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I had always loved movies, and when it came to declaring a major in college, I'd be lying if the allure of the Indiana Jones adventuring archeologist didn't cross my mind, but it wasn't until Pulp Fiction that I knew movies were my future. Like Tarantino before me, I was going to become an Oscar winning writer/director. Pulp Fiction undoubtedly was the best film I had ever seen. It had eclectic dialogue, an ironic mix of violence and humor, and a kick ass soundtrack, but most importantly: it was an art film. At least that's what I thought at the time. How could it not…
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Five Easy Pieces (1970): Bobby & Rayette
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As a director, the most difficult conflict to convey in cinema is the one happening within. Five Easy Pieces (1970) does an admirable job of comprehensively presenting a man, Bobby Dupea (Jack Nicholson), whose inner-state is completely at odds with his visible activity. The script's primary technique is to surround the main character with significant women who, by the way they're treated and react, demonstrate Bobby's mettle. This differs significantly from Bob Rafelson's finished film. From the except below, we'll see that Rafelson chose to simplify the supporting…
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