'Associations' sets language against itself by using the ambiguities inherent in the English language. Images from magazines and color supplements accompany a voice-over reading from the book 'Word Associations and Linguistic Theory' by academic linguistic Herbert H. Clark. Combining a wry sense of humor with word/visual games and puns, Smith explores the boundaries of cinematic montage by combining elements together and against each other in order to destroy and create multiple meanings at the same time.
The Red Badge of Courage
War
6.4
The Godfather
Drama, Crime
8.7
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
6.6
Forrest Gump
Comedy, Drama, Romance
8.5
Captain Fantastic
Adventure, Drama
7.9
12 Angry Men
Drama
8.5
Fargo
Crime, Drama, Thriller
7.9
Dead Poets Society
Drama
8.3
The Prestige
Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
8.2
LOL (Laughing Out Loud)
Comedy
6.5
Boogie Nights
Drama
7.6
Alien
Horror, Science Fiction
8.2
Marriage Story
Drama
7.7
The Aviator
Drama
7.2
Back to the Future
Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
8.3
Twelve Monkeys
Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery
7.6
Gladiator
Action, Drama, Adventure
8.2
Inglourious Basterds
Drama, Thriller, War
8.2
Back to the Future Part II
Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
7.8
Schindler's List
Drama, History, War
8.6