#gothic imagination

[batxtrinity]

“Why can't we in the garden play?

The servants stare then look away

Why has the hall clock suddenly stopped?

Why are the French windows always locked?”

[weirdletter]

Gothic Imagination in Latin American Fiction and Film, by Carmen A. Serrano, University of New Mexico Press, 2019. Cover design by Felicia Cedillos, info: unmpress.com.

This work traces how Gothic imagination from the literature and culture of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Europe and twentieth-century US and European film has impacted Latin American literature and film culture. Serrano argues that the Gothic has provided Latin American authors with a way to critique a number of issues, including colonization, authoritarianism, feudalism, and patriarchy. The book includes a literary history of the European Gothic to demonstrate how Latin American authors have incorporated its characteristics but also how they have broken away or inverted some elements, such as traditional plot lines, to suit their work and address a unique set of issues. The book examines both the modernistas of the nineteenth century and the avant-garde writers of the twentieth century, including Huidobro, Bombal, Rulfo, Roa Bastos, and Fuentes. Looking at the Gothic in Latin American literature and film, this book is a groundbreaking study that brings a fresh perspective to Latin American creative culture.

Contents: Preface Introduction. Contextualizing the Gothic Presence in Latin America     Part One. The Context Chapter 1. Vampires: The First Bat-Men Are from the Americas Chapter 2. Films Love Monsters: Film’s Arrival in Latin America     Part Two. Cultural Anxieties and Aesthetic Critiques Chapter 3. Live Burials and Death-Defying Beauties Chapter 4. Vampires Cloaked in Metaphor Chapter 5. The Doppelgänger: Split-Selves, Animal-Doubles, and Spectral Couples Epilogue. Globalized Current Monsters Notes Bibliography Index

[laurenatepacman]

Terror & Wonder: The Gothic Imagination Have you ever wanted to see a victorian vampire slaying kit up close?  Or maybe you’re more interested in the alleged writings of Jack the Ripper?

[elianaholder]

36. Matthew Borne’s Sleeping Beauty - A Gothic Romance:

Recently I went to see Matthew Bourne’s new adaptation of the classic story of Sleeping Beauty. This was his own interpretation of the original story, a more dark and gothic version. 

The Gothic theme was evident throughout the production from the dances, to the characters, the costumes, the stage settings and the advertising. 

The black and red roses suggesting Gothic and Romance at the same time. These beautiful flowers are normally used as a symbol for love. Arura’s love interest is the gardener who tends to the flowers and is seen throughout the ballet giving them to her as a sign of love. The gothic element being that these roses are the things that ultimately put her into a deep sleep. The use of red tends to be a representative for love as well as danger and blood. 

Furthermore, the typeface used for the advertising and brochure mixes romantic, the curved and exaggerated forms with the gothic strong lines that look slightly eroded. 

I would like my work to have a strong theme that is evident throughout all its elements like this production. 

[elianaholder]

Woman In Black: Susan Hill On Set Interview [HD]

In theaters February 3, 2012 PLOT: A young lawyer travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the loc...

35. Interview with Susan Hill about ‘The Woman In Black’:

Hill was interested in reading ghost stories. Set herself a challenge can one write a full length ghost story, keeping suspense and curiosity? She then wrote ‘The Woman In Black’.

It is about a haunting - a woman dressed in black haunting places. Its not just about a ghost story it is about revenge. The desire for revenge the reason for her haunting, unable to let it go and that is why she stays.  

[elianaholder]

33. How To Become A Better Writer: Copywriter, 30/11/15

Lecture on copywriting:

Words can be strong if used right.

If powerful enough, one could know what the article is about from just reading the title.

Descriptions of paintings can enhance the meaning of the painting. 

Tone of voice: - write in style of the viewers.

- Could be a UCP if it is different from anyone else.

Grammer!

Write the beginning and the end and then the middle.

Keep it short - it is important to know when to stop.

I believe I can use this advice when exploring the horror quote I am considering putting on my posters. 

[elianaholder]

31. The messages that I want to incorporate on the posters:

After exploring different ideas for the posters I wanted to review the core ideas I want my posters to portray. This is to ensure that I do the play justice and keep to the task rather than steering too far and not actually fitting the brief. 

Involve the viewers like the play interacts with the audience. - bring them into the story. 

Show that it is a ghost story.

Demonstrate the Gothic genre. 

The clever simplicity of the storyline and the set/props. 

A simple yet powerful idea whose image is fascinating to the eye of the viewers. 

[elianaholder]

29: Ideas for poster:

Exploring concepts and scenarios to portray on the posters to entice the audience.