Film Studies Grade 8
How to watch a movie
How to Watch a Film - The Fundamentals
Choose an Appropriate Film to View: Usually, watch a film that is worth your while. If you are in a film studies class, you will probably be studying some of the classics of cinema, rather than watching the latest popcorn film, action film or blockbuster. This exhaustive list of various steps is not intended for fluffy, entertaining films that are to be watched for pure enjoyment's sake. However, make sure to choose a film from any of the wide selection of genre films available so that you can experience the entire spectrum of different types of films. Know The Basics: Note the following basic facts (see some of these factors further below):
Know the studio responsible for the film. Was it made by a major studio, a minor studio, or an independent? Why was the film made? |
Note Film's Rating:
Consider the film's official MPAA rating (G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, or unrated). See Film Ratings Guide. Classify Film's Genre: Decide on the film's principal type, its genre and sub-genre categories (such as action, adventure, musical, comedy, etc.). If it's a hybrid (a combination of two or more genres), what are they? How does the film fit (or not fit) into its conventional, recognizable classifications? Write One-Liner Summary: If you were to write a short 'one-liner' summary to describe the film (often called a synopsis or film treatment), what would it be? Classify Type of Film: Read about whether the film is a sequel, prequel, re-make, a spoof, an homage film, etc. Briefly Evaluate Production Values: Does the film have one or the other:
Find out about the film's major awards (i.e., the Academy Awards ), nominations, or other honors bestowed upon it. |
Star Wars A New Hope
THE FIRST STAR WARS FILM INTRODUCED MANY THEMES THAT WOULD ANCHOR THE ENTIRE SAGA.
1) Respect for elders - Star Wars established the well known galaxy far, far away, and inspires us for many reasons: chief among them, however, are the memorable characters, particularly the elder statesmen of the film. The film reinforces the cultural paradigm of the wise elder. 2) People of different backgrounds can work together to produce great results - Another important theme in Star Wars is the power of coming together to realize a common goal. History provides many examples of individuals and factions from different geographic backgrounds and diverse ideologies embracing differences to unite against a common foe. 3) The positive aspects of not relying too much on technology - Not to rely on technology, and to trust your instincts, characters realize that they do not need technology to achieve their goals. 4) The importance of hope and believing in what you can’t see - Having hope, and trusting that there is something to believe in that can not be seen with the five senses inspires optimism, creativity, and hope.
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Back to the Future
Choose ONE of the following:
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About a Boy
'No Man is an Island'
By John Donne No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as any manner of thy friends or of thine own were; any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.
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Forrest Gump
forrest_gump_post_discussion_questions.docx | |
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Final Project
elements_of_a_film_review.docx | |
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