Film Language Tag: theatrical mise-en-scene
Creates fantastical environments that display, and even exalt, in their artificial and constructed nature. In films in this tradition, elements of the mise-en-scene violate or bend the laws of nature and society, dramatic inconsistencies occur within or across settings, or the mise-en-scene takes on an independent life that requires confrontations between its elements and the characters.
"Broadway Melody" Continued, Singin' in the Rain
The end of Don's (Gene Kelly) "Broadway Melody."
"Jumpin' Jive", Stormy Weather
Cab (Cab Calloway) begins a performance of "Jumpin' Jive," featuring dancing by the Nicholas Brothers.
"Stormy Weather", Stormy Weather
Selina (Lena Horne) performs "Stormy Weather," featuring a ballet (danced by Katherine Dunham).
"Would You?" + "Broadway Melody" , Singin' in the Rain
Kathy (Debbie Reynolds) dubs over Lina's (Jean Hagen) singing. After showing R.F. (Millard Mitchell) the current draft, Don (Gene Kelly) tells him about his vision for the last scenes.
A Family of Geniuses , The Royal Tenenbaums
The narrator introduces Margot, Richie, and Chaz Tenenbaum as children.
Cab Calloway, Stormy Weather
Cab Calloway (Cab Calloway) invites Bill (Bill Robinson) to perform at party for US troops on their way to deployment.
Deckard Tests Rachel, Blade Runner
Deckard performs a replicant test on Rachel at the request of Dr. Tyrell.
Hospital Hallucination, All That Jazz
Audrey, Katie, and Michelle are joined by women from Joe's past in a spectacular variety show that Joe imagines as he gets closer to death.
On Top, Stormy Weather
Bill (Bill Robinson) runs into Selina (Lena Horne) at a cafe in Memphis, who convinces her manager Chick Bailey (Emmett Wallace) to include in their show.
Roy Confronts His Father, Blade Runner
Roy manipulates his way into Dr. Tyrell's apartment and realizes his fate.
