Jenni's Perspective

  Assignment 2: Stylistic & Technical Review of Fincher’s Direction Title: “Fincher’s Code: Crafting Genius and Alienation in The Social Network ” Introduction Just like any of his works, "The Social Network" is also intricately crafted with astonishing attention to detail, which is something Fincher is widely known for. The film delves into the ideas of ambition, groundbreaking intellect, and emotional disconnect. Additionally, it touches upon how Fincher approaches editing, mise-en-scene, performance and sound. In this review, I will focus on the character of Mark Zuckerberg and the overwhelming emotions and deeper thoughts he goes through, and how Fincher's directorial choices shape those emotions throughout the film.   Mise-en-Scène & Cinematography Fincher employs mise-en-scène and cinematography to illustrate Mark Zuckerberg’s social withdrawal and emotional hollowness. The dorm rooms and courtrooms’ lighting is soft, and the temperature is cold and de...

  Assignment 1: Blog Post Review Using Stuart Hall's Encoding/Decoding Model Title: “What We See vs. What It Means: Decoding The Social Network ” Introduction Stuart Hall’s Encoding/Decoding model enables one to analyze the communication processes between media texts and various audiences. David Fincher’s The Social Network is a narrative regarding the Facebook phenomenon and the individual as well as societal ramifications of technological advancement. Through the lens of Hall’s theory, we can contemplate on the ways Fincher encodes power, ambition, and loneliness, as well as how those messages are decoded based on a viewer’s social standing or perspective. Encoded In the film, Fincher intricately weaves together themes of isolation, power, and intricate layers of betrayal. Through his cold lighting and solitary framing, Zuckerberg is shown as emotionally detached, albeit a technological genius. These choices reinforce the notion that even as Zuckerberg builds a platform f...