REVIEW QUESTIONS 1. A brief plot summary, sufficient to prove
you actually viewed the film.
- A discussion of the film’s MISE-EN-SCÈNE which includes:
A. NARRATIVE AND STORY
B. ACTING PERFORMANCE
C. CINEMATOGRAPHY AND USE OF CAMERA TO CONVEY STORY
- A discussion of the DIRECTOR’S STYLE.
- A discussion of your PERSONAL REACTION to the film.
FILM LIST YOU CAN FIND THE FILMS LISTED BELOW AT: PCC STREAMING FILM CATALOGUE
12 Monkeys Ali All the President’s Men As Good as it Gets Blade Runner Boyz n the Hood Dredd Embrace of the Serpent Get Out Judy My Own Private Idaho Radio Days The Matrix Thelma and Louise Uncut Gems Zombieland
https://digitalcampus-swankmp-net.ezp.pasadena.edu/pasadenacity364982#/digitalCampus/grid?LicenseStatus=Licensed&Category=All&Sort=Alphabetically&IsDescending=false&Page=1
FILM ANALYSIS FAQ
BELOW YOU WILL FIND THE ANSWERS TO MOST OF YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS ASSIGNMENT.
Q: Do I need a cover page?
A: Yes. Include your name and the film title that you are writing about.
Q: Can I use size 14 font or bigger?
A: No. Please use a size 12 font.
Q: Can I triple-space my paper?
A: No. Please double-space your paper.
Q: Can I write 1 page and 2 sentences and consider that 3 pages?
A: Yes, you may, but you will not get all the points possible. You will only get a fraction of the 25 points.
Q: Can I write more than 3 pages?
A: Yes, you may.
Q: Can I write the paper in standard paper form?
A: Numbering your answers in the manner suggested will be fine. I’ve provided you with an outline for your paper that’s quite straightforward. But if you would like to write in standard form, you may.
Q: Do I need to include the questions on the paper?
A: No, please DO NOT include the questions.
Q: Do I need a works cited page?
A: Only if you end up using other written sources. Note: the works cited page will not count towards your 4-page minimum count.
Q: Is there a limit on the similarity of the paper to other sources?
A: Yes. Make sure your paper has a 5% similarity report or less. You can check your report upon submission and resubmit if necessary.
Q: What would I have to do to get a 25 on the paper?
A: Answer all the questions in a thorough manner. Demonstrate that you have understood the concepts conveyed in the chapter on film analysis. Details are vital for a film analysis.
Q: Can I pick a film of my own choosing?
A: No, it has to be from the provided list as they pertain to the topics covered in class.
Q: Will you provide me with a link for the film?
A: Yes, the link has been provided above the film titles.
Q: I had (fill in the blank) happen to me/my family/my friend/etc. Can I turn the paper in late?
A: No, you may not. Late papers are not accepted for the extra credit paper as it is optional and just that - extra credit.
Sample Solution