Moreno’s lyrics have been described as image-heavy and poetic, yet vague and cryptic, even when addressing specific social issues like racism, prostitution, urban violence, and drugs. The ambiguous message of his work and graphic content are both things he has in common with Chino Moreno-lead singer, guitarist and lyricist of Deftones. Tarantino’s work is often criticized for its graphic depictions of violence. Each of these films flow in such a way that one could all but forget that they are viewing something shown out of chronological order-as if listening to an extended piece of music or an album. What is remarkable about each of these examples-and, moreover, any other films that use the nonlinear narrative technique-is their ability to allow viewers to suspend their disbelief and appreciate the product for what it is, completely uninterrupted. The film’s tone changes from relaxed to extreme to esoteric, leaving the audience questioning the end goal of the narrative, and rendering its meaning even more difficult to discern. In terms of chronological events, it is the third. One of the central characters is dead by the film’s second act-which is only so in terms of the viewing experience. The film’s events are, as with the others, out of order, making the film an unpredictable experience. Pulp Fiction, however, remains Tarantino’s magnum opus, sewing together stories of misdeeds, vindication, and cheeseburgers.
Most plot points appear out of order, yet everything flows flawlessly, as the bride’s past and present collide. Its explosive opening scene depicts a bride shot in the head, and the film unwinds to reveal a story of treachery and vengeance amidst a host of flamboyant characters. It features in films like Reservoir Dogs (1992), Pulp Fiction (1994) and Kill Bill: Vol I (2003)-arguably his most ambitious effort using the technique. Quentin Tarantino wasn’t the first filmmaker to employ nonlinear narrative but his influence on its use is undeniable.
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We come to learn the truth of their acquaintance as the movie unfolds. Naturally, we assume this is the first time they’ve met. The movie’s central characters meet on a train at the beginning of the movie. And what of Charlie Kaufman and Michel Gondry’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? The 2004 film catches its audience unawares with stylish aplomb in its final act. Jumping around the 500 days the couple were together, highlighting highs and lows from the male lead’s perspective. Annie Hall (1977) re-established Woody Allen as a director, opening with Allen’s neurotic Alvy Singer discussing the breakdown of his relationship with the titular character, assessing the romance with Annie, his family, friends and other ex-girlfriends, taking us on a rambling journey.ĥ00 Days of Summer (2009) subverts the typical love story of acquaintance-separation-reconciliation not only in the make-up of its plot but also in its presentation. Orson Welles’ use of nonlinear storytelling was revelatory, and imperative to the film’s cultural significance and depiction of a journalist trying his utmost to discover the relevance of the titular character’s dying words. Its intricate central characters and magnificent visual symbolism have seen the film often cited as the greatest of all time. Some of the most iconic, and arguably best, films of the modern age have made use of this literary style.Ī classic example is Citizen Kane (1941).
Nonlinear narrative has featured in film for almost a century, effectively conveying stories out of sequence for a more captivating, provocative plot. Movie plots aren’t always straightforward.
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