Kill Bill:
This title sequence is quite interesting. Most of the title sequence is text over a
black screen, this continues from the colour and lighting from the previous
sequence. The previous sequence is practically shown entirely in black and
white, creating a gloomy starting scene. Blood almost seemly to be even bolder
on her face because it’s black on camera. So the black background works in synergy with same
colour and tone so there isn't too much difference between this and the next
shot which is of the woman lying down, also in black and white. The soundtrack which accompanies the title
sequence starts once the sequence before ends (with the gunshot) and continues
once the still-like image becomes the background. Although it isn't clear if it’s
a moving or still image. It still works in synergy with the black screen. Some
of the text in the opening credits represents a list type order. The text’s
colour is white so it stands out much easier on the black background and the
font is the same throughout. The actual title 'Kill Bill' has its own specific slide which comes after the institutional slides but before the life of stars/character names. The placement of this splits up the sequence and may suggest that time has passed from each part. This is because of the 'faded' like transition of the black screen. The black and white effect is lost once the sequence moves on and more colour is used.There is music which plays throughout the title sequence, starting immediately after the gunshot, not leaving much time for the audience to think before the time between sequences is delayed by the opening credits. The black and white sequence could suggest that the whole sequence is a flashback 
Identity:
The opening credits for this film last a few minutes. To
start with, it starts with institutional information, ‘COLUMBIA PICTURES PRESENTS’.
This, like the last opening I looked at,
is a black screen with white text on it. There is a voice over which begins near the end
of this appearing onscreen. The next slide is a shot of a tape, zoomed in.
Suggesting that the voice over is actually a tape playing. Whilst this happens, there is more institutional
text appearing on top of the shot with the same font and colour as the black
screen text. The tape creates enigma behind the man’s voice, who is he? The voice over is shouting ‘Don’t beat around
the bush’ which means don’t waste time and get the point. This is creating enigma even more, why
is he wasting time? The actual title is placed beside a man’s head, seeming to
be a man who is investigating some crime or discovering something even more as
there already has been pans and close ups of pictures which link to something. This could also suggest that it is the main character as its the first person you see in this story, the protagonist researching vital information. Although he could also be an insignificant character who isn't getting anywhere with the case. The title has a unique disappearance as it mixes up and fades away. This, as a whole, creates enigma and sets the
genre of the film as it is suggested that it is a crime related plot. This is a very effective use opening credits because of the enigma it creates with the choice of shots used. Fargo (1996):
This film begins with two institutional clips, then reveals a slide which says that it is a true story, this could help the viewers feel like this is a realistic tale. Just like Kill Bill. The colours of the background relate to what is to come in the sequence, as shown here, the background is white. This could either be a blizzard or just a white screen at this point you don't know. The text which comes up switches from being white on a black screen to black text the vast majority of the background's white. The title appears on a similar background as before but the lettering is has gaps from each letter, as were some of the institutional slides. After this, the setting is revealed as being a snowy landscape (shown when a car drives passed). This title sequence creates enigma and the snowy background could even be related and compared to mist/fog. The blizzard effect could create a sense of isolation and lonesomeness in a snowy landscape. 
You have done 3 Nigel, which is good to see. The analysis is good too, with relevant detail. To improve - for Kill Bill - you really do need to include the flashback sequence that accompanies the title itself. As is the case for others in your group, you're tending to concentrate on the title frame itself, but you needed to include the whole sequence and the images used alongside the title, plus ordering. Look at my questions again, and the lesson slides if you need prompts.
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