Film as Literature
Summit High School, Christie McCormick
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Love and Laughs
The Romantic Comedy has a strong appeal. We LOVE watching a (usually completely unrealistic) love story play out--even though we can predict much of the action from the first scene. The ending will (usually) be completely happy and satisfying, no tension, no frustration. The tropes that a Rom Com is based on are like blocks that could let anyone build his own. Pay attention to them and you can both laugh at and enjoy the movie even more. For your Romantic Comedy assignment you will write an analysis of how one of the films we've watched uses the tropes. You'll LOVE it.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
What a Thrill!

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Free Speech and Film

For our first movie, we will watch a documentary that addresses these questions. But first, write a one-page paper, arguing for or against our rating system. Include your own personal experiences and thoughts, as well as those of your parents/guardians (if you know them) and others.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Let's Go To The Movies!

1. Increase our understanding and appreciation of the craft of film.
2. Improve our ability to discuss and write about films articulately and knowledgeably.
3. Enhance our familiarity with film critics and criticism.
I will expect members of this class to invest in these goals and to participate consistently and civilly in all our assignments and activities.
For your first assignment, please take the poll on this blog. Obviously, I will not know who said what, but answer honestly so we can get an idea of where we stand on the purpose of movies.
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