Describe with proper character names and examples as well as at least one example from textbook, write an essay that portrays that you’ve watched both of these movie scenes and understand the movie and it’s actors, you will be tipped greatly if this is the case.
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Identify your selected film, including writer, director, year of release, and genre.
Briefly summarize the film in which you apply your knowledge of the difference between the film’s story and its plot.
Describe one of the broad theories you have learned about in class (auteur theory, genre theory, formalist theory) and analyze your selected film through that lens.
Evaluate the use of three specific techniques and design elements employed in the film as they contribute to the overarching narrative and theme of the film. This can include elements of mise-en-scène (e.g., lighting, sound, composition of frame, costuming, etc.) and editing (e.g., cuts and transitions, shots used, angles, etc.).
Describe the connection between this film and society (i.e., politically or culturally, positive or negative) and draw conclusions about its impact.
The Final Film Analysis paper
Answer the question listed below. Your response should be at least one page, double spaced and should be uploaded in the Dropbox for this assignment.
What do you think of the argument that control of the recording industry by a few multinational conglomerates is leading to cultural fusion (cultures blending together)? Is that a good thing? Why or why not?
What is film noir as a genre? What features/qualities of a film warrant its inclusion in the genre? Make use of any of the films we have seen this term, in part or whole, and any others you have seen that strike you as relevant.
The films that were used in the semester were:
The Maltese Falcon (dir. John Huston, 1941; U.S.)
Cat People (dir. Jacques Tourneur, 1942; U.S.)
Casablanca (dir., Michael Curtiz, 1943; U.S.)
Leave Her to Heaven (dir. John M. Stahl, 1945; U.S.)
The Big Sleep (dir. Howard Hawks, 1946; U.S.)
The Killers (dir. Robert Siodmak, 1946; U.S.)
Notorious (dir. Alfred Hitchcock, 1946; U.S.)
Panique/Panic (dir. Julien Duvivier, 1946; France)
The Stranger (dir. Orson Welles, 1946; U.S.)
Body and Soul (dir. Robert Rossen, 1947; U.S.)
The T-Men (dir. Anthony Mann, 1947; U.S.)
Force of Evil (dir. Abraham Polonsky, 1948; U.S.)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2584384/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm (Links to an external site.)
Discuss the story in terms of the history of Holocaust films. Do you think this movie would have been acceptable to Holocaust survivors such as Elie Wiesel, prior to the 21st century? Why or why not?
This film blends the genres of comedy and historic melodrama. How does this blend of generic conventions affect the way viewer’s receive the film’s theme? How is the film’s use of humor and fantasy similar to or different from that which we discussed in Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds?
Discuss the use of point-of-view in this film. How does telling the story from the perspective of a child affect the viewer’s perception of Hitler and the Nazis?
Discuss JoJo’s evolution as a character in the film. How does he evolve?
Discuss the motif of the mother’s shoes in the films. What do her shoes symbolize and how does that help to develop the film’s theme?
Discuss the influence of Italian Neorealism on Abbas Kiarostamis films Taste of Cherry and Through the Olive Tree.
How did Lincoln utilize Leadership Language (Chapter 3) to mobilize support in favor of the 13th amendment’s ratification? Specifically analyze Lincoln’s tone and style—was he able to create a positive ethos?
In what ways did Lincoln make his communication especially memorable and persuasive?
In what specific ways did Lincoln demonstrate emotional intelligence? How did his interpersonal skills make him an effective leader? (Chapter 8).
What about his nonverbal communication skills…were there points in the film in which Lincoln’s nonverbals improved his communication effectiveness?
What types of conflict existed between Lincoln, his cabinet officials, members of Congress, etc.? How did Lincoln manage these conflicts to keep them from spiraling out of control? (Chapter 10)
For additional context and possible writing ideas, check out these web sites:
https://rainbows.typepad.com/blog/2012/11/steven-spielberg-movie-abraham-lincoln-lessons-insights-leadership-storytelling.html
https://www.inc.com/hitendra-wadhwa/lessons-in-leadership-how-abraham-lincoln-became-americas-greatest-president.html
https://hbr.org/2009/04/leadership-lessons-from-abraham-lincoln
Discuss at least 3 generally held beliefs about our criminal justice system that the series addresses (eg. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty). What are these beliefs? And how does the series, be specific with scene(s) information, support or contradict these beliefs?
Discuss at least 3 examples of unethical actions/decision-making (but not illegal), and why it is unethical, committed by Law Enforcement in the series. Provide the episode number and a short description of the scene.
Discuss at least 3 examples of unethical actions/decision-making (but not illegal), and why it is unethical, committed by the Courts (Judge; Jurors; Defense; Prosecution) in the series. Provide the episode number and a short description of the scene.
Discuss at least 3 examples of illegal actions, and why it is illegal, committed by Law Enforcement and the Courts in the series. Provide the episode number and a short description of the scene.
Discuss the role the media played (positive or negative) in these cases? How did the media frame the cases? Provide episode numbers and short descriptions of scenes to illustrate your answer.
Discuss at least 3 examples of bias in the criminal justice system portrayed in the series. Why is it bias (on what grounds does it make it bias)? Provide the episode number and a short description of the scene.
Discuss the 1 action/decision that in your mind was the most unethical—even outlandish—taken in the cases described in the series. Why is this action/decision the one that you think is the most ‘out of line’ ethically? Provide the episode number and a short description of the scene.
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 at least two of the director’s films.
Apply the lens of auteur theory in breaking down the director’s technical competence, distinguishable personality, and interior meaning using specific examples of his/her work (e.g., particular scenes or plot components).
Analyze the specific ways in which filmmaking techniques, consistent themes, and storytelling distinguish your chosen director as an auteur among his/her peers.
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.
