The skin is the truth

Lowell 2022-12-27 04:51:46

I watched "Qiang Qiang" a few days ago and heard a saying. Chinese TV dramas focus on events, while Western ones focus on characterization. Of course, the East also pays attention to people, and the West also pays attention to events. However, after watching "skins", there are really no characters in the domestically produced films that portray them better than it. Of course, the characterization in Japanese TV dramas is more delicate, which is related to the character of the Japanese. But carefully compare the two and just talk about feelings. The characters in British dramas are real and natural, just like watching a documentary; while watching Japanese dramas, they never forget that they are watching TV dramas.

When watching a TV series, the highest state actively forgets me. At this point, the British drama did it.

There is another feeling, that is, the sense of art revealed by skins is endless. To cite a few examples, Cassie's flying gesture of standing on a chair before committing suicide. Technically, I used a wide angle to shoot against the light. Visually, it conveys shock and emotional sincerity. When Cassie was in college, the "finger man" was photographed. This "finger man" was too vivid in simulation, very soft and pleasant. Also, when Chris ran out of his father's house, the camera was chasing the focus and Chris couldn't help crying (eyes like the upper left back and forth), the atmosphere was suddenly highlighted.

In terms of design, at the end of each episode, there will be a well-designed ending that best reflects the character's character. It is not trying to use suspense at the end of each episode to attract viewers to the next episode. It was just a flute action by Jal, Chirs grotesquely took the medicine with goldfish water... Let me choose to watch the next episode. right! That's it. The American drama is like a director who designs a plot to control your emotions, forcing you to chase the drama; while "skins" convey information artistically, allowing the audience to choose their own evaluation.

Music has to be mentioned. The ending music of each episode is different. In addition, the soundtrack in the play is the soul of skins and the best contributor to the atmosphere.

Finally, I have to admire the tolerance of the British Review Bureau. I am not referring to nudity or anything, because I think nudity is also one of art. There are many social problems of Western teenage, such as sex, alcoholism, drugs, family and so on. However, the film does not contain any commentary, and the knowledge is simply shot from the perspective of a teenager. British children like to be cool. According to wiki information, it has caused many similar skins secret party incidents in the society. Human nature has beauty and ugliness. Pursuing beauty also puts ugliness on the table. Only tolerance can make progress. And knowing that there is an ugly side, but dare not show it, that is stupid.

My understanding of the subject: The skin is the truth, the substance that connects the outside world and one's heart. It's better than using masks, faces, etc., because skins cover the whole body and are born with them, and they can't be faked when they are the most real.


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Skins quotes

  • Naomi: [after Katie told her that Emily slept with JJ] Why are you so horrible?

    Katie: Because I love her more than you ever can.

  • Chris Miles: Last night man, cool. Total blast. Everything you could ever want from an evening. Songs, choir girls, colourful costumes, fellatio... rabbits