HUM 150 Wk 3 Discussion – The Narrative

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HUM 150 Wk 3 Discussion - The Narrative
HUM 150 Wk 3 Discussion – The Narrative
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HUM 150 Wk 3 Discussion – The Narrative

Post a total of 3 substantive responses spread over at least 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post to this Discussion Topic and 2 replies to either your instructor’s replies or the posts of other students. NOTE: You will not be able to see the posts of others until you post your initial response.

Due Thursday

For your initial post, respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words. You may discuss just one of these, or any combination of them. Your response must address at least one of these topics.

_Choose a film that you consider to have a particularly interesting or good storytelling structure. Discuss the structure of that film, and what you find interesting about it. Alternatively, discuss a film that you find uses a particularly good or interesting perspective or point of view in the way it tells the story of the film. Discuss the film’s genre. What are the conventions of that genre? What is it about that particular genre that appeals to you?

_Author Stephen King is listed as one of the great storytellers of our time. He’s considered a key figure in the horror genre, but has written very popular works in other genres as well. Why do you think so many of his works have been made into films? In other words, what key aspects of his narratives translate well to the big screen?

_Many science fiction films are set in a dystopian future (meaning a future that is frightening and oppressive). Can you think of any film examples? (hint: Hunger Games is one). What types of stories are typical of these films? What would you do to break the mold in this type of film?

_In some instances, genres overlap each other, as in Zombieland or Shaun of the Dead. In your opinion, do you think these movies fall into an existing genre, such as horror or comedy? If so, which one do they fall into? Why did you select this genre? If not, how would you define the genre? What would you call it? Did a film like this make you laugh? Analyze the type of humor you responded to–was it slapstick, situational, dark, or another type of comedy?

_After viewing the video on Francis Ford Coppola under “Wk 3 – Learning Activities,” “Week 3 University Library,”, consider that a typical romance storyline usually follows the formula: boy-meets-girl, boy-loses-girl, boy-wins-girl-back. What are examples of romance movies where you see this formula? What are examples of romance movies that deviate from this formula? Can they still be considered a part of the romance genre? Why do you think so?

Due Monday

Post at least two responses. These can be to your classmates’ initial posts or responses, or to replies posted by your instructor. Be constructive and professional in your responses. 50 words minimum each.