Film Analysis

1)Rent and view one of the films the list below. You should view the film at least twice. Take notes as you go and pause and replay scenes that you don’t understander or that you find particularly interesting.
2) Write a paper which answers the questions below. a:For minimum credit answer all the questions below be sure to number your answers b:More complete answer will receive higher scores.
Film List: Hitchcock: Vertigo(1958) The birds(1963)
Nichols: Heartburn(1986) Postcards from the edge(1990)
Polanski: Frantic(1988) The ghost writer(2010)
Coppola: The godfather part 2(1974) One from the heart(1982)
Scorsese: Cape fear(1991) The departed(2006)
P.T Anderson: Punch drunk love(2002) There will be blood(2007)
Review questions
1) what is the true subject or theme of the film, and what kind of statement, if any does the film about the subject? Which element and which scenes contribute most to addressing the theme of the film?
2) How do all of the separate elements of the film relate to and contribute to the theme, central purpose or total effect?
Film Elements:
a) narrative- The manner in which the story is told.what is the plot structure? is it chronological or non linear? are there flashbacks or other narrative devices and why are they used?

b)Acting- the qualities of the performance . is the acting realistic or is it mannered? are the characters dynamic( do they change as the film progresses)? how?

c)cinematography- the qualities of the photography and lighting. Identify specific scenes and camera shots that you thought were particularly interesting.

d)editing- the pace and tempo, the use of transitions and the organization of the narrative. Identify any editing technique you thought was particularly interesting.

e) art direction and design – location,sets,effects,props, costumers and make up

3)what scenes in film show the directors style and how do they show it?

4)what were your personal reactions to the film?what are your personal reasons for liking or disliking the film?

you can write it in a essay format too or you can just answer the questions. its your choice.

 
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