I chose this sunset blvd for the first analysis paper I wrote in my college film class. The memory of this movie is in countless rainy days in London, in the library or on the apartment bed, taking every frame that shocked me to the point of goosebumps, and distressed for Norma's madness.
I have watched this film back and forth more than a dozen times, and at the same time, various critics, writers, and scholars in the field of film have commented and criticized this film. From narration to mise-en-scene, my knowledge of the film arguably peaked at that point.
I personally think that the most beautiful scenes in it are Norma questioning Joe looking in the mirror in front of the door. She has long been mentally ill, and she always thought she was still that young and beautiful silent film superstar. She looked at herself in the mirror, raised her head slightly, and was very proud, so she would not allow betrayal or rejection. The character characteristics of the characters are revealed from the small details of this scene.
Second, it was the close-up when the police took her away at the end. Norma, who was too deeply involved in the play, slowly walked down the revolving escalator. The camera slowly advanced and zoomed in on her already hideous expression "im ready for my close-up" I've watched this episode back and forth countless times, it's too beautiful, and it's too disappointing.
Norma is such a poor and sad woman. After enjoying the scenery, how can she accept the fact that she is lonely. Maybe living in a dream for a lifetime is the best ending for her. As for Joe... um, I don't have much sympathy.
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