you have thirteen hours in which to solve the labyrinth.

Part B;

The tone set by Jim Henson, the director, is within the fantasy genre. The owl you first see lets the audience know immediately that it's a fantasy film, as owls are associated with magic and witchcraft.
The mood of this film is fantastic reality, meaning it's partially real-world, partially fantasy. Right from the very beginning we know that it has many mystical elements, the reflections of the owl show us that's we're not in the real world.
The director creates the tone and mood with the music. Underground by David Bowie is a darker, magical sounding song. He also uses reflections to give the film a fantasy world feel.
The opening appeals to the audience because it takes them away from the real world, which is often the reason these type of films are made.

it's a crystal, nothing more.

Part A;

 
In the opening scene of Labyrinth an owl flies around the names in the credits, accompanied by David Bowie singing 'Underground', which he wrote specifically for the film soundtrack. The owl then flies into the first scene, landing in the far right side. Sarah, the main character, begins to recite a speech from the book The Labyrinth. This passage is heard many times throughout the film, and the line she forgets initially becomes symbolic.
The film opening aludes to the fantasy genre of the whole film, with the owl, mysterious music, the reflections and the costume worn by Sarah when we first see her.

This film is one of my all time favourites and has been ever since I first saw it when I was young. I picked it because I think it's cleverly made, despite the time and technology. I love Jim Henson's work and his sense of humour, it was an easy choice for me. (Also, it stars David Bowie! :D)

it's only forever, not long at all.

the first four minutes of Labyrinth, my chosen film.
apologies for the average quality.
:)

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here c:

you remind me of the babe!

First post on my Media Studies blog!
Hi Ms. Kazimi *waves* :3

When I heard we were to do an assignment on the opening of a film my first thought was to pick my favourite film; Labyrinth. (click here and here)

 
A 1986 film starring Jennifer Connelly as Sarah and the lovely David Bowie as the Goblin King, Jareth. Directed by Jim Henson, the mastermind behind The Muppets and produced by George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, lots of famous names here. :)