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Ridley scott

Ridley scott. His life, his works, and more…. Early Life. Born in South Shields, Northumberland November 30, 1937 Lived in midst of World War II Traveled a lot throughout Europe Father’s job. Family. Two brothers Frank and Tony Different interests Tight knit family Personality of Mom

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Ridley scott

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  1. Ridley scott His life, his works, and more…

  2. Early Life • Born in South Shields, Northumberland • November 30, 1937 • Lived in midst of World War II • Traveled a lot throughout Europe • Father’s job

  3. Family • Two brothers • Frank and Tony • Different interests • Tight knit family • Personality of Mom • His “driving force” • Tony’s suicide • Two marriages

  4. Education • Father encouraged artistic development • Attended London’s Royal College of Art • Helped found film department • Brother Tony followed “Academically, we had no interest; we barely got through.” - Tony Scott

  5. Personal Qualities “We are workaholics…Our drug of choice is work.” - Tony Scott • Undeniable work ethic • Lots of perseverance • Very driven

  6. Start of Career • Director of series on BBC • Developed RSA with Tony • Advertising • Star Wars success inspired him • Returned to sci-fi • Alien (1979)

  7. Honors Awards Notable Movie Awards • Best First Feature • The Duelists • Nominated for best director 10 times • Gladiator • 5 Oscars • Thelma and Louise • 1 Oscar • Black Hawk Down • 2 Oscars

  8. Gladiator (2000) A betrayed Roman general seeks revenge as a gladiator

  9. Main Characters • Russell Crowe as Maximus • Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus • Oliver Reed as Proximo • Connie Nielsen as Lucilla

  10. Other Details Conflicts Themes • Commodus not appointed as heir to Roman throne • Maximus’ family killed • Maximus sent to fight to death as gladiator • Demonstration of leadership, hard work

  11. Video Clip http://movieclips.com/XiQcR-gladiator-movie-my-name-is-maximus/

  12. American Gangster (2007) Based on a true story, an outcast detective diligently works to bring down Frank Lucas’ drug empire in 1970s America.

  13. Main Characters • Denzel Washington as Frank Lucas • Russell Crowe as Richie Roberts • Josh Brolin as Detective Trupo • Chiwetel Ejiofor as Huey Lucas

  14. Other Details Conflicts Themes • Lucas willing to go to any length to get money from drug sales • Illegal importing of drugs into America • Detective Roberts not seen as great cop • Hard work pays off • Even society’s most powerful are not safe from experiencing justice

  15. Video Clip http://movieclips.com/h9DV-american-gangster-movie-the-end-for-frank/

  16. Prometheus (2012) A team of explorers are led to the darkest corners of the universe in hopes of discovering the origin of mankind

  17. Main Characters • Noomi Rapace as Dr. Elizabeth Shaw • Michael Fassbender as David • Charlize Theron as Meredith Vickers • Logan Marshall-Green as Dr. Charlie Holloway

  18. Other Details Conflicts Themes • Seeking origin of human race could lead to our end • Danger of unknown mysteries • Passion takes one far • Not everything is as expected

  19. Video Clip http://movieclips.com/XWoMJ-prometheus-movie-you-have-to-stop-it/

  20. Film Synthesis Patterns/similarities in all 3 films

  21. Technique • Visuals • Camera angles • Landscapes and backdrops • Director’s cut • Lighting • Sketches own storyboards • Lots of style • Multiple cameras at once • Sweeping view of significant settings

  22. Characters • Military/officer personalities • Main character driven to pursue goal • Actors with strong theatre background

  23. Plot • Long, hard journeys • Experiences and dealings with setbacks • Achieving some kind of victory at end • Different for each film

  24. Themes • Perseverance • Gladiator • Maximus continues with life and becomes gladiator to avenge family • American Gangster • No one believes in Ritchie Roberts, but he pursues powerful Frank Lucas • Prometheus • Ideas of Dr. Shaw and Holloway farfetched, but they continue on journey

  25. Recommendation • Would definitely recommend to others • Visuals • Setting, camera angles • Details • Lighting, music • Strong characters • Their purpose

  26. Sources • Career and film similarities: • http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000631/bio • Early life: • http://www.biography.com/people/ridley-scott-9477021 • Family info: • http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tony-scott-death-ridley-scott-interview-364528 • Filmography and awards: • http://movies.nytimes.com/person/1548246/Ridley-Scott/biography

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