1. Body Presentation and Visual Politics
The theory of star research holds that the body is the material basis for the construction of star images, and is the key for stars to construct their star images through film performances and cultural performances. The burly figure and strong muscles have become the material basis of Harrison Ford's rigidity, and a resolute face has added luster to many of his roles. Jacqueline Nakash proposed in "The Movie Star" that the invention of the close-up shot made the star's face the most important ideographic part and element of the actor. At the same time, a scar on Harrison Ford's chin adds a touch of mature masculinity to him. And many directors have seized these characteristics and created many heroic roles for him. At the same time, by looking up the information, we can find that most of the movies starring Harrison Ford are promotional posters with his face close-up. Interestingly, director Spielberg also gave a good on-screen explanation of his scars in "Indiana Jones: The Crusaders of the Lost Ark."
Appearance is only a visual feeling presented by the film. To really attract the audience, it still depends on the performance basis of a certain actor. The reason why Harrison Ford is loved by the audience is that on the one hand he has outstanding acting skills, on the other hand, he has established his own screen image through the interpretation of a series of works, and established his own performance style: thrilling action when in danger Stimulating, the brain is calm and calm, and usually shows the gentle, witty and humorous demeanor of a modest gentleman.
2. Psychological Interpretation of Audience Consumption
Human curiosity and desire to voyeurize the self in watching consumption, through the continuous assimilation and immersion of the self and the object, the self and the object become one, and finally achieve a kind of psychological pleasure. At the same time, Professor Shen Guofang pointed out in "Concepts and Paradigms - Type Film Studies" that in addition to venting their emotions and obtaining physical and psychological balance and satisfaction with the help of the image system of the works, the audience can also find reality in the play. The world's lost ideas, ideals, dreams, and thus gain an alternative satisfaction.
Almost everyone, especially men, has a heroic dream in their hearts: exploring treasures, saving the world, etc. However, various constraints of reality make their dreams impossible to realize. Harrison Ford has created such a series of dreamlike images, just like the character Indiana Jones in the Raiders of the Lost Ark series. As a university professor, he has a cultural appearance and is popular with students in class. During the adventure, the audience can be mobilized to release their hormones completely, allowing "dream into reality", catering to the audience's aesthetic needs.
People have a tendency to be good and beautiful, hoping to improve themselves and gain general recognition from the society. The shaping of the main image of the film has a subtle influence on the personality and values of the viewing subject, and the basic values of human beings permeate under the cloak of entertainment. Under the series of heroic images created by Harrison Ford who are full of individualism and indomitable in the face of injustice, there is a basic theme with ideological tendencies, that is, the conflict between justice and evil and The ultimate victory of good over evil. This makes the image he creates more cultural connotation and plays a huge role in purifying and improving the human mind.
3. Interpretation of Narrative Strategies
The series of genre films starring Harrison Ford basically follow a roughly fixed pattern: the protagonist is involved in a danger intentionally or unintentionally, and he has to rely on his personal ability and wisdom to compete with his opponents. After going through all kinds of difficulties and dangers, the evil was finally defeated, and justice was done.
In terms of narrative implication, the many characters played by Harrison Ford are no longer just characters on the screen, but more often he is a practitioner of American personal heroism. What he shows is no longer a narrow individual heroism, but a universal idea of changing the world and saving people through self-effort. This kind of thinking is exactly in line with the idea of encouraging individual freedom and daring to fight against an unreasonable society advocated by the United States, which has been warmly welcomed by the audience.
4. Star industry
The establishment of Harrison Ford's star image originally originated in "Star Wars", and what really established his superstar status was the "Raiders of the Lost Ark" series. So far, the name of the hero Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford can no longer be separated. After that, he took on a series of action films, such as "Air Force One", which portrayed James, instead of the negative image of the president on the movie screen, but portrayed him as an American hero, brave, witty and rich. in a sense of responsibility. In the eyes of Americans, this is a strong identification of their national pride, and it has also boosted Ford's popularity. But he is not satisfied with the creation of the same type of characters, he boldly challenges different roles, such as the subtle and elegant Linus in "Return to Paris"; the crazy and persistent Aili in "Mosquito Coast"; The broadness also makes Ford the most popular superstar
in the audience. In the seductive entertainment circle, Harrison Ford has few scandals. As a flying enthusiast himself, he joined the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) and was elected as the president, doing free flight demonstrations for children around the world, showing his affinity as a human being. At the same time, he is also enthusiastic about public welfare. When he was interviewed when "Indiana Jones 4" was released, a reporter asked him: Do you feel some kind of responsibility to participate in charity because of your identity? He replied: Not because of who I am, but because of what I have. When I got a decent amount of money, I decided it would be more appropriate to devote myself to various charities but I don't trust celebrity speakers very much. Although my environmental efforts are well known, I hope to impact people's lives in a more anonymous way.
In fact, the establishment and maintenance of a star's status is not only dependent on gorgeous packaging, but more on his excellent acting skills and good social image. As public figures, they need to use their extensive influence to convey more positive energy to the society.
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