Final Blog Comment

Well, we've come to the end of the fourth quarter and, thus, the finale of Film Analysis class. As a means of measuring its success, please write a critique of this exploratory class. Include at least two things you liked the most and two things you liked the least. Explain all of your comments and, when applicable, provide specific examples. (MINIMUM OF 3 COMPLETE, GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT SENTENCES)

Final Project

Now that we're wrapping up the last couple weeks of this class, tell me which option you chose for the final project. Also, tell me how much you've already accomplished. If you haven't started working on the project yet, explain to me your plan for finishing it by the 18th. One more thing...what are you doing to ensure an A on the project? I look forward to seeing all of the projects on the 18th!

Historical and Cultural Influences on Film

Films often highlight events from history. They also tend to reflect specific cultures. We just finished watching and discussing a few clips from Forrest Gump. Please describe at least two historical events and two cultural reflections from the movie that are true to America. (Don't forget: write at least three complete sentences and check your spelling, punctuation, and grammar.)

Genres

Last week, you learned the eleven main genres of film. For this week's blog, imagine that you are a character in a movie and tell me which main genre you'd best fit into, and WHY. (Remember, include at least three complete sentences, proper mechanics, and your name in your post.) 

Special Effects

Describe two ways in which special special effects have changed since the 1950s. To what can we attribute these changes? (Don't forget your name, at least three complete sentences, and proper mechanics in your post!!)

Color Symbolism

Now that you know a little bit about color symbolism in film, tell me why you think color symbolism is different in eastern versus western cultures. Also, why do you suppose colors became symbolic, or had meanings/emotions attached to them, in the first place? (As always, answer in at least three complete and grammatically correct sentences.)  

Physical Comedy

This week we are learning about two physical comedians, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. Define physical comedy and describe two examples of physical comedy "stunts." Also, if we had a time machine that could transport these two actors/comedians from their late twenties to the present day, which of them do you think would be more successful in today's films, and why? (As always, write at least three complete sentences with proper mechanics.)

Sound vs. Color

We've discussed the addition of sound and color to film in the early 1900s. Which of the two do you think influenced film the most, and why? Be sure to support your answer with facts and/or examples. (Minimum of three complete sentences; proper mechanics; and make sure your name appears next to your post when you're finished!!)

Welcome to Film Analysis

Hello, and welcome to Film Analysis. Over the next nine weeks, you will be responsible for responding to weekly blog posts, most of which will revolve around the information we cover in class. The purpose of this first post is for you to become familiar with the blog format by navigating this site and posting your first comment. For your first blog response, please explore every inch of this site and post a comment based on something you found interesting. Also in your comment, tell me what interests you about film history and/or what you hope to learn from this class. BE SURE TO RESPOND TO BOTH QUESTIONS!!! Don't forget to BE SURE YOUR NAME APPEARS NEXT TO YOUR COMMENT and sign up as a follower! I look forward to reading your responses. (Spelling and other mechanics count and you should always write in complete sentences!)