Category: Film studies
-
For this assignment, you will read a novel and write a 3-5 page thesis paper for
For this assignment, you will read a novel and write a 3-5 page thesis paper for a written story that’s been made into a movie. This can be a children’s book, an article, short story, novel – any kind of writing that has been adapted into a movie. For this assignment you’ll only be addressing…
-
You are the film critic for Rotten Tomatoes, and you have been assigned by the e
You are the film critic for Rotten Tomatoes, and you have been assigned by the editor to write a historical perspective piece for the home screen. Choose any film that we have seen to this point for class (but a different one from the Scene Analysis Assignment) and write a review that will make today’s…
-
500 Words Reflect on this week’s activities, readings, and films. What is a “whi
500 Words Reflect on this week’s activities, readings, and films. What is a “white savior” narrative? Is the film you watched a white savior narrative? Why do people make white savior narratives? Why might it matter to tell this kind of story? What impact does this type of story have? What we did these week:…
-
1) Watch the entire 3 minute excerpt of One Flat Thing Reproduced (the link) and
1) Watch the entire 3 minute excerpt of One Flat Thing Reproduced (the link) and at least 2 of the dances in Love Songs (my favorite sections are the first solo, and the duet @ 12:40) 2) Write a one-page paper stating your feelings/views on the dance pieces. Include your reaction to the fact that…
-
Complete your title page and start numbering pages per APA guidelines. Create a
Complete your title page and start numbering pages per APA guidelines. Create a working thesis statement that will be the organizational principle of your paper. If you are having trouble with developing your thesis, try using the Writing Center’s Thesis GeneratorLinks to an external site. Remember that your thesis should name the film (title in…
-
Pick a scene from one of the films that we have watched in its entirety up to th
Pick a scene from one of the films that we have watched in its entirety up to this point for class. In a two-page paper: break it down and thoroughly analyze it. Consider cinematography, framing, special effects, directing, acting, screenwriting, sound, editing, camera placement/movement, What does the scene mean? How does it come together, or…
-
Choose one (1) film and write an essay of approximately 1,700 words or seven dou
Choose one (1) film and write an essay of approximately 1,700 words or seven doubled-spaced pages. The films are available at the film Library or possibly online. Hello, I am enclosing essay topics for the major paper. If possible, I would like a double-spaced hard copy of your paper submitted in class next Monday, May…
-
In your introductory paragraph, Identify your selected film, including writer, d
In your introductory paragraph, Identify your selected film, including writer, director, year of release, and genre. Example: Oppenheimer, a biographical, historical drama, was written and directed by Christopher Nolan, and released in July, 2023. Summarize the film in which you apply your knowledge of the difference between the film’s story and its plot. Tip: review…
-
professors instructions The film “Queen of Katwe” is a Disney production based o
professors instructions The film “Queen of Katwe” is a Disney production based on the life of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan chess player, and the actual events associated with her. In this assignment, by considering the reading assigned for the week, you will discuss how this film is different from other movies watched in class, which…
-
1. A 1-2 sentence logline (don’t know what that is, ignore I guess unless you wa
1. A 1-2 sentence logline (don’t know what that is, ignore I guess unless you want to answer). 2. A synopsis of the content of the video (for this video project, my video idea is a faux documentary of university student and their behavior at the university, in the style of those “Animals in the…