Directed by P.T. Anderson, Magnolia, is a dynamic collage of multiple intertwined plots to induce one central story of coincidence, chance, human action, shared media, old history and divine intervention that builds to an unforgettable climax.(Synopsis, 1999) The characters and themes present in this film were derived from the lyrics of Aimee Mann, a contemporary artist who chooses to portray the alternatively grim side of the human experience. Using the poetic mass of Mrs. Manns lyrics, Anderson gives the characters lyrical skeleton a total embodiment of tangible world flesh and blood that is then adapted to the screen. To encourage our understanding of this film we chose two of Aimee Manns poems. First we will try out the song Momentum and then Build that Wall some(prenominal) of which will help us connect to the characters better and chaffer how the various themes are used.
The track entitled Momentum by Aimee Mann is a foundational piece to the puzzle created onscreen. This song not further if defines many of the underlying themes but also gives us a glimpse into the mindset of almost every character in the film. The most prevalent connection made in the song is that of Claudia and her get under ones skin Jimmy.
As in the chorus first by- castage And I know life is getting shorter both Claudia and her father are both aware that theyre dying. Claudia is slowly killing herself by sitting in her apartment doing line after line everyday, and Jim collapses during the state because he is dying of cancer. Also, in the last line of the first verse stating Even when its approaching torture, Ive got my routine. Not only does this apply to Claudia with her drug addiction and Jimmy with the game show but Jims daily routine as a snitch and Stanleys never ending study...
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