Critical Analysis Paper – Science Fiction Film
Description
1. Write a 3 page paper analyzing one aspect in one of the films .
List of films to choose from:
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) Robert Wise
Alien (1979 Ridley Scott
ET (1982) Steven Spielberg
Signs (2002) M. Night Shyamalan
Arrival (2008) Denis Villeneuve
Analyze it with a specific focus using critical thinking skills.
2. Focus on ONE aspect of the film:
a. Cinematography
b. Music
c. Special effects
d. Setting
e. Character
f. Makeup
g. Other
3. The course readings and the film will be used as evidence to develop the position.
4. Use quotes and images from the film.
5. Be original. Unique. Creative. Think.
6. No outside research.
7. Include References page with the film as the primary source.(APA citations for class readings is in file attached)
