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How do the films create a portrait of one or more individuals? What do the films tell us about the relationship between the filmmaker and her subject?

CTCS 400 Paper How do the films create a portrait of one or more individuals? What do the films tell us about the relationship between the filmmaker and her subject? How does the filmmaker encourage us to care about the people portrayed on the screen? Do you detect any potential ethical shortcomings in the films […]

Using your sociological imagination, compare and contrast colonialism and neocolonialism and describe its impact on global stratification.

Sociological Imagination Using your sociological imagination, watch the below video-clips from the movie “Blood Diamond,” directed by Edward Zwick and answer the following question: Q. Using your sociological imagination, compare and contrast colonialism and neocolonialism and describe its impact on global stratification. In your answer use examples from the plot of the film Blood Diamond […]

Describe at least three special effects, camera tricks, stunts or camera angles that caught your attention. Why do you think they were important to the story?

ASSIGNMENT Watch a movie made between 1970 – 1980 that you have not already seen for this class and answer the following questions. Describe at least three special effects, camera tricks, stunts or camera angles that caught your attention. Why do you think they were important to the story? How does sound play a part […]

Watch a War film. Then explain how does color play a part in the film you watched for this week? Identify at least three places that color stood out in the film.

War Film Watch a War film made in the last 25 years. How does color play a part in the film you watched for this week? Identify at least three places that color stood out in the film. Does there seem to be a predominate color or does a color seem to be missing from […]

Compare and/or contrast how the specific rhetorical techniques or elements of a narrative support the message or point the film is making.

Film Analysis Essay Assignment This paper deals with the Netflix film “Burning Sands” and Youtube documentary “Breathe Nolan Breathe” (https://youtu.be/aTOnrwIQGYY) Write an essay of about 700-1000 words (about 3 pages) on the following topic below. Observe all the rules of good writing – that is, of grammar, organization, logic, etc. Topic: Compare and/or contrast how […]

Using your sociological imagination, watch the below video-clips from the movie “The Godfather,” directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Incorporate examples from the film plot to illustrate your answer.

Sociological Imagination Using your sociological imagination, watch the below video-clips from the movie “The Godfather,” directed by Francis Ford Coppola and answer the following question: Q.Apply your Sociological imagination and use the conflict perspective account of deviance to the plot of the film “The Godfather.” Incorporate examples from the film plot to illustrate your answer. […]

In a discussion essay, view a self-selected film, compose a 3-paragraph original post; reply to two classmates’ original posts; and reflect on the film review experience.

Discussion Assignment Use the Module 9 Required Readings in your textbook, the Module 9 Online Exploration resources, the Module 9 Research Resources, and your own independent research for writing this discussion post. In this 5-part discussion, you will (1) view a self-selected film, (2) compose a 3-paragraph original post; (3 & 4) reply to two […]

Using the plot of the film “The Godfather” and discuss why the definitions of deviance and social stigma are dependent on cultural variations and socially accepted norms.

The Godfather Using your sociological imagination, watch the below video-clips from the movie “The Godfather,” directed by Francis Ford Coppola and answer the following question: Q.Using the plot of the film “The Godfather” and discuss why the definitions of deviance and social stigma are dependent on cultural variations and socially accepted norms. In your answer, […]

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