Mrs. Paugh - Film Composition and Literature
Film Composition and Literature
Course Expectations and Policies
Binder Assignment and Projects
Book and Film Comparison Paper
I KNOW you see at least five films outside of class each quarter. Naturally the "big screen" is the best medium for the "real" film experience, however, I will accept video screenings IF you discuss this with me.
For these film reflection write ups, do the following for each of the films you see. You may use this form for your reflections and place it in the "Outside of Class Films" section of your film binder OR you may simply answer all of these questions on a blank page or two and place it in the "Outside of Class Films" section of your film binder for the write up of the film you screened.
-Where did you see this film?
-Foreign Film?(yes or no; if it is foreign then name the country).
-Resource materials: Provide the name of your source for your review/additional materials:
1. Title: Name of the film, the names of the director and producer, major actresses and actors and their roles and year of the film.
2. Summary: Write a SHORT summary of the plot of the film.
3. Next:
a. Intent: What do you think the "intent" of the film is?
b. Successful?: Why is or isn't it a "successful" film? How well does it fulfill its intent?
c. Connect and compare: Make connections and comparisons to other films you have seen.
d. Film techniques used: Comment on various technical aspects of the film which enhanced it in some way. (cinematography, sound effects, musical score, etc.)
e. Impact on YOU: Discuss its overall impact upon you. What "strikes" you about the film or what do you remember most about the film? Why?
f. Additional resource material: In place of the "film notes" that I usually give you with "in class" films, find a movie review or article about the film --search the library, film books and Internet for additional information about the film or any aspect of it. Perhaps you can find further information about the director, for example, or anything relevant to this film. AND THEN. . . comment/write about your "take" on this material. Do you agree or disagree with the resource material. Why or why not?
g. If this is a film not seen in the theater but selected from the AFI list and/or Oscar award winning film for Best Picture list, then answer this question: Does the film deserve to be on the AFI BEST 100 films list and why? OR
Did this film deserve the award for Best Picture? Why or why not?
Remember:
a. Attempt to select at least ONE of these films for each quarter from the following genres or eras: silent film, musicals, a screwball comedy, western, film noir (in 1940-1950's), combat film (pre-1955), documentary, gangster film (pre-1950's). Don't panic! This still leaves you with MANY choices. If you have a question as to whether or not the film fits this (1 out of the 5) requirement, please ask me individually. A good source for suggestions is to screen one from the AFI 100 Great Movies list. (Yes, I know it is controversial.)
b. Also remember that you need to see at least one film (either quarter) at the Stanford Theater (this selection is bound to satisfy the genre/era suggestion in "a.") You must also see at least one or more foreign film(s). This requirement can be done either quarter.