Film Criticism Final Exam Name: ➢ Please write a complete critical analysis of “Forrest Gump.” In order to receive the highest grade possible‚ you must include 5 specific terms from each area of filmmaking and explain how they are used in the film. This essay must be at least 5 paragraphs and no greater than 6 paragraphs. (A minimum of 5 sentences per paragraph) ➢ Please make sure that you discuss the following from the film: • 12pts. Mise en scene/production design
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Many Australian films explore the concept of ‘overcoming adversity’‚ common to films from many countries but they explore it in a manner unique to Australia and embrace the ‘Aussie Battler’ or ‘Aussie Hero’ icon. The films Gallipoli (Directed by Peter Weir - 1981) and Ned Kelly (Directed by Gregor Jordan - 2003) are two good examples of this. Both films show evidence of characters overcoming adversities throughout their stories. The following will analyse each film and explore the concept by looking
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Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet Film Critique Based on Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet‚ Baz Luhrmann put a special modern twist that jazzed it up. Instead of going at the normal approach‚ he puts the setting in Verona Beach with guns‚ cars‚ and new technology. He targets the younger audience in hope of getting another generation to like it‚ instead of just older people who like classics. If you are not aware of the story of “Romeo and Juliet” it’s about two star-crossed lovers who fall in love
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JEFFERSON COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS ENG 102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION II 3 CREDIT HOURS INSTRUCTOR: MR. STEPHEN DOSS‚ M.A.‚ M.ED. I. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION NAME: Stephen Doss E-MAIL ADDRESS: sdoss@jeffco.edu PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY: DEGREES: BA ENGLISH‚ UMR‚ 1975; MA ENGLISH‚ SEMO UNIV.‚ 1983; MA EDUCATION‚ MARYVILLE UNIV.‚ 2002 HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING: MARYVILLE UNIV‚ ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHING: ENGLISH (CAPE GIRARDEAU CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
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The Sun and Moon Elizabeth Milam ENG 121: English Composition I Kathy Conner March 5‚ 2012 The Sun and Moon The sun and the moon have both been dated at 46 billion years old. Other than defining time in human experience‚ the sun and moon have very little in common. Their differences range from physical attributes to functions. Since the beginning of civilization‚ both bodies have inspired a fascination in humans. Even though the sun and moon appear to play similar roles‚ they are
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The American Featured Film 21 Jump Street is an action comedy staring Jonah Hill as Schmidt and Channing Tatum as Jenko. The two boys are new to the Police Force and their city’s undercover Jump Street program. With their young appearance on their side‚ the two take the job of going undercover as two high school students‚ brothers at that‚ to get information on a drug circle the Jump Street program believe to be centered around this high school. It’s ironic enough that Hill and Tatum end up as friends
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and media‚ international standards of beauty may also be converging toward a universal concept of what it means to be beautiful” (“International Concepts of Beauty”). The mass media; television programs‚ advertisements on billboards‚ magazines‚ films promoting perfection‚ the fads that countries like the United States‚ England‚ South Africa‚ China‚ Japan‚ and Korea deem beautiful‚ and cultures that are pressured to conform to “Western” ideals encumber women globally as they undergo cosmetic surgery
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called the movie‚ "an unequivocal smash-hitthe thinking man’s Jaws." Because the film is written from the perspective of Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein‚ the movie works as a blockbuster‚ and not just a documentary. The script was written in such a way that the historical information (dates‚ names‚ and events) is recorded‚ but does not confuse and interfere with the message the director is trying to portray. The film opens with actual footage of Nixon’s helicopter landing and then him addressing
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American History X Crime/Drama‚ 1998‚ R American History X is a crime drama directed by Tony Kaye‚ of whom‚ in addition is responsible for the exceptional cinematography. The script is by David McKenna and is produced by New Line Cinemas. American History X is centered on the white-power movementand the consequences of extremism. It is also a convincing depiction of the human ability to change‚ often for the better. Following the cold blooded murder of his father‚ Dennis Vineyard - a fireman
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The influence of education In a school in China‚ a principle once went to a class to observe a teacher’s interaction with students. At the end of lesson‚ the teacher asked students: “Are you following me?” “Yes” said students. “If anybody still have problem‚ please raise your hand.” said the teacher. The whole class was quiet‚ but one student raised his hand. The teacher saw it‚ and patiently explained again to this student. Then the teacher said to this student: “Now do you understand it? You
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