Movie Response

1. What are some of the ways that the writer (Charlie Kaufman) created character in the movie? In other words how does the audience get to know who Joel and Clementine are? Give examples of direct characterization (things that are actually stated about the characters) and indirect characterization (clues given to the audience about what type of people they are.)
He pretty much starts off with following their paths. Just by seeing their lives, you begin to understand how they live. Clementine is very atrtsy-fartsy and doesn't seem to care what anyone else thinks. He attitude towards everyone and her constantly changing hair gives clues to her character as a person. Joel, however, is a sort-of closed-up person; he wears dark clothing, and seems dull. His voice-overs on his journal in the begining of the movie reveal the constant regualrity of his life. We can see that they both have some internal conflict, but it's not shown to each other much.

2. In your short screenplay (10 minutes max), which of these techniques can you use, and which won't work?
I can use the visual aspect of character development, and a little dialouge, but I can't go into minute detail with everyone.

3. What are some of the ways that the writer (Charlie Kaufman) handled the plot? Especially focus on exposition. How does he let us know who the characters are and what is happening? How does he handle conflict? How does he handle climax?
The exposition use in the film was masterful. Just by letting the characters go about their daily lives, with little side shots of another moment that matters, Charlie Kaufman developed his plot well.

4. What, in a short film, are the limitations that you have to deal with with plot? Consider what you read in the "Dramatic Exercise" assignment.
The main limitation is, obviously, time. Other limitations include improper development of the theme, and ultimately, the actul storyline. I don't really know; I'm just puling this out of the air.