Historical Film Paper: The Majestic I. Introduction Name of Film Time Period Is it based on a true story or a work of fiction based on the historical time period? When was the film released? Minutes of the film II. Summary of Film (1 paragraph) Main Characters Conflict Ending III. Historical Accuracy of Film (Refer … Read More
Logical Fallacies Select a logical fallacy from this week’s reading assignment 15 Logical Fallacies, or from another internet source; there are many good articles that offer up long lists of informal fallacies, some with very humorous and interesting names. Explain the fallacy and how it defies logic, and provide an example of its use that … Read More
Book / Movie Review Watch “The Invention of Motion Pictures” on Kanopy. Then, in 500-700 words, reflect upon the connections you saw in this lecture to the film industry today. Go deeper than “they had special effects, we have special effects.” What influences to society, culture, etc. similar to what is discussed in the film … Read More
Question Write a 400- to 600-word paper in which you discuss the TV show or film as it relates to race, gender, and social class stratification. Include the following: • Provide the name of the show or film you selected, as well as a brief summary of the plot and setting of the story. • … Read More
Book / Movie What do I discuss in an original main post? Again, think of your main discussion post as a critical analysis paper in which you discuss some aspect(s) of the film(s) and (possibly) readings for that week. I am looking for critical analysis, not a mere plot summary or a paraphrase of the … Read More
Question Aristotle (Physics, Part 2 & Part 8. 350 BCE) contends that art imitates life. “Each step then in the series is for the sake of the next; generally art partly completes what nature cannot bring to a finish, and partly imitates her.” Contrarily, Oscar Wilde (The Decay of Lying in Intentions (1891) argues “Life … Read More
Book / Movie Review See the film Shattered Glass (Lionsgate, 2004). You should be able to find the film online on Youtube Movies (free with ads), Amazon (often free with ads if you are an Amazon Prime member, otherwise $4), or on DVD. Important: You must include a screenshot of the movie and indicate the … Read More
Question An extra credit assignment on the movie Kingdom of Heaven (2005), starring Liam Neeson and Orlando Bloom, is worth 4 points. In your two-page, typed, double-spaced essay please include the following: 1. A brief synopsis of the plot and its cultural context. 2. An analysis of perspective, e.g. does the director reveal any cultural … Read More
Essay Arrival is based on Ted Chaing’s 1998 novel Story of Your Life. How might the title (Story of Your Life) help you understand the film? Copy and paste two screenshots that help demonstrate the “Kuleshov Effect.” How does the sequencing (montage) of these screenshots clue you into the character’s emotions, thoughts, intentions, etc.? Copy … Read More
Book / Movie Review Continue Forrest Gump’s Story After you finish watching the film Forrest Gump (1994), it will be your turn to continue his story. Keep in mind that the film ends circa September 1982. Forrest is approximately thirty-seven years old. His son is around five years old. Task: You may work individually or … Read More