I think it works because it is a one person act. There's only one character giving a speech about themselves. It is also in my opinion very hilarious.


Dramatic Monologue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksalYjZeLjQ

I think it works because it is one person conversation about themselves. This person is reflecting back on the not so great life she has had.


2.  "Two Person Scene" (No Title)

The Characters

ALEX: Elena's boyfriend

ELENA: Alex's girlfriend

Time
Present Day

Place
New York, NY

(Alex's apartment. He and Elena are relaxing in the living room.)

ELENA

Hey babe, I want to talk to you about something?

ALEX

Something really? I just ordered dinner, it's your favorite; dumplings.

 

ELENA

I'm going to give it a go anyway.

Something has been on my mind since yesterday.

Where do you see our future heading?

As in an us and no I'm not referring to a wedding.

 

ALEX

I don't know to be honest. I have not put much thought into it.

I'm just going with the flow. I know that I love you, that I can admit.

Hold on babe, I think the delivery has arrived.

We should eat. I hate being food deprived.

 

(Alex sits down the food on the coffee table. Neither attempts to open the bag.)

 

ELENA

I know we've only been together for four months but I do have just one concern.

It's just that you aren't involved in my life as you should. Isn't there more about me you want to learn? 

 

 

ALEX

What is there to learn? I know that I want to stay with you.. Isn't that enough?

 

ELENA

No actually, it isn't. I feel like you don't really know me and that's getting tough.

 

ALEX

So what are you suggesting? Help me a bit out here.

I promise I'll pay attention, so that I don't mishear.  

 

ELENA

Well for starters, you should meet my family and friends you know?

I've met yours. I know about you then you about me. Don't you think so?

 

ALEX

Honey, (sigh) I suppose you're right. I've been quite neglectful in that department.

It's just that, sometimes I rather stay here. I like the inside and the comfort of this apartment.

But I promise you from this day forward, I'm going to make a change.

Maybe we can start to contemplate on times and places to arrange.

 

ELENA  

I'd appreciate this so much. You know I love you.

 

 

ALEX

Good, now let's really eat. I love you too.

 

 

END

 



 3. Celeste is a bit of a care free woman. She seeks attention and is very flirtatious. She is also phone and enjoys playing sides. She is a woman who follows her own rule, even if it means having multiple men fighting over her. I sort of disagree with it. I feel like everyone has feeling whether they are good or bad. One person should really take into consideration how their actions would affect others. If the situation was reversed I'm pretty sure Celeste wouldn't approved.



Response #3 Othello III-V

-ACT III; Scene 3 -The Handkerchief scene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asV0447SywY

This music gradually builds and then gets really intense, then towards the ends it calms a bit. It works with the scene because it takes a while before everyone gets frazzled over this hankerchief, once it occurs a lot emotions are evoke. The end result is to plot revenge so them calms down for a bit.

-ACT III; Scene 4 - Cassio & Bianca

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEG4L094olo

The lyrics says it all. Cassio takes Bianca for fool and no matter happens she will still cater to him even after her speculations of foul play.

-ACT V; Scene 2- Desdemona's death

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l04epdSEvtQ

This music sets the mood that something bad and everlasting is going to happen. It has a sad tone. This goes well with the fact that Othello kills Desdemona and then takes his own life. Truly not a happy ending for anyone.

Response #2 Othello I-II

1. Othello is an extraordinary character. He is the protagonist of the play and also a hero. Othello is also a general of an army in Venice. He's pretty powerful and respected by many. Unfortunately due to him being a Moor, he does have his insecurities. He's also has been victimized subtly due to his race throughout the play.

2. Iago is a stock character. He is your stereotypical villain and antagonist. He is in all the drama. Well actually  he is manipulatively is stirring and starting the drama. It is only speculated what are his motives but he himself never really confirms any  of it. This sort lead us to believe maybe he just Evil for the hell of it.

Brabantion is your typical overprotective borderline racist of a father. Tension arises between him and Othello when he is in utter disbelief that Desdemona would willingly indulge in a marital union with Othello. He's pretty much so closed-minded and blind by the idea that even though Othello is a Moor , he's well in a position to be loved by anyone even if it someone's outside of his race.

Bianca is our typical prostitute. She is used for merely sex and to get things going in motion. Though she is involved with Cassio sexually , their "relationship" will never escalate. She is even used in the plot to make it seem like the handkerchief she found belong to another woman. This obviously got the ball rolling for the remaining of the play.

3.

 OTHELLO

 

Morris Chestnut has the ability to be the strong hero with his bits of insecurities when it comes to women. The film Best Man can attest to this.

 

 

 IAGO

 

Cillian Murphy can definitely play the manipulative, handsome, and seemingly non harmful guy. The film Red Eye proves this.

 

 DESDEMONA

Maggie Gyllenhaal has the look of being submissive and a bit weak. This go right into the role of Desdemona.

 

 

 EMILIA

 

AnnaLynne McCord is best known for playing  a self interest woman on the most recent 90210 reloaded TV Show. Emilia falls right into that.

 

 

 Cassio

 

Michael Socha has been known to play the youthful gullible guy. Cassio does any and everything blindy with out questions. This to me is a perfect match.