"The Graduate"

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This film study analyzes four consecutive shots that reside within the "bedroom" scene in the early part of film, "The Graduate" by director Mike Nichols. The paper discusses how, by analyzing the action, camera shots, dialogue and other facets of filming that take place in these four film shots, one can realize the overall directing that Nichols seeks in the film. In essence, four consecutive film shots will be thoroughly analyzed to give a broad, yet detailed analysis of the importance of this scene with the film."

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"Mrs. Robinson constantly tries to get Braddock to talk, but he only uses refrains: "Mrs. Robinson the bathroom is right down the hall," which signals a rejection to the older woman. However, she continues and is persistent. Her lavish, shiny black dress seems to glow in the dim lighting of the room, as she is obviously trying to seduce Braddock from his bed."

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