Oct.2006- A classic film revived, first released in 1957 and now the DVD release in 2006 has people talking. Directed by Elia Kazan(1909-2003) the innovative film then produces a better effect today, building fame through out the years. The American public may now be ready to appreciate this film. Writing credits by Budd Schulberg. The film is released once more to remind us of the irrational fanatics Americans tend to become. The story shows the steps taken for an icon to form part of a manipulative market and his fall from the top. Andy Griffith's film debut proved him to be an actor with depth, playing the character of Larry 'Lonesome' Rhodes and making his personality come to life. Also staring in the film is academy award winning Patricia Neal, playing the paper of Marcia Jeffries. She represents women who are manipulated by lies and who work hard for these mobiles who cheat and do not appreciate hard work and loyalty. This film introduces a negative view of America presenting 'the people' like sheep that are willing to follow a megastar. The people who become victims of 'Lonesome' and his carelessness about the whole thing. Taking place in a segregated America we may think it is a story of the past but it could very easily be placed in Hollywood today! Coming from Arkansas Lonesome has nothing,a hobo, while making his money his head grows along with his wallet, simply an overnight media sensation. He has a double face the one presented to the audience and the manipulative one capable of controlling the consumers minds. Lonesome Rhodes how ever may not be a thing of the past a scary thought is he may be lurking on our television radio and political party's today represented by those attempting to persuade our thoughts. We may just be all those people being fooled, the film comes at a time when America can appreciate the message screamed in the film, "Don't be a sheep think for yourself."
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Is the American Crowd ready for Kazan Once More?
Oct.2006- A classic film revived, first released in 1957 and now the DVD release in 2006 has people talking. Directed by Elia Kazan(1909-2003) the innovative film then produces a better effect today, building fame through out the years. The American public may now be ready to appreciate this film. Writing credits by Budd Schulberg. The film is released once more to remind us of the irrational fanatics Americans tend to become. The story shows the steps taken for an icon to form part of a manipulative market and his fall from the top. Andy Griffith's film debut proved him to be an actor with depth, playing the character of Larry 'Lonesome' Rhodes and making his personality come to life. Also staring in the film is academy award winning Patricia Neal, playing the paper of Marcia Jeffries. She represents women who are manipulated by lies and who work hard for these mobiles who cheat and do not appreciate hard work and loyalty. This film introduces a negative view of America presenting 'the people' like sheep that are willing to follow a megastar. The people who become victims of 'Lonesome' and his carelessness about the whole thing. Taking place in a segregated America we may think it is a story of the past but it could very easily be placed in Hollywood today! Coming from Arkansas Lonesome has nothing,a hobo, while making his money his head grows along with his wallet, simply an overnight media sensation. He has a double face the one presented to the audience and the manipulative one capable of controlling the consumers minds. Lonesome Rhodes how ever may not be a thing of the past a scary thought is he may be lurking on our television radio and political party's today represented by those attempting to persuade our thoughts. We may just be all those people being fooled, the film comes at a time when America can appreciate the message screamed in the film, "Don't be a sheep think for yourself."
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