Greetings and Salutations!
Welcome to Media TL;DR the series where I break down my greatest projects so you can easily dive in and understand my original ideas. I'm your host Jaydon Smith! And Today's topic is on researching short films made by other creators. And today's Title is Pennies From Heaven! Listed below will be my observations of the comedy genre as a whole! And will reference how this film used such a trait.
Common Sound
- When the film isn't focused on the characters, the film uses music which is a cutaway from the silent moment of the characters. Which when paired with another recurring scene, creates comedy.
- Hearing a strange sound randomly creates a sense of unexpected comedy.
Common Mis-En-Scene
- The actors really fit their roles. In this film, you can genuinely believe that the old lady does not know how to use her phone, which makes it all the funnier (although a bit sad.)
- The acting is realistic, which immerses the viewer deeper. Great immersion can make films funnier
Common Editing
- A close-up to a character's surprised face is common and funny.
- Cutaways were used to distract the viewer, allowing them to process what happened
Which Elements I Enjoy
- I enjoy that inherently funny comedy can be paired with darker themes to pull your heart in both directions.
- I enjoyed the funny reactions of a character, especially when the situation was so simple.
Which Elements I Dislike
- I don't like that there is an absence of music, which may make the film a little boring. Though I do understand that quietness is necessary for some comedic effect.
- I disliked how this film almost made me cry at the end. Comedies should make me laugh.
That's All!
That's it for this Short Film Research Blog everyone. This film had an amazing plot twist which I desperately wish to out-do. I hope I made at least most of my descriptions and intentions clear. Thank you for reading! And until next time, stay cool and attractive.
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