Styles of Filmmaking-Editing

Taxi Driver (1976)
 "Are you talkin' to me?"


Realism section: 0:51-1:21
No cuts or changes in angle of the shot. Maintains a medium shot of Travis Bickle that lasts for 30 seconds (incredibly long when compared to standard shot length of a comparable modern day movie) that was in deep focus. There is a heightened sense of reality that goes along with this portion as it seems that Travis is talking directly to the audience. However, the whole movie itself is not realist.

The Dark Knight
"Chase scene"

Classicism entire selection:
This selection is an example of parallel action, an element of classical cutting made famous by Griffin. Additionally, this scene shows many movement and direction matches that are necessary to chase sequences. Also, there are numerous eyeline matches, does not break the 180° line, and numerous reverse shots to show the danger of the Joker attacking the SWAT SUV.

Run Lola Run
"first run sequence"
 Formalist: This movie is almost entirely formalist as it goes back and forth changing continuity and manipulating time throughout the duration of the film. Time is both sped up and slowed down, and the cutting is different in each of the three scenarios.