Intro to Film Directions: In Jenna Avery’s (2013) article “The Purpose and Value of Science Fiction,” she discusses the important roles the genre of Science Fiction plays in our culture. Complete the template below for each of her four main points. Make sure to use complete sentences and discuss your chosen film in detail. The […]
Summarize briefly the ways in which this director meets those criteria using examples from at least two of the director’s films.
Film: Terminator 2 judgement day In your paper, Explain auteur theory. Describe, using Chapter 8 of the text as a reference, the criteria for what makes a director an auteur. Identify a director who meets the criteria posed by auteur theory Summarize briefly the ways in which this director meets those criteria using examples from […]
Based on the appropriate readings by Neal Gabler, Tino Balio, and Tom Schatz, explore at least two movies from different studios, and explain how it is that the movies represent the studio’s house-style or personality?
Film and Aesthetics We have seen moving pictures made by Warner Brothers (The Gold Diggers of 1933, Baby Face and The Public Enemy,) Metro-Goldwyn Mayer (Grand Hotel), Paramount (Sullivan’s Travels), and RKO (King Kong). Based on the appropriate readings by Neal Gabler, Tino Balio, and Tom Schatz, explore at least two movies from different studios, […]
Explain, as part of your analysis, how the chosen scene functions within the plot of the film, as part of what Corrigan and White call a “classical film narrative” (265).
The video clips, presentation slide and the book chapter can be found at this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rjdNLAgZ2mppu9SyIQxgnNhnCY6a6imx?usp=sharing For this Optional Formal Analysis assignment, choose EITHER 1. Analyse either Scene 1 or Scene 2, in the links above, from The Devil and Daniel Webster, describing what you think are the most important techniques of the continuity style […]
In what ways does Badlands (Malick, 1973) depart from the conventions of classical Hollywood cinema?
1. In what ways does Badlands (Malick, 1973) depart from the conventions of classical Hollywood cinema? In your answer pay particular attention to narrative and film style.
Write a script for an 8-12 minute discussing the“propaganda” film for oneself you can take any angle in propagandizing oneself.
Studying war films and propaganda. Write a script for an 8-12 minute discussing the“propaganda” film for oneself. You can take any angle you like in propagandizing oneself.
Write a film diary consisting of three short entries, each analyzing a different film.
Film diary (3 short entries about 3 different movies) Write a film diary consisting of three short entries, each analyzing a different film. Each one should be 1.5-2 pages, double-spaced, 12-point. The first entry must be about “The Visitor” (2007), and the other two can be about any films of choice. These are NOT film […]
What rating would you give this movie? What spoilers might ruin the movie for viewers if you told them about it?
MOVIE/FILM REVIEW LESSON PLANBy Coop Cooper, A.K.A. “The Small Town Critic” Website: http://www.thesmalltowncritic.com MOVIE REVIEW WORKSHEET Fill out the following information about the movie: DURING THE MOVIE:1. Who are the 5 most important characters in the film? Also list the names 5 of theactors playing these characters.2. What is this story about? Be very detailed.3. […]
Analyze the script of a film, preferably a recent one. Does it follow the standard three act structure and are flashbacks/ montages employed?
You should analyze the script of a film, preferably a recent one. A good starting point would be one of the 2022 Oscar nominees for Best Original Screenplay or Best Adapted Screenplay. Your essay should include: A brief description of the plot/ premise What genre of film is this? A discussion of who is the […]
Explain how this scene fits in the plot of the film, and how it relates to the larger themes of the film.
Here are the instructions for the assignment: If you choose to complete this Optional Formal Analysis essay assignment, watch the film, M, read the assigned chapter, and go through my “lecture” presentation first. Choose one of the scenes from M, in the video links in Materials below, to analyze. Explain when the scene occurs in […]