Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Brando and Dean

Watch the scenes from East of Eden and A Streetcar Named Desire. How do these scenes compare to Rebel Without a Cause and On the Waterfront? Are they using the Method Acting techniques?

Friday, December 10, 2010

Film Shots and Techniques

Take out your Film Shots and Techniques Sheet. Look at the keynote I show you. Match a film shot or technique with each picture.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Double Indemnity

Listen to the review of Double Indemnity from Filmspotting. What is Adam's point of view? What is Sam's? Who do you agree with? Explain your reasoning.

Blog Review

Look back at all your blogs. What are five major topics we've covered so far?

Look at your timeline from your binder. Where are we at in your timeline? What are some of the events from the Hollywood Unit on your timeline?

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Film Noir Hard-Boiled Dialogue


Go to this link.

Browse the slang. With a partner, write a dialogue using ten of the words from Film Noir.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Method Acting Project

Post the names of the people in your group. Put a link to the scene you have chosen. Do you have a video camera? Are you going to film at school or off campus? Will you be using a green screen?