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?

Monday, November 22, 2010

Method Acting


Read this link.

What is Method Acting? Who is Stanislavski? After watching On the Waterfront, how do you think Marlon Brando used the ideas of Method Acting?

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Favorite Actors


Who are your favorite actors? Post a few pictures. What makes a good actor?

Monday, November 8, 2010

Film Studies Podcasts

For each podcast:

1. Identify the movie in the Massacre Theatre part.

2. Critique the groups on

Entertainment Value 1 2 3
Creativity 1 2 3
Film Knowledge 1 2 3

If they have a blog, post a comment on one of the group member's blogs about the project.