Media - Trailer Break Down (Camera Shots and Angles)

THE HATEFUL EIGHT

Trailer Break Down

This is an example of an extreme long shot.

In this instance, it is used to show us how vast, empty and inhospitable the environment the scene is set in is. 

This close up (like many others) has been used to show the character's facial expressions and emotions. The music and the way Samuel L Jackson slowly silts his head upwards also works with the close up to create a build up of tension. 

                                         

I really like the angle used in this group shot, because it shows you not only all of the actors, but also the cabin they are in.

The mid-shot used in this frame is better than a longer shot since it gives you all the information that you need (the guns, his serious expression) but closer up so you can see it better.

Combining a PoV with 'shakey cam' makes for a great shot that shows the bumpy terrain. 

Media - Propp's Theory

Propp's Theory - Mad Max Road Warrior

Hero - Max Rockatansky

False Hero (Burden) - The Interceptor 

Donor - Oil Town

Villain - The Humongous

Helper - The Gyrocaptain

Prize - Freedom

Media - Todorov's Theory

Todorov's Theory - Birdman

Equilibrium

Michael Keaton plays Riggan Thompson, a forgotten actor who was best known for his role as the superhero 'Birdman'. He is trying to make a successful play to restart his stagnant career whilst juggling relationships with his friends and family.

Disruption

When one of Riggan's actors is injured, he is 'lucky' enough to get a popular theatre actor, Mike Shiner (Edward Norton) to fill in, but he causes problems at the play's preview which makes Riggan lose faith in him. As well as this, his relationship with his daughter gets even worse.

Recognition

Riggan notices all of the problems (critics, Shiner, his daughter) and sets out to solve everything and repair his relationships.

Repair

After making right all the wrongs he has done to everyone he loves, instead of using a fake gun in the final scene he actually shoots himself; only to get a standing ovation.

                                                          

New Equilibrium
Waking up after his attempted suicide, he and his daughter had never been closer and he is now a household name again.

(The actual ending can be interpreted in many ways so I can't really include it.)