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post #31 of 35
5/10/03 at 12:40pm
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As far as I know, it's still in print, but it may be too esoteric for the big chains (what are the major chain bookstores in the States? I think Borders is one. What are the others?). You may have to try a specialty store or order on-line.
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post #32 of 35
5/10/03 at 12:47pm
Here's what I think is good example of extreme use of montage: the films of Aronofsky- Pi and Requiem For A Dream. The latter, especially, uses montage and severe editing to create the paranoid and nervous feel of the film, portraying the emotions of the characters.

In the famous sequence of the guy taking heroin, all you see are flashes of images, none of which makes much sense by itself (the eye dilating, some bubbles, the needle, etc). These seemingly stand-alone pictures combine to create a narrative and idea above and beyond what's on the screen.
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post #33 of 35
5/10/03 at 12:52pm
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^^^Yeah! That movie does have lots of montage in it. I can't believe I forgot about it, especially since I saw it about a week ago!
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post #34 of 35
5/10/03 at 12:55pm
Of course Aronofsky uses it to an extreme, which defines his style, but an extreme example might help illustrate the point.

Also, I think if one is confused by "montage" and "symbolism," that's because montage is a technique or tool while symbolism can be the goal. That is, montage can be used to create symbolism.
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post #35 of 35
5/10/03 at 1:21pm
Hmmm, that bit about montage being the tool and symbolism being but one possible goal has me thinkin' Mike. I think that's helping me out of the box a bit.

Daniel, it looks like the book is still in print. I had only looked at Amazon, where they only had a few copies offerred by individuals, but I just checked Borders, and both the hardback and softback look to be available. Being a university book though, with a steep price, I'll still hit the second hand stores first.

As for Requiem, I love that movie, but have only watched it twice. It kinda sucks the life outa ya. Still, in my opinion, it's a great modern cinematic achievement.
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