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Examine the major formal, stylistic, and thematic patterns present in the 3 works Taxi Driver, Goodfellas and The Departed in an effort to establish the authorial signature of the chosen director. Themes or concepts are illustrated by Technique known as Stylistic elements.When putting forth your argument, on man made violence etc, then provide examples how this pattern is repeated within the film and across the other films. To provide a signature style. Editing, Camera Movement, Framing, shot, lenses uses, wide angle, telephoto, prime lenses, lighting, sound and mise-en-scene can be time, space, colour, costumes, actors performances. Hence you should identify at least three key stylistic elements to support thesis. In addition I will attach files please read them. Also the Bordwell and Thompson “An introduction to Film Art. TENTH Edition, page 445, has an example sessay based on Raging Bull. These stylistic elements support the theme and add meaning to the film. 8 sources APA style referencing, paraphrasing and any quotes must have in text citations.