The first, ( and the best in my opinion) gives a more romantic view of the dying days of the 1920s with the robust Downton staff and owners getting ready for a right royal visit alongside obvious subplots where singleton Gay Mr Barrow and singleton straight, (Branston) both find a romantic ending.
The second video has all the same sort of shots but describes the action in a more Ealing Comedy type of way with the Great House's staff fighting back to retain control from the snooty Palace domestic staff,
The same film.
Two very different feels and looks.
Its a wonderful example of the power of a good editor
My favourite example of editing is this famous trailer from the film Amelie
Knowing full well that American audiences don't generally watch any movie with a subtitle
this trailer leaves the French speaking out completely !
You only see what the editors want you to see
and we are all editors of the movie trailers of our own lives
this is my movie trailer for today
It's only missing William,
skipping in circles,
chasing his bees
I think I’m going to have to see this movie.
ReplyDeleteI watched religiously on PBS here when Downton was on. Glad to see that the devious Mr. barrow will get some.
And you are right. It’s all in the edit. BTW it was fun watching your video because it’s five in the morning here’s and everything is dark and it felt like looking through the mirror 😎
XoXo
by the look of it they may have addressed the tv series worst traits namely that it always LOoKED like a tv show and its editing was dire
DeleteIt is surprising that you have named your film "Cockerels" and not the more familiar "Cocks" which would attract a lot more interest. By the way, your lane seems so peaceful today. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteit did look and feel peaceful today!
Deleteand somewhere in your lovely garden william is chasing the bumblebees. nice listening to all the birdie sounds.
ReplyDeleteGot it in one AM
DeleteI love subtitled films and have seen Amélie several times.
ReplyDeleteits my favourite French film
DeleteNice jardin. Love the stone walls and the cemetery view.
ReplyDeletealways quiet as everytone says
DeleteWhat a lovely view of your garden and lane! I'm intrigued by the idea of being the editor of the movie trailer of my life. I know just which scenes I'd include and which I would not. I'm generally happy with the life I have, but thinking about what I would include in that trailer focuses my attention on what is most worthwhile and makes me even more contented.
ReplyDeletearnt blogs the edited parts of life!¬
DeleteGorgeous garden.
ReplyDeleteI watch subtitles 100% anyways so foreign film is pretty normal and fun Amelie is on of my list very favorites of all time.
the true most beautiful woman in the world
DeleteI too watch everything with subtitles, I'm too deaf to hear the TV.
ReplyDeleteThat 'Amelie' trailer (really lovely film, btw) reminds me of the trailer for the film version of 'Sweeney Todd' (2007) which in a similar kind of way wanted not to frighten any prospective audience, this time by not revealing the fact that it was a musical!
ReplyDeleteI'm also increasingly watching TV with subtitles on, particularly for the news where, so often does the newsreader lower his/her voice that it seems to be assumed we can all lip-read. Well, I for one can't!
I adored everything about Amelie
Deleteinspired
lovely garden
ReplyDeleteI worked hard on it. when we moved in all there was there was a car park
DeleteI have to use subtitles, being quite deaf, but give up when it is obvious the on screen conversation has moved on leaving the subtitles behind!
ReplyDeleteAmalie! I am reminded of how much I love that film!
ReplyDeleteI will listen to the sound track today...maybe it will cheer me up:)
I have watched this little video a few times now...it comforts me. Although the rooster might annoy me if I wanted to sleep 💕I wake up to large cats walking across me , meowing for breakfast and a back scratch.
DeleteI live to serve them 🐈🐈🐈
Yes 3 of them...it wasn't on purpose!
the cockerel are driving the village mad at the moment
DeleteAmelie is one of my favorite movies.
ReplyDeleteThe trailer of my own life? Not sure if it would be a tragedy or a comedy, or just bloody boring. I would hope for a comedy with some romance.
we all have a story
DeleteI love your trailer best of all. You are so very blessed to have been living in such a beautiful spot on this earth. If in fact you really must leave it, I pray you'll find another just as lovely in its own way.
ReplyDeleteWhen the time comes for me to leave this acre beside the river, I'll be leaving eleven furry little bodies in the ground, along with a parakeet and several zebra finches. I hadn't thought about that until just now. Your little friends couldn't be resting in a more fantastic place than that peaceful garden. All the best to you, John! ♥♥♥
I meant your PAST furry friends!
DeleteI'm a whole ocean apart, but hearing the same sounds in my back garden. Sweet!
ReplyDeleteI've been wishing for love for Mr. Barrow and Mr. Branson. Lets hope it "takes" this time around eh?
too simple to have all well that ends well
DeleteWhat a sweet, serene, and blissful garden you have, John. You'll surely create such loveliness where ever you live.
ReplyDeleteAdd me to the list of those who love Amelie but I've not seen one minute of Downton Abbey.
Hugs!
Your backyard is just fantastic. It looks like something out of a movie set that is telling us it's in Wales.
ReplyDeleteits a garden not a yard... you americans always call it a yard which amuses me
Deletea yard in the UK is usually concrete
Really? I thought a concreted front garden in the UK was a "hard standing", paved because there wasn't enough room to park a car, so the front garden had to go.
DeleteInteresting...
Looks like a lovely day there, we are also having a lovely one... going to hang out a load of laundry now.
ReplyDeleteI love your video and played it twice because the sounds of your garden are so relaxing.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous. Even the bricks on the walls are fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you like it
DeleteWhat a treat! All three.
ReplyDelete-Kate
I love your little video it looks so idyllic there with the sounds of the birds and Cockerels if this was a preview I would go and see the movie.
ReplyDeletewho would play me!?
Deletelook at those roses! are they new dawn? your garden looks like something out of a book!
ReplyDeletethe clematis is montana
Deleteand you would know?
ReplyDeleteSo true about the trailers being carefully edited to pull in audiences. I've been disappointed more than once by movies that turn out to be a poor imitation of what the trailer conveys!
ReplyDeleteYou have made a beautiful garden to enjoy there, and it's lovely to see it.
My, the rooster sounds so real!!
ReplyDeletethere are two of the little fuckers
DeleteThought for a minute you were at the Chelsea Flower Sow -then that cockerel spoilt the thought.
ReplyDeletesmooth talker x
DeleteYes, but not from the business end.
ReplyDeleteYou've missed out
ReplyDeleteHe was there xx. Twiggymoon
ReplyDeleteI wish
DeleteI often regret that. Life would have had so much more to offer. About 50% more.
ReplyDeleteYou live across the road from a cemetery? Are ghosts common?
ReplyDeleteI have just one ghost story
DeleteYour garden looks like a wonderful place to be. I would love to hear your ghost story!
ReplyDeleteAmelie and Chocolat are my favourite films, and any rainy Sunday afternoon is an excuse to watch an old favourite. They're best watched snuggled with dogs and the cat on the sofa with a huge mug of coffee and a few homemade shortbread biscuits.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean it's missing William ... anywhere there is sunshine, bees and Dad he will be running in circles and chasing bees and butterflies but wondering why you look sad. Next time you feel he is missing ... smile and say "hello William", you'll make his day ❤
You’re so right about creative editing. And you live in a pristine paradise.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! What a beautiful day it is in your part of the world. Over here the weather can't quite make up its mind but the pattern is getting colder and wetter.
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