Sunset Boulevard

Yes, Norma Is That Crazy Sunset boulevard constantly and persistently advances the al-Qaida that Hollywood creates video stars that become steep with their own fame and then abandons them, de geture behind only their awaylandish and outdated fantasies. The case of Norma Desmond is no different. Her out-of-touch human relationship with cosmos is given form by means of her desire to make her superlative outline yet. The segment of Sunset Boulevard that will be study in this essay is signifi washbasint beca habit, through the use and interplay of cinematography, editing, elements of Mise-en-Scene, and the communion, Normas delusions ar high lighten up and magnified.The starting time a few(prenominal) moments of part one of the segment use special(prenominal) elements of Mise-en-Scene and the dialogue to begin the reinforcement of Normas delusions. As her lavish and wonderful railcar pulls up to the studio apartment door, Norma asks Joe if he would like to accompany her into the studio to meet with Cecil B. DeMille, but Joe refuses. Joe is dressed f tonal patternly normally whereas Norma is wearing a fancy coat and hat to match her equally fancy car. This use of the costumes and makeup point that Norma is somehow out of place or out of meter because her clothes do not match the occasion.When Joe declines to join Norma in the studio, he explicitly states, Its your script, its your show. This part of the dialogue bes to suggest a separation surrounded by Norma and Joe. Norma is excited to meet with DeMille and discuss her picture show whereas Joe is content to wait outside with gook and the car Norma is alone. The next few moments of part one also contain some key lines of dialogue that come along to emphasize the anachronism of Norma Desmond and her fantasies. As she is hugged and greeted by DeMille, she recalls the last time the cardinal had been together.She describes the time as very gay, suggesting that it is a very ingenious me mory. She also remembers waving to DeMille and dancing on a table. It would seem that Norma lock associates her relationship with DeMille, and consequently her career as a movie star, with fantastic memories of the past. DeMille mentions that many other people were dancing on tables as well, since Charles Lindbergh had beneficial landed in Paris. This seems to suggest that Normas experience (and consequently, her past) is not s special and unique as she would like to believe, but Norma seems ignorant to this discerning suggestion because she is still engrossed by that memory. In the next incision of part one, the dialogue amid and the behavior of Norma and DeMille farms the disparity of spirit surrounded by the two Hollywood greats. Norma behaves like classic Norma pretentious with an inflated sense experience of self-importance. DeMille seems to be walking a line between careful repute and impatience.When Norma asks if he has read her script, DeMille waits for her to bre ak eye contact before looking for down and admitting in a rather exasperated and annoyed tone, Yes, I did. DeMilles facial nerve expression as he says this is key to understanding the distance between him and Norma. He is somewhere between anger, impatience, and confusion, whereas Norma is looking off-screen, probable quite an pleased with herself. DeMille leaves Norma in his directors chair as he tells one of his assistants to get him on the phone with Gordon Cole, whose calls lead to Normas arrival at the studio.The difference between DeMilles and Normas facial expressions and tone reinforce the idea that Norma is aliveness in a thaumaturgy and is separated from reality. The next section of part one uses costumes, lighting, and specific relish fagts to reinforce Normas delusions closely her real importance. A high angle shot of Norma in DeMilles directors chair is feature with the use of a spotlight to further Normas fantasies virtually her current importance. When t he lighting man puts the spotlight on Norma and exclaims that its Norma Desmond for everyone in the studio to hear, the people in the studio surround Norma.Most are dressed for the picture that is creation do by DeMille, but there are also a few policemen and normal people as well. The crowd nearly Norma that is showering her with affection is almost entirely comprised of people in strange clothes. This would seem to suggest that Normas sense of self-importance isnt based in reality. Rather, it is a product of the illusion realness she lives in. In the final moments of part one, non-diegetic music is combined with the dialogue to show that Norma has no idea wherefore she was being called by Gordon Cole.While DeMille is on the telephone with Cole, non-diegetic music is used to heighten the tension and suggest that a revelation is about to be made about the sure purpose of the calls to Norma. When Gordon reveals that he was only interested in renting Normas luxurious car for a picture that is being made, a sudden burst of non-diegetic music is inserted. This music accentuates the difference between Norma Desmonds reality and actual reality. DeMille pops the fantasy bubble Norma is in by breaking up the crowd of her fans around her and getting the spotlight interpreted off her.Normas fantasy is contrasted with DeMilles reality when he tries to relieve the mix up. She begins weeping out of gratitude for her fans whereas DeMille is trying to let her down as easily as possible. He highlights how detached Norma is when he says that pictures have changed quite a bit since she had been a star. The first half of part two uses cinematography to contrast the Normas past and the present. As Max tells Joe about Normas old dressing rooms, the camera remains on the car. Joe doesnt look up at the offices. He doesnt even seem all that interested in Maxs story.Only when Joe notices Betty does the shot tailor away from the car. Max is still talking but Joe is much more than interested in Betty. This use of shot control seems to suggest that Norma and Maxs past is irrelevant to Joe all he cares about is Betty. The jiffy half of part two uses dialogue to reveal to Max the true nature of the Paramount visit, which shows just how deluded Norma is. Two studio workers walk up to the car as Max is waiting for Joe and Norma to return and ask if they can take a look at the funny old car Gordon Cole was talking about. Max defensively asks what is so funny about the car.He cannot seem to notice how very out-of-place and out-of-time the car is, just as Norma is. The first section of part tierce uses lighting to contrast with part one. In part one, the inside of the studio is very unfairness, whereas part three is lighted very well. Bettys office is well-lit through the open windows and doors, which seems to suggest an air of new life and positivity. DeMilles studio is quite dark bit Norma is present. This contrast seems to highlight the difference betwe en reality and fantasy. Joe and Betty are active in reality their lives are healthy and growing towards the future, hereas Norma is still living in her past fantasy. Throughout part three, the cinematography and editing, the choice between reality with Betty and fantasy with Norma for Joe is highlighted. Whenever there is a significant portion of Bettys window circumpolar in the shot, Normas car is also visible through the window. As Betty and Joe discuss how to fix up Bettys script, we can still see the studio workers walking around the car, examining it. Part three also makes significant use of diegetic sound and dialogue to contrast fantasy with reality.As Betty asks Joe to meet with her to work on the script, a car horn begins to honk, career Joe back to Normas fantasy world. Joe takes heed and tries to wrap up the merging with Betty as soon as possible. Betty, however, is quite insistent and pesters Joe to meet with her. The longish she keeps Joe waiting, the longer and l ouder the car horn honking becomes. This seems to suggest that Normas fantasy world is calling Joe back, keeping him from fully engaging with the present reality. Part iv mostly uses non-diegetic sound and music to finish the contrast between reality and Normas fantasy.After Max explains to Joe the true reason for the Paramount calls, the camera directly cuts to Norma and DeMille exiting the studio through the same door they entered earlier in the segment. As Norma insists she isnt worried about anything and DeMille tries to ship her off without indicating his knowledge of the situation, dark and mysterious music plays. Everyone knows except Norma not that she cares. Norma is stuck in her fantasy world, win over that it will become reality. She never picks up on the subtle clues that DeMille gives throughout their interaction that he has no intention of making a movie with her again.Sunset Boulevards theme that Hollywood creates movie stars that become engrossed with their own f ame and then abandons them, leaving behind only their outlandish and outdated fantasies, is excellently exemplified through Norma Desmond. Her out-of-touch relationship with reality is given form through her desire to make her greatest picture yet. This segment of Sunset Boulevard is significant because, through the use and interplay of cinematography, editing, elements of Mise-en-Scene, and the dialogue, Normas delusions are highlighted and magnified.