Ideas

I have decided to focus on John Carpenter for my film studies research project. I have watched many of his films and have read a small amount abount him. I have made this decision as I am interested in how he takes on many different roles as well as directing, and seeing on how that reflects on his directorial style. I am also particularly curious about the criticisms made by Carpenter of Hollywood and the studio system. I have decided that my focus film will be They Live(1988) as it clearly comments on Carpenters view of Hollywood and society on the whole. The other films I have chosen are The Thing(1982) and  Escape From New York(1981) as they clearly show Carpenters anti establishment tendencies.