Film analyis

Posted: December 10th, 2013

a) The coherence of your argument.
b) The range and detail of the examples you cite.
c) Originality and depth of thought.
d) Supporting evidence from the text and films viewed in class if appropriate.

1. Compare and contrast the underlying themes in a film required for the class since Pillow Talk with a film seen outside of class.

2. Compare and contrast a required film with a nonrequired film by the same director (Coppola, Lucas, John Singleton or Mike Nichols). Compare and contrast the underlying themes.

3. Compare and contrast the underlying themes in a mainstream Hollywood release with the underlying themes in an Independent production.

4. Compare and contrast the underlying themes in another youth/coming of age film from any period with the underlying themes in The Graduate.
5.5. a Carefully nalyze the underlying themes in a film seen at the Pacific Film Archive, a Film Festival or Paramount Theater.* Include a synopsis of what the film was trying to say, an analysis of whether or not it was successful and why. Use concrete examples from the film and be specific.

*Extra credit will also be given to a film seen at the Pacific Film Archive, a Film Festival or Paramount Theater.