In
the book, Essentials of Mass Communication Theory, I found the Auteur
Theory to be the most interesting. The theory refers to a film
director's body of work and their recognizable style in their movies.
According to the text, “directors impose their personalities, their
aesthetic sensibilities, their values and beliefs, on every aspect of
their films” (Berger 160). In other words, a director's particular
style can be seen in all of their films' themes and visual aspects.
While films are meant to be entertaining, the director is also trying
to communicate their message.
I
chose this communication theory due to the fact that I love movies
and actually had the dream to be a film director at one time. My hero
and absolute favorite film director is David Lynch.He has created
such memorable films as Blue Velvet, The Elephant Man,
and Wild at Heart. Additionally, he also created the cult
television show, Twin Peaks. In regards to the theory, his
films all convey his recognizable artistic vision. According
to the imdb.com, some of his trademarks include, “examining
the dark side of American suburbia, low/middle frequency noise, dark
and rotting environments, distorted characters, a polarized world,
and constant references to dreams as a way of connecting the plot and
twists, and surrealism” (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000186/bio).
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