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<\/a>Holly Martins travels to shadowy, postwar Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, Harry Lime.<\/p>\nThe introduction of Orson Welles’ character is often called the greatest character introduction ever. What techniques does the movie use before he appears and when he appears to make this so?<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Schindler’s List (1993), R –<\/strong>\u00a0In German-occupied Critics praise Steven Spielberg and Janusz\u00a0Kaminski’s use of color. How do their color choices underline the story, themes, and questions of the film?<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is the film that put television on trial. How does the film try to emulate techniques of television (acting, cinematography, editing, music, set design)?<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pulp Fiction uses a MacGuffin, an object that has no meaning beyond being a plot point. Why did the filmmakers choose to never actually say what the MacGuffin is? How does this\u00a0affect the movie?<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Great satire isn’t just references. It is critical of its source material. What does this film say about the Arthurian legend? How else does it criticize movies, stories and legends?<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Graduate made superstars of musicians Simon and Garfunkel. How does the movie’s use of music affect its mood, tone, and story? How does the music affect its place in\u00a0<\/em>history?<\/i><\/p>\n Dan\u00a0<\/em>Akroyd (star and co-writer) is obsessive about the paranormal. How does the movie walk the fine line between seriously exploring\u00a0supernatural events and mocking those who believe in them at the same time?<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n James Dean represented a departure from the strong silent types that starred in movies before. What types of choices in acting mark him as\u00a0<\/em>different?<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n How does the low budget aesthetic (artistic style) of Clerks work with its story and characters?<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Close Encounters is very concerned with different languages. What languages and\u00a0forms of communication are\u00a0depicted? How do the themes and story relate to language?<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To get you through the rough weather, here is an extra credit assignment! It will be due Tuesday February 19th. It is worth up to 20 formative points. This is for all three video classes. Watch one of the movies listed below (all are available on Netflix) and answer the question associated with it. Write at least two paragraphs. Your ability to cite specific details will affect your score. The Third Man (1949), Not Rated –\u00a0Pulp novelist Holly Martins travels to shadowy, postwar Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, Harry Lime. The introduction of Orson Welles’ character is often called the greatest character introduction ever. What techniques does the movie use before he appears and when he appears to make this so? \u00a0 Schindler’s List (1993), R –\u00a0In German-occupied Poland during World War II, Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazi Germans. Critics praise Steven Spielberg and Janusz\u00a0Kaminski’s use of color. How do their color choices underline the story, themes, and questions of the film? Quiz Show (1994), PG-13 –\u00a0A young lawyer, Richard Goodwin, investigates a potentially fixed game show. Charles Van Doren, a big time show winner, is under Goodwin’s investigation. This is the film that put television on trial. 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\n<\/a><\/a>Quiz Show (1994), PG-13 –\u00a0<\/strong>A young lawyer, Richard Goodwin, investigates a potentially fixed game show. Charles Van Doren, a big time show winner, is under Goodwin’s investigation.<\/p>\n<\/a>Pulp Fiction (1994), R –\u00a0<\/strong>The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster’s wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.<\/p>\n<\/a>Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), PG –\u00a0<\/strong>King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles.<\/p>\n<\/a>The Graduate (1967) –\u00a0<\/strong>A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.<\/p>\n<\/a>Ghostbusters (1984), PG –<\/strong>\u00a0Three former parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service.<\/p>\n<\/a>East of Eden (1955), PG –\u00a0<\/strong>A willful young man contends against his brother for the attention of their religious father while reconnecting with his estranged mother and falling for his brother’s girlfriend.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Clerks (1994), R –\u00a0<\/strong>A day in the lives<\/a> of two convenience clerks named Dante and Randal as they annoy customers, discuss movies, and play hockey on the store roof.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/a>Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), PG –\u00a0<\/strong>Roy Neary, an electric lineman, watches how his quiet and ordinary daily life turns upside down after a close encounter with a UFO.<\/p>\n
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