J.Hunter - Sources

Geer, Russel M. "Second Thoughts on the Imperial Succession from Nerva to Commodus ."
Published by: The Johns Hopkins University Press. JSTOR, Transactions and Proceedings of the American Philological Association, Vol. 67, (1936), pp. 47-54
Accssed Apr-13-10

In this secondary source by Russel M. Geer it is about a more in depth understanding of how successors to the throne of Rome were chosen, giving detailed information onn how Marcus Aurelius became emperor and how Commodus became to be his successor. The article also contains a bit of family historty as the information is being told ogf the two rulers. This is useful for my research because it gives me a better understanding of my finally decided topic of the overall image of Commodus that is presented. The article provides me with a litle knowledge of his background as well as a possible conformation of his persanality, with statements such as " It was unfortunate for Rome that Commodus did not die in childhood..."

Speidel, M.P. "Commodus the God-Emperor and the Army"
Published by: Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies. JSTOR, The Journal of Roman Studies, Vol. 83, (1993), pp. 109-114
accessed Apr-13-10

This source also considered as secondary is all about the emperor Commodus. Providing more biography type of information about the ruler it gives information on his last reign and shines a bit of light on the assumed madness of his personality with information about him yearning for divine help. This also provides me with lots of primary information form decisions Commodus made during his reign to his murder. This article is very useful for my research because it increasse my knowldge greatly of the emperor, while also providing me with topics to include in my paper.

Primary & Secondary Source- Deangelo Toles

I'm doing research on the Gladiator. I'm doing further research on how Rome is made up and the things that take places in Rome like events and the type of clothing they wore in the empire plus the cities that were subdivisions in Rome. The author is Thomas Ashby & the article name is Rome. I have found a couple of primary sources, but I'm still looking for some more secondary sources. I found an article about Rome and it basically talks about what's in Rome and what makes up Rome. I tells me how big the temples or whatever they slept in were & the first settlement. It explains how the emperors & gladiators came about & how they determined or chose the people to run the empire. For example, Julius Caesar was the most powerful person in Rome because he was the ruler and took on the importance role to make Rome the best it could be. The article also talks about about most of the cities that were in Rome and how they impacted the lives of the Roman empire.

PROMPT / Primary & Secondary Sources

Once you've found some (no necessarily all) good sources to use for your paper, you need to figure out how to cite them in MLA format. The MLA Handbook 2010 is best (it's in the library..just ask), but if you're in a pinch, there are some okay MLA guides online.
http://ocw.usu.edu/English/intermediate-writing/english-2010/-2010/mla-format

Remember that if you're getting your sources online, you need to cite them as an online source. There is a particular format for this.

**For next week, post the citations for 2 of your sources (preferably 1 primary and 1 secondary), and write a brief summary of each. Tell us what each book/article is about and a sentence or two about why it is useful for your research.

(This may seem like just an extra writing assignment, but you'll use your sources better and with greater ease once you've spent some time distilling them.)

FINDING SOURCES ONLINE

Use the TSU library's databases to search for good scholarly articles related to your topic. (They pay for the subscriptions to a bunch of different journals, etc. that you can't get by just going online.)

Here's how to do it:

1. Go to TSU homepage.
2. Click "Library/Media Centers" in the Quick Links box.
3. Click "Databases" in the Search box.
4. For the purposes of this class, I recommend searching by title (instead of by subject) and using JSTOR or EBSCOhost. Both of these should provide you with plenty of good sources. But, of course, feel free to do it another way.
5. You may have to sign in at his point using your name and TSU ID number.

Whatever database you decide to use, the "Advanced Search" (if that's an option) is always better for giving you more specific material. Obviously. So opt for this if you know what you want re: your topic.

If you have any trouble from here, you can get in touch with me via phone, email, or gchat. If I'm online, gchat is always best.

Have fun.

p.s. There are also some kickass resource people in the library who love helping students with this stuff. Don't hesitate to use them.

Karl Summary

The movie starts with Maximus being the general of the roman empire army. Maximus was and favored by many including Marcus Aurelius who is the emperor at that time. At one point of the movie Marcus tells Maximus that he wants be emperor of Rome. After Marcus tells his son Commodus that he wants Maximus to be Emperor when he dies, he is then murdered by his son Commodus. Maximus then takes a stand and he refuses to grasp the fact that Marcus wasn’t killed. Commodus ordered the execution of Maximus and his family. In the meantime Maximus had then escaped. Then when he tried to return home his family had already been executed. He then goes into Acoma and then he is sold into slavery. While he is in slavery he proves himself as a gladiator and gets recognized. On his way back to glory he engages in many battles through Africa back to Rome. This leads to the most climactic scene where he meets the emperor and explans what he has been through and how he is back. The Commodus the emperor then challenges Maximus to a fight to the death. Before the fight, Commodus stabs Maximus and tries to cover it up.
Maximus and Commodus engage in a fight to the death which is the most important battle of the movie. Maximus kills Commodus but he then dies. Then the Rome senate is restored.

TONIGHT @ 7PM / FREE MOVIE FOR EXTRA CREDIT

Hey 1020. What are you guys up to tonight?

The FRIST (art museum on Broadway) is showing the movie, 300 *for free* in their auditorium. These film nights are actually really nice. There's brown-bagged popcorn you can pick up at the door (for free) and wine/beer/soda for sale in the museum cafe. You can take drinks into the auditorium with you. (I don't recommend kegs, however. Be respectful. :)

**Be there tonight at 7:00 pm, tell me about it on the blog, and get an [A] added to your blog grade.

My buddy Paul Young (director of film studies at Vanderbilt) will be introducing the film at 7:00pm sharp, so don't miss this.

This is a Zack Snyder movie based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller. More wild battles, more ancient Greeks, another wicked cool hero, and SICK cinematography... Some of you may like this more than Gladiator. I'm curious. See the link below for more information about tonight's event.

http://fristcenter.org/site/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?cid=833

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If you don't get a chance to see the movie tonight, there's another chance to get some extra credit TOMORROW (Saturday). The FRIST currently has a hero-themed exhibition up called, "Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece." In the spirit of our latest Gladiator assignment, check out this exhibit sometime this week(end) if you get a chance. Even if you just see one interesting thing, tell us about it, (or about your overall experience of the exhibit/Frist) on the blog. Below is a link to that exhibit.

http://fristcenter.org/site/calendar/eventdetail.aspx?cid=792


Below is just a quiz to see what Greek mythological character you are most like....
(C'mon. Everybody secretly loves these things. :)

http://thewalters.org/exhibitions/heroes/quiz/

Pamela Word-Gladiator Intro

In the movie Gladiator, the main point that the director is trying to come across us is that to become ruler of something, you have to go through obstacles and hardships. There was a lot of fighting and killing in the movie. At the beginning, a man had come back to the land with his head chopped off. This shows you how serious they were about the title of King. Russell Crowe, the main character, played Maximus. Maximus was a potential ruler of Rome. The action in the movie had a great amount of cimenatography. If it if from the costumes to the setting, this took place. The Romans are more civilzed than the barbarians. Their clothes makes them seem that way which leads to the cinematography in the movie.


This is only half of my intro. Any tips on how it could be better?

My introduction

In the film "Gladiator" director Ridley Scott is trying to persuade his audience that even if you are the best at something and is well respected by most, there is always someone who is trying to take your spot. This shown throughout the movie beginning when we see Maximus Decimus Meridus, a well respected and honored man, leading Rome in a glorious war. Amazed by his strength and leadership qualities, the dying emperor of Rome, Maxus Aurelius, announced to MAximus Decimus that he would love and greatly appreciate it if Maximus would become emperor after he dies. As Marcus Aurelius announces his decision to his son Commodus, Commodus is deeply hurt and decides to take any necessary steps towards his father and Maximus to become emperor of Rome. Throughout the movie, Ridley Scott shows how Commodus betrays his father by killing him and plotting Maximus death to become emperor.

That is my introduction. I know I still need a conclusion sentence I am still stuck on that because I know it has to leads to the next paragraph so I am trying to think of something that is a summary of what I said that can also give me an arguable topic sentence for the next paragraph. Was my summary too short? I tried to only include a short overall summary because I did not want it to be too long but still support my topic sentence. Also, after the summary is the commentary talking about the summary and how it relates, did I do that correct or should I change it? Do it sound too much like it is suppose to be part of the summary?

Intro to Gladiator: Deangelo Toles

In Ridley Scott's, 2000 masterpiece Gladiator, he reveals the significance of the Roman empire. He immortalized this film through exciting action scenes and very beautiful, unique imagery. The mise-en-scene was very extreme and intense. Every scene I watched had it's very own unique way of showing how things occured in the empire. All of the brawls were interesting, eye-catching, and bloody. However, Maximus portrayed his character by being a strong individual who takes on the role of leadership for Julius Caesar. During the film, Maximus loses sight of his responsibilities that led into his betrayal and him being faulted for the death of Julius Caesar. Later, it resulted in the death of his own family. On the other hand, Commodus was the one who murdered Julius Caesar, his father, and he was the main reason for the death of Maximus's family and his position for becoming a gladiator.

J.Hunter- Introduction

In the film "Gladiator", by Ridley Scotthe is presenting to his viewers a story of themes that include jealousy, revenge, power, and hatred as well as many others through Roman history and culture. The film is the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius a powerful Roman general, who is loved by all and is the choice of the dying Emperor Marcus Aurelius to be next in charge instead of his corrupt son Commodus. The film is following Maximus a determined general, and how he strives to take out his vengence on Commodus for the murder of his family out of jealousy and his hunger for power and glory. The film dramatically depicts both the passion of vengence and the anticipated faliure of individuality caused by jealousy very closely. Scott brings to life his themes on film with his personal elaborate visual style as a director, which he has most likely developed over time. With his detailed aproach in design in the editing process, the many elements of mise-en-scene are portrayed very nicely intensifying every moment of the film, from the beginning onto the credits roll.

Gladiator Introduction::Jazmyn Lamar-Bruce

The film "Gladiator" directed by Ridley Scott is a very cut throat film showing how power and violence could corrupt a person. The main Gladiator, as known as Maximus, goes through the people closest to him being killed. These events seem to alter his character because he feels he has nobody else to live for since the ones he loves have been taken away from him. In this film, power also has a way of making people think differently. The character Commodus, after learning he won't be emperor, takes matters into his own hands to gain that power. Ridley Scott uses various creative ways to develop this story.

Gladiator Introduction Paragraph - Morgan Stevenson

In “Gladiator”, Ridley Scott is trying to show us that the Roman Empire was designed to “kill, steal, and destroy” and by doing so, it gave them power and control over a population of many but destroy them in the end, like karma.  Maximus, a solider that became the best Gladiator ever due to enslavement and a will to survive, led the Romans in a victory in a battle against their enemy.  His heroic acts and devotion to the Roman Empire led Marcus Aurelius, the dying emperor of the Roman Empire, to appointing him to the position of Emperor of Rome but Marcus’ son wanted to be emperor so he killed his father before anyone found out that Marcus wanted Maximus to be emperor.  Soon there after, Maximus was forced into slavery and became a Gladiator, a man trained to fight with weapons against other men or wild animals in an arena for the entertainment of the ruler and citizens.  Throughout this movie, the Roman Empire is portrayed as a government of manipulation that controls its citizens by putting the fear in them through death, barbaric acts or other forms of torture, which is shown primarily through the cinematography.  According to this film, the Roman Empire was strong in a sense but yet weak because of the inhuman ways it operated and even though it was seemingly structured, it had no foundation and that’s the reason why it collapsed and only the Roman Catholic Church survived the fall of the empire.

Gladiator Intro paragraph- Tevin Lanier

In Ancient Rome, Ridley Scott takes us through the mind of Maximus better known as "The Gladiator". "The Gladiator" played by Russell Crowe is an example of how losing your family to senseless acts of violence can turn a man into a crazed killer. During Maximus being in Rome, he has winessed some very gruesome events due to his participation in the military. Maximus saw many violent acts as the leader of the army,but experiencing his family being murdered took a serious toll on him. Maximus is now turned into a killing machine with no regard for human life, all to get revenge for his murdered family. Since Rome's government played a major part in their deaths, they now shall reap the effects of Maximus' wrath.

Introduction-Gladiator Quorneshia Milner

In the movie Gladiator Scott Ridley, the director, shows us his version of how rough and rigid the Romans could be and how interesting they could be to watch at the same time. There are a couple of movies that come to mind when watching this movie- - 300, Alexander, Troy,and last but not least Rome (the series) all of thes movies have lots of battles and strong men young and old fighting for what they believe is right and/or wrong. Movies like Gladiator and the others make you wonder could wars really be this glorious and could they really be that gory. Gladiator is bassically like all the other war movies in the fact that at the end Maximus prevails and comes out on top, but it is different because of the struggles thatg Maximus had to go through in order to overcome- - becoming a slave and being forced to fight. Scott Ridley's point seems to be that no matter how much someone trys to hold you down you can come out on top if you just keep pushing on until the end.

"Gladiator" Introduction Paragraph- Jowin Okere

Ancient Rome is known as one of the most revolutionary civilizations in history. It has been depicted in several different aspects from the artistic shifts to their powerful government. In "The Gladiator", Ridley Scott depicts the violent and barbaric nature of ancient Rome through the eyes of Maximus, a man who has been sold as a Gladiator after encountering a series of unfortunate events. His transition from an organized militant leader to a war hungry fighter is a human manifestation of the blurred spectrum that is Rome. Ridley Scott uses Maximus as an avatar of this depiction, to make a statement about the true nature of Rome and its culture through his trials and encounters throughout the movie.

Introduction...

Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott is a movie that empowers his audience to see how one individual being can concord a whole society of Rome by being humble but yet assertive Scott accomplishes this must dramatically with mis-en-scene. The sets and props was typically in Maxium favor. The costuming that was wear by Maxius was very bold symbolizing youth and strength. Scott tells a very heart lifting story with many details. This is very significant in understanding Scott venison of Rome. the cinematography, mise-en-scene, and actors all play a very important roles in showing how Scott wanted to depict Rome and the battled that was finally won.

NOTE RE: PAPERS (from Dr. Mazzone)

See the following note from Dr. Mazzone regarding your papers due this Thursday. We'll discuss more tomorrow. (And don't forget about the blog for tonight. See the PROMPT.)

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What you want to talk about is up to you--there's a lot to notice in the film. Whatever you notice, however, should be in the service of an argument you're making about Scott's purpose as a director. So what is he trying to show us? Something about individuality in the context of a social system that demands submission? Something about leadership and the voice of the "people"? Or maybe you can say something about the significance of the film to contemporary audiences--what does Rome mean to people seeing this film? What is the function of the action sequences in the film? What does the film say about violence, and how does it manipulate the audience into its vision about violence?

*[THESE ARE JUST SOME EXAMPLES. You need to pick a manageable and specific topic that YOU can write well about.]

The critical thing is to have a thesis--something to argue. Once you have that, everything you observe, whether technical or design-oriented, should be in service of that argument. You're not writing a review--so not a lot of superlatives about the production values, the battle scenes, or the wonderful acting. Rather, you want to explain how all those elements contribute to make the movie mean what you say it means.

PROMPT / INTRO TO FILM PAPER

Hey 1020. Don't forget to post the INTRO PARAGRAPH of your Gladiator paper by midnight, Monday before class.

Of course, these intros may change as you continue working on your paper through Thursday, but at least this will get you started. AND I am happy to give feedback on these.

**It's important to have a strong first paragraph! It gives the first impression of your paper, (which needs to be good), and writing it will help you focus/shape/guide the rest of your paper. You know this. Take full advantage of this assignment as an opportunity to get feedback AND deter those nasty procrastination habits.

Fright Night Scene Analysis -Tevin Lanier

As I was watching the beginning of Fright Night, I was instantly drawn into the fact that Charley is in the midst of making love but is curious about whats goin on outside. Charley must be a fan of horror movies for him to automatically get suspicious about people outside carrying things. Charley is so bothered about the people that he has completely neglected his girlfriend to explore the people's whereabouts. His lack of attention towards his mate even bothers his mother who is puzzled by Charley's actions. The next day Charley meets a new neighbor who is a well-known prostitute. Charley eventually makes up with his girlfriend and they go out to eat, then he notices that the new neighbor he has just met has been murdered.Charley is shocked by the news and his assumptions of foul play grows stronger.

Scene Analysis- Jowin Okere

The scene I chose to analyze was the scene when he finally saw what happened to his home. There were several things to notice in this scene. Basically after Maximus has avoided his death he travels all the way back to see what has happened to his home. As he travels he reminisces on quick glimpses of his childhood combined with other elements of what has happened to him. When he finally gets back home he sees what has happened and breaks down and cries.

During this scene there is alot going on as far as colors, camera angle, and sound goes. There are varying terrains that he goes through as he rides his horse back to his home. He went through snow, brown desert and into the barren wasteland. Not only does the terrain change but what we see changes. As he rides, there are transitions from us seeing him race to his home and his memories of him as a child in a garden. The memory shots were very colorful and vivacious. The green forage that surrounded him during these scenes represented life. During one of the memory shots, however, an army of horsemen came trampling him in the middle of his recess. It is unclear whether or not this is something that has actually happened or whether it was strictly symbolic. There were also alot of close-ups on the horses feet and on Maximus' face.

Ridley Scott's varying shots basically were to provide contrast to what has just happened while at the same time giving a glimpse in to the pure yet hardened heart of Maximus. Gladiator started off with Maximus being loved and revered and enjoying his duty as a soldier. However, in an instant things change for the worst and he is now in a negative position. His memories of his pleasant past combined with the soldiers trampling him in the same instant can be seen as a parellel to his current situation. All of these varying terrains show what he is going through internally.

The battle for Germania/Roman battle -Analysis

I decided to do my blog over the battle for Germania. I believe its the most interesting part in the film and a great way to grasp the audience's attention at the beginning. The scene is very dark, cloudy, and misty which sets the mood for the scene before the battle begins. For someone who has never seen it for the first time, it foreshadows that something bad or sad is about to occur. Before the battle begins slow music is playing in the background as the wind blows, symbolizing a cold day. Ridley Scott uses long shots as the horse with the headless man arrives on the horse. As MAximus Decimus leaves on his horse everyone rises symbolizing the respect they have for him. Numerous times the director also used to the camera to play Decimus' eyes; almost if we were him ourselves. As tension begins to rise everything in the scene begins to increase such as music volume, wind speed, and the volume of every one's voice in the movie as the begin to yell and charge. More close ups are occurring during the actual battle to see the bloody, violent scene as everyone is getting killed.

Karl McMichel Gladiator Scene

The clip from Gladiator the director Ridley Scott I chose the scene when Maximus Decimus announced his name to the King. In this scene the director uses a lot of close up shots in order to let the viewers see the facial expression on the various actors faces. It also captures the feeling of power that he has by using low shots looking up. He then uses a long shot at the end to show effect of the crowd and include them in the scene. The best principal actor of this scene is Maximus Decimus played by Russell Crowe because he used his body language effectively express that he won’t back down from anything.
The Music and sound was the most important and dramatic part of this scene. It captured the mood and the feeling of every moment. It also set the tone throughout the whole scene. The louder the music got the more intense the scene became. The crowd noise also got louder and louder to lead to the climax when they are cheering at full capacity.

Gladiator scene analysis -Tevin Lanier

I like the whole movie, but if i had to just choose one scene to analyze it would have to be the Maximus is the new emperor scene. In this scene you witness the cries of a son wanting to be like his father but instead is told that he is not worthy of such prominence. Marcus Aurelius is the emperor of Rome and unlike most great leaders,he chooses a gladiator to reign next instead of his own son. Marcus'son Commodus is perplexed about the shocking news and immediately shows his disapproval. Commodus even states that he has seen his father's list of characteristics for the next emperor and admit that he is not a man of those special virtues.In an effort to give solace to his son, Marcus continues by saying that Commodus' faults are not of any of his fault but of his own wrongdoings. The dramatic scene ends by Commodus hugging his father and giving one more reason to why he deserves a chance at the throne.I chose this particular scene because it raises questions on how a man could see past his family ties for the sake of leaving his country in good hands.

Gladiator Scene Analysis-Morgan Stevenson

In this scene, Maximus Decimus Meridius is told to introduce himself.  Once he is told for the second time to tell who he is, he then says, “My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius, Commander of the Armies of the North, General of the Felix Legions, loyal servant to the true emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife. And I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.” After that was said the crowd and people surrounding him looked at him in shock as if they didn't expect that to be him when he took his helmet off. In this part of the movie Ridley Scott uses cinematography to emphasize the seriousness of this scene. There are many close-ups and medium shots that focused on the facial expressions of the characters to show how the introduction of Maximus is significant.

Scene in Gladiator

The Particular scene i will like to emphasize on is at the end of the movie. Maxius was capture when he was trying to escape and then he was forced to fight the emperor.(it was very dark lighting at this part of the movie the music was going very fast like something was about to pop off...) basically what happen was, he was stabbed by Commodus right before they were to fight,(Commodus make-up on his face was white with dark rings around the eyes looking as though he was stressed or either fearful) Commodus stabbed Maxiums hoping to win the fight but what actually happen was Commodus still end up losing the fight even with Maxius near death.(Maxius looked very tired they made him look as though he was ready to just die) The movie was really sad at the end because Maxius end up dying, but right before his dying breath he gave instruction.( the background music was very sad and slow) they picked up his body and gave him a solider burial and they left Commodus there like he didn't even matter.... which personally i thought that part was just.

I believe Ridley Scott wanted the mise-en-scene to show many different aspect of how Rome used to be in that particular day and age of 180 A.D
Example: Set being place in the arena, and a castle where the emperor lived all the props where in detail like sculptures of ancestors and the details of the arena it really looked like something only you would find in Rome. even the bedding and room lay out didn't look like anything you would find in America the Actors Commodus and Lucious clothing looked as though they were sons and daughter of a king. there clothing had many detail on them ( nothing like America)

The cinematography was very detailed and it made the audience express many emotions i believe that Scott did this well for example while watching the movie i felt different emotion depending on what the music was like.... with faster music i felt suspense, slower music i felt sadness, and with light hearted kind of upbeat music i felt better as though i was really a part of the Gladiator battles the crowds applause and yells also help these feelings. the camera shots (close up) help us to get a better feel of emotion express on the actor faces and the longer shots help me get an overview of the overall picture.... Overall i watched the movie 2full times 1before viewing my notes and the other time after and i still will say it was still a wonderful movie even after i critique it.

Gladiators...? (Just for fun.)

This has nothing to do with your assignment, folks. (At least, not really...)
Just thought I'd provide a commercial break. :)

Aaron Michael Milton- Gladiator

In Ridley Scotts, Gladiator we pay careful attention to one of the great battle scenes found in the movie. In this particular scene Maximus is entered into his first fight in the coliseum. Maximus and his newly found companions are suited up and gathered together; eager to engage in their first major gladiator event. Performing in front of the emperor proves to be a significant moment for Maximus. The winning of this battle will put Maximus in a better position to gain his revenge against the emperor, and restore his honor.

As Maximus and his gladiator army approach the coliseum entrance, Ridley Scott provides us with a series of close and low angle shots putting the viewer directly into the action. The lighting changes from the time the warriors are in the dungeon from the time they walk out into the arena. We are introduced to the many fans and spectators that are present in this prestigious event, by way of inserted sounds and a roaring crowd. As the camera pans across the scene the many fans shout and scream out awaiting the gladiators. Make up and costume further brings out the dramatics of the situation. Battle props such as weapons and chariots are used, and the many cries and arrows ripping the air are heard with ease.

The various camera tricks and Mese-en-scene used during the scene is Ridley Scotts way of portraying his overall theme of revenge and power. The emotion seen on these gladiators’ faces are unreal. Close up shots allow us to see as much as the way a particular character reacts to what he is seeing. The longing for revenge and to be a great gladiator is scene in Maximus’ eyes as he plans his next strike. While in the holding area before the fight, we notice the dark and shaded lighting in the corridor. Ridley Scott uses this setting to display the warrior’s uneasiness and anticipation for this battle. Various chants are heard throughout the scene as well, as Maximus demands and shouts orders to his warriors. This is an excellent indication of how powerful and witty Maximus still was; as he led the team to victory.

These just being some of the many examples Ridley Scott uses to display the power and glory of Maximus; along with the emotion of wanting revenge as he anticipates the emperor’s assassination.

If anybody finds Gladiator for FREE (on the internet or anything) please post it.

J.Hunter- Gladiator Scene Analysis

The sacene I have chosen for this analysis comes in the beginning chapters of the film. The scene is when the Emperor Marcus Aurelius breaks the news to his son Commodus (Ceaser) of his decision of not choosing him as his successor to throne. The cinematogrophy in the scene is set to dark lighting, which in my opinion helps viewers to capture the dark emotions being portrayed. Scott does a good job in this scene capturing Commodus's non-verbal emotions towards his father with the news he was given; choosing Maximus instead of him.
Further aspects of mise-en-scene are also displayed in this scene all taking a part in capturing the deep emotions of the characters. Soft music, dark lighting, and the setting with the two characters in close quaters along with the close-up shots of Commodus's facial expressions. Deep breathing, and nervous sweats, showing his anger and dissappointment leading him to murder his father that to me lead to the themes being put into this partucular scene of jealousy, anger, and the pursuit of power by Commodus. To me as said before Scott's use of mise-en-scene in the scene is outstanding being able to brinng out so many feelings in such a short scene really describing a character bringing more understanding to the viewers.

Ivory House- Gladiator Scene Analysis

The movie overall was fantastic! The scene that I found interesting was the scene where Maximus and Commodus fought. This scene was very intense. I was literally sitting at the edge of my seat! In this scene the music, sand flying , and the sound of the swords hitting one another made the scene even more intense. Commodus stabbed Maximus before the fight so I thought that there may have been a chance that Maximus would lose the fight.

When Commodus dropped his sword during the fight and no one gave him their sword I knew it was over for him. Even though Maximus was wounded he was still stronger than ever. The shaking of the camera hightened the suspense. When the camera showed a close up of the knife moving closer to Commodus' neck I knew the fight was over. When the knife went into Commodus' neck and the camera showed a close up of his face a feeling of relief went through me. Maximus died, but he got his vengeance before his death.

PROMPT / SCENE ANALYSIS - GLADIATOR

Watch Gladiator from start to finish. (For those of you who have already seen it, or seen it 10 times, WATCH IT AGAIN.)

I recommend that you go back through your notes just before watching the movie. This will help you. You'll see more of what's going on in the scenes.

**Your assignment for this week:

Choose one scene from the movie to analyze. In your analysis, you need to describe the scene in some detail, tell us what is going on in terms of the plot, and detail what you see and hear as a viewer.

THEN, identify the tools Ridley Scott uses to tell this part of the story, develop character(s), reveal a particular theme, etc. REFER TO YOUR NOTES and use film terms specifically. You should do this even more effectively in this post than in last week's post. Those of you who were in class Thursday already have some practice with this.

Try to tie your scene to a particular theme or motif in the movie. (This may help you later when you're looking for a new paper topic for class.)

Grab a soda, a beer, pour a glass of wine,* order food, find someone who likes you enough to watch a 2 hour movie with you. It's a gorgeous flick, so try to enjoy it. Good luck.

* Er, if you're 21+, of course. :)

Kya Riley- Flim Analysis

This scene was comes off as a very important part of the movie. In this scene the Gladiator reviles who is to the empire by showing his face and telling his name. Also this scene shows how the crowed is infatuated with him. The scene is also intense part of the movie, you can tell by the expression on the characters faces. The director Ridley Scott shows this by using a close up shots on the actors faces so you can actually see intense. The music/sound also played a major part in the scene, without the music you wouldn’t get the effect of honor that the director was trying to give. Also the sound demanded you to pay attention to the scene. Without the setting and costumes you wouldn’t have the movie. Ridley Scott set the movie in 1400A.D during the gladiator time pired he use the coutums to put you back in that time pired.

Film Analysis by Aaryn Howard

In the scene, the director focused on the Gladiator meeting the emperor; who he sought out for in in the movie. the lighting of the scene was back lighting, partial, and high key lighting; capturing the long and close up shots. The costumes were authentic giving the characters in the scene a royal and warrior effect. The Gladiator used a stick from the ground as one of his props in this scene. The others had swords and helmets as their props. The music expressed in this scene wanted the audience to see the glorious moment for the Gladiator after his introduction to the emperor. The crowd's applause also shows their respect for the Gladiator in the scene.

Gladiator by Deangelo Toles

In the secene, the Gladiator was there to get his revenge on the emperor because they murdered his wife and child. The cinemaography was a long shot because you couldn't even see the crowd faces. As they were talkin' though, there were a few close-ups. Ridley Scott did a great job on picking the costumes for this movie. It really brought out the spark and showed us how Romans wore their clothing in their day.

Ridley Scott really uses mise-en-scene to show the development of the characters and give us the Roman lifestyle. In the scene, the sand blew giving a great affects to the scene & Maximus. It also showed how demanding and powerful Caesar was by him making Maximus take off his mask and letting himself be known.

The setting was taking place in a coliseum where all of the Roman fights were held at. Romans were known for the rough, bloody fights. After Caesar and his troops threw in the towel, Maximus and his troops left through the coliseum showing how packed the stadium really was in there. That's how all Roman fights were because they had nothing else better to do wit their lives. This scene brought out the Roman culture to show how they lived and did things around the empire.

Aaron Michael Milton-Gladiator

In viewing this scene from the well known film Gladiator, it is evident the many ways Ridley Scott uses mise-en-scene to develop the characters and grasp the everyday roman lifestyle. In this scene Scott dose well to develop the strong and powerful character of Cesar. There is a moment when Cesar raises his voice demanding Maximus to remove his mask. At this very instant a whirlwind of sand blows by the scene, adding dramatic affects to the character as a whole.

Ridley Scott also does a good job with using close ups and costumes, as found very evident in this scene. Maximus is fitted with a mask resembling some kind of fierce creature or alien. The various costume variations with the characters allows for a real experience of what the roman people might have worn during battle. The many close up shots used in this scene as well help heighten the experience or emotions the characters are undergoing; this being a good tactic for moving the theme along.

Knowing the roman lifestyle is to know the many bloody battles fought at the coliseum. This was a reality for much of roman culture and the coliseum was a place filled with spectators. Towards the end of the scene Scott utilizes pan when showing how packed the stadium really is. Once again displaying that well known roman culture.