As part of my secondary research to gain more of a knowledge of the seven sins, I plan on watching and exploring different interpretations of each sin through different medias such as films/books/photography, not only to advance my education on the sins but to hopefully be inspired by different adaptations to see how different artists have used their skills in their specific fields to show the connotations or even celebration of each sin.
Films
Wrath, Pride, Envy, Greed, Lust, Sloth, Gluttony. Known as
the seven deadly sins, they often lead to destruction, but can serve as a great
backdrop for a movie's plot. Most memorable movie characters are sinful in some
way, but in this list, they've taken it to the next level, with hilarious (or
disturbing) results.
Se7en (1995) - Two detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a
serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi.
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins (1971)
- A
sequence of seven sketches, each representing a sin and
written by an array of British comedy-writing talent. The sketches are linked
by animation sequences.
Fatal Attraction (1987) - A married man's one nightstand comes back to haunt him when
that lover begins to stalk him and his family. Acid,
a homemade cassette tape, and a bunny are used as weapons against a man who has
made a horrible mistake, one that ultimately involves his family in a
disturbing climax.
Wall Street (1987) - A young
and impatient stockbroker is willing to do anything to get to the top,
including trading on illegal inside information taken through a ruthless and
greedy corporate raider who takes the youth under his wing.
Office Space (1999) - During his dream day he
literally does nothing all day, remaining wrapped in his sheets and sleeping
while his boss leaves numerous messages on his machine. His lack of cares goes
from blatantly playing games in front of his boss while he's supposed to be
working to crime. Anyone who's ever hated their job or daydreamed about
sleeping all day while toiling away at work will appreciate Peter's slothful
behavior...though as his neighbor Lawrence (Diedrich Bader) points out,
"You don't need a million dollars to do nothing, man."
Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory (1971 &
2005) - Both adaptations of Ronald Dahl's classic children's book have
something in common; an odd man running a fantastic candy factory, and
gluttonous children eager to devour the goods the factory produces. Each child
is punished in strange ways for their wicked ways, whether it's becoming a
large blueberry, being nearly drowned in a sea of chocolate, or tossed down a
chute.
Gone With The Wind (1939) – I don’t think iv ever
seen a character as proud and self-centered as Scarlett O'Hara. Vivien Leigh
brings her to life in the cinematic classic Gone with the Wind as a
stubborn woman obsessed with a married man, who enjoys being doted on and
ignores the affections of her husband. Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) finally gives
up on this impossible woman with the famous line "Frankly my dear..."
and the audience can't blame him one bit. In fact, we wonder why he didn't get
rid of her sooner.
All these movies showcase the seven deadly sins in memorable ways, bringing the evil to life in fascinating characters. They represent the wickedness these sins can bring in their own devious ways. Although many of these sins are revealed through a characteristics and not necessary visually, I shall still analyse the way the sins have been portrayed for my FMP and hopefully take my research and develop it into visual designs through hair and make-up. One thing that I am aiming to study as well as is the characters facial expressions to help my models really get into character when sitting in front of the camera for my final shoots.
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