Category: Film studies

Gender and Sexuality Chicago manual of style (17th edition) for paper and citation style
Films: “Ma Vie en Rose” and “Bliss”
Articles: Butler (1988) and Williams (2002)
Think about the topic of the module and how it relates to the Quality of Life theme. Review the posted lecture. Read the assigned articles. Watch the assigned films. Select an additional source that expands on a concept explored in the assigned sources. Write a response paper analyzing how these sources are connected. Papers will be graded according to the following criteria (including an approximate percentage each section is worth):
Give a very brief (one paragraph addressing both films) summary of the films covered in the Note the major plot points and message of the film. DO NOT copy summaries from websites. This paragraph should NOT take up your entire first page. ~15%
Analyze and discuss how the films illustrate the topic/theme of the module through the use of specific concepts and ideas from the articles. ~55%
Note how certain aspects of the film’s plot, acting, dialogue, or filming/editing techniques emphasize points that relate back to the theme(s) of the module, as laid out by concepts from the articles.
Ask yourself questions like: what specific line, scene, or plot point from the film illustrates or demonstrates a specific concept, term, or idea from the article(s)? Does the film expand upon aspects of the article(s)? Does the film contradict something you read? BE SPECIFIC and thorough in your examples and analysis. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANTPORTION OF YOUR PAPER; IT IS THE MAIN GOAL OF THESE ASSIGNMENTS. It is worth the most amount of points.
Conclude your discussion with a critique centered around how successful the films were in illustrating themodule’s themes and concepts as related to the idea of “Quality of Life.” ~15%
Meet formatting requirements, including: page requirement, follow requested citation format, proofread and edit for grammar and spelling, and follow other basic academic writing conventions. ~15%
All papers must meet the following criteria to be eligible for full credit:
Must be three (3) FULL pages of text in length.
Double-spaced, 12 point standard
The Works Cited page does not count towards page requirement.
Must include the two (2) assigned articles, the two (2) assigned films, and one (1) additional article of your choice from an ACADEMIC PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL.
NO encyclopedia/Wikipedia entries, blog posts, magazines, newspapers, webpages, videos, etc.
Must include in-text citations AND a Works Cited/References page listing your sources at the end.
NO footnotes or endnotes.

Write this movie analysis in the simplest form possible. Use very simple English words.
These are the assignment instructions from my professor:
In conjunction with the reading assigned for the week on Sembene’s film, you will analyze the symbolisms (visual and musical or other symbolisms) that you noticed in the film Black Girl by Sembene. How did these symbolisms add to the African storytelling aspect that Sembene is known for? And do you appreciate such a format of cinematic storytelling, or did you find that Sembene had left a lot of loose ends or did leave too much for us to interpret?
I attached the pdf of the reading that was assigned
I also attached a PowerPoint presentation of what was discussed in class
Also, this is the YouTube link to the movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvy-9trb-rE

Write this movie analysis in the simplest form possible. Use very simple English words.
These are the assignment instructions from my professor:
In conjunction with the reading assigned for the week on Sembene’s film, you will analyze the symbolisms (visual and musical or other symbolisms) that you noticed in the film Black Girl by Sembene. How did these symbolisms add to the African storytelling aspect that Sembene is known for? And do you appreciate such a format of cinematic storytelling, or did you find that Sembene had left a lot of loose ends or did leave too much for us to interpret?
I attached the pdf of the reading that was assigned
I also attached a PowerPoint presentation of what was discussed in class
Also, this is the YouTube link to the movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvy-9trb-rE

You should examine how the five major media elements we covered this semester (lighting, color, cinematography, sound & editing) were effectively used in the film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Please briefly describe the overall use of each element (e.g., in general how color was used throughout the film, etc.) in a short paragraph and the remainder of each discussion on specific uses/examples including a critique of how they were used to intensify or clarify the scene for the viewer. The paper should be approximately 5-7 pages in lenth. Be sure to include specific time codes for each example you provide. Two or three examples for each element is fine.

) What does it mean to describe television programmes as ‘texts’? Discuss with reference
to programme examples, including the episode of Killing Eve used for analysis in weeks
2 and 3.
introduction (300 words)
– what do we mean by television texts I this context
– briefly explain how television can be analysed and why
– thesis statement
P1
– More in -depth explanation of how and why television can and should be analysed
– Audience reception studies
– Discuss the findings of John Fiske and John Hartley’s ‘Reading Television’
P2
– Why analyse TV?
– ‘Mythologies’ by Ronald Barthes (1957) -> semiotics could be applies to any cultural form
– Briefly discuss signs and signifiers (lecture)
– Analysis can be through visual aural written -> explain briefly, supported academically
P3
– Additionally, analysis can be through narrative, genre, ideology, representation (lecture)
– With reference to the opening scene of Killing Eve: how and what it foreshadows shows about the main character
– Discuss the 4 in the show: narrative, genre, ideology, representation. Order of story, flashbacks, personality and foreshadowing
– Additional readings to consider including: Narrative Discourse: An Essay in Method” by Gérard Genette. Genre Trouble: Narrativism and the Art of Simulation” by Brian McHale. Representation and the Media” by Nick Lacey. Story and Discourse: Narrative Structure in Fiction and Film” by Seymour Chatman.
– Opening scene of Killing Eve, main character smiling to little girl, spilling ice-cream, restaurant ambiance, music, angles, blood on watch, what that foreshadows about the show and tells us about her personality
– The significance of changing the name of the story from the book to the show adaptation and why (Codename Villanelle -> Killing Eve)
– How the story was told in the scriipt vs. The execution with the production
– Color, lighting, costume, voices, body language, all set the expectations for the viewers
P4
– Robert C. Allen’s edited collection of ‘Channels of Discourse: television and Contemporary Criticism’ — semiotics, ideological insights, genre applications, narratives, insights, cultural studies framework, post-modernism analysis
– Link again to killing eve episode
P5
– Benefits and limits of textual analysis (lecture) (support this academically)
– Benefits: detailed examination of the text and content, appreciate complexities of construction, illuminate textual content contributes to the production of meaning in television, provides tools for comparing and contrasting forms of programming
– Limits: overlooks how television co-exists with other programmes, “textualist approaches tend to focus on textual detail at the expense of institutional context and history, and neglect the ways in which television is understood by audiences” (Bignall, P.4 , 2013)
P6
– Defining texts by genres
– Limits: “if genre is dependent on the intertextuality, it cannot be an inherently textual component” (Mittel, 2006, p.6) -> you can’t just rely on genre to analyse a text, however “texts have many different generic properties” (Mittel, 2001, p6)
– Analysing texts by genre multidimensionality (fan art, coverage, logo, colors, trailers, print adverts, reviews, discuss with reference to Killing Eve
– Paratexts— ego drop of blood, coverage o Netflix and how that might derail the view, genre set as drama, coverages used and title
Additional info
– this is just a general outline i drafted for the essay, I’m not picky about the essay following this outline, but I would like it to include all the points please
– Include 2 more examples of shows movies scenes that can be analysed further
– Please back the information up with many academic sources and readings
– Please make it as critical and academic as possible
– Include online references from google scholar and the following references from the screenshots

As we have been studying throughout this block, film is a visual art form. The second component of your Final Project is a 3-5 minute video presentation. This presentation should be a visual synopsis of your paper and should contain the following:
Visual examples of your findings
Audio – Voice over or on screen presentation of your entire presentation
3-5 minutes
Can be completed using a presentation software like powerpoint, prezi, etc
After creating your presentation, you can screen record your presentation using Voicethread, Zoom, or Kaltura. Once you have completed your recording, you should submit both your paper and presentation.
Both your paper and presentation should be cited, including graphics. Please refer to the weekly essay assignments for examples of in-text citation and reference entries.

The following question must be answered: What has been helped or hindered by the filmed nature of this adaptation? Have your eyes been mediated (or guided) to particular events, people, and/or experiences? (Is the focus of the camera perhaps different than where you may have chosen to focus your attention during a live performance?) What would have been different about this theatrical production had you witnessed it live? For this, focus on one area of the production (acting, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, etc.) and debate how this particular area would have been experienced differently live.
Structure: ***An introductory (or thesis) paragraph that explains: What production you are discussing (introduce the recorded performance, NOT the plot/themes!)
How will you be viewing this production (live vs. filmed performance) and a brief list of the specific production aspects you will be discussing in your paper (this aids in focusing your topic). You are required to focus on one area of the production (acting, lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, etc.) and debate how this particular area would have been experienced differently live. ***The body of the paper should contain several specific examples from the production and an incorporation of course vocabulary. You want your reader to visualize what you are describing so select examples that describe individual moments/scenes that stuck out with regard to acting, directing and the one area of design selected. ***A concluding paragraph that restates your thesis and briefly addresses your objectives, drawing conclusions showing us that you have moved beyond your initial argument in the thesis. A bibliography of ALL sources used within your paper. Citations MUST be present for any direct quotes, internet research, etc.

Film list for Week 1:
Rushmore
Guardians of the Galaxy
Love and Mercy
North by Northwest
Film List wks 3-4
Suggested films:
Rear Window
Miller’s Crossing
Inside Out
Instructions: Your original post should fall between at least 250-275 words. You do not need to cite any readings for this assignment.
Prompt: Pick one film from either Unit I or II and break it down according to the BS2 (the Beat Sheet Breakdown in Canvas). So for each “beat” of the film you have chosen, describe in a few sentences what happens on screen and how it aligns with the BS2 (BE SURE TO TAKE NOTE OF THE TIME AS WELL). If the film does not fit into this scheme at all points, that is fine, but be sure to make note of the misalignment. Again, your format should mirror that of the Beat Sheet Breakdown that can be found in Unit I.

For this assignment, you will read a novel and write a 3-5 page thesis paper for a written story that’s been made into a movie.
This can be a children’s book, an article, short story, novel – any kind of writing that has been adapted into a movie.
For this assignment you’ll only be addressing the written story, not the film. The movie will be part of your Final Project Assignment.

Requirements
After reading, write a 3-5 page paper:
Create a thesis statement that answers this question: what purpose does violence or aggression serve in the story?
Support your idea with course concepts/readings we’ve covered, and at least one additional credible outside source (this can be about the violence in your particular story or about similar violence in fiction and its purpose).
This should be structured as a traditional thesis paper with a clear thesis statement in the introduction.
If you’ve never written a thesis paper before or need a review, here is a great resource: University of North Carolina’s Writing Center – Writing Thesis Statements.
Not understanding or following the format for a thesis paper will negatively affect your grade.
When in doubt, send me your thesis statement for approval before writing your paper.

Be sure to check the credibility of your sources with the CRAAP test.pdf.

Please write 6 fully typed pages, double spaced, margins, and 12-point font MLA style Essay about the early beginnings of Canadian Indigenous experimental cinema. Must use at least 6 scholarly articles and scholarly journals to support the points made in the essay. Please also make sure to list all the articles used in a list at the end of the Essay. Make sure all articles used are Canadian.