Final Paper Option #2: Three "Larger-Than-Life" Gangsters
Gangster movies have always appealed to a large public crowd through its central theme of its characters being "larger-than-life. Their interactions, demeanors, and even appearances attracted those who wished to live the dangerous yet luxurious lifestyle. Beyond these simple understandings of the movie, however, directors of these gangster movies insert far more profound cues and details. The way the characters spend their money, create a first impression, interact with the non-business world (i.e. family, friends), interact with business partners, and so on, all are crucial to the understanding of the director's intentions and purpose.
In the movies Pulp Fiction (1994), White Heat (1949), and Bugsy (1991), the three directors portray their actors in very distinct and unique ways that adhere to the "gangster" image. Jules (Samuel L. Jackson) in Pulp Fiction, Cody Garret (James Cagney) in White Heat, and Benjamin......
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