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Title - What kinds of associations are triggered in your mind by this
title? Do you have any guesses or prior knowledge as to what the
movie might be about?
Director - Have you seen any other films made by this director? What
background information do you have that might indicate particular content matter
or style?
Copyright Date
- When was the movie released? Does the movie focus on a
particular time period? What do you know, in general terms, about either of
these time periods?
Opening Credits and Opening Scene
- What are your impressions of the movie's beginning? What have
you learned so far and what do you think might happen?
Character Checklist
- Choose three characters most significant to your
interpretation of the movie. Do a character analysis of these three, noting any
changes in values and/or behaviour. Do your initial impressions of the
characters change during the course of the film?
Points Worth Noting As You View
- interpreting the film
| Camera Shots
& Angles |
Does the director use any distinctive camera shots or angles
to emphasize action, character, or mood? Describe one or two of these shots in
detail. |
| Symbols & Images |
Are there recurring visual symbols or patterns of imagery? Is
there any symbolic use of colour? What do you think they contribute to the
overall meaning of the film? |
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Lighting
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How do you respond to any dramatic changes in lighting, or use
of shadows? |
The Conclusion - Are you satisfied as a viewer by the ending? Is the ending
open to more than one interpretation?
Links to Course Content
- What issues relevant to the course does
this film touch on? How does this film relate to other texts in the course?
Were any of your own ideas about the course material
challenged by this movie?
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