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To understand history, look at the art humans have created in their era. Hopefully you'll enjoy most of these films and learn not only about the "art" of filmmaking but also examine the psychology of the 1960's and '70s. History and film working in tandem--each mirrors of the other.
Each student must Post a Comment on EVERY film we view! This is required! You can't just write some dumbass loser one paragraph non-specific comment. YOU WILL GET VIRTUALLY NO CREDIT FOR THIS. Instead, you MUST write at least TWO to THREE PARAGRAPHS addressing any of the questions posed...OR comment on some interesting observation you yourself have come up with.
HOW TO POST A COMMENT ON-LINE:
You must type your name at the bottom or your posting or put it in the SUBJECT heading. Mark off the "Anonymous" box to submit. Don't worry so much about spelling or grammar. Worry about the QUALITY of your ideas and remarks. You MUST write at least TWO to THREE thoughtful paragraphs per film! No short response lacking in thought and insight allowed. You can also COMMENT on someone else's posting (this counts too).
With each film, you will get "smarter" about how to "watch" movies. It truly is an art form which you will soon see. The major things you are looking for are STORY (What is happening), TONE (How it's said...the film's "attitude"), and the big overall question: HOW DOES THIS PARTICULAR FILM CREATE IT'S OWN REALITY THAT REFLECTS THE YEAR THE MOVIE WAS MADE. You will play societal and historical anthropologist as you analyze why this movie came out when it did.
Remember, be unique in your observations. Not everyone will see the same thing. Whatever you write needs to be THOUGHTFUL, INTERESTING and WORTH OUR ATTENTION.
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2007-03-06 06:47
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Hey it's Katherine from last semester. Can I go to your class some Wednesdays to view the films? I can post a response just like every one of your other students so that it seems fair. Actually, I'd like to post a blurty. >< So yeah. I'll pay the lab fee if I can come. Thankies. (Reply to this) (Thread) |
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