Film Analysis Paper
Assignment
The organization of the essay should reflect the following:
An introduction indicating:
The film
Your reason for wanting to use this particular film
The theory (or theories) from the text you will use in the paper, (4) a brief description of the main ideas in the theory
Your analysis explaining why this theory is an appropriate choice for this film.
The body of the paper should be more concerned with how the theory/ies apply than the story or plot of the film.
For instance, one of the stages in relational theory is called “Initiating” and states that certain behaviors happen early in the relational cycle. In your paper, you should explain what "initiating” is and then provide specific examples from the film that demonstrate how this part of the theory works.
You should use specific dialog from the film or behavior on the part of the characters to support your point.
Paraphrase dialogue unless exact wording is important. You should not spend an excessive amount of time on exactly what was said or done.
The conclusion of the paper should:
Summarize the main ideas
State what you learned from viewing the film via the communication theory lens.
