Discuss the influence of Italian Neorealism on Abbas Kiarostamis films Taste of Cherry and Through the Olive Tree.
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What types of conflict existed between Lincoln, his cabinet officials, members of Congress, etc.? How did Lincoln manage these conflicts to keep them from spiraling out of control?
Introduction: Lincoln portrays the great president’s struggle to ratify the 13th amendment—which, if passed, would ban slavery in the United […]
Start your essay with a short discussion about your reaction to the ideas of Maya Lin or Richard Rodriguez. What were your impressions and overall reactions?
Assignment 1: Race and Ethnicity Movie Analysis Objective To integrate your understanding of Module 8 lecture content into an analysis […]
Write a review considering the technical aspects of filmmaking, such as sound, continuity, editing, use of music, and all of the things we discussed in our “movies as art” discussion–don’t focus solely on the storyline and acting.
For this option, you are to view one of The American Film Institute’s 100 Greatest American Movies [10th anniversary ed.] […]
Discuss at least 3 generally held beliefs about our criminal justice system that the series addresses (eg. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty).
Write a Paper Answering the Following Questions. keep in mind that the paper is not to be a critique of […]
Compare the movie Sleepy Hollow directed by Tim Burton in 1999 to the book The Legend of Sleepy Hollow written by Washington Irving in 1820.
Compare Sleepy Hollow movie to the book You are to compare the movie Sleepy Hollow directed by Tim Burton in […]
Analyze the specific ways in which filmmaking techniques, consistent themes, and storytelling distinguish your chosen director as an auteur among his/her peers.
Explain auteur theory. Describe, using Chapter 8 of the text as a reference, the criteria for what makes a director […]
In what ways does Badlands (Malick, 1973) depart from the conventions of classical Hollywood cinema?
1. In what ways does Badlands (Malick, 1973) depart from the conventions of classical Hollywood cinema? In your answer pay […]
Based on the appropriate readings by Neal Gabler, Tino Balio, and Tom Schatz, explore at least two movies from different studios, and explain how it is that the movies represent the studio’s house-style or personality?
Flim and Aesthetics We have seen moving pictures made by Warner Brothers (The Gold Diggers of 1933, Baby Face and […]
Analyse the scene from Rashomon, in the link above. Describe the narrative structure of the film.
For this Optional Formal Analysis assignment, choose EITHER 1. Analyse either Scene 1 or Scene 2, in the links above, […]
