Lecture 3 - The Screenplay

We discussed the role of the screenplay, including theme, and screened The Princess Bride (1987).

 

Below are several links the articles I would like you to read in relation to our classroom discussion.

The 10 Central Themes in Film (PLEASE READ)

Examples of Plot, Theme, Narrative Arch, and Narrative Patterns

Take the time and familiar yourself with the Hero's Journey

7 Tips for Writing a Film Review

A example of how to Structure a Film Review * 

Another example of a Structure of a Film Review*

*These are here only to help you work on how you structure your reviews, there are NOT meant to be taken as the only acceptable way  to structure a film review.

 

 

Lecture 2 - The Director

We discussed the role of directors and screened Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964).

Below are several links the articles I would like you to read in relation to our classroom discussion. One of these articles is the article on how to set up a Blog on Blogger.

Tutorial: How to Create a Free Blog on Blogger.com

The Other Side of Madness -  Stanley Kubrick which covers his meticulous nature and the Duvall affair.

Critic's Blog Top 10: Visionary Film Directors

A short article discussing "The Actor's Director"

Once you have set up your Blog I would like to post a link to you Blog in the comment section of this post (see my post as example). Please make your post while still logged in to Gmail.

I also ask that you write a brief review on any film that you desire, but I would like you to keep this review as private (only seen by you). I would like you to take a dry run on writing without any regards to style or content.

JUST HAVE FUN WITH IT.

Next week we will get more into structure and style of review writing.

Lecture 1 - "The Gaze"

1/16/13 - "The Gaze"

We discussed the concept of the "Gaze" and its use in film by screening Rear Window (1954).

Below are links the three articles I would like you to read in relation to our classroom discussion.

• Alfred Hitchcock and Mulvey: the "Gaze" in Rear Window 
•  10 Memorable Instances of Characters Breaking the Fourth Wall
• Tips on Film Viewing

You will be expected to know the general knowledge of these articles as they may reflect questions on future exams.

Syllabus for Art of the Cinema Spring 2013

Attached is the syllabus for Art of the Cinema Spring 2013.

You will be expected to read and know this syllabus.

Syllabus Art of the Cinema Spring 2013