Second Interpretive Essay Prompts are based off of the following movies: 2001 a space odyssey, star wars (1977), Blade runner, the matrix 1. Women play a particular narrative role in each of the movies above. What is that role and how does it shape the story? Can we make the case that women’s roles have […]
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The film’s director and many film critics consider Theeb to be a “western” genre. From your perspective and analysis is the film a “western” or some other genre of film — perhaps a new genre? Why?
Theeb Is the film Wall-E a good example of an animation, science-fiction, romance, or hybrid genre worth watching? Why? 2. What is the film Wall-E’s message to the audience and does the message make the film worth watching? Argument = Claim + Support : The film Wall-E is an excellent hybrid genre worth watching because […]
Articulate how the screen apparatus shapes dance in the dances you chose. How does the camera/editing shape the way we see dance? Why is this important in relation to how we see the body on screen.
CHOOSE A DANCE SCENE IN THE MOVIE TO ANALYZE. 1000-1500 WORDS.TIMES NEW ROMAN FONT, SIZE 12, DOUBLE SPACED. INCLUDE YOUR NAME ON THE FIRST PAGE AND INSERT PAGE NUMBERS. MLA FORMAT. ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES: Criteria to include in your essay: Summarize 1-2 dance scenes in the movie. Interpret a screen dance work within a social, historical, […]
What are the morals found in the Disney film: the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
What are the morals found in the Disney film: the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
How do the films create a portrait of one or more individuals? What do the films tell us about the relationship between the filmmaker and her subject? How does the filmmaker encourage us to care about the people portrayed on the screen?
CTCS 400 Paper How do the films create a portrait of one or more individuals? What do the films tell us about the relationship between the filmmaker and her subject? How does the filmmaker encourage us to care about the people portrayed on the screen? Do you detect any potential ethical shortcomings in the films […]
Using your sociological imagination, compare and contrast colonialism and neocolonialism and describe its impact on global stratification.
Blood Diamond Using your sociological imagination, watch the below video-clips from the movie “Blood Diamond,” directed by Edward Zwick and answer the following question: Q. Using your sociological imagination, compare and contrast colonialism and neocolonialism and describe its impact on global stratification. In your answer use examples from the plot of the film Blood Diamond […]
Through your analysis of the movie, you should show me that you have a clear understanding of the course concepts you are discussing.
Movie Evaluation (worth up to 5 points): Watch and evaluate a movie related to aging. You may watch the movie of your choice and then write a 3-4 page paper. The paper should include a short synopsis of the movie and clear links between the movie’s content and class materials, such as stereotypes, physical health, […]
Describe at least three special effects, camera tricks, stunts or camera angles that caught your attention. Why do you think they were important to the story? How does sound play a part in the film you watched for this week? Identify at least three places that sound stood out in the film.
Disc 6 Watch a movie made between 1970 – 1980 that you have not already seen for this class and answer the following questions. Describe at least three special effects, camera tricks, stunts or camera angles that caught your attention. Why do you think they were important to the story? How does sound play a […]
Watch a War film made in the last 25 years. How does color play a part in the film you watched for this week? Identify at least three places that color stood out in the film.
Disc 5 Watch a War film made in the last 25 years. How does color play a part in the film you watched for this week? Identify at least three places that color stood out in the film. Does there seem to be a predominate color or does a color seem to be missing from […]
Apply your Sociological imagination and use the conflict perspective account of deviance to the plot of the film “The Godfather.”
The Godfather Using your sociological imagination, watch the below video-clips from the movie “The Godfather,” directed by Francis Ford Coppola and answer the following question: Q.Apply your Sociological imagination and use the conflict perspective account of deviance to the plot of the film “The Godfather.” You must incorporate examples fromthe film plot to illustrate your […]
