https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90 Post comments, insight, or opinions on the stage v. screen version of Streetcar. en-us 2019-04-15 13:15:07 UTC 2019-04-15 14:58:16 UTC hello@padlet.com levineel https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351672123 During the play, the rape scene was very important, as it showed the last event that drove Blanche's insanity over the edge. However, in the movie, the rape scene was kind of bypassed. I think that the rape scene, though extremely disturbing and upsetting, is a very important scene in the story. It really depicts when exactly Blanche snaps, and in the movie it is harder to tell when her final breaking point is. ]]> 2019-04-15 14:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351672123 https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351672209 The use of lighting during the movie sets the tone and mood of the play. For example, Blanche was never comfortable being seen in the light. When Mitch is angry and gets into an argument with Blanche, he shines a light on her. It is very symbolic since the darkness can be hiding her imperfections and secrets, but the light is simply exposing her.]]> 2019-04-15 14:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351672209 https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351672341 Certain scenes they changed concerning rape and domestic abuse]]> 2019-04-15 14:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351672341 https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351672417 During the play the use of lighting and each characters preferred lighting is very symbolic. From Blanche's preferred darkness, to Stanley's bright light philosophy, down to the paper light cover. ]]> 2019-04-15 14:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351672417 https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351672550 The difference of the endings from the play to the movie were very interesting. I like how the director of the movie decided to end with Stella not going back to Stanley, while in the book it ends with Stanley putting his hands in Stella's shirt. ]]> 2019-04-15 14:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351672550 https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351673476 The movie either glossed over or changed the dialogue about Blanche's past and her sexual assault. The directors cut version that we watched included more than the "censored" version, however the movie still leaves out lines or descriptions of topics that are often considered taboo. However, Stanley's behavior was still very uncomfortable to watch, just as it was to read. He was still threatening, and seeing his violence on screen definitely gave me more insight into his character.]]> 2019-04-15 14:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351673476 https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351673855 During the play, the ending scenes were extremely different in the stage and screen versions. The screen ending is one that gives the story a more complete and satisfying ending, (where Stella leaves Stanley), compared to that of the written piece, where she comes back to him.]]> 2019-04-15 14:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351673855 https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351673897 I was personally intrigued by how much the movie was censored in comparison to the play. The play predominantly focuses on the power and destructiveness of sex; yet sex is never actually depicted. For example, the movie chose not to include the rape scene as well as failed to accurately depict the sexual tension between Stella and Stanley in the final scene. Though such things were not included, the movie did successfully suggest the significance of sex and capture the essence of the play version.]]> 2019-04-15 14:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351673897 https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351673982 I thought that the movie did a very good job of portraying the intensity of many of the scenes in the play. Whether it was through background music, lighting, etc, the movie brought more intensity to scenes from the play where it was harder to feel that.]]> 2019-04-15 14:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351673982 https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351674055 While during the play, the usage of light was evident, it was easier to see this on the screen. Especially with the contrast of the black and white. Blanche seemed to remain in the shadows but Stanley was portrayed in the light.]]> 2019-04-15 14:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351674055 https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351674086 The distortion of the space of the apartment in the movie to symbolize Blanche's own madness/distortion of reality/suffocation in the crammed space/fighting for space]]> 2019-04-15 14:43:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351674086 https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351674122 The scene of the rape was cut short in the film version probably for censored purposes but I do think the image of the broken window has some specific meaning to it. Blanche was always focused on her appearance to look younger and was seen using a mirror to appear better. The broken mirror signifies her officially being broken. This also plays into the plays use of light and dark as a mirrors are known to reflect all light and the only thing seen is a reflection. The reflection is artificial, not real. This plays into Blanche's need to stay in the dark and only coming into the light to fix her appearance.The difference in endings is also refreshing as it is uncertain whether Stella goes back to Stanley and is left for the audience to choose]]> 2019-04-15 14:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351674122 https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351675921 Light is an important aspect to the play. On the stage, light was used by Blanche as a way to hide from other people. She is mostly in the dark throughout the play and even puts a lantern over the light in her room. ]]> 2019-04-15 14:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dmckenna22/39mr6disxz90/wish/351675921