Discuss how the spoken dialogue can have a richer subtext than the written language. Use a scene from The Innocents (2021 version) to illustrate the concept discussed in your paper.

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Week 4: Essay 1

In this week’s assignment, you are asked to discuss how the spoken dialogue can have a richer subtext than the written language. Be sure to use a scene from The Innocents (2021 version) to illustrate the concept discussed in your paper. Be advised that this paper is to be written in essay format.

Guidelines:

  • Essay MUST be original (not plagiarized) and MUST be able to pass Turnitin.
  • Essay must be at least one page in length
  • Essay must be in APA format (this does not include title page or reference page).

 

 

Describe how the setting in a film can act as a symbolic extension of a theme. Use a scene from Bronson (2008 film starring Tom Hardy) to illustrate the concept discussed in your paper.

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Week 5: Essay 2

In this week’s assignment, you are asked to describe how the setting in a film can act as a symbolic extension of a theme. Be sure to use a scene from Bronson (2008 film starring Tom Hardy) to illustrate the concept discussed in your paper. Be advised that this paper is to be written in essay format.

Guidelines:

  • Essay MUST be original (not plagiarized) and MUST be able to pass Turnitin.
  • Essay must be at least one page in length
  • Essay must be in APA format (this does not include title page or reference page).

Discuss the evolution of documentary filmmakers and their films. It must discuss, in depth, the evolution of aesthetics, ethics, activism, filmic styles, and poetics. Reference to specific films and source from legitimate academic and journalistic works.

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American & European Documentary Film 1920 – 1939

This is a research paper on American and European documentary filmmakers and their films from 1920 to 1960. The essay must discuss the evolution of documentary filmmakers and their films. It must discuss, in depth, the evolution of aesthetics, ethics, activism, filmic styles, and poetics. You must reference specific films and source from legitimate academic and journalistic works.

Select a film from this list that you have not seen. Watch the film and, in at least 5 pages, discuss the history of the film and how you believe it fits (or doesn’t fit) in the era of American cinema in which it was released. Use specific scenes from the film to discuss its film making techniques and any potential influences you see on the work.

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Research Paper – Titanic 1997

For your research paper, select a film from this list that you have not seen. Watch the film and, in at least 5 pages, discuss the history of the film and how you believe it fits (or doesn’t fit) in the era of American cinema in which it was released. Use specific scenes from the film to discuss its film making techniques and any potential influences you see on the work.

Include a Works Cited page (that does not count toward your five-page minimum).

This has to be a breakdown of Titanic the movie of 1997. It needs to have a work cited page with at least 3-5 sources. It needs to break down specific scenes throughout the movie and what film technique they have used. As shown above, it needs to have a section based on if the film fits or does not fit the era of American Cinema it is in. As well as any potential influence previous movies may have caused the success of the Titanic.

Select a film from this list that you have not seen. Watch the film and, in at least 5 pages, discuss the history of the film and how you believe it fits (or doesn’t fit) in the era of American cinema in which it was released.

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Research Paper – Titanic 1997

For your research paper, select a film from this list that you have not seen. Watch the film and, in at least 5 pages, discuss the history of the film and how you believe it fits (or doesn’t fit) in the era of American cinema in which it was released. Use specific scenes from the film to discuss its film making techniques and any potential influences you see on the work.

Include a Works Cited page (that does not count toward your five-page minimum).

This has to be a breakdown of Titanic the movie of 1997. It needs to have a work cited page with at least 3-5 sources. It needs to break down specific scenes throughout the movie and what film technique they have used. As shown above, it needs to have a section based on if the film fits or does not fit the era of American Cinema it is in. Aswell as any potential influence previous movies may have caused the success of the Titanic.

Discuss the evolution of documentary filmmakers and their films. It must discuss, in depth, the evolution of aesthetics, ethics, activism, filmic styles, and poetics. Reference to specific films and source from legitimate academic and journalistic works.

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American & European Documentary Film 1920 – 1939

This is a research paper on American and European documentary filmmakers and their films from 1920 to 1960. The essay must discuss the evolution of documentary filmmakers and their films. It must discuss, in depth, the evolution of aesthetics, ethics, activism, filmic styles, and poetics. You must reference specific films and source from legitimate academic and journalistic works.

Identify your selected film, including writer, director, year of release, and genre. Briefly summarize the film in which you apply your knowledge of the difference between the film’s story and its plot. Describe one of the broad theories you have learned about in class and analyze your selected film through that lens. Evaluate the use of three specific techniques and design elements employed in the film as they contribute to the overarching narrative and theme of the film.

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Final Film Analysis: “Beatriz at Dinner”

This essay will be written on the movie “Beatriz at Dinner”
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapters 9 and 10 from your course textbook, the required article from Film Genre Reader IV (Links to an external site.), and the Week 5 Checklist Download Week 5 Checklist. The ENG225 Research Guide (Links to an external site.) in the University of Arizona Global Campus Library will be particularly helpful in locating required sources. Also, be sure to review course required resources that will assist with the writing of this Final Paper.
Choose a film from this list of approved choices Download list of approved choices.

Note: You should watch your chosen film twice—once to ensure that you have grasped the storytelling and once to take more specific notes on aspects of the film you wish to discuss. If you would like to write about a film that is not on this list, you must email your professor for approval in advance or you may not receive credit on this assignment.

Your paper should be organized around a thesis statement that clarifies what you will attempt to accomplish in your paper, and how you will proceed. Review the Final Film Critique sample Download Final Film Critique sample, which provides an example of a well-developed analysis as well as insight on composition.

In your paper,

Identify your selected film, including writer, director, year of release, and genre.
Briefly summarize the film in which you apply your knowledge of the difference between the film’s story and its plot.
Describe one of the broad theories you have learned about in class (auteur theory, genre theory, formalist theory) and analyze your selected film through that lens.
Evaluate the use of three specific techniques and design elements employed in the film as they contribute to the overarching narrative and theme of the film. This can include elements of mise-en-scène (e.g., lighting, sound, composition of frame, costuming, etc.) and editing (e.g., cuts and transitions, shots used, angles, etc.).
Describe the connection between this film and society (i.e., politically or culturally, positive or negative) and draw conclusions about its impact.

What do you think of the argument that control of the recording industry by a few multinational conglomerates is leading to cultural fusion (cultures blending together)? Is that a good thing? Why or why not?

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Recording industry

Answer the question listed below. Your response should be at least one page, double spaced and should be uploaded in the Dropbox for this assignment.

1. What do you think of the argument that control of the recording industry by a few multinational conglomerates is leading to cultural fusion (cultures blending together)? Is that a good thing? Why or why not?

How are postmodern themes illustrated or brought to life in this film? In what ways does this film transcend or transform earlier film styles or techniques?

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ANALYSIS – Post Modern Film

The Assignment:

Write an analysis on a postmodern film. Select one of the films mentioned in the reading, or find one of your own that is worthy of your attention. Your critique should respond to the following questions:

1. How are postmodern themes illustrated or brought to life in this film? (review the list of Hallmarks of the Postmodern Film in the “Conclusions” section of Module 11 of the e-text, also listed below)

2. In what ways does this film transcend or transform earlier film styles or techniques?

3. Include a link that shows what you are talking about.