English IV: Film Study Questions

English IV: Film Study Questions Mr. Van Engen

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1) What film did you watch?

2) Identify two shot choices you thought were interesting and explain why.

3) Explain the narrative structure of the film.

4) What visual and aural aspects of the movie that you experience bring to the story and character(s) as you encounter them?

5) Identify a specific shot where one of each of the following are used:

Low Angle

High Angle

Worm’s Eye

Bird’s Eye

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6) Why type of lighting is used within the film? How does lighting change from scene to scene? What does the lighting tell us in terms of mood? English IV: Film Study Options Mr. Van Engen

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Modern Times (1936, comedy, drama, romance) “Laugh…cry and thrill to his genius!” Director: Charles Chaplin Screenwriter: Charles Chaplin Cast: Charles Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman Plot: The tramp struggles to live in modern industrial society with the help of a young homeless woman.

Singin’ in the Rain (1952, musical) “Singin' Swingin' Glorious Feelin' Technicolor Musical.” Director: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly Screenwriters: Adolph Green, Betty Comden Cast: Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds Plot: A silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound.

Finding Neverland (2004, biography/drama) “Unlock your imagination.” Director: Marc Forster Screenwriters: Allan Knee, David Magee Cast: Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie, Dustin Hoffman, Freddie Highmore Plot: The story of J.M. Barrie's friendship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan.

Hugo (2011, adventure/drama) “One of the most legendary directors of our time takes you on an extraordinary adventure.” Director: Martin Scorsese Screenwriter: John Logan Cast: Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Asa Butterfield Plot: Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton.