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 at least two of the […]
Film history essay 2,700-3,300words QUESTION 1: Sherry B. Ortner (2012) suggests that American independent filmmakers produce films that are, in many respects, ‘against Hollywood’. How does My Own Private Idaho both reinforce and problematise this proposition? Materials American Independent Cinema: New Queer Cinema My Own Private Idaho (Gus van Sant, USA 1991) Film Link: https://solarmovie.pe/watch-movie/watch-my-own-private-idaho-free-16869.5302333 […]
Film and Aesthetics Description 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 […]
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.
Watch movie: Amadeus 1984 ‧ Drama/Musical ‧ 2h 40m Critique movie Write critique paper Using background story- Set up Point of attack- when story begins Turning Point- looking in another direction Plot-what the story is about Climax- highest point in story Did he hate Mozart or did he love Mozart ? Who or what really […]
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 […]
Inglorious Basterds and the Idea of American War Heroes 1250-1500 words Correct citations Conduct a Film Analysis on Inglorious Basterds and the Idea of American War Heroes.
Movie Critique Human services professionals violating many of the established codes of ethical conduct. For many beginning helping professionals, these movies can lead them into thinking that the behavior demonstrated on film is accepted and appropriate. In addition, future clients also watch these movies and this is where they get many of their ideas about […]
It is Steve Neale and Frank Krutnik’s argument that the development of the multiple-reel “feature” film led comic filmmakers to experiment with various combinations of slapstick and genteel components (e.g., the narrative-based “situation slapstick” style in the case of Lloyd, sentiment in the case of Chaplin, etc.). To what extent can this process be seen […]
Cultural Film Analysis – Godzilla 1954 Demonstrate cinema’s place within the culture of a specific period using one of the films discussed in class. What role does the film play in this period, what does it provide the audience, government, director?
