View the film completely in one sitting. Write down your overall impression(s), inclusive of what you felt the main focus or meaning of the movie was.
Pay attention to the essential elements of the story itself. How was the story told? What was its point of view? If we are looking at sound, then how did sound play a part in the telling of that story?
Contemplate the story’s conclusion. Think about what the conflict was and how was it resolved? Were the characters changed in any way? You will want to notice how each weeks focus points toward themes like this.
Discuss the more technical aspects of the production dependent upon that weeks assignment. Describe the dialogue or narration as it relates to that week. If we are looking at mise-en-scene (within the image), then you will want to notice how that informs the narrative. If we are looking at sound, then what role does sound or even the lack of it play in pushing the message (each week you will look at something different)?
Depending on what we look at that week, critique the use of lighting, camera angles, locations and their use. How do these combined present an overall setting and impression of the film? How did the editing work to help make the presentation more effective? Describe the rhythm, continuity and sequencing of the rise and fall action sequences, and tell how these combined to improve message delivery.
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