MS from below of police captain Holdaway and

Disobedient Directors

Scene Exploration

• Police Captain Holdaway & Mr. Orange

  • Holdaway transforms into a theater director, coaching Mr. Orange (Freddy Newandyke) to portray a bandit.

  • Holdaway's anecdote: Shares a fictional backstory about Orange as a marijuana dealer, enriching the character's backstory within the gang context.

Script Memorization

• Mr. Orange at Home:

  • Receives the script, learns lines to embody Mr. Orange.

Rehearsal Process

• Holdaway’s Guidance:

  • Mr. Orange rehearses on stage, receiving direction to enhance performance.

  • This rehearsal acts as a theatrical test, merging acting and reality.

Dreamlike Sequences

• Imaginary Recollection:

  • Mr. Orange recounts a story about his past, visualized in a dreamlike manner, illustrating the actor's perspective.

  • Imaginary policemen appear in his mind, deepening the psychological exploration of identity.

Audience Response

• Scene in a Diner:

  • Performance elicits approval, reflecting the actor's talent and screenplay mechanics.

  • The film's focus shifts from a robbery narrative to exploring the act of performance as central.

Mr. Orange's Confession

• Climactic Revelation:

  • On his deathbed, Mr. Orange confesses his identity as a policeman, leading to a tragic betrayal by Mr. White.

Chapter 4: Disobedience in Composition

Shot Composition Importance

• Hitchcock & "Rope":

  • Filmmakers emphasize balanced composition in shots for clarity and style.

  • Composition stems from art history, notably the golden ratio, providing aesthetic harmony.

Golden Ratio Overview

• Defined as a pleasing proportion (1:1.618), applicable in nature, art, and architecture, linked to beauty and balance.

  • Seen in significant works like the Vitruvian Man and The Parthenon.

Hitchcock’s Innovative Directing

• Real-Time Filming:

  • Hitchcock’s "Rope" filmed in real-time with continuous shots, presenting technical challenges.

  • Achieved through acoustically insulated cameras for seamless long takes despite technological limitations.

Film Mechanics

• Long Takes & Suspense:

  • Each shot designed not only for narrative flow but also to trap viewers within the killers' claustrophobic space.

  • Key uses of suspense as viewers know more than characters, creating tension.

Character Focus

• Strategic Cuts:

  • Hitchcock uses direct cuts selectively to enhance narrative focus on characters, especially when revealing significant plot developments.

Psychological & Emotional Engagement

• Climactic Moments:

  • Character interactions and long takes built for dramatic revelation amplify emotional stakes and viewer connection.