Movie Research: Black Swan

 What conventions of the Thriller genre does "Black Swan" have?

One of the conventions of the Thriller genre that Black Swan has is the cross-cutting editing, This editing does a good job of showing the viewer Nina's professional and personal life and how they collide. It employs factors of tension building and suspense, all adding up to the thrill. Another convention the movie has is close-ups and POV shots. These shots put the audience into the shoes of Nina, making them feel just a sliver of what the character is feeling, and adding to the claustrophobic feeling which only improves the thrill of the movie.

What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? 

As said in the Whiplash blog, the use of high, low, and many more angles is a great addition to the movie. The use of over-the-shoulder shots creates an even more immersive experience which allows the audience to focus in on Nina and her interactions. This creates a feeling of surveillance and even intrusion, making the film all more thrilling and suspenseful. The use of low and high angles is also good, as the low angle portrays certain characters as daunting, while the high angle can make characters seem vulnerable or overwhelmed.

What conventions of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you and you are thinking of not filming for your final task?

I did not like how the movie used long, dragging takes to portray certain scenes. This created a more flowing feel, one that took away from the tension and made the audience sort of cruise along. I also did not like the use of wide shots in the movie, as they made the film feel more cinematic than suspenseful, which took away from the thrill aspect. I also did not like how the film included the city sounds of the bustling city of New York. While for some it could create a feel of anxiety, it overall took away from the tension building and put the audience into New York, when they should have been focused on the psychologically thrilling elements.



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