Favorite Directors

Put some pictures of your favorite directors. Do they have a unique style? What makes them unique? Do you think they're influenced by any of the directors we've studied?

Film Magazines

Visit a Website for one of these journals, and select an article written about a movie you have seen recently or an actor or film style (or genre) that interests you. Read the article, and produce a summary of what the author has to say about their subject. As well, comment on how the writing in the article differs from the usual film reviews or film commentaries you might read in your local newspaper or see on television. For instance, does your chosen article provide more and/or different information about the film or artist than you're used to reading? Is the writing style different than you are used to, and if so, how is it different? Did you like the article, and if so , why, if not, why not?

Websites

Sight and Sound

American Cinematographer

Cineaste

Film Comment

Cinema of Iran

Look at this website about Iran.

Write down three facts about Iran. What surprised you? What do you think the cinema of Iran will be like?

Italian Neorealism

What is Italian Neorealism?

How do the films we've seen demonstrate its characteristics?

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?

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.

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.