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1. Colin Valiante 02.23.16 / 10am

   I like that you used the definition of the title to really “core” your review. I knew the name meant something in particular, very glad you tied that into how the title and film worked together. My parents just celebrated their 37 year anniversary, and believe me there have been times where our family unit was having a tough time. Curious to see how the long shots draw your attention to other non-present themes and cues, like how the family will deal with the cause and effect of the natural disaster. Im hopeful that the family stays together through the conclusion of the film, but I guess I will have to watch and find out!
2. Justin Richard 02.23.16 / 4pm

   I also agree, the long shots were deliberate to think about gender dynamics; which, in my opinion was frustrating. As a viewer there is an understanding that the argument of the couple should not have gone as far as it did. Watching the film created emotional attachment where there is a want to resolve their issue. As gender equality is increasing it causes other issues. For instance, the wife wanted her husband to protect her and the kids, and made this an essential issue as the husband did not do so. This would be considered as a masculine gender role. However, if men and women are to be treated equal then an argument could be raised as: why did the wife not protect him? I think the conclusion of the film presented that argument. The feminist movements have been so prevelent throughout recent history that I think an issue such as this is todays modernization.
3. Elizabeth Gain 02.25.16 / 9pm

   The term “long take” is what you mean for those scenes that did not have any edits. (A “long shot” means the camera is far away from the subject.) That filming technique was very interesting. It was distracting at first, but then when I became connected to the characters and the story, I didn’t notice it anymore.

   I also appreciate your including the definition of the title term. I can see how it also applies to marriage as a legal contract. It is great to see a story about marriage that doesn’t fit simplistic archetypes.
4. Victoria Graevenitz 10.06.16 / 4pm

   I like how you described the movie, it definitely make me want to watch it. The plot seems really interesting as well as the meaning of the film. It is interesting that you said that there deliberately numerous long shots in the movie which gives the audience to think about the dynamics of the couple and the gender expectations. It is true that the use certain shots can really emphasize on a certain point of view. I’m curious to see this movie and how the family overall reacts to the events. The movie is very interesting to me, I’m always interested in movies that make me think about the events that occur in it.

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