Category: Film Studies

The goal of this assignment is to develop your skills in analyzing documentary films and understanding the different genres (or documentary types) that classify them. You will choose a documentary film from the provided list, watch it critically, and write a 500-750word report that examines the narrative elements and classifies the documentary based on its… Continue reading The goal of this assignment is to develop your skills in analyzing documentary f

“Explain It” is an essay in MLA format on a film topic of your choice. You may pick a film that we have already covered in class, or a film outside of class. The only parameters are that it be a documentary, it may be a film or a documentary series. If you choose a… Continue reading “Explain It” is an essay in MLA format on a film topic of your choice. You may p

From the film Erin Brockovich (2000) write at least a one-two paragraph description about the portrayal of the male lead in the film. How does this portrayal affect the traits of the leading female character? Write complete paragraphs, use italics or underlining for titles, and cite your references (the film).

Write a 200-250 word final essay proposal of three paragraphs. Identify the film you will analyze in the first paragraph by giving the title, director, date, and genre(s). The first paragraph should also include your proposed thesis statement (one to two sentences). Then, present how in your final essay you will prove your thesis statement… Continue reading Write a 200-250 word final essay proposal of three paragraphs. Identify the film

Your APA paper should include: Cover Page Abstract, 1-2 pages Reflection Essay Reference Page Turnitin report 25% or under For students who wanted more of a say in the films watched this semester, rejoice! Your last reflection will require you to pick a movie of your choice – an old or new favorite – and… Continue reading Your APA paper should include:
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There’s 3 options of books you may write a report on: – Vito Russo, The Celluloid Closet: Homosexuality in the Movies – Donald Crafton, The Talkies: American Cinema’s Transition to Sound, 1926-1931 – Mary Ann Doane, The Desire To Desire: The Woman’s Film of the 1940s In the report you should summarize the book’s argument… Continue reading There’s 3 options of books you may write a report on:
– Vito Russo, The Cellulo

For this week’s Assignment, I’d like you to discuss what you feel are the differences and similarities between the character Dren, in Splice, and any of the Na’vi characters (or these “digital peoples” in general) from Avatar (if need be, just Google video clips of the films to jog your memory). In particular, what I’d… Continue reading For this week’s Assignment, I’d like you to discuss what you feel are the differ

Subject: East Asian Cinema Analytical Papers Instructions: Each paper should be at least 1500 words (approximately five double-spaced pages with 12-point font). Each paper should cite at least four sources. Two of these may be readings from class, and a minimum two should be sources that you have found on your own. Please cite the… Continue reading Subject: East Asian Cinema Analytical Papers
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Both Memories of Murder (Bong Joon-ho, 2003) and Pan’s Labyrinth (Guillermo del Toro, 2006) can be described as genre films that have met with both critical and box-office success. At the same time, both films also deal with real-world historical traumas and the fraught politics of memory they bring with them. For this essay, analyze… Continue reading Both Memories of Murder (Bong Joon-ho, 2003) and Pan’s Labyrinth (Guillermo del

-The films chosen: “Frida” by Julie Taymor, and “American Beauty” by Sam Mendes -The three topics: Points of view in sound, Special uses of sound effects and dialogue, and The “sound” of foreign language or international films. – Directions and Rubric have been attached to files. – The film can be seen on www.soap2day.com -Textbook… Continue reading -The films chosen: “Frida” by Julie Taymor, and “American Beauty” by Sam Mendes