HUM 150 Wk 5 Discussion – Critical Analysis

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HUM 150 Wk 5 Discussion - Critical Analysis
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HUM 150 Wk 5 Discussion – Critical Analysis

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.

_How has this class changed the way you will watch films? Describe your new approach to movie appreciation.

_In Chapter 11 we learned about different methods to use in writing a critical analysis. We have also learned a bit about a major classical film theory called Realism, which calls for realistic or even naturalistic depiction of events on screen. Realism is an approach to thinking about film that is often opposed to another major classical film theory called Formalism, which emphasizes formal techniques such as elaborate sets, fancy editing or camera moves, and can be considered more “artsy.” Give us an example of a film that you think is possibly an example of Realism, and one for Formalism, and tell us why you feel it falls in that category. Discuss which approach appeals to you more and tell us why, or, if you like, explain why you might like both.

More information on Realism can be found in out text under A-12, A-25, A-28, and A-43.

More information on Formalism can be found in this article, “Formalist Film Theory.”

Give us an example of a film that you think is possibly an example of Realism, and one for Formalism. Discuss which approach appeals to you more and tell us why, or, if you like, explain why you might like both.

_Chapter 11 introduces us to various critical theories and methods. If you were to write an essay on a film, tell us:

1) What film you would choose to write about.

2) What theory or method or critical approach, or combination of these, you would be interested in using (these must be from the reading).

3) What your essay would tell us about the film.

_In our materials under “Wk 5 – Learning Activities,” “Week 5 University Library,” is a wonderful article called “John Irving: On Writing the Screenplay of The Cider House Rules.”

This is a link to a trailer for The Cider House Rules (Hallström, 1999).

Many newer movies have elaborate and potentially misleading trailers. Think of an instance in which you went to watch a movie based on the trailer. Can you think of such an experience? How did the trailer entice you to watch a film you might not be drawn to? If so, what was the movie? Did you like it after being drawn in by the trailer? If possible, include a link to the trailer to share with your classmates. Alternatively, did you ever not want to watch a movie because of the trailer, then see the movie and actually like it? Please explain your answers.

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.